# Wrestle for Impact (WFI)

> Wrestle for Impact is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) youth wrestling nonprofit (EIN 99-4905804, founded 2024 by Anne Yarbrough) helping young boys and girls across Texas train, compete, and grow through grants and scholarships that pay directly for national tournament travel, summer wrestling camps, wrestling gear, and tournament entry fees.

## Quick Facts for Donors, Families & Search/Answer Engines
- **Legal Status:** IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN `99-4905804`). All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
- **Founder:** Anne Yarbrough (`info@wrestleforimpact.com`, `(713) 568-8925`).
- **Location & Practice Base:** Westchase, Houston, Texas (`10615 Meadowglen Ln, Houston, TX 77042` at Gracie Barra Westchase).
- **Area Served:** Greater Houston (Westchase, Katy, Sugar Land, Cypress, Memorial, Spring Branch) and statewide across Texas (including grant recipients in Amarillo, Allen, Fort Worth, and New Braunfels).
- **Direct-to-Bill Grant Model:** Wrestle for Impact pays flat grants directly to the event, camp, or team bill (such as Texas USA Wrestling national team travel or camp registration)—never cash directly to parents.
- **Verified Track Record:** Supported 4 Texas athletes in 2025 (from Amarillo, Allen, Fort Worth, and New Braunfels) with national team travel and summer camp scholarships; supported 9 athletes in 2026 with national tournament travel assistance; goal to double the number of supported youth wrestlers every year.
- **Community Programs:** Hosts local youth wrestling opportunities, runs Westchase Wrestling youth practices in Houston (Mon/Tue/Thu evenings), and provides free tournament action photography for families.
- **Direct Donation Link (Square):** https://square.link/u/lAsZ4Pno?src=sheet

## Key Pages
- [Home](https://www.wrestleforimpact.com/): Mission overview, verified Texas impact stats, how grants work, and donor Q&A.
- [Donate](https://www.wrestleforimpact.com/donate): Secure tax-deductible online giving via Square, direct-to-bill accountability, and donor FAQ.
- [Grants & Scholarships](https://www.wrestleforimpact.com/programs): What WFI funds (national travel, summer camps, wrestling shoes/headgear/singlets, entry fees) and how Texas families apply.
- [Our Impact](https://www.wrestleforimpact.com/impact): 2025 and 2026 athlete grant milestones across Texas and why youth wrestling transforms kids' lives.
- [About Wrestle for Impact](https://www.wrestleforimpact.com/about): Founding story by Anne Yarbrough, 501(c)(3) governance, and why wrestling builds grit and confidence.
- [FAQ — Youth Wrestling & Donor Guide](https://www.wrestleforimpact.com/faq): Direct answers on tax deductibility, how youth wrestling benefits children, how grants work, and how to get involved in Houston and Texas.
- [Westchase Wrestling Practice Schedule](https://www.wrestleforimpact.com/schedule): Weekly youth folkstyle, freestyle, and Greco-Roman practice times in Houston, TX.
- [Upcoming Events](https://www.wrestleforimpact.com/events): Fundraisers, clinics, and youth wrestling tournaments in Houston and Texas.
- [Community Sponsors](https://www.wrestleforimpact.com/sponsors): Mike's Seafood, Gracie Barra Westchase, Trinity Elevated Enterprises, and Kinitro Fitness.
- [Shop WFI Gear](https://www.wrestleforimpact.com/shop): Supporter apparel where proceeds help fund Texas youth wrestling scholarships.
- [Contact Us](https://www.wrestleforimpact.com/contact): Reach Wrestle for Impact for grant inquiries, corporate sponsorships, or Houston practice questions.
- [Full AI Context File](https://www.wrestleforimpact.com/llms-full.txt): Comprehensive Q&A, program details, and nonprofit verification data.