NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
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The NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $19M in grants paid to 112 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO DRIVE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES THROUGH EMPLOYMENT & CAREER DEVELOPMENT BY FUNDING PROGRAMS THAT GENERATE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT FOR UNDER-RESOURCED YOUTH.
Cause Areas
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Urban development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND
Washington, DC
$5M
4%
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE INC
New York, NY
$2M
2%
YEAR UP INC
Boston, MA
$1.8M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
157
Median 1st year grant
$200K
Median 2nd year grant
$320K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 237 grantees
- 22 board & team members
- 4 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION?
No. NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION give?
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and California. 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 ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $200 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION awarded about 160 grants, totaling nearly $44.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 240 grantees. Recent grantees include CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND, NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE INC, and YEAR UP INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION?
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.