Name

Buckets & Borders

Legal name

Buckets & Borders

Website

https://bucketsandborders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Sports Nonprofit

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Cause, Community & CSR-Linked Sports Partnerships (Foundations, Youth Programs) (MPAKALAJ)

Keywords

• Basketball court restoration
• Community sports programs
• Nonprofit sports media
• Youth recreation access
• Charitable sports initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Regina

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Merchandise Sales: B&B operates an e-commerce store selling branded merchandise (hats, hoodies, t-shirts, basketballs) with 100% of profits supporting B&B initiatives. This is the primary revenue-generating activity for the nonprofit.
2. Donations & Charitable Contributions: B&B is an incorporated charitable nonprofit organization that accepts personal donations online and by cheque through the National Sport Trust Fund, enabling donors to receive tax receipts.
3. Sponsorships & Brand Partnerships: B&B partners with brands for court refurbishment campaigns, content and storytelling, events and programming, and community impact initiatives, generating revenue through branded collaborations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Buckets & Borders is a Canadian charitable non-profit that builds and restores outdoor basketball courts in underserved communities, produces documentary storytelling about basketball culture, and sells branded merchandise (hats, hoodies, t-shirts, basketballs) with 100% of profits funding its court projects and the Ball for All initiative that distributes basketballs to youth. The organization operates B&B Collectives in multiple Canadian cities and internationally (Mexico).

Product overview

Buckets & Borders operates as a non-profit organization that sells branded merchandise including apparel (hats, hoodies, t-shirts) and basketball equipment. The product line features the B&B Icon Hat in multiple colorways, TwoTone Hats, the In The Paint Hat, and Paint Bucket Hat in headwear; The Mandate Hoodie and Wordmark Heavyweight Hoodie in outerwear; The Mandate T and Cover the Court Pocket Tee in tops; and The 3 Ball basketball. All profits from merchandise sales support Buckets & Borders initiatives to build and restore outdoor basketball courts and tell basketball stories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ball For All: An initiative to provide youth with access to basketballs across Canada. For every 'Three Ball' purchased, two basketballs are donated. Has raised funds for more than 3,500 basketballs distributed annually.

Products and services

• The B&B Icon Hat Mid-profile unstructured snapback hat made from lightweight recycled nylon or cotton with the signature B&B Icon on the front, available in multiple colorways (Blue, Teal, Yellow) and priced at $30.00 USD. Designed for B&B supporters and basketball culture enthusiasts; 100% of profits support community court restoration.
• The B&B TwoTone Hat Classic B&B TwoTone Hat in Teal/White and Black/White colorways, lightweight mid-profile five-panel cap crafted from 100% cotton with a contrast dome, flat peak, and plastic snapback closure. Priced at $30.00 USD; 100% of profits support B&B initiatives.
• In The Paint Hat Limited edition hat inspired by the paint colours of the Lakeview Project courts, made with breathable technology for summer use, priced at $30.00 USD; 100% of profits support B&B community initiatives.
• The Paint Bucket Hat Lightweight, breathable, and packable bucket hat with classic B&B styling and adjustable bungee for a customizable fit, priced at $34.00 USD; 100% of profits support B&B initiatives.
• The Mandate Hoodie Unisex mid-weight premium hoodie with a unique vintage look, oversized fit with roomy laid-back style, priced at $74.00 USD and available in sizes S to XXL; 100% of profits support B&B initiatives.
• Wordmark Heavyweight Hoodie Heavyweight hoodie with layered embroidery and oversized fit, drop shoulder, and no drawcord for a minimal appearance, available in Blue and Olive colorways and priced at $67.00 USD; 100% of profits support B&B initiatives.
• The Mandate T Unisex heavy-weight T-shirt with unique vintage look available in Teal and Asphalt colorways, can be worn oversized or true to size, priced at $30.00 USD and available in S to XXL; 100% of profits support B&B initiatives.
• Cover the Court Pocket Tee Made from 100% cotton with a relaxed fit, features a pocket design with a nod to an important sponsor; 100% of profits support B&B community court restoration initiatives.
• The 3 Ball Basketball sold under a buy 1, donate 2 model supporting the Ball for All initiative, available in Size 6 (Women's/Youth) and Size 7 (Men's) and priced at $45.00 USD. Each purchase enables two basketballs to be donated to youth across Canada.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 3,500 basketballs distributed to youth across Canada
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Canada BasketballflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023B&B is a UNIFIED Partner of Canada Basketball starting in 2023. The partnership aims to improve underserved, underrepresented, and underfunded communities by building courts and telling basketball stories coast-to-coast. This is B&B's most prominent institutional partnership, spanning multiple court projects including St. John's Park (Winnipeg), The Square (Halifax), and Parc Saint Laurent (Montréal-Nord).
• Leopold's TavernflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeopold's Tavern became a founding partner of Buckets & Borders in 2020 with a shared passion for creating community gathering spaces. They played a key role in B&B's first court restoration project in Regina, Saskatchewan. Leopold's Tavern is B&B's Official Off-Court Community Gathering Space on the road to restoring 25 basketball courts and community spaces across the country.
• WNBAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerB&B partnered with the WNBA to create Canada's first WNBA-themed outdoor basketball court at Don Mount Court in Toronto, completed in summer 2023. The partnership celebrates women's basketball in Canada.
• Dairy Farmers of OntariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with B&B and the WNBA on the Don Mount Court project in Toronto, contributing to Canada's first WNBA-themed basketball court.
• Lu Dort / Maizon Dort FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerB&B and Canada Basketball teamed up with NBA player Lu Dort and the Maizon Dort Foundation to restore Lu's home court at Parc Saint Laurent in Montréal-Nord. The two-court project was completed in summer 2024 prior to Lu's Olympic debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
• Winnipeg Sea BearscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with the Winnipeg Sea Bears (CPL basketball team) on multiple Winnipeg court projects including RB Russell and The Mayfair Project.
• MomentumcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMomentum (sneaker/streetwear retailer in Saskatoon) partnered with B&B on the 'Mo Buckets' capsule collection with 100% of proceeds going to the Ball for All initiative. Momentum is described as the go-to sneaker spot for the B&B team since childhood.
• Sherwin-Williams MexicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with B&B to complete the Proyecto del Sol court restoration in San Pancho, Mexico, B&B's first international project completed in March 2024.
• Living Skies Indigenous Basketball LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBall for All initiative partner. Basketballs donated through the initiative are distributed to Living Skies Indigenous Basketball League among other recipients.
• Basketball SaskatchewancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBall for All initiative partner. Collaborates with B&B to distribute basketballs to communities across Saskatchewan.
• City of TorontocoreOthersPartnered with B&B on the Don Mount Court WNBA-themed court project, providing support through the youth committee and city coordination.
• City of ReginacoreOthersMunicipal partner for multiple Regina projects including The Lakeview Project, Project Pick & Roll, and Community Food Hub.
• City of WinnipegcoreOthersMunicipal partner for Winnipeg projects including St. John's Park and The Mayfair Project.
• City of CharlottetownminorOthersPartner for The Beacon project on Prince Edward Island.
• Regional Municipality of HalifaxcoreOthersPartner with B&B and Canada Basketball for The Square project in the Uniacke Square community in Halifax's North End.
• Leo's GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner on the B&B partners page. Nature of partnership not fully detailed in available sources.
• Innvicitus / Legado InnvictusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with B&B on the Proyecto del Sol international court restoration in San Pancho, Mexico.
• Sherwin-WilliamsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner on the B&B partners page. Contributed paint/products to court restoration projects.
• PayWorksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with B&B and Winnipeg Sea Bears on The Mayfair Project in Winnipeg.
• Munz MediaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProduction partner for The Cage: A Buckets & Borders Film documentary docuseries.
• Urban SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for the St. John's Park project in Winnipeg's North End.
• OneHoopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous youth development partner referenced in a testimonial on the partnerships page.
• Kineepik Metis LocalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with B&B and Pinehouse Business North to build a full outdoor basketball court in Pinehouse Lake (Minahik Waskahiganik) in summer 2024.
• Pinehouse Business North (PBN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with B&B and Kineepik Metis Local to build a basketball court in Pinehouse Lake in summer 2024.
• Regina Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with B&B and Leopold's Tavern to build an official 3x3 outdoor basketball court at the new Community Food Hub in Regina in summer 2024.
• Girls Who LeapminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVancouver-based nonprofit partner for the Britannia project in East Vancouver.
• Warriorz BasketballminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for the St. John's Park project in Winnipeg. Inspired by the 'Basketball is Medicine' ethos.
• DirectwestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProduction sponsor for The Cage: A Buckets & Borders Film documentary.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Made Hoops: A grassroots basketball media and event platform covering youth, AAU, and streetball culture. Emerging player: basketball culture and content platform with adjacent storytelling and grassroots programming overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Jr. NBA: The NBA's official youth basketball participation program for boys and girls. Broader incumbent: league-backed youth basketball initiative with overlapping grassroots basketball development mission and potential brand partner overlap.
• Right To Play: A global sport-for-development nonprofit operating across multiple sports and countries. Broader incumbent: larger, more diversified nonprofit using sport for social impact, sharing donor and CSR partnership overlap with B&B.
• Canada Basketball: Canada's national basketball governing body and B&B's most prominent institutional partner. Broader incumbent: the federation itself runs national development and community programs, sharing the same grassroots basketball mission space.
• Basketball Without Borders (NBA/FIBA): The NBA and FIBA's flagship basketball development and community CSR program. Broader incumbent: larger, league-backed basketball community initiative with overlapping sponsor and league partnership audience.

Direct peers

• Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation: A nonprofit advancing sports equity for underserved youth, inspired by Kobe and Gianna Bryant. Direct peer: athlete-founded basketball-focused foundation with overlapping youth access and community sport programming.
• Project Backboard: A US-based nonprofit that revitalizes underutilized public basketball courts through community-led programming, design, and partnerships. Direct peer: same core model of court restoration, youth engagement, and brand partnership-driven fundraising.
• Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation: Stephen Curry's foundation combining literacy, nutrition, and youth basketball access. Direct peer: high-profile athlete-founded nonprofit centered on youth basketball access and community programming with strong storytelling and brand partnership DNA.
• Courts of The World: A global basketball court photography and culture platform documenting courts worldwide. Direct peer: same basketball-court cultural storytelling and media content focus that complements B&B's documentary and content engine.
• PeacePlayers International: A nonprofit that uses basketball to bring together young people from divided communities. Direct peer: comparable nonprofit model using basketball as a vehicle for community impact, youth programming, and cross-cultural bridge-building.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/buckets-borders

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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