Top Achievers Foundation

What Top Achievers Foundation does

Top Achievers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1996 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, that delivers youth development programming to students in grades 3 through 12 across Collin County. Its service offering is organized around five program pillars: one-on-one and group mentorship, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) education, esports, financial literacy, and competitive basketball. The organization reports serving a participant population that is approximately 95% ethnic minority, with 95% of students receiving need-based scholarships that cover program dues. Reported participant outcomes include a 100% high school graduation rate, 95% college attendance, and over 70% college completion among alumni, with placement at selective institutions including Harvard and MIT.

The foundation is founder-led: Lawrence Mann has led the organization since inception, and Cassie Lowe was appointed as the first Chief Operating Officer in February 2026. Operational delivery is supported by a small paid staff of 1–10 employees and a network of more than 115 volunteer mentors. The organization does not operate a proprietary technology platform; program delivery is in-person and community-based, supplemented by structured curricula in financial literacy (delivered in partnership with Credit Union of Texas) and free math tutoring (delivered in partnership with IntelliChoice). Programmatic reach is enhanced by partnerships with active NBA and NFL athletes who serve as mentors and ambassadors, including Jalen Brunson, Jaden Hardy, Osa Odighizuwa, Saben Lee, and Tyler Mabry.

Revenue is generated through a mix of participant program dues (structured at $175–$400 per month across basketball and other program tiers), camp and skills clinic fees, individual donations, and corporate sponsorships organized as a tiered giving program (presenting, platinum, gold, silver). The presenting sponsorship tier is anchored at $10K by Ovation Health & Life, with additional platinum support from John Burns Construction. The organization is not required to publicly disclose financial results, and revenue figures are not reported in available materials. Its 30th anniversary in 2026 was marked by civic recognition including the Key to the City of Plano and a mayoral proclamation of Lawrence Mann Day.

Name

Top Achievers Foundation

Legal name

Top Achievers Foundation

Website

https://topachieversplano.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Top Achievers Foundation is a Plano, Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1996, that delivers mentorship, STEAM, esports, financial literacy, and competitive basketball programming to grade 3–12 youth in Collin County, with 95% of students receiving need-based scholarships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Educational Support Services (611710), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Nonprofit youth services
• Basketball skills training
• STEAM education programs
• Mentorship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Plano

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Membership Dues: Monthly membership fees for basketball programs ranging from $175-$400/month depending on program tier (Basic, Team, Elite, Premium)
2. Camp Fees: One-time fees for basketball camps including Winter Basketball Camp at $100-$250
3. Skills Clinic Fees: Per-session fees for Lions Skills Clinic ranging from $45-$95 per session
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting youth programs
5. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorship tiers from $100 (Friends and Supporters) to $10,000 (Presenting Sponsor) providing funding and in-kind support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Top Achievers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers youth development programs for students in grades 3-12 across Collin County, Texas. Its offerings span mentorship, STEAM education, esports, financial literacy, and a full basketball track that includes skills camps, recurring skills clinics, and a tiered league with Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Elite membership levels. Programs are delivered through scheduled camps, per-session clinics, monthly membership-based training, and organized league play.

Product overview

Top Achievers Foundation operates a multi-program youth development platform centered on five core pillars: Mentorship, Basketball, STEAM, Esports, and Financial Literacy. The organization offers tiered basketball programs (Elite, Team, Basic, Premium, and Lions Skills Clinic) for students in grades 3-12, along with seasonal camps (Winter and Summer), free math tutoring, and various workshops including leadership development, career planning, and financial literacy sessions. The basketball program features competitive travel teams (TA Elite, Lady Sparks, Boys teams), while the academic programs include mentorship matching and scholarship support. The organization also accepts tax-deductible donations through multiple giving tiers to fund youth programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mentorship Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% high school graduation rate among Top Achievers students
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jalen Brunson's Second Round FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBA player Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks) partners with Top Achievers through his foundation, providing mentorship and support for youth programs
• Jaden Hardy / JH1 Marketing LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDallas Mavericks player Jaden Hardy serves as youth mentor and hosts basketball camps for Top Achievers students
• Osa Odighizuwa / Odighizuwa FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDallas Cowboys defensive tackle mentors Top Achievers youth through one-on-one sessions and ongoing mentorship
• GatorademinorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partnership supporting athlete hydration and youth sports programs
• Chick-fil-AminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing meals for events and financial support
• Dick's Sporting GoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports equipment retailer sponsor for basketball programs
• IntelliChoicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free math tutoring sessions in partnership with Top Achievers, offering expert guidance at no cost to students
• Jr. NBAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBA youth basketball development program partnership
• North Texas American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts Annual Youth Networking Summit focusing on career readiness, college preparation, and youth-led initiatives
• Tango CharitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Top Achievers for Feed the City community service events combating local hunger
• Grace ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Top Achievers for community service initiatives
• Dallas MaverickscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBA team whose players (Jaden Hardy) mentor Top Achievers youth
• Dallas CowboyscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFL team whose players (Osa Odighizuwa) mentor Top Achievers youth
• Detroit PistonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBA team with player Saben Lee serving as Top Achievers mentor
• Seattle SeahawksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFL team with player Tyler Mabry serving as Top Achievers mentor
• Credit Union of TexasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts Financial Literacy Workshop on budgeting and building credit

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Urban League: National civil rights and youth empowerment organization focused on education, jobs, and economic empowerment for African American and other underserved youth. Mission-aligned on closing achievement gaps and preparing minority youth for college/careers.
• YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas: Large regional YMCA chapter offering youth sports, swim, after-school programs, leadership development, and community classes across the DFW metro. Comparable in youth development and athletic programming breadth.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella organization overseeing youth development clubs across the U.S., offering education, athletics, mentorship, and college/career prep. Comparable mission to Top Achievers across academic, athletic, and mentoring pillars, but at much larger national scale.

Emerging players

• Jr. NBA / NBA Youth Basketball: NBA's flagship youth basketball participation program for boys and girls, a current Top Achievers partner (Jr. NBA listed as partner). Comparable as a tiered youth basketball skills and league development platform targeting grades 3-12.
• Basketball Empowers (BE): Texas-based youth basketball nonprofit that hosts the EYB Dallas Classic — the tournament Top Achievers Elite just won. Comparable youth basketball competition and development platform with similar Texas footprint.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing comprehensive after-school programs including academics, sports, and enrichment for underserved youth in grades K-12. Directly comparable multi-pillar after-school and enrichment model with scholarship/need-based access.

Direct peers

• 100 Black Men of America: National mentoring organization pairing Black professionals with youth for mentorship, education, and economic development. Comparable mentor-driven, community-based youth model with similar demographic focus and college-prep outcomes emphasis.
• Plano Sports Authority: Local Plano-based youth sports nonprofit offering basketball, soccer, and athletic training for children and teens. Directly comparable as a Plano-area youth basketball/sports development organization with tiered programming.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas: Regional North Texas mentoring nonprofit matching youth with adult volunteers for one-on-one guidance. Directly comparable mentorship-driven model serving the same Collin County/Dallas demographic for college and career readiness.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County: Direct geographic peer operating youth development, athletics, mentoring, and education programs for Collin County youth in grades K-12, serving many of the same Plano-area families with similar after-school enrichment, sports, and mentorship offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TopAchieversUSA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOR9oNkdyG3l_Sqq6GdcuGQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/topachieversplano
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/top-achievers-foundation-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/topachieversusa
• TikToktiktok.com/@topachieversplano

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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