irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $72KFINANCIAL COACHING PROGRAM -EMPOWER COLLEGIATE ATHLETES TO BE MORE FISCAL REPONSIBLE.
- #2 $72KFUNDRAISING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND HBCU SCHOOLS
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
ABIS Brand U Academy
Development program for athletes and students pursuing careers in sports, offering mentorship, internships, mental health support, and personal development resources.
ABIS Coaches Watch List
Annual list highlighting top Black collegiate and professional men’s and women’s head and assistant coaches to support career advancement and equitable hiring.
ABIS Financial Coaching Program
Teaches money management, financial sustainability, and wealth creation to collegiate athletes, with a focus on NIL education and long-term financial literacy.
Champions & Legends Weekend
Annual fundraising event honoring Black leaders in sports with awards, while supporting scholarships and life skills training for student athletes and coaches.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- ABIS Brand U AcademyOperates the ABIS Brand U Academy to support the holistic development of athletes and students pursuing careers in sports.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Annual Coaches Watch ListReleases and shares an annual Coaches Watch List with athletic administrators and executive search firms to promote qualified coaches for advancement opportunities during hiring cycles.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Assistant Coach PlaybookImplements the Assistant Coach Playbook to prepare assistant coaches for advancement to head coaching roles in collegiate and professional sports.
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Financial Literacy Education Programs 1 activity
- Financial coaching for collegiate athletesProvides financial coaching to over 1,100 college athletes through the ABIS Financial Coaching Program, empowering them to be more fiscally responsible.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Fundraising for athlete support and scholarshipsConducts fundraising through an annual event to support scholarships for attendance at HBCU schools and to provide athletes with life skills training and strategic guidance.
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Racial equity research in sportsConducts research and analysis on racial equity issues in sports to identify and address discriminatory policies and practices.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$63K
Contributions & grants$241K384%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$60%
Other revenue$-179K
expenses
Total expenses$320K
Program expenses11%
Admin / overhead88%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$20K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$41K
Cash$4K
Investments$0
Liabilities$82K
Net assets$-42K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -83.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Ingrid Wicker | Executive Dir. | 40 | $20K |
board members · 9
- Chris Hill — Director
- Dave Leitao — Director
- Gary Charles — CEO
- Glen Wright — CFO
- Herb Courtney — Director
- Michael Hausfeld — Director
- Nikki Fargas — Vice Chair
- Tricia Messeroux-Curwen — Chief Creative
- Ulice Payne Jr — Director
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Ambassador Attallah Shabazz Partner — Advisory Board Ambassador
- Ben Crump Partner — Advisory Board Ambassador
- Big Time Las Vegas basketball tournament Partner — Co-founded by ABIS founder Gary Charles; indicates organizational affiliation through leadership
- Brian McGlinchey Partner — Advisory Board Ambassador
- Chris Hill Partner — Board member and Chairman of the National Police Athletics Leagues, Inc.
- Chrysa Chin Partner — Advisory Board Ambassador
- Chuck D Partner — Advisory Board Ambassador
- Dave Leitao Partner — Board member and basketball analyst at Fox Sports, former sports executive and college head coach
- Dawn Staley Partner — Advisory Board Ambassador
- Dr. Deb Stroman Partner — Advisory Board Ambassador
- Dr. Harry Edwards Partner — Advisory Board Ambassador
- Dr. Omar Banks Partner — Board member and Deputy AD and CFO at West Virginia University
- Dr. Richard Lapchick Partner — Advisory Board Ambassador
- Felicia Hall Allen Partner — Advisory Board Ambassador
- Glen Wright, II Partner — Board member and CEO of Worth Advisors
- Glenn Sugiyama Partner — Advisory Board Ambassador
- Herb Courtney Partner — Board member and CEO of Renaissance Search and Consulting
- JP Morgan Chase Partner — Corporate partner supporting the ABIS Financial Coaching Program.
- Julius Erving Partner — Advisory Board Ambassador
- LaChina Robinson Partner — Advisory Board Ambassador
- Leonard Hamilton Partner — Advisory Board Ambassador
- Michael Hausfeld esq. Partner — Board member and attorney with Hausfeld for the Challenge
- Nikki Fargas Partner — Board member and President of LV Aces
- Noah Crooms Partner — Advisory Board Ambassador
- Robin Roberts Partner — Advisory Board Ambassador
- Tracy McGrady Partner — Advisory Board Ambassador
- Ulice Payne Jr. Partner — Board member and Owner of Addision-Clifton LLC
- Van Macon Partner — Board member and former college basketball coach
- Vivian Stringer Partner — Advisory Board Ambassador
- Willie Randolph Partner — Advisory Board Ambassador
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strategies · 4
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.
- Financial Literacy and Wealth Building via NIL Educationmethodology: financial-coaching-with-nil-focusBy providing financial coaching centered on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) education, the organization builds lifelong financial literacy and sustainable wealth habits among collegiate athletes because understanding NIL empowers athletes to monetize their value and make informed long-term financial decisions.
- Holistic, Total-Person Development Modelmethodology: total-person-developmentBy supporting athletes’ personal, professional, and mental/physical wellbeing through a holistic development framework, the organization produces more resilient, capable leaders beyond sport because addressing the full spectrum of an individual's life strengthens agency and long-term success.
- Racial and Social Justice Advocacy through Sportsmethodology: racial-and-social-justice-advocacyBy connecting and inspiring individuals to advocate for racial, social, and economic justice for Black people in sports, the organization amplifies systemic change in athletic institutions because collective advocacy shifts power and influences policy and hiring practices.
- Talent Elevation through Strategic Visibilitymethodology: talent-elevation-through-listingBy publishing an annual watchlist of high-performing coaches, the organization increases their visibility to athletic administrators and executive search firms during hiring cycles because structured exposure bridges talent with opportunity, countering exclusionary networks.