named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Champions of Change
Virtual educational experience exploring the intersection of sports and social justice, featuring athlete stories and leadership training on racial equity.
Champions of Change: The RISE Podcast
Podcast series providing a platform for athletes and sports leaders to share perspectives on race, social justice, and inclusion in sports.
Leadership Programs
Training for athletes, coaches, and administrators on topics including implicit bias, racial ideology, athlete activism, empathy, and conflict resolution.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Champions of Change: The RISE PodcastProduces the Champions of Change: The RISE Podcast, which shares stories and perspectives from athletes and sports leaders on race, social justice, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, amplifying voices in the sports equity space.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funding the Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week programFunds the Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program through grants to partner organizations, supporting youth engagement and bridge-building via sports-based initiatives.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Leadership programs on racial equity and athlete activismOffers leadership programs that teach skills in identity, implicit bias, racial ideology, athlete activism, perspective taking, empathy, and conflict resolution. These programs are designed to develop leadership capacity in the context of sports and social justice.
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Human Rights & Peace Education Curriculum 1 activity
- Virtual Champions of Change education experienceProvides a virtual Champions of Change experience that educates users on the intersection of sport and social justice, featuring firsthand stories from athletes to promote awareness and engagement with equity issues.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.66M
Contributions & grants$5.65M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6180%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$6.05M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$2.61M
Grants paid out$174K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.36M
Cash$3.14M
Investments$0
Liabilities$186K
Net assets$4.17M
Liquid reserves6.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +111.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Diahann Billings-Burford | CEO | 40 | $503K |
| Andrew MacIntosh | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $246K |
| Lauren Givner | Chief of Staff | 40 | $236K |
| Zoe Henriquez | Dev Fundraising | 40 | $226K |
| Jerrell Price | Partnerships | 40 | $176K |
| Scott Koenning | Sr. Director, Programs & Strategic Comms | 40 | $135K |
| Will Greszes | Sr. Director, Data | 40 | $130K |
board members · 18
- Adam Silver — Director
- Daniel Towriss — Director
- Danny Sillman — Director
- Don Garber — Director
- Gary Bettman — Director
- George Casey Jr — Director
- Jocelyn Benson — Director
- Jon Diament — Director
- Kevin Martinez — Director
- Lee Reed — Director
- Lew Sheer — Director
- Maverick Carter — Director
- Max Siegel — Director
- Paul Tagliabue — Co-Chairman
- Peter Bevacqua — Co-Chairman
- Rick Cordella — Director
- Rob Manfred — Director
- Roger Goodell — Director
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- America East Conference Partner — Partnered with RISE to advance diversity and inclusion initiatives through critical conversations and educational programming.
- Atlanta Police Athletic League Inc Partner — Recipient of a $22,500 grant to support the Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program.
- Boys and Girls Club Partner — Recipient of a $15,000 grant to support the Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program.
- Indy PAL Partner — Recipient of a $15,000 grant to support the Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program.
- Love Thy Neighbor Partner — Recipient of a $15,000 grant to support the Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program.
- Philadelphia PAL Partner — Recipient of a $7,500 grant to support the Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program.
- Phyllis Wheatley Partner — Recipient of a $15,000 grant to support the Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program.
- Project Blue Partner — Recipient of a $15,000 grant to support the Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program.
- The National Sport Partner — Recipient of a $7,500 grant to support the Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program.
- Union League Boys & Girls Club Partner — Recipient of a $10,000 grant to support the Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program.
- United African Basketball League Partner — Recipient of a $15,000 grant to support the Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program.
- Women's Sports Foundation Partner — Recipient of a $10,000 grant to support the Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program.
- YMCA of Greater Cleveland Partner — Recipient of a $15,000 grant to support the Building Bridges Through Basketball Youth Multi-Week program.
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.
- Leadership Education in Sports for Equity Advocacymethodology: leadership_educationBy training athletes, coaches, and administrators as equity leaders, we amplify racial justice advocacy because their influence extends across communities, enabling them to model inclusive behaviors and drive systemic change through trusted networks.
- Sports as a Unifying Force for Racial Equity Educationmethodology: sports_as_unifying_forceBy leveraging the shared cultural appeal of sports, we engage athletes and communities in racial equity education because sports create trusted, inclusive spaces where difficult conversations about prejudice and inclusion can lead to sustained advocacy and behavior change.