Barcelona Foundation’s mission is to provide soccer scholarships to disadvantaged U.S. youth so they can: compete at the highest levels of global soccer, form positive health and fitness habits, and develop character, work ethic, and teamwork. 90%+ of the donations from corporations and individuals go directly to funding young players’ soccer academy costs. *Barcelona Foundation is a 501 (c) nonprofit organization officially recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to receive donations that are tax deductible. To verify Barcelona Foundations 501 (c) status you can click here.