National Basketball Players Association
- Assets
- $370.2m
- Revenue
- $311.3m
- Investments
- $6.0m
- Employees
- 100
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 11/1970
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 23-7038813
Organization Overview
National Basketball Players Association is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (J40) the organization is classified as: Labor Unions, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 09/2023, National Basketball Players Association employed 100 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Basketball Players Association is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, National Basketball Players Association generated $311.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 40.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $319.5m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 34.9% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, National Basketball Players Association has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $3,073,001. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE SERVE TO PROTECT AND SUPPORT THE RIGHTS AND TALENTS OF OUR PLAYERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION (NBPA) IS THE UNION FOR CURRENT PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS IN THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION (NBA). THE UNION HAS APPROXIMATELY 500 MEMBERS. ESTABLISHED IN 1954, THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION IS TO PROTECT AND SUPPORT THE RIGHTS AND TALENTS OF OUR PLAYERS, MAGNIFY THE POWER OF THEIR COLLECTIVE WILL, AND AMPLIFY THEIR VOICES AS LEADERS WHO WILL TRANSCEND SPORT AND SOCIETY GLOBALLY. WHETHER IT IS NEGOTIATING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, PROSECUTING A GRIEVANCE ON A PLAYER'S BEHALF OR COUNSELING A PLAYER ON BENEFITS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, THE NBPA ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF THE BEST INTEREST OF ALL NBA PLAYERS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O).NBPA UNION MEMBERS ENJOY EXPANSIVE BENEFITS AND ARE AMONG THE MOST RECOGNIZABLE ATHLETES AND ENTERTAINERS IN THE WORLD. IN ADDITION, THE NBPA PROVIDES A FORUM FOR PLAYERS TO PARTICIPATE IN UNION ACTIVITIES IN A NUMBER OF FACETS. FROM EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ROLES, TO TEAM REPRESENTATIVE POSITIONS, GLOBAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVES AND MORE, THE NBPA OFFERS EACH NBA PLAYER THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET INVOLVED IN THE DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTION THAT WAS CREATED FOR, CONTINUES TO EXIST FOR AND IS RUN BY THEM.
THE 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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cj Mccollum President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Andre Iguodala First Vice President (thru 02/2023) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Grant Williams First Vice President (as Of 02/2023) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Harrison Barnes Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bismack Biyombo Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Malcolm Brogdon Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Renaissance Associates Ltd Forensic Accounting Consultant | 9/29/23 | $1,311,069 |
Winston & Strawn Llp Collective Bargaining, Bri & Legal Servi | 9/29/23 | $806,466 |
Tlnt Group Llc Event Production | 9/29/23 | $450,000 |
Talecent Llc Executive Consultant | 9/29/23 | $333,264 |
William Parham Mental Health & Wellness Consultant | 9/29/23 | $280,362 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $246,480,086 |
| Investment income | $10,514,995 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $58,036,711 |
| Net Rental Income | $224,364 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$7,016,284 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $311,286,181 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,356,372 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $5,375 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,427,978 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $868,252 |
| Other salaries and wages | $12,379,261 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $427,564 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,133,772 |
| Payroll taxes | $797,431 |
| Fees for services: Management | $19,697,989 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $575,877 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $206,725 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $107,588 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $343,446 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,853,299 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,269,966 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,804,099 |
| Travel | $8,960,434 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,494,029 |
| Insurance | $815,757 |
| All other expenses | $476,914 |
| Total functional expenses | $319,511,723 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,452,884 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $14,579,810 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $90,107,887 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,637,424 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,729,882 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $190,787,461 |
| Investments—other securities | $6,000,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $35,929,721 |
| Total assets | $370,225,069 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,854,997 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $15,720,249 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $242,403,721 |
| Total liabilities | $269,978,967 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $100,246,102 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $370,225,069 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Basketball Players Association has awarded $1,356,372 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NBPA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE | $79,576 |
BASKETBALL PLAYERS UNION PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE | $500,000 |
WOMENS NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE | $776,796 |