Angel Reese Foundation

What Angel Reese Foundation does

The Angel C. Reese Foundation, Inc. is a privately held Maryland nonprofit corporation founded in 2023 by professional basketball player Angel Reese (LSU/NCAA champion, WNBA). The foundation's mission is to foster equity for girls and underrepresented groups through programs in sports, education, financial literacy, and community support. Its programs include the Back-to-School Giveback Block Party (over 3,000 children served), Angel's Care Closet (50 families per month in Baltimore), scholarships (over $50,000 awarded to St. Frances Academy), the Angels Academy basketball camp, financial literacy curricula, and holiday giving (winter coats, gift cards, gifts). Operations are concentrated in Baltimore, Chicago, and Baton Rouge.

The foundation is funded through a mix of individual donations (collected via PayPal), corporate sponsorships (JP Morgan Chase, CashApp, Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Ravens, Wingstop, Miele, NBA2K), brand partnerships for cause-marketing activations (Reebok backpack giveaway, Tampax menstrual-health initiative), and donation-based raffles (e.g., a breast-cancer awareness jersey raffle priced at $10–$100 for 10–200 entries). There is no commercial product, no technology platform, no app, and no API; the website is a standard Squarespace site and PayPal serves as the donation processor. Per the publicly available impact report (July 2023–present), the foundation has deployed over $190,000 in community investment and over $100,000 in cash and goods to more than 20 partner organizations nationwide. The legal entity is "Angel C. Reese Foundation, Inc.," domiciled in Maryland, with a mailing address in Randallstown, MD. The operating model is direct community giving augmented by a small set of strategic and financial partners, with the founder's personal brand as the primary demand driver.

Name

Angel Reese Foundation

Legal name

Angel C. Reese Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://angelcreesefoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Angel C. Reese Foundation is a Maryland-based 501(c)-style nonprofit founded by WNBA player Angel Reese in 2023 that runs sports, education, financial literacy, and basic-needs programs for girls and underserved families in Baltimore, Chicago, and Baton Rouge.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Charitable Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Volunteer Program Funding, Scholarships & Fundraising Support (EDAIAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Sponsors (BPAGAKAF), Philanthropy & Foundations Advisory (Donor-Advised Funds, Endowments) (FSAAABAH)

Keywords

• Youth empowerment programs
• Girls sports equity
• Scholarship programs
• Community outreach services
• Financial literacy education

Headquarters

HQ city

Randallstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Program disbursements, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: The foundation generates revenue through charitable donations from individuals and corporate sponsors, as well as raffle entries where participants make donations for a chance to win prizes.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Angel C. Reese Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization that runs community programs for girls, children, and families in Baltimore, Chicago, and Baton Rouge, including Back-to-School Giveback Block Parties, Angel's Care Closet monthly household supplies, scholarships, Angels Academy basketball camps, holiday giving, and financial literacy education. It is funded through individual donations and corporate sponsorships (Reebok, Tampax, JP Morgan Chase, Wingstop, Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Ravens, NBA2K, Miele, CashApp) and distributes cash, goods, and supplies either directly or through partner organizations.

Product overview

The Angel C. Reese Foundation is a charitable nonprofit organization that operates as a collection of community programs and initiatives rather than a commercial product or technology platform. The foundation's portfolio includes: Back to School Giveback Block Parties (providing supplies to over 3,000 kids), Angel's Care Closet (monthly household supplies for 50 families), Scholarships ($50,000+ awarded), Angels Academy basketball camps, Holiday Giving programs, and Financial Literacy Programs. These initiatives work together to fulfill the foundation's mission of fostering equity for girls in sports, education, and financial literacy across Baltimore, Chicago, and Baton Rouge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Back to School Giveback Block Party Community event program providing backpacks, school supplies, clothing, food, hygiene products, and living essentials to children in need in Baltimore, Chicago, and Baton Rouge. Has served over 3,000 kids.
• Angel's Care Closet Monthly household supplies donation program supporting 50 families per month in Baltimore with essential goods; over $15,000 in household supplies distributed.
• Scholarships Financial scholarship program awarding scholarships to St. Frances Academy students in Baltimore, totaling over $50,000 in scholarships awarded.
• Angels Academy Basketball Camp Basketball training and mentorship camp co-led by Angel Reese and Olympian Angel McCoughtry, providing sports training for young girls in Baltimore.
• Holiday Giving Program Annual holiday season program distributing gift cards (over $15,000), winter coats (300+ to Chicago children), and holiday gifts (over $10,000) to families in Chicago, Baltimore, and Baton Rouge.
• Financial Literacy Programs Educational programs teaching young women practical financial skills, part of the foundation's mission to empower girls for success beyond sports.
• Breast Cancer Awareness Jersey Raffle Donation-based raffle promotion to benefit the foundation, with entry by donation at tiered levels ($10 for 10 entries, $25 for 30 entries, $50 for 75 entries, $100 for 200 entries) or free mail-in entry; prize is a game-worn LSU Breast Cancer Awareness Jersey.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provided backpacks and supplies to over 3,000 kids
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• ReebokmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with the foundation to give away 2,000 backpacks to Chicago families. Joint community outreach initiative supporting students and families.
• TAMPAXmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to support menstrual health and hygiene access. TAMPAX donated 15,000 tampons to Metro Chicago YMCA in partnership with the foundation. Also collaborated on Sunday Morning Flow event.
• YMCA of Metro ChicagomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for community programs. Received 15,000 tampons donation and hosts foundation events for youth.
• St. Frances AcademymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation's alma mater and primary beneficiary. Hosted inaugural back-to-school block party. Received $50,000+ in scholarships and $12,000 tuition donation.
• East Baton Rouge Parish School SystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of school supplies donation. Foundation provided supplies for 200 classrooms and hosted back-to-school block party.
• Angel McCoughtryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOlympian and basketball player who co-led the Angels Academy basketball camp with Angel Reese in Baltimore.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Serena Williams Fund: Serena Williams' philanthropic platform supporting education, gender equity, and underrepresented communities. Comparable as a female athlete's foundation with similar equity-for-girls mission.
• LeBron James Family Foundation: Athlete-led charitable foundation focused on youth education, scholarships, and community programs. Highly comparable as a celebrity-NBA-player-driven foundation with multi-program portfolios and corporate sponsorships.
• Why Not You Foundation (Russell Wilson): Russell Wilson's foundation focuses on children's health, education, and empowerment. Comparable in mission scope, founder profile (NFL quarterback), and reliance on corporate partnerships and donations.
• Chris Paul Family Foundation: NBA player Chris Paul's foundation focuses on education, youth, and community support. Comparable athlete-led foundation with multi-city community programming.
• Magic Johnson Foundation: Earvin 'Magic' Johnson's nonprofit supporting education, health, and community development. Comparable long-tenured athlete-led foundation focused on underserved communities.
• Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation (Stephen & Ayesha Curry): Founded by NBA player Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry, this foundation funds childhood hunger, education, and safe places to play. Directly comparable athlete-led foundation with similar mission overlap in youth empowerment and sports access.
• 15 and the Mahomies (Patrick Mahomes): Patrick Mahomes' foundation supports underserved youth through health, education, and wellness programs. Highly comparable athlete-led nonprofit structure with focus on kids and families.
• Megan Rapinoe Foundation: Athlete-led nonprofit advocating for equity and inclusion, with a focus on women's sports and underserved communities. Closest peer given shared emphasis on girls/women in sports.

Emerging players

• Stephen Curry's SC30 Select: Stephen Curry's social-impact arm operating alongside his foundation. Comparable in that it represents an athlete's broader mission-driven brand, though more commercially oriented.

Broad incumbents

• Girls Inc. National nonprofit focused on empowering girls through education and development programs. Broader incumbent serving similar beneficiary population (girls) but as an institutional nonprofit rather than an athlete-led foundation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• TikToktiktok.com/@angelreese10
• Facebookfacebook.com/Angel-C-Reese-Foundation-61550990041256

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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