Sixers Youth Foundation

What Sixers Youth Foundation does

Sixers Youth Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2015 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, operating as the official youth-focused charitable arm of the Philadelphia 76ers and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE). The foundation serves youth across the Greater Philadelphia region through a portfolio of programs that pair direct fundraising with on-the-ground community impact: a 50/50 raffle run during 76ers home games, gameday auctions and memorabilia sales (operated in partnership with Grandstand Sports & Memorabilia), the renovation of public basketball courts and play spaces, the NBA Math Hoops educational program, and a Young Friends Group volunteer pipeline. It also hosts an Annual Gala as its flagship fundraising event.

Name

Sixers Youth Foundation

Legal name

Sixers Youth Foundation

Website

https://sixersyouthfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sixers Youth Foundation is a Philadelphia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the official youth charity of the Philadelphia 76ers and HBSE, funding youth programs via 50/50 raffles, gameday auctions, court renovations, NBA Math Hoops, and an annual gala.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Athletics Fundraising, Sponsorships & NIL Support (EDALAIAN), Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Nonprofit fundraising services
• Community court renovation
• Academic enrichment programs
• Sports-based youth programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. 50/50 Raffle Proceeds: Half of the net proceeds from 50/50 raffle sales during 76ers home games benefit the foundation, with the other half going to the winning fan. Sales occur at kiosks on Main and Upper Concourses and from mobile sellers.
2. Annual Gala Fundraising: Annual black-tie gala events featuring live and silent auctions, performances, and player appearances. Raised $1.9 million in January 2024 and $2.6 million in March 2026.
3. Gameday Auctions: Partnership with Grandstand Sports & Memorabilia to auction autographed memorabilia from athletes and pop icons at select 76ers home games. Proceeds support foundation programming.
4. Direct Donations: General donations from individuals supporting youth development programs, court renovations, and foundation operations.
5. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors at various tiers (MVP, All Star, Playmaker, Starting Five, In Kind) support gala events and foundation initiatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Sixers Youth Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports youth development in the Greater Delaware Valley by funding programs, renovating basketball courts and play spaces, and delivering academic enrichment through basketball. It raises funds via 50/50 raffles at 76ers home games, gameday auctions of autographed memorabilia, an annual black-tie Gala, and corporate sponsorships, then distributes grants and in-kind support to partner non-profits that deliver programming directly to youth.

Product overview

The Sixers Youth Foundation operates as a single, unified non-profit organization focused on empowering youth and strengthening communities in the Greater Delaware Valley. Rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, the foundation offers a coordinated portfolio of programs including the 50/50 Raffle Program and Gameday Auctions for fundraising, Renovated Courts & Play Spaces for community infrastructure, the NBA Math Hoops Program for academic enrichment, and the Young Friends Group for volunteer engagement. The SYF Gala serves as the flagship annual fundraising event. All these programs work together to support youth development through basketball, education, and safe play spaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 50/50 Raffle: A raffle program hosted by the Sixers Youth Foundation at 76ers home games, where half the proceeds benefit the foundation and the other half goes to the winner.
• Gameday Auctions
• Young Friends Group

Products and services

• 50/50 Raffle Program Raffle program held during Philadelphia 76ers home games where half of the net proceeds go to the winning fan and the other half benefit the Sixers Youth Foundation. Open to fans attending games at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
• Gameday Auctions Live auction program at select 76ers home games featuring autographed memorabilia from athletes and pop icons, run in partnership with Grandstand Sports & Memorabilia with proceeds supporting foundation programming. Open to fans attending select home games.
• SYF Annual Gala Annual black-tie fundraising event featuring current 76ers players and coaches, team legends, live and silent auctions, and entertainment. Open to sponsors, corporate partners, and individual donors. Raised $1.9M in January 2024 and over $2.6M in March 2026.
• Renovated Courts & Play Spaces Community infrastructure program that renovates basketball courts and play spaces in Philadelphia, Camden, and surrounding communities, delivered in partnership with non-profits (e.g., Trust for Public Land) and city agencies. Selected through community mapping to identify areas of greatest need.
• NBA Math Hoops Program Academic enrichment program in partnership with Learn Fresh that uses a basketball-themed board game to help students improve math and teamwork skills while promoting academic success. Targeted at school-age youth in the Greater Delaware Valley.
• Young Friends Group Membership group for young professionals focused on developing future leaders passionate about serving youth, offering networking, volunteer, and fundraising engagement opportunities for the foundation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 285,000 youth benefited from foundation programming since 2015
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grandstand Sports & MemorabiliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership launched 2024-25 season for Gameday Auctions at select 76ers home games. GSM handles auction operations and redemption process for autographed memorabilia.
• Learn Fresh (NBA Math Hoops)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver NBA Math Hoops program combining basketball and math education to youth across the Greater Delaware Valley. SYF supports regional tournaments culminating in NBA Draft Week Global Championship.
• PlayworkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit delivering sports-based youth development programs. SYF supports Playworks programming to increase capacity in delivering sports programming to local youth.
• Urban PromisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development organization serving Camden, NJ. SYF partners with Urban Promise for basketball clinics and summer programming for local youth.
• Philadelphia Outward Bound SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSYF hosts Annual Grantee Day of Enrichment at the Discovery Center, with Outward Bound designing team-building activities and collaborative challenges for partner organizations.
• Trust for Public LandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for court renovation projects including F. Amadee Bregy School and Cooper's Poynt School, working to transform play spaces in local communities.
• Positive Coaching AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing coach training and development. SYF supports PCA programming to strengthen youth sports culture.
• City of CamdencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity agency partner for North Camden Community Center indoor court renovation and Farnham Park court refurbishment, identifying areas of greatest need through community mapping.
• Philadelphia Parks and RecreationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Williams Moore Reed Memorial Park court renovation at 3600 N 11th St. and other play space improvements throughout Philadelphia.
• Sunrise Day Camp Greater PhiladelphiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free summer day camp experiences for young people affected by cancer. SYF Young Friends Group participates in annual SunriseWALKS fundraiser and joint basketball activities.
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSYF donated $50,000 to Sickle Cell Center at CHOP, with 76ers matching fan donations up to $10,000 during select games.
• Jr. 76erscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth basketball program partnership for Summer Hoops Tour and basketball clinics, bringing youth from SYF grantee organizations together with 76ers brand activities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Chicago Bulls Charities: The Chicago Bulls' charitable arm supporting youth education and athletic programs throughout Chicagoland. Directly comparable NBA team foundation with deep youth development footprint and game-day fundraising activations.
• Houston Rockets Foundation: The Houston Rockets' charitable arm supporting youth scholarship, education, and recreation programs. Comparable as a team-affiliated foundation with gala-driven fundraising and youth development focus.
• Mavs Foundation: The Dallas Mavericks' charitable foundation focused on youth education, health, and community impact in North Texas. Comparable NBA team foundation with signature gala, court renovation programs, and youth development grants.
• New York Knicks Foundation: The Knicks' charitable arm supporting youth education, health, and community development in the New York metro area. Comparable as an NBA-market team foundation with gala fundraising, court renovations, and youth programs.
• Warriors Community Foundation: The nonprofit arm of the Golden State Warriors, funding education, health, and youth development in the Bay Area. Comparable as a vertically-integrated NBA team foundation using game-day fundraising, signature gala events, and youth programming partnerships.
• The Shamrock Foundation: The charitable arm of the Boston Celtics, supporting youth, education, and health initiatives in New England. Directly comparable NBA team-affiliated foundation with similar fundraising (galas, auctions) and program mix (education, sport-based youth development).
• Atlanta Hawks Foundation: The Atlanta Hawks' charitable arm supporting youth education, health, and recreation in metro Atlanta. Comparable NBA team foundation with similar mix of in-arena fundraising, court renovations, and youth programming through local non-profit partners.
• Lakers Youth Foundation: The charitable arm of the Los Angeles Lakers, providing youth development programs, education initiatives, and community grants in the greater Los Angeles area. Directly comparable as an NBA team-affiliated 501(c)(3) youth foundation with similar fundraising through galas, in-arena activations, and court/space renovations.
• Miami Heat Charitable Fund: The Miami Heat's charitable arm supporting youth education, health, and recreation in South Florida. Directly comparable as a team-affiliated nonprofit using game-night fundraising and youth sport-based programming.

Regional players

• Toronto Raptors Foundation: The Toronto Raptors' charitable foundation supporting youth basketball and education across Canada. Comparable NBA team-affiliated nonprofit with similar gala, in-arena activations, and youth program mix, though operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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