Big Apple Basketball
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Big Apple Basketball provided basketball training, mentorship, and community-based programming to youth across New York City during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025. The organization delivered free and low-cost programming focused on skill development, discipline, teamwork, and leadership. Participants were provided mentorship and guidance related to academics, personal development, and goal setting. Big Apple Basketball also partnered with local schools and community-based organizations to expand access to programming and provide safe, structured environments for youth. These efforts supported youth development, social-emotional growth, and community engagement.
- Income
- $15,604
- Spending
- $15,604
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $797, founder/president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $15,604 spent. Line 28 - Basketball Training and Skill Development Big Apple Basketball provided structured basketball training and skill development programming to youth across New York City during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025. Programming focused on teaching fundamental skills, game concepts, discipline, and teamwork. Line 29 - Mentorship and Leadership Development Big Apple Basketball provided mentorship and leadership development programming, using basketball as a platform to teach life skills, accountability, and social-emotional development. Line 30 - Community Partnerships and Outreach Big Apple Basketball collaborated with local schools and community-based organizations to expand access to programming and strengthen community engagement.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on March 15, 2017 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on December 15, 2019.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending October 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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