The Craven Jaguars Youth Football & Cheer organization is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. 

In accordance with Section 501(c) 3 of the Federal Internal Revenue Code "Craven Jaguars Youth Football & Cheer Association" shall operate exclusively as a non-profit educational organization providing a supervised program of positive team sport activities. No part of the net earnings shall inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual: no substantial part of the activities of which is carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and which doesn't not participate in or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.

Our organization is funded through registration fees, sponsorship and fundraisers. All funds are put back into the program to pay expenses and make improvements. Some of the expenses we incur each year include repair and/or replacement of equipment and uniforms, field maintenance costs, insurance, background checks, merchandise for resale, referees, post season play, and other miscellaneous administrative expenses.

The Craven Jaguars not only focuses on the fundamental of football and cheer as a sport, but overall proper safety of the game and player themselves.  We strive for our players and cheerleaders to take pride in their academics and how they interact at home. Humility, appreciation, responsibility and understanding that a player/cheerleader has to have good sportsman like conduct on and off the field. We want the players and cheerleaders to understand that their performance in school is as important as their grades.  We understand that all our players/cheerleaders come from different backgrounds and varied skill levels. Some players and cheerleaders just need to be positively encouraged for them to bloom and reach their full potential. Others just need a chance to show their skills and help others as a team. We as an association are not comprised of a cookie cutter mentality. Personal responsibility and grades are top priority over sports.