As part of a shared commitment to take collective action to promote social justice, the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) and the NBA all proceeds from the auction of game-worn NIKE NBA jerseys from opening weekend of the 2020 season restart in Orlando were donated to the newly created Players’ Justice Fund, to be administered by the NBPA Foundation.

The funds raised through the auction are used to support organizations whose programming and activities advance the cause of social justice, civic engagement, and related issues.All players can recommend organizations and causes to be supported by the Fund. The NBPA Foundation’s Board of Directors, will review funding proposals, develop program ideas, and make grants to pursue the mission of the Fund.

The disbursements to organizations and the supported projects are listed below.

NBPA Foundation

About the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Foundation:

Established in 1997, The National Basketball Players Association Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of its members and providing support and assistance to persons, communities and organizations throughout the world that seek to improve the lives of those in need.  Through grants that match players’ philanthropy and charitable giving, the Foundation highlights and accelerates the real and collaborative work that basketball players do worldwide to build their communities and create meaningful change.