The Black Fives Foundation is improving and expanding its educational impact through academic partnerships, curriculum development, public exhibitions, digital learning resources, historical research, and community programs that bring the pre-NBA history of African American basketball to new audiences.

Your contribution helps bring original historical research and collections from the Black Fives Archives into courses, classroom resources, public exhibitions, online educational experiences, and community programs that can reach learners nationwide.

Together, we are preserving history, expanding educational opportunities, and ensuring that this important chapter of American history continues to be accessible to students, educators, researchers, and communities for the education and inspiration of future generations.

Thank you for your generous support.

The Black Fives Foundation works to inspire excellence in youth by preserving, teaching, and honoring the pre-NBA history of African Americans in basketball.

The Black Fives Foundation (BFF) is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to BFF are tax deductible in the U.S.A. under Section 170 of the Code. Our Federal Tax ID # is 46-1925488. A copy of our IRS tax exemption determination letter is available here for your review or download.

Education Initiatives

Curriculums, scholarships, awareness, inspiration, and community