National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in August 2020 as the National Basketball Association's first nonprofit entity. Based in Secaucus, New Jersey, the foundation operates with a 10-year, $300 million commitment to drive economic opportunity for under-resourced youth.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.8M
-46.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$44.5M
+12.6% YoY
Grant Count
157
+60.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$283K
-29.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to provide assistance through economic empowerment in black communities through employment and career advancement opportunities. The organization focuses on funding programs that generate successful transitions from school to meaningful employment for black youth ages 14-24.
Primary funding priorities include:
- Job readiness and skill training programs
- Job placement and career advancement opportunities
- School-to-career employment pathways
- Programs enhancing economic empowerment in black communities
Grantmaking
Since inception, the foundation has awarded $141 million in grants to over 300 nonprofit partners, impacting approximately 837,000 youth across NBA team markets.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds programs in United States and Canadian markets where NBA teams operate.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Most Recent Filing (2023):
- Total assets: $40,724,236
- Total revenues: $33,525,098
- Total expenses: $44,490,332
- Total giving: $45,241,250
- Number of employees: 8
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,774,953 | $40,724,236 | $36,835,686 |
| Revenue | $32,517,010 | $33,525,098 | $31,418,969 |
| Expenses | $48,797,606 | $44,490,332 | $29,289,194 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,756,910 | $1,195,098 | $18,469 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from National Basketball Association
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Greg Taylor: Executive Director (salary: $643,282)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARRISON BARNES | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GAYLE BENSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TOBIAS HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL JORDAN | DIRECTOR UNTIL 8/3/23 | 2 | — |
| ANTONY RESSLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ADAM SILVER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LAWRENCE TANENBAUM | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANDRE IGUODALA | DIRECTOR FROM 11/9/23 | 2 | — |
| TAMIKA TREMAGLIO | DIRECTOR UNTIL 11/9/23 | 2 | — |
| MAT ISHBIA | DIRECTOR FROM 11/15/23 | 2 | — |
| GREG TAYLOR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNTIL 5/1/24 | 40 | $657,719 |
| MARK TATUM | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| KATHY BEHRENS | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| HEIDI NADLER | TREASURER UNTIL 3/31/24 | 2 | — |
| IRA REISS | TREASURER FROM 5/17/24 | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW CARPENTER-DENNIS | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| ADELA RUIZ-OLIVIO | PROGRAM AND GRANTS LEAD | 40 | $221,780 |
| LAUREN SILLS | OPERATIONS LEAD | 40 | $262,348 |
| PAMELA STULTZ | EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $140,319 |
| SABRINA GREIG | PROGRAM AND GRANTS MANAGER | 40 | $117,201 |
| RICHARD PENA | PROGRAM AND GRANTS MANAGER | 40 | $116,545 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced multiple grant rounds supporting youth empowerment initiatives, including Round 16 grants championing creative futures and workforce readiness programs.
NBA Foundation Announces Round 16 Grants Championing Creative Futures andSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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