The True Blue Foundation is the non-profit arm of Northern Colorado Sports Officials- an organization committed to serving the Northern Colorado Community for over 12 years. The donations that are not raised during events, like the golf tournament primarily, come through donations from officials that give small portions of their game checks, such as 10% of their pay, $3 a game, or $40 a weekend.
True Blue was born in 2012 as a one-time event to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Foundation as a gesture of respect to a former NCSO umpire killed in Al Anbar, Iraq in 2007.
The event was such a success, that a group of NCSO baseball and softball officials decided to formalize the program.
True Blue's mission is to raise money for local non-profits that provide educational and preventative services to community youth, and who do so while offering reduced or free costs to those youth who cannot afford to pay. Particularly, True Blue supports those organizations who- through activity, support, mentorship, and empowerment, offer programs that allow our youth to overcome adversity and learn life skills that may otherwise be unattainable.
In 2024, True Blue is proud to support:
- Greeley Evans Youth League, Fort Collins Baseball Club, Loveland Baseball Association
- Folds of Honor: Veteran Support Group
- Child Safe
- The Children's Hospital
Funds to support these important agencies are generated through:
- Community Donations
- Fundraising Events (such as our annual golf tournament)
- Umpire/Referee Donation of game fees to project.
True Blue hopes to raise $30,000 in 2024 through these efforts, providing 100 percent of all funds raised directly to these organizations or our efforts to support them. The Board of Directors are all volunteers, and receive zero compensation for their efforts. True Blue Board Members:
Sean Grogan, President Sean@goncso.com
Mason Smith, Vice President and Director of Community Involvement mason@goncso.com
Rob Montoya, Secretary/Treasurer https://twitter.com/TrueBlueFound
General Information - TrueBlue@goncso.com
On behalf of the board and the over 80 (and growing) contributing officials, thanks for your involvement with True Blue!
The True Blue Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt non-profit organization, Federal Tax ID#: 47-5406850
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For more information about annual golf tournament or to sign up please visit:
https://www.thetruebluefoundation.org/golf-tourn-signup.html
Mason Smith was born and raised in Loveland, Colorado. He made the major migration to Colorado State University in 2009 and hasn’t left Fort Collins since. During the day he works as a Sales Coordinator for University Auto Parts- NAPA. Mason has officiated for 18 years ranging from collegiate baseball to junior football. He is a firm believer that character developed on the field will relate to the character of your life. Mason is a supporter of CSU. When not working, officiating, or campaigning for True Blue he can be seen (hopefully not found) golfing, fishing, camping, and hunting.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rob Montoya - Treasurer/Media Mogul
Sean Grogan - President
About Us
Rob comes to us from New Mexico. He is a University of New Mexico alumnus and avid Lobo Athletics supporter. He came to Northern Colorado in 2005 and has been active in the community through youth sports and volunteer activities ever since. Rob is happily married and the father of three, two beautiful daughters and his youngest son. By day, Rob works for ADP, in pre-employment background screening. At ADP, Rob heads up their Habitat for Humanity efforts and assists with other community involvement projects with United Way of Larimer County. Rob’s love for social media and his lack of shame, makes him a perfect fit to head up the True Blue Foundation’s Twitter account @TrueBlueFound
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THE TRUE BLUE FOUNDATION
Sean Grogan has been officiating since 1988. Since that time, he has officiated baseball, football, basketball, volleyball, and softball at levels ranging from youth leagues to NCAA (Div 2). Married to Melissa for 23 years, Sean loves spending time with his family, including children Connor (30) and Katy (25). When not at work or on the field, you can be pretty certain you’ll find Sean hacking away at an area golf course. Sean’s deep sense of community responsibility led him to found True Blue in 2013, supporting the Northern Colorado communities in which we all work, play, and live.
Mason Smith - Vice President and Director of Community Involvement