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Growing the game is a team sport. USABF is proud to partner with like-minded foundations to empower youth with safe sports access and champion professional development opportunities for women and minorities nationwide.

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Partnership Opportunities

Every USABF foundation partnership is customized based on your foundation’s unique priorities and philanthropic goals. Whether your focus is youth development, women’s leadership, diversity and inclusion, or community investment, we’ll work with you to create meaningful impact.

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Event Partnerships

Become a partner for one or more signature events and experiences hosted by USA Basketball and USABF throughout the year. Event partnerships provide high-visibility opportunities to connect with the basketball community while supporting USABF programs.

ANNUAL EVENTS

  • NCAA Final Four Receptions:  Men’s and Women’s Championship celebrations
  • Community Takeovers:  Youth engagement events reaching underserved communities
  • Women in the Game Conference: Biannual women’s sports leadership summit
  • Torch Conference: Annual gathering for mentorship program participants, alumni, and diverse young professionals
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Program Partnerships

Support the USABF initiatives that align with your foundation’s mission and values. Program partnerships allow you to make a sustained impact in the areas that matter most to your organization.

PROGRAM AREAS

  • Youth Basketball Programs: Camps, clinics, open gyms, and community initiatives that teach  basketball technique and life skills
  • Women’s Sports Leadership:  Scholarships and professional development opportunities for women entering the sports industry
  • Torch Mentoring Program:  Year-long mentorship connecting diverse students with top sports industry professionals
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Featured Partner

Tull Family Foundation

Partner Since 2022

The Tull Family Foundation has been a driving force behind expanding basketball access and reaching thousands of youth, women, and individuals from underserved communities. In partnership with USABF, the Tull Family Foundation has helped create safe places to play, opened doors to professional development, and made high-quality coaching accessible to teens and kids across the US.

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“Basketball has the power to change lives, and the USA Basketball Foundation is ensuring that opportunity reaches every corner of our country.”

– Thomas Tull, Tull Family Foundation Co-Founder

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum commitment for foundation partnerships?

  • Partnership opportunities are flexible and customized to fit your foundation’s capacity and priorities. Contact us at foundation@usab.com or call 719-590-4800 to discuss options that work for your budget and goals.

Can we designate our partnership to support specific programs?

  • Yes. Many foundation partners choose to focus their support on specific initiatives such as youth programs, women’s leadership in sport, or the Torch Mentoring Program.

Can our foundation be involved beyond financial support?

  • Absolutely! We welcome foundation partners who want to engage through event participation, board member involvement, volunteer opportunities, collaborative programming, and more.

How does USABF recognize foundation partners?

  • Foundation partners are recognized across USABF communications including our website, annual reports, event materials, and social media. Recognition levels are customized by partnership level.

Does USABF partner with corporate sponsors as well?

  • Yes. USABF welcomes both foundation and corporate sponsorships. Please visit our corporate sponsors page to learn more.