AI Summary
The National Basketball Wives Association Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that engages in grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only model. In 2023, the organization paid a total of $12.4K across four grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE NBWA'S MISSION IS TO GALVANIZE WOMEN OF INFLUENCE TO NURTURE OUR YOUTH, BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES AND WORK TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC STABILITY FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES. STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREAS ARE:(1) ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN AND FAMILIES; (2) EDUCATION/YOUTH DEVELOPMENT; AND (3) MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT. SIGNATURE EVENTS ARE THE EMPOWERMENT SERIES DURING NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND AND THE SUMMER LEAGUE RETREAT DURING NBA SUMMER LEAGUE IN LAS VEGAS, WITH FOCUS ON MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT AND ACTIVATION, EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIAL IMPACT. ANNUALLY, AND AS PART OF THE BOOKS&BALL PROGRAM, THE NBWA TEAMS UP WITH SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT TUTORING, SAT AND ACT PREP, CREDIT RECOVERY AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENT ATHLETES, LOW-INCOME AND HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS.
Cause Areas
3
Basketball
Communication media
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC
Kennesaw, GA
$10K
17%
Jenesse Center Inc
Los Angeles, CA
$10K
17%
HONEY SHINE INC
Coconut Grove, FL
$5K
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATIONAL BASKETBALL WIVES ASSOCIATION INC?
No. NATIONAL BASKETBALL WIVES ASSOCIATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATIONAL BASKETBALL WIVES ASSOCIATION INC give?
NATIONAL BASKETBALL WIVES ASSOCIATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, Georgia, and New York. 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 WIVES ASSOCIATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATIONAL BASKETBALL WIVES ASSOCIATION INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATIONAL BASKETBALL WIVES ASSOCIATION INC make each year?
In 2023, NATIONAL BASKETBALL WIVES ASSOCIATION INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $12 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATIONAL BASKETBALL WIVES ASSOCIATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, NATIONAL BASKETBALL WIVES ASSOCIATION INC awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC, Jenesse Center Inc, and HONEY SHINE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATIONAL BASKETBALL WIVES ASSOCIATION INC?
NATIONAL BASKETBALL WIVES ASSOCIATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.