Black Women in Sport Foundation

Name

Black Women in Sport Foundation

Legal name

Black Women in Sport Foundation

Website

https://blackwomeninsport.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports and Athletic Development Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF), Athletics Fundraising, Sponsorships & NIL Support (EDALAIAN)

Keywords

• Youth sports education
• Athletic mentorship programs
• Women in sports leadership
• Community sports nonprofits
• Sports-based youth development

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, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization raises funds through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and special events. Donations can be made online via Donorbox, and the organization is a United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey donor choice agency (code 15438).
2. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships provide funding in exchange for logo placement on apparel, event materials, website recognition, banners at activities, promotional items, speaking opportunities, and newsletter acknowledgments.
3. Grants: BWSF receives grant funding from charitable organizations. In 2024, received a $40,000 Community Hero Grant from Phillies Charities, Inc.
4. Scholarships: BWSF administers four annual scholarships to female college students: The Madeline Kountze Dugger-Kelly Scholarship ($1,000 graduate), The Angela Murphy Scholarship ($500 high school senior), The Bernice Anastasia Ximines Smith Scholarship ($1,000 Temple University sophomore/junior), and The Lewis Danforth, Jr. Scholarship ($1,000 undergraduate).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Black Women in Sport Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides athletic instruction in non-traditional sports (fencing, tennis, lacrosse, field hockey, golf, soccer, softball) along with academic enrichment to Black girls and youth, primarily in the Philadelphia area. It also runs the Next Step Mini-Forum professional development series for women of color pursuing collegiate coaching and athletic administration roles, awards annual scholarships to female college students, and operates the Power Up Triathlon Training Grant for novice women-of-color athletes.

Product overview

Black Women in Sport Foundation operates as a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of youth development programs centered on sports participation and educational enrichment. The core offerings include after-school and summer sports programming (fencing, tennis, lacrosse, field hockey, golf, soccer, softball) paired with academic curricula including Amazing Grace, Exploring the Science of Sports, Safety Nets, and Go Girl Go. For professional development, the Next Step Mini-Forum supports women of color seeking collegiate coaching and administrative roles. Additional services include scholarship awards, triathlon training grants, and youth leadership conferences. Programs are delivered through partnerships with schools, recreation centers, universities, and community organizations primarily in the Philadelphia area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• After-School and Summer Sports Programming Sports instruction and educational programs for youth (pre-K through high school) focusing on non-traditional sports including fencing, tennis, lacrosse, field hockey, golf, soccer, and softball, with equipment provided to participants. Delivered free of charge at schools, recreation centers, and community facilities in the Philadelphia area.
• Next Step Mini-Forum Professional Development Series Professional development program designed to increase participation of women of color as collegiate head coaches and athletic administrators at NCAA institutions, featuring networking opportunities and panel discussions with accomplished women in sports. Hosted at NCAA institutions across the United States.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80 female student athletes at Mastery Gratz with nearly half participating in more than one sport
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sphere Of Impact 2 @ 16th Susquehanna Basketball LeagueminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2025BWSF co-sponsored uniform shirts for youth basketball league at Duckrey Playground, helping over 50 youth participate in a new North Philadelphia neighborhood basketball league.
• Global Leadership AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025BWSF offers fencing and lacrosse after school programming through the Global Leadership Academy Future Leaders 21st Century Program. Friday Fencing accepts up to 15 scholars (grades 6-8) and Saturday Lacrosse accepts up to 50 scholars (grades K-5).
• Bringing Everybody Together (BET) ExpominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2025BWSF conducted pop-up tennis play day at BET Expo at Logan School, introducing youth to tennis alongside other community resources including fire engine, water slide, petting zoo, and health services.
• West Chester UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025WCU collaborated with BWSF for the Dream Big Event hosting 40+ children from Global Leadership Academy. WCU's Office of the Dean in the College of Health Sciences, Athletic Department, Student Recreation Center, Frederick Douglass Institute, and Exercise Science graduate students supported the youth camp featuring Zumba, rock climbing, team games, and mindfulness activities.
• Dr. Margaret Ottley / WCU Department of KinesiologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025WCU Professor of Sport & Exercise Psychology Margaret Ottley, a mental performance specialist who has trained elite Olympic athletes, collaborated with BWSF for Dream Big Event. Graduate student teachers in her Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology class served as instructors.
• Mastery Simon Gratz Mastery ChartercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025BWSF co-hosted the 3rd Annual Lady Bulldogs Athletic & Leadership Conference for female middle school student athletes across Mastery's network. Conference featured guest speakers, small group discussions, and learn-to-play stations for sports including dance, flag football, lacrosse, tennis, track, and floor hockey.
• Positive Coaching AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Dr. Alpha Alexander served as panelist for PCA webinar on 'Examining Black Youth Participation in Sports and Physical Activity: Barriers, Opportunities, and Pathways Forward.' Dr. Alexander contributed to the research study upon which the webinar was based.
• Phillies Charities, Inc.coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2024Phillies Charities awarded BWSF a $40,000 Community Hero Grant in 2024 as one of 35 organizations recognized for providing vital resources in the community. BWSF also partnered with the Phillies for community events at Citizens Bank Park, including the Passing the Torch leadership transition ceremony and Jackie Robinson Day celebrations hosting 150+ community supporters.
• Philadelphia Wings LacrosseminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2024Philadelphia Wings Lacrosse donated tickets to BWSF for youth from community programs (Eyekonz Lacrosse & Field Hockey Sports League, Bringing Everybody Together, Dr. Tanner G. Duckrey School, Kings Campers) to attend the home opener at Wells Fargo Center, introducing youth to non-traditional sports.
• Coeur SportsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Coeur Sports partnered with BWSF to offer Power Up Triathlon Grant, providing one-time training grants to women of color athletes for the 2022 Philadelphia Women's Triathlon or Rev3 Williamsburg Sprint Triathlon. Coeur Sports provided funding and training resources.
• USA TriathlonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022USA Triathlon provided funding and training resources for the Power Up Triathlon Grant program supporting underrepresented athletes in triathlon.
• United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New JerseyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBWSF is a donor choice agency of United Way. Donors can designate BWSF using code 15438 or agency name.
• Methodist Services for Children and FamiliesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBWSF delivers after-school programs at Methodist Services for Children and Families facilities in Philadelphia.
• Eyekonz Sports LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBWSF partners with Eyekonz Sports League for lacrosse coaching and programming, with founder Jazmine Smith participating in the Lady Bulldogs Leadership Conference.
• Dr. Tanner G. Duckrey SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBWSF conducts youth programming and basketball league activities at Dr. Tanner G. Duckrey School, home of newly dedicated basketball courts and renovated playground.
• Tree House BooksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBWSF participated in team building activities with Tree House Books at Phillies Jackie Robinson Day event.
• Heritage CDCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHeritage CDC participated with BWSF in community youth programming at Phillies Jackie Robinson Day event.
• Kings CampersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKings Campers youth participated in BWSF community programming at Phillies Jackie Robinson Day and Wings Lacrosse events.
• Somerset AcademyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSomerset Academy participated in BWSF community programming at Phillies Jackie Robinson Day event.
• BalletXminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBWSF promoted BalletX Festival at the Mann, offering complimentary tickets to supporters using code BWSFBX.

Scale indicators8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Girls on the Run International: National nonprofit offering after-school empowerment programs for pre-teen girls combining running with life-skills curriculum. Highly comparable to BWSF's youth programming model, although broader in geographic reach and sport-focused (running only).
• Black Girls Run!: Community-based nonprofit promoting health and fitness among Black women through running groups. Comparable to BWSF in its explicit focus on Black women in sports and community-led programming, though narrower in sport scope.
• Black Fives Foundation: Nonprofit dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Black basketball and early Black athletes. Comparable to BWSF in its mission-driven focus on Black excellence in sports, with shared educational and heritage components.
• Women's Sports Foundation: National 501(c)(3) promoting women's participation in sports; provides research, advocacy, and programs. Directly comparable to BWSF as a women-focused sports nonprofit with national ambitions; co-founder Dr. Alpha Alexander was formerly Women's Sports Foundation Director of Community Projects.

Broad incumbents

• YWCA USA: National women's empowerment organization with health, fitness, and youth programming. BWSF co-founder Dr. Alpha Alexander was formerly Director of Advocacy Health Promotions at the national YWCA; comparable scope of women's empowerment mission.
• Girls Inc. National nonprofit inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through after-school programming. Comparable to BWSF's youth-mentorship-driven model, though broader in mission (not sport-specific).
• Positive Coaching Alliance: National nonprofit developing positive coaches for youth athletes through workshops and resources. BWSF's President Dr. Alpha Alexander served as a PCA panelist; comparable mission around youth sports culture and inclusive coaching.
• Amateur Athletic Union (AAU): National organization governing amateur youth sports including AAU club leagues referenced in BWSF's industry categorization. Comparable in serving youth athletes through amateur competition structures, though significantly larger and for-profit-leaning.

Others

• National Council of Youth Sports: Industry association representing youth sports organizations, providers, and associations nationally. Adjacent to BWSF as an industry membership body rather than direct service provider; useful as a peer for benchmarking and ecosystem positioning.
• Black Women's Health Imperative: National nonprofit focused on health and wellness of Black women and girls. Adjacent to BWSF through shared mission of advancing Black women's wellbeing, but with a healthcare rather than sports focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BWSFandYou
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/black-women-in-sport-foundation

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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