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HOPE
ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 833816821 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · Small ($100K-$1M) · bballhope.com
revenue
$137K
expenses
$137K
net assets
$0
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO OFFER AMATEUR SPORTS PROGRAMS THROUGH A VOLUNTEER BASE FOR ALL PEOPLE, TO PROMOTE GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP, TO CONDUCT PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE FOR, ENHANCE AND STRENGTHEN PARTICIPATION AND COMPETITION FOR AMATEUR ATHLETES TO WORK WITH OTHER SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS TO BENEFIT AMATEUR ATHLETICS.

profile · synthesized from sources

HOPE is a Rochester, NY-based youth development program that uses basketball as a vehicle to teach life skills, academic support, and character development. The organization serves over 100 students annually, primarily from the city of Rochester, through after-school programming and competitive travel teams. It partners with City Rocks to provide high-level athletic exposure and college placement support.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Academic and Mentorship Support
Provides academic counseling, tutoring, and life skills training as part of its after-school programming to support student-athletes' educational and personal development.
High School Teams Program
Runs EYBL Champions and MADE Hoops teams for 15u–17u players; provides national exposure, college recruitment support, and participation in elite AAU circuits.
Youth Teams Program
Offers boys' basketball teams for 4th–8th graders with local and travel options; includes participation in MADE and Marquee Hoops circuits, two annual seasons, and structured tryouts.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 3 activities
    • Grades 4–8 basketball tryouts and registration
      Hosts annual basketball tryouts and registration for students in grades 4 through 8 in Rochester, NY, serving as an entry point into the organization’s youth development programs. Events include structured workouts and information sessions for prospective participants and families.
    • Youth basketball coaching and skill development for ages 7–21
      Provides ongoing basketball coaching and personal training for youth ages 7 to 21, focusing on skill development, team training, and good sportsmanship, with programming occurring 4–5 times per week from March to August. The program uses a volunteer-based model and includes structured training sessions and competitive opportunities.
    • Youth basketball development and college placement program
      Operates an after-school program for over 100 youth annually, providing high-level basketball coaching, mentorship, academic support, and life skills development, with a focus on preparing student athletes for college and beyond. The program includes participation in national AAU circuits and EYBL events, travel to 8+ weekend tournaments outside Rochester, and has prepared over 50 athletes for college basketball since 2008, including NCAA Division I and professional players.
  • Youth Sports Access and Equipment Support 1 activity
    • Financial aid for program participants
      Provides financial assistance to 50% of program participants to ensure equitable access, covering costs such as uniforms, equipment, lodging, meals, transportation, tournament fees, gym space, and trainers through donations and sponsorships.
  • Youth Development Programs 1 activity
    • Mentorship and life skills programming at recreation centers
      Provides mentorship to youth starting at age 16 through partnerships with Rochester City Recreation Centers, integrating personal development with athletic training as part of a broader youth development model.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$137K
Contributions & grants$70K52%
Program service revenue$66K48%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$137K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$0
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +145.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • REDELL FREEMAN — DIRECTOR
  • TAUREAN UTHMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Allendale Columbia Partner — Hosts basketball tryouts for CR hope Basketball at its facility.
  • City Rocks Partner — Partner organization hosting tryouts and registration for CR Hope Basketball.
  • City Rocks Partner — Partners with City Rocks to provide HOPE players access to elite basketball tournaments and national exposure circuits, including NIKE EYBL, MADE, Marquee, HoopGroup, and ZeroGravity.
  • EYBL Champions League Partner — Participates in the EYBL Champions League with high school teams.
  • MADE Hoops Partner — Participates in MADE Hoops circuits with youth and high school teams.
  • Marquee Hoops Circuit Partner — Participates in the Marquee Hoops Circuit with travel teams.
  • Other sports organizations Partner — Collaborates with other sports organizations to benefit amateur athletics.
  • RCSD Partner — Coaching and mentoring activities are connected to RCSD, where Terell previously coached and graduated.
  • Rochester City Recreation Centers Partner — Site where Terell has served as a mentor for youth.
  • Rochester community Partner — Local community providing donations and sponsorships to support the HOPE program.
strategies · 3

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.

  • High-Level Competition as Development Tool
    methodology: high_level_competition_development
    By placing athletes in high-level competition, we accelerate player development and basketball intelligence, because sustained exposure to rigorous play builds resilience, decision-making, and skill mastery.
  • Merit-Based Development Model
    methodology: merit_based_playing_time
    By allocating playing time based on attendance, effort, and attitude, we promote accountability and personal growth, because youth internalize responsibility and work ethic when outcomes are tied to demonstrated commitment.
  • Sports-Based Youth Development
    methodology: sports_based_youth_development
    By integrating basketball with structured training and academic support, we develop personal values, academic discipline, and college readiness, because youth are more engaged when learning is embedded in meaningful, goal-oriented activities.