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AI2 FOUNDATION

New York, NY · EIN 994305790 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Micro (<$100K) · ai2foundation.org
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mission · from form 990

To provide a specifically tailored sports training program for neurodivergent and at-risk kids, with trained coaches and customized activities that foster growth in a safe, fun, and inclusive setting.

profile · synthesized from sources

AI2 Foundation is a youth development organization operating a competitive AAU basketball program that prepares student-athletes, including neurodivergent youth, for collegiate opportunities. Based in New York City, it emphasizes academic accountability, character development, and inclusive coaching methodologies. The program serves players ages 8–17 across multiple training locations and teams, with a focus on recruitment to NCAA and Ivy League institutions.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Ai2 Aviators
Varsity-level team for 11th and 12th graders competing on national circuits with active NCAA recruitment engagement.
Ai2 International
Specialized program for 1st and 2nd generation student-athletes from immigrant families.
Ai2 Mavericks
Developmental program for ages 8–12 emphasizing fundamentals, sportsmanship, and foundational skills.
Ai2 Sport
Nationally competitive AAU basketball program preparing student-athletes for collegiate recruitment, with specialized support for neurodivergent youth and academic-athletic balance.
Ai2 Stealth
Junior varsity program for 9th and 10th graders focused on development for varsity competition and recruitment.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operates national AAU basketball programs with multiple competitive tiers
      Runs a nationally competitive AAU basketball organization with tiered programs including varsity (Ai2 Aviators for 11th–12th graders), junior varsity (Ai2 Stealth for 9th–10th graders), and developmental (Ai2 Mavericks for ages 8–12) teams, operating across three training locations in New York City.
  • Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
    • Provides tailored sports training for neurodivergent and at-risk youth
      Offers a customized sports training program for neurodivergent and at-risk youth, utilizing trained coaches and individualized activities to support participant development.
  • Youth Basketball Development Programs 1 activity
    • Supports first- and second-generation immigrant student-athletes through specialized programming
      Operates the Ai2 International program, designed specifically for first- and second-generation student-athletes from immigrant families, providing targeted support and development opportunities.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
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1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • Andy Estevez — Director
  • Dave Dejesus — Director
  • Glenwood Thomas — Director
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Department of Education Partner — Partnered with the New York City Department of Education to launch youth athletic, fitness, and mental health programs in 2022.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Academic-Athletic Integration for Student-Athlete Development
    methodology: college_preparatory_basketball
    By combining proprietary basketball instruction with academic accountability and holistic development, the organization transforms overlooked youth into recruited student-athletes, because integrating athletic training with academic rigor increases college recruitment outcomes and long-term success.
  • Inclusive Sports Training Model
    methodology: inclusive-sports-training
    By using trained coaches and customized activities, the organization fosters growth in neurodivergent and at-risk youth through sports, because structured, inclusive, and developmentally attuned physical engagement enhances safety, belonging, and personal development more effectively than standard programming.