Hi 5 Youth Foundation

What Hi 5 Youth Foundation does

Hi 5 Youth Foundation is an Indian non-profit (Non-Profit Company, CIN U92490MH2015NPL266240, registered in Mumbai) founded in 2015 by R. Sundar, Usha Sundar, and P. Ramaswamy to use basketball as a vehicle for youth development among underprivileged and tribal children. The foundation operates a codified, multi-year basketball curriculum spanning four levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Elite) delivered through two flagship programs: Hope Thru Hoops (Grades 4-10, school-based) and Pathways to Success (Grades 11-12 plus three years of college), with the latter adding academic mentorship, English-medium instruction support, and sports-career pathway placement. The Hi 5 Basketball Academy at Shahapur functions as a centralized training and tournament hub serving 4,000+ children across 35 centers in 8 Indian states, supported by 80+ trained coaches. The organization is independently funded — no parent company, institutional investors, or subsidiaries are disclosed — and operates entirely on donations, grants, and corporate/foundation partnerships, with program delivery provided free of cost to beneficiaries.

Name

Hi 5 Youth Foundation

Legal name

Hi 5 Youth Foundation

Website

https://hi5youthfoundation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hi 5 Youth Foundation is an Indian non-profit that delivers a multi-year basketball curriculum and academic-mentorship pathway (Hope Thru Hoops and Pathways to Success) to 4,000+ underprivileged and tribal children across 35 centers in 8 states, free of cost, via donations and partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Development Nonprofit

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Athlete Development & Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) (HSADAEAE), Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD), Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

Keywords

• Youth basketball development
• Nonprofit sports programs
• Tribal education support
• Athlete mentorship India
• Community sports training

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: As a professional sports non-profit organization, Hi 5 Youth Foundation operates entirely on donations, grants, and partnerships. The foundation does not charge children for participation and provides basketball training, equipment, academic support, and mentorship free of cost to underprivileged and tribal children.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hi 5 Youth Foundation is a professional sports non-profit organization that delivers free multi-year basketball training, academic support, and life-skills mentorship to underprivileged and tribal children across India. Its core offerings include the Hope Thru Hoops program (Grade 4-10 basketball development), the Pathways to Success program (higher education and career support through college), and the Hi 5 Basketball Academy (advanced training and tournament center in Shahapur). All programs are delivered at no cost to beneficiaries and funded through donations, grants, and corporate partnerships.

Product overview

Hi 5 Youth Foundation is a professional sports non-profit organization offering a portfolio of basketball development programs for underprivileged and tribal children in India. The core offerings consist of Hope Thru Hoops (multi-year basketball training for Grade 4-10 students), Pathways to Success (higher education and career support through Grade 12 and college), and the Hi 5 Basketball Academy (advanced training center at Shahapur). These programs are supported by a calendar of tournaments and leagues including Summer Slam, Intra Hi 5 League, Hi 5 Premier League, and the Hi 5-Parivaar Basketball Cup, which provide competitive exposure for student-athletes across 8 states and 35 centers serving over 4,000 children.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hope Thru Hoops: Flagship basketball development program for underprivileged and tribal children from Grade 4 to 10, aimed at building skilled players and high-performance school teams.
• Pathways to Success
• Hi 5 Basketball Academy
• Hi 5 Premier League (HPL)
• Intra Hi 5 League
• Summer Slam

Products and services

• Hope Thru Hoops
• Pathways to Success
• Hi 5 Basketball Academy

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% of tribal children became first-generation college-goers
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• BookMyShowmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2026Strategic partnership to build new basketball court at Sevalaya, Tamil Nadu and upgrade existing facilities. BookMyShow support enabled doubling of capacity at the center, creating more training opportunities for 247 students.
• Sachin Tendulkar FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Collaboration with Sachin Tendulkar Foundation for basketball court construction at partner schools including Parivaar in Kolkata and Ramakrishna Mission School in Aalo, Arunachal Pradesh. Foundation support enabled expansion of Hope Thru Hoops program to new locations.
• ParivaarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership with Parivaar residential schools (founded by Padma Shri Vinayak Lohani) running institutions for 3300+ destitute children in Kolkata, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand. Hi 5 launched Hope Thru Hoops program and constructed basketball courts. Children from Parivaar have competed in Jr. NBA tournaments and represented West Bengal.
• Ramakrishna Mission School AalocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Ramakrishna Mission School in remote Arunachal Pradesh to introduce basketball through Hope Thru Hoops program. Swamiji initiated multi-sports program and Hi 5 constructed indoor basketball court for tribal children in this border region.
• Krushi HomecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResidential facility in Gowdavalli, Telangana where Hi 5 runs programs for tribal children. Syam Kumar serves as Residential Director enforcing preventive measures and supporting children's education.
• Sphoorti FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Sphoorti Foundation to provide teacher training in English Medium Instruction (EMI). Pathways to Success team conducted 13 online sessions with 10 teachers, focusing on pedagogy, confidence building, and curriculum mapping.
• Deccan Dunkers Bay AreamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLongtime supporters from Bay Area, California who have been integral to Hi 5's journey since inception. Raju Reddy and Ram Ramgiri hosted Hi 5 team at FalconX office in Milpitas, CA in June 2026. Community provides ongoing encouragement and commitment to Hi 5's mission.
• Eklavya Model Residential SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment-run tribal residential schools where Hi 5 runs Hope Thru Hoops programs across multiple states.
• Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Mumbai municipal corporation to run basketball programs at BMC schools across the city. Multiple centers operating in municipal schools.
• Government of TelanganamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partnership supporting Hi 5 programs in Telangana, including centers at Krushi Home and other locations.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GoSports Foundation: GoSports Foundation works across India to identify, fund, and develop high-potential athletes across multiple disciplines, partnering with sports federations and academies. It is comparable as an Indian sport-development NGO pursuing athlete pathways, though with a more elite-orientation than Hi 5.
• Olympic Gold Quest: Olympic Gold Quest supports elite Indian Olympic athletes with funding and coaching across multiple sports, including basketball. It is comparable as an Indian sport-focused NGO competing for the same donor/CSR dollars, though its target beneficiary (elite athletes) differs from Hi 5's grassroots focus.
• RoundGlass Foundation: RoundGlass Foundation is a Punjab-based philanthropic organization supporting holistic child wellbeing through sport, education, and health programs. It overlaps with Hi 5 in using sport as a vehicle for youth development in India, but operates at broader scale and across more program verticals.
• Pullela Gopichand Badminton Foundation: Pullela Gopichand Badminton Foundation runs a high-performance academy and grassroots programs developing badminton talent across India. It shares Hi 5's academy-plus-grassroots sport-development model, though it is centered on badminton rather than basketball.

Direct peers

• Slum Soccer: Slum Soccer is a Maharashtra-based nonprofit that uses football to empower youth from slum communities across India through structured training, tournaments, and life-skills education. It shares Hi 5's sports-for-development methodology and target beneficiary segment.
• Oscar Foundation: Oscar Foundation uses football as a development tool for underprivileged children in Mumbai and other Indian cities, combining sport with education and life-skills programming. It is directly comparable to Hi 5 in its sport-plus-education model serving low-income urban and community youth.
• Magic Bus: Magic Bus is one of India's largest sports-for-development NGOs, using structured sport-based curricula to deliver life-skills and livelihood outcomes for underprivileged youth across multiple states. It is the closest direct comparable to Hi 5 in mission, operating geography, and target beneficiary profile.
• Yuwa: Yuwa is a sports-for-development NGO based in Jharkhand, India, that uses football and education to empower girls from tribal and low-income communities. It shares Hi 5's combination of sport training, academic support, and pathways to college/employment for underprivileged and tribal youth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Hi5_YouthFoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/Hi5youthfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hi5youthfoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/hi5india

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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