NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
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The National Basketball Players Association Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in California, New York, and Virginia. With a total of $2.8 million in grants paid to 512 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE NBPA FOUNDATION HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCELERATES THE REAL AND COLLABORATIVE CHANGE THAT PLAYERS DO WORLDWIDE TO BUILD THEIR COMMUNITIES AND CREATE MEANINGFUL CHANGE.
Cause Areas
2
Basketball
Basic and emergency aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NAISMITH MEMORIAL BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME
$1.3M
5%
CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA
$1.1M
4%
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
$1M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
157
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION?
No. NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION give?
NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION awarded about 160 grants, totaling nearly $2.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 510 grantees. Recent grantees include NAISMITH MEMORIAL BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME, CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA, and SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION?
NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.