irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0THE NBPA'S TOP 100 HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL CAMP IS REGARDED AS THE PREMIER BASKETBALL EVENT AVAILABLE TO ELITE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1994, OVER 300 PLAYERS HAVE GONE ON TO SUCCESSFUL CAREERS IN THE NBA. THE TOP 100 CAMP EMPHASIZES CHARACTER, EDUCATION, AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT AS THE CORE PRINCIPLES NECESSARY TO MAXIMIZE A PLAYER'S POTENTIAL.THE TOP 100 CAMP OFFERS A PREMIER OPPORTUNITY FOR THE NBPA TO ENGAGE WITH EMERGING ELITE BASKETBALL TALENT. THIS PLATFORM HAS PROVIDED A HOLISTIC EXPERIENCE FOR NEARLY THREE DECADES, FOCUSING ON DEVELOPING THESE YOUNG ATHLETES INTO WELL-ROUNDED INDIVIDUALS ON AND OFF THE COURT. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O).PRIORITIZING THEIR WELL-BEING, TOP 100 STANDS AS A TESTAMENT TO OUR COMMITMENT TO NURTURING THE FUTURE LEADERS OF BASKETBALL. AS WE APPROACH THIS YEAR'S EVENT, WE'RE THRILLED TO CREATE A PRODUCTIVE, ENJOYABLE, AND COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Grassroots Health and Wellness Initiatives
Provides resources on injury prevention, recovery, mental health, and nutrition for youth and professional athletes in partnership with medical experts
State of the Game
Original video series featuring NBPA leadership discussing key league issues such as load management, officiating, and player development
Top 100 High School Basketball Camp
Annual camp for elite high school athletes focusing on character, education, and skill development; has helped over 300 participants go on to NBA careers since 1994
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 3 activities
- Operate Top 100 High School Basketball CampHosts an annual elite youth basketball camp providing skill development, mentorship from current and former NBA players, and educational programming on character, education, NIL rights, mental health, and financial literacy. The camp has produced over 300 NBA players since its inception in 1994.
- Provide youth athlete development resourcesOffers publicly accessible basketball training drills, sports psychology guidance, ACL injury prevention tips, and educational materials on financial literacy and mental health through digital platforms including the Grassroots Blog.
- Support families of elite youth athletesRuns the Parent Program, established in 2004, which offers expert-led panels and resources to help families navigate the challenges of high-level youth basketball participation.
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
- Advocate for NBA players through collective bargaining and representationNegotiates and enforces collective bargaining agreements, handles player grievances, determines award eligibility under CBA provisions, and provides counseling on benefits and career-related matters on behalf of NBA players.
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Youth and Community Sports Officiating Development 1 activity
- Conduct referee evaluation and provide assignment recommendationsAdministers the annual Referee Player Survey to gather player feedback, develops a tiered evaluation system for referees, and issues official recommendations for assigning top-tier referees to high-stakes games such as the NBA Playoffs and Finals.
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
- Host performance and innovation summits for athletes and leadersOrganizes the PLYRS Performance Summit and PLYRS HOUSE activations at major basketball events to convene athletes, sport leaders, and technology experts to discuss athlete health, performance data, and innovations in sport.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Run coaching development program for aspiring NBA player-coachesAdministers a Coaching Program that pairs NBA players interested in coaching careers with experienced NCAA and NBA coaches to teach fundamental coaching principles and support career transition.
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Uncategorized 6 activities
- Commercialize collective name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights of NBA playersOperates a consumer-facing brand to market and commercialize the group NIL rights of NBA players, enabling collective endorsement and branding opportunities.
- Conduct collaborative research on athlete-owned health dataPartners with Sports Data Labs and Cleveland Clinic to establish a committee focused on developing secure health data infrastructure, technology platforms, and predictive analytics controlled by athletes.
- Fund community service recognition grants for playersAwards $20,000 grants to the Robinson Family Foundation in recognition of player community service, administered through the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award.
- Operate player-exclusive performance facilitiesManages a 24/7 state-of-the-art performance center in Los Angeles exclusively for NBA players, offering training resources in a player-owned environment.
- Produce original content highlighting player perspectivesCreates and distributes original programming and content series such as "State of the Game" in partnership with Enjoy Basketball to showcase players' voices, off-court interests, and experiences.
- Support player health and performance through medical resources and retreatsProvides access to preventive health screenings at events like the NBA Summer League, partners with Cleveland Clinic on research for performance optimization, and operates The Sanctuary, an offseason performance retreat in Spain, to support player health and training decisions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$290.98M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$236.65M81%
Investment income$8.99M3%
Other revenue$45.34M
expenses
Total expenses$294.53M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$18.84M
Grants paid out$1.07M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$385.52M
Cash$16.70M
Investments$241.65M
Liabilities$275.52M
Net assets$110.00M
Liquid reserves10.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -6.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 16
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| TAMIKA TREMAGLIO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 11/23) | 40 | $2.28M |
| GARY ARRICK | CFO (THRU 07/24) | 28 | $840K |
| RONALD KLEMPNER | SENIOR COUNSEL | 40 | $653K |
| CHRYSA CHIN | CHIEF PLAYER ENGAGEMENT OFFICER | 40 | $649K |
| DAVID OKHUMALE | COO (THRU 11/23) | 40 | $584K |
| MATTEO ZURETTI | CHIEF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | 40 | $533K |
| ANDRE IGUODALA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AS OF 11/23) | 40 | $433K |
| PURVIS SHORT | CHIEF PLAYER PROGRAMS | 40 | $413K |
| DAVID FOSTER | DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $349K |
| DONOVAN MITCHELL | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $200K |
| MIKAL BRIDGES | PLAYER REPRESENTATIVE (03/24-07/24) | 2 | $80K |
| JAMAL MURRAY | PLAYER REPRESENTATIVE (THRU 03/24) | 2 | $45K |
| KENNETH MURPHY III | PLAYER REPRESENTATIVE | 2 | $40K |
| ALEX CARUSO | PLAYER REPRESENTATIVE (THRU 07/24) | 2 | $13K |
| HARRISON BARNES | SECRETARY/TREASURER (THRU 08/24) | 2 | $13K |
| JOSH OKOGIE | PLAYER REPRESENTATIVE (THRU 01/24) | 2 | $12K |
board members · 8
- ANFERNEE SIMONS — PLAYER REPRESENTATIVE
- ANTHONY GILL — PLAYER REPRESENTATIVE (AS OF 02/24)
- AUSTIN REAVES — PLAYER REPRESENTATIVE (THRU 03/24)
- BISMACK BIYOMBO — VICE PRESIDENT
- BRUNO FERNANDO — PLAYER REPRESENTATIVE (10/23-07/24)
- CJ MCCOLLUM — PRESIDENT
- COREY KISPERT — PLAYER REPRESENTATIVE (THRU 02/24)
- DEANDRE JORDAN — PLAYER REPRESENTATIVE (AS OF 03/24)
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Cleveland Clinic Partner — Official Performance Partner of The Sanctuary, collaborating on athlete performance research, the PLYRS Performance Summit, and innovation in athlete health data.
- Enjoy Basketball Partner — Collaborates on the production and distribution of original content series "State of the Game" and joint participation in basketball-related events.
- Enjoy Basketball Partner — Strategic content partner for original programming highlighting NBA players' perspectives and off-court passions.
- Getty Images Partner — Licensed provider of images used on NBPA website
- Hospital for Special Surgery Partner — Collaborates with medical professionals from Hospital for Special Surgery to provide sports medicine content and injury prevention resources.
- Jarron Collins Partner — Brother of Jason Collins, acknowledged in NBPA statement
- NBA Government — Collaborates on award programs and operates under a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- NBA Government — Collaborates with the NBA league office by delivering player survey results to inform referee assignments.
- NBA Partner — Co-administers player eligibility determinations for annual awards under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- NBA Partner — Jointly administers the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award and associated donations with the NBPA.
- NBA Cares Partner — Jointly administers the Bob Lanier Community Assist Award with the NBPA.
- Phil Handy Partner — Guest coach at the NBPA Top 100 Camp, contributing to player development through on-court instruction.
- Project 3 Agency Partner — Production agency for the "Own the Game" campaign film, premiered at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
- Rajon Rondo Partner — Guest coach at the NBPA Top 100 Camp, providing instruction and mentorship to elite youth players.
- Sports Data Labs Partner — Collaborates with the NBPA and Cleveland Clinic to explore athlete-owned data infrastructure, technology platforms, and predictive performance insights.
- Teladoc Health Partner — Preferred Virtual Care Provider for active and retired NBA players and their families.
- Teladoc Health Partner — Preferred Virtual Care Provider for the NBPA, offering virtual care services to active and retired NBA players and their families.
- The Troys Partner — Creative consultancy responsible for designing the PLYRS UNTD visual identity and logo.
- Tom Crean Partner — Guest coach at the NBPA Top 100 Camp, offering expertise in offensive and defensive concepts to participants.
- Wikimedia Partner — Source of publicly licensed images used on NBPA website
strategies · 5
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.
- Player-Led Democratic Governance 911 orgsmethodology: player-led democratic governanceBy structuring the organization as a democratic institution run by players, it enables authentic representation and collective decision-making, which strengthens advocacy and ensures that programs reflect player needs because governance legitimacy drives engagement and trust.shared approach: Youth Development Through Sports →
- Holistic Athlete Development 6 orgsmethodology: holistic-athlete-developmentBy integrating character, education, skill development, and off-court support (e.g., financial literacy, mental health), the NBPA maximizes long-term athlete potential because sustainable success requires more than on-court performance alone.
- Collective Ownership Modelmethodology: collective-ownership-modelBy organizing players as a collective enterprise rather than isolated individuals, the NBPA builds greater equity and market power, because unified action amplifies individual influence and creates shared economic and social value.
- Inclusion Through Visibilitymethodology: inclusion-through-visibilityBy supporting trailblazing actions that elevate LGBTQ+ visibility in basketball, the NBPA fosters inclusion and societal empathy because public representation shifts cultural norms and normalizes diversity in sports.
- Research-Integrated Player Empowermentmethodology: research-integrated athlete developmentBy combining expert medical research with player-led platforms, the NBPA enhances training outcomes because data-driven insights increase player autonomy and efficacy in managing performance and health.