In 2024, the NBA Foundation and Chicago Beyond announced a $1 million collaboration to support Black-led nonprofit organizations that are advancing enrichment and opportunity for young people in Chicago. The initiative marks the NBA Foundation’s first-ever collaborative grant to deploy resources, building upon Chicago Beyond’s expertise and philanthropic model.
To fund this effort, Chicago Beyond and the NBA Foundation have each contributed $500,000, and selected nonprofits will use the funding and prioritize the initiatives they believe will have the most significant impact in their communities. This approach enables those closest to the issues to efficiently steward resources as they strive for social change.