Philadelphia Youth Basketball

What Philadelphia Youth Basketball does

Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB) is a Philadelphia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2014-2015 that uses basketball as a gateway to deliver youth development, academic enrichment, mentorship, social-emotional learning, and career readiness programming to young people ages 4-29 through a 'Kinder-to-Career' pipeline. The organization operates the 100,000-square-foot Alan Horwitz 'Sixth Man' Center in the Nicetown neighborhood of North Philadelphia, a world-class facility featuring the Goodman Basketball Pavilion (six regulation-sized courts), Education Suite, Cohen Family Civic Dialogue Arena, Healthy Foods Cafe (operated by Triple B Hospitality), Mental Wellness Oasis (with Children's Crisis Treatment Center), Physical Wellness Oasis (with NovaCare Rehabilitation), and an SV Sports-powered retail shop. Beyond the flagship facility, PYB distributes programming through 56 program sites across Philadelphia in partnership with 80+ program partners, supported by 70+ coach-mentors and a combined 350+ staff and volunteers. In FY25, the organization served 1,631 youth across 2,100 program hours, with 70%+ of staff working program-facing roles.

PYB's business model is a hybrid nonprofit revenue structure combining philanthropic contributions with earned revenue. Philanthropic streams include individual donations, foundation and corporate grants, government funding (including a $3 million commitment from Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's 2024 youth sports violence prevention initiative), Pennsylvania EITC tax credit-eligible contributions, and in-kind services. Earned revenue streams include sliding-scale program fees (e.g., $400/week for Early Years Summer Learning Camp, as low as $25/session for Performance Pathways), facility rentals at the Sixth Man Center for corporate events, conferences, tournaments, and community gatherings, plus online merchandise sales via the SV Sports storefront. The organization uses RecDesk for program registration and JotForm for scholarship applications, and offers an income-based sliding-scale scholarship program to ensure equitable access. PYB anticipates reaching a steady-state operating budget by FY27 following the completion of a capital campaign for the Sixth Man Center.

The leadership team is co-founded and led by Kenny Holdsman (Co-Founder & CEO) and Eric Worley (Co-Founder & VP of Basketball Programs), supported by a full C-suite including a Chief Mission Officer, COO, CFO, and Chief of Staff, along with VPs of Development, Revenue, and Program Operations & Impact. Strategic direction is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Brooke Queenan. Key on-site partners integrate nutrition, physical therapy, mental health, and retail into the facility experience, while broader partnerships with the City of Philadelphia and the Rebuild Initiative anchor public-sector support. PYB holds a four-star Charity Navigator rating (EIN: 47-3758442) and was recognized through features in 6abc, PHL17 'Positively Philly,' the Philadelphia Inquirer, and Chestnut Hill Local.

Name

Philadelphia Youth Basketball

Legal name

Philadelphia Youth Basketball

Website

https://phillyyouthbasketball.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Philadelphia Youth Basketball is a Philadelphia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that uses basketball as a gateway to deliver youth development, academic enrichment, mentorship, and workforce readiness programming for young people ages 4-29 across 56 program sites and the 100,000 sq ft Sixth Man Center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Child and Youth Services (62411)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Behavior Support, PBIS & Positive Guidance Programs (Early Years) (EDACAOAC)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Basketball training services
• Community youth empowerment
• Workforce development training
• After-school enrichment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct contributions from individual donors supporting youth empowerment and community programs
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Grant funding from foundations and corporate sponsors
3. Government Funding: Government grants and contracts, including Mayor's $3M youth sports investment in 2024 as part of violence prevention efforts
4. Earned Revenue: Program fees from fee-based programs, facility rentals, and event hosting at the Sixth Man Center
5. In-Kind Services: Donated services and products from partners and supporters
6. EITC Tax Credit: Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program donations
7. Stock Gifts: Donations made via stock transfer
8. ACH/Wire Transfers: Bank transfers for larger donations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers basketball-based youth development, academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, mentorship, and workforce development programming to youth and young adults ages 4-29 across Philadelphia. Its core offering is anchored at the 100,000-square-foot Alan Horwitz "Sixth Man" Center in the Nicetown neighborhood of North Philadelphia, supported by 56 program sites, 70+ coach-mentors, and 80+ program partners, following a "Kinder-to-Career" pathway model.

Product overview

Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB) operates as a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of youth development programs anchored by the 100,000-square-foot Alan Horwitz "Sixth Man" Center. The core offering combines basketball training with academic enrichment, mentorship, and career development through programs spanning from kindergarten through young adulthood (ages 17-29). Key programs include the Early Years Summer Learning Camp, Lace Up & Learn Up Summer Camp Series, Performance Pathways: Summer Skills Prep, Teen Rec Night, PYB Sports Media Club, and Varsity Trades Academy. PYB also provides scholarship opportunities on a sliding scale and operates facility rental/event hosting services, plus an online retail store. The organization uses RecDesk for program registration and facility booking, and offers its spaces for community events, corporate gatherings, and youth programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alan Horwitz "Sixth Man" Center: A 100,000-square-foot world-class facility in the Nicetown neighborhood of North Philadelphia designed to provide a safe space for youth, caregivers, and community members to access basketball and non-basketball programming and resources.
• Varsity Trades Academy
• Goodman Basketball Pavilion
• Teen Rec Night

Products and services

• Alan Horwitz "Sixth Man" Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,631 youth served in FY25
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Triple B HospitalitycoreOthersTriple B Hospitality operates the Healthy Foods Cafe within the Sixth Man Center, providing nutritious meals and empowering food education to youth. The cafe also supplies catering for events hosted at the facility. This partnership supports PYB's holistic wellness approach by ensuring access to healthy nutrition alongside programming.
• SV SportscoreOthersSV Sports powers the Retail Shop at the Sixth Man Center, offering sports gear and lifestyle products. A portion of proceeds supports youth empowerment and community growth. The shop also features products from young entrepreneurs in PYB's programs, creating real-world business experience.
• NovaCare RehabilitationcoreOthersNovaCare Rehabilitation is the official Physical Therapy partner of the Sixth Man Center. They provide complimentary consultations and offer strength training, injury rehabilitation, and athletic training services through the Physical Wellness Oasis space. Located on-site at the center.
• Children's Crisis Treatment CentercoreOthersThe Children's Crisis Treatment Center co-locates at the Sixth Man Center and delivers mental health and crisis intervention services to youth in the Philadelphia community. This partnership supports PYB's Mental Wellness Oasis programming and provides access to professional mental health support for youth and families.
• TrophySmackminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrophySmack sponsors PYB's monthly 'Impact Players of the Month' recognition program, honoring staff who demonstrate excellence in youth development, nonprofit leadership, and team collaboration. This partnership provides recognition awards while building brand visibility.
• Rebuild InitiativemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhiladelphia's Rebuild initiative has invested in improving youth sports facilities across the city. The initiative has improved 39 sites with sports facilities that rate 18% higher quality than non-Rebuild sites. PYB operates in this ecosystem of improved facilities and may collaborate with Rebuild on facility improvements.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Laureus Sport for Good: Global foundation supporting sport-for-development programs across more than 40 countries. Broader comparator reflecting the international sport-based youth development category, but operating with a grantmaking/funding model rather than direct service delivery.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Federated national youth development nonprofit with thousands of club sites providing sports, academic, and career programming for K-12 youth. Comparable in mission, program mix, and sliding-scale/free access model, but operates at national scale rather than Philadelphia-local.
• National Urban League: Large national civil rights and urban-advocacy organization with significant youth-workforce-development programming, including skilled trades and career pathways. Comparable in racial-equity mission, youth workforce focus (similar to Varsity Trades Academy), and urban-community footprint.

Direct peers

• Up2Us Sports: National nonprofit training 'coach-mentors' to deliver sports-based youth development across the country. Closely comparable in coach-mentor model, sport-as-gateway philosophy, and emphasis on out-of-school-time programming for underserved youth.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia: Philadelphia-based youth development nonprofit providing after-school and summer programming for K-12 youth, including athletics, academic enrichment, and mentorship. Directly comparable in target population, regional scope, and program mix, though PYB is sport-specific (basketball) and Boys & Girls Clubs is broader.
• Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation: Sport-based youth development nonprofit using basketball, soccer, and other sports to empower underserved youth, with an emphasis on girls and boys of color. Highly comparable to PYB in mission framing (basketball-anchored empowerment, equity lens) and program design.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing free after-school and summer programming to youth in underserved communities, with sports as a core delivery mechanism. Comparable target population, free program model, and dependence on government/foundation funding.
• YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity: Regional nonprofit operating youth sports, swim lessons, after-school, and teen leadership programs across Philadelphia facilities. Comparable in community-based youth programming, sports instruction, and inclusion of facility rentals and memberships as part of the revenue model.
• Police Athletic League (PAL): National nonprofit network that uses sports (including basketball) and educational programming to serve youth in underserved communities. Directly comparable in sport-based youth development mission, urban footprint, and reliance on public-private partnerships.
• Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation: Philadelphia-based nonprofit that uses ice hockey as a gateway to deliver youth development, academic support, and life-skills programming to underserved youth. Highly comparable to PYB in mission (sport-anchored youth development), city footprint (Philadelphia), and operating model (free/subsidized programming for K-12 youth).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/phillyyouthbasketball
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/philadelphia-youth-basketball
• Instagraminstagram.com/phillyyouthbasketball
• TikToktiktok.com/@phillyyouthbasketball

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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