Empower the Next Generation

Your gift puts our athletes on the national stage, covering uniforms, gear, and travel to compete with the country's best, and funds the financial literacy & NIL education that prepares them for the income that follows. Basketball opens the door. Financial literacy keeps it open.

Anthony Mauro, NYC Honor point guard
Who you are funding

Anthony Mauro scored 40 in a win at the MADE Hoops NYC Clash in April. In July he started for NYC Honor in the 17U national championship game in Baltimore. Getting him there cost travel, entry fees, and a uniform. See the full 2026 season.

IRS-Recognized 501(c)(3) Public Charity
EIN 42-1836369 · No goods or services are provided in exchange for your gift
New for 2026: even if you take the standard deduction, cash gifts up to $1,000 ($2,000 married filing jointly) made directly to charities like NYC Honor are now deductible. Ask your tax professional how it applies to you.

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Carry a piece of the season

$5,000 carries one team's full season: travel, uniforms, and tournament entry. Our goal this year is two. How much of a season will you cover?

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Institutional Partners & Major Gifts

NYC Honor partners with family offices, DAFs, and foundations to build long-term capacity. For wire transfers, stock donations, or to discuss a philanthropic partnership, please contact our team directly.

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Planning a larger gift? The 2026 charitable deduction calculator shows what the new rules mean on your own numbers, including gifts from an IRA and gifts of appreciated stock.

Sending a check, an IRA gift, or a donor advised fund grant? Make it payable to NYC Honor Foundation Inc., EIN 42-1836369, and email eslyn@nychonor.org for the mailing address. We reply within one business day and send a written acknowledgment for your records.

Donor advised fund at Fidelity Charitable, Schwab, or BNY Mellon? Start the grant right here. Grants arrive by check from your sponsor; no fees are taken.

The 2026 season was funded by founding sponsor Sirmium Capital. The foundation's treasurer and secretary are affiliated with the firm. Sponsorships are acknowledged, never compensated with promotion.