NonprofitsBest Is Ahead Foundation Inc

Youth Development

Best Is Ahead Foundation Inc

ASHTON, MD

Total revenue

$1.3M

Total expenses

$1.0M

Net assets

$235K

Grants received

$883K

6 grants

EIN

883207201

Tax year

2024

Mission

Our mission is to create a safe, supportive, environment where every person has the opportunity to thrive, learn, and contribute to a healthier, more compassionate society.

Programs

1 program

The Best is Ahead Foundation (TBIAF) has created community partners that have established relationships with youth organizations in our community to work with underserved youth in our area. TBIAF works with our partners for their programs and events in the community. Our players talk to the youth about our four key initiatives and serve as a role model and mentor with their personal stories on achieving their goal of being a collegiate athlete. The focus is always on our four key initiatives and dedicating yourself at an early age to stay the course. We have witnessed instant connections with the youth.

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$1.3M
Program service revenue
Investment income$5
Other revenue
Total revenue$1.3M

Expenses

Grants paid$1.0M
Salaries & benefits
Fundraising
Other expenses$23K
Total expenses$1.0M
Total assets$235K
Net assets$235K

People

6 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Michael Locksley

President

Board

8 hrs/wk

Dr Laurie Williams-Hogarth PhD

Board Member at Large

Board

1 hrs/wk

Kia Locksley

VP, Treasurer

Board

20 hrs/wk

Gal Kaufman

Secretary

Board

2 hrs/wk

Julie Visperas

Director of Events

Board

8 hrs/wk

Dr Laura Taylor

Board Member at Large

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 6 of 6

FromAmountPurposeYear
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$700K
2023 DONATION
2023
$25K
CHARITABLE
2023
$125K
2022 DONATION
2022
$15K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2022
$8K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022

Funded by

$883K from 5 funders · 6 grants · 2022–2024

The Plank Family Foundation Inc

$825K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Sanders Family Foundation

$25K · 1 grant · 2023

State Employees Credit Union Of

$10K · 1 grant · 2024

Details

EIN883207201
NTEE codeO50
Subsection03
Ruling date2022-10
Formed2022
Employees0
Volunteers6
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