National Basketball Association Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in New York, New York · EIN 85-3122376
- New York
- New York
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in New York
- Total giving
- $20MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $41MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
TO DRIVE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR UNDER-RESOURCED YOUTH, AGES 14-24, BY FUNDING PROGRAMS THAT GENERATE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS FROM SCHOOL TO MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT WITH PRIORITY BEING GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS OPERATING IN NBA TEAM MARKETS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| National Urban League | $1M | 2021 |
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund Inc | $1M | 2021 |
| Npower Inc | $800K | 2021 |
| Equal Opportunity Schools | $750K | 2021 |
| Black Girls Code | $650K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: nbafoundation.nba.com
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.