National Basketball Players Association Foundation

How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)

Grants are awarded primarily through the foundation's player supported grant program, under which eligible section 501(c)(3) public charities are nominated or supported by current or former nba players. in many cases, grants are structured as matching grants, whereby the foundation matches charitable contributions made by eligible players to qualifying organizations, subject to program guidelines and annual limits. eligible grantee organizations must be in good standing with the internal revenue service and further charitable purposes aligned with the foundation's focus areas, including youth development, educational access, mentorship, civic engagement, and community based sports programming. the foundation conducts appropriate due diligence to confirm grantee eligibility and monitors grants to ensure funds are used for their intended charitable purposes. grants are generally awarded on a rolling basis following an application and review process and are used to support program operations, charitable events, and activities that expand access to sports and educational opportunities for young people. the foundation does not provide grants for political activity, lobbying, endowments, or non charitable purposes. through its grantmaking activities, the nbpa foundation leverages the philanthropic efforts of nba players to amplify community impact and support nonprofit organizations delivering meaningful outcomes for youth and families nationwide.