Mission:
The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation seeks to (a) provide support for police and fire departments throughout the US with a particular emphasis on service dogs and (b) to enhance the quality of life for residents of Findlay, OH and Pittsburgh, PA.

Previous Grants:
In 2006, the newly formed Ben Roethlisberger Foundation distributed its first grant to help the Findlay Police Department replace their service dog, Flip, who was tragically shot and killed. The grant also purchased a K-9 ballistic vest. Many police departments do not have budgets that allow the purchase of protective vests.

Grants:
In 2007 the foundation will disperse grants to support or purchase service dogs and vests that assist police and fire departments.

Grant will be distributed in and around Pittsburgh, PA and in the cities and surrounding communities of each regular season away opponent for the Steelers in 2007.

Please note that the application process for all cities is currently closed. If you submit a proposal from another city, we will keep it on file for consideration during the next grant cycle.

Plans for the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation also include grantmaking to nonprofit organizations assisting children in need in cities where Ben has lived and played football. In commenting on why establishing a charitable foundation is important to him, Roethlisberger said, “I have been blessed with opportunities throughout my life to pursue my goals and achieve some success, all under the guidance of a loving family and supportive communities. I was raised to appreciate my blessings and always try to help others who may not be as fortunate. I feel honored to be able to do so.

“My Dad instilled in me a love and respect for animals. This is a good way to combine that passion with a desire to support the police and fire departments, which deserve all the appropriate resources needed to protect our cities and neighborhoods, and allow these brave men and women to arrive home safely.”
	-Ben Roethlisberger

Eligibility: The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation can only distribute grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations. If your department does not have an associated 501(c)(3) organization, we recommend contacting your community foundation to see if they will sponsor the grant for you.

Contact: For more information about the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation please contact The Giving Back Fund at www.givingback.org or c/o Stephanie Sandler at:

The Giving Back Fund
6033 West Century Blvd., Suite 240
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Tel: (310) 649.5222 x223
Fax: (310) 649.5070