Public charity · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
National Basketball Association
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $550K
- Typical grant
- $150K to $250K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $150K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 110 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $19M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19M | $550K | 3 |
| 2023 | $44.5M | $1.5M | 6 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Harrison BarnesDirector
- Gayle BensonDirector
- Tobias HarrisDirector
- Antony ResslerDirector
- Adam SilverDirector
- Lawrence TanenbaumDirector
- Andre IguodalaDirector
- Mat IshbiaDirector
- Mark TatumPresident
- Kathy BehrensVice president
- Ira ReissTreasurer
- Matthew Carpenter-DennisSecretary
- Ruth JurgensenExecutive director - from 10/29/24
- Lauren SillsOperations lead
- Adela Ruiz-OlivioProgram and grants lead
- Pamela StultzExecutive administrator
- Sabrina GreigProgram and grants manager
- Genisha MetcalfHead of partnerships
- Greg TaylorExecutive director - until 5/1/24
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- In support of programs in furtherance of nba foundation's mission
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tech901 | Memphis, Shelby County | In support of programs in furtherance of nba foundation's mission | $250K |
| Contemporary Arts Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | In support of programs in furtherance of nba foundation's mission | $150K |
| Peer Power | Memphis, Shelby County | In support of programs in furtherance of nba foundation's mission | $150K |
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