GYM Access Fund

Feel like making AN ASSIST?

Through our inaugural summer scholarship process, we heard from local young athletes and families looking for more opportunities to train, develop, and stay connected.

That is why we are launching our first MADE For ALL Access Fund.

MADE For: Brooklyn Gym Access.

The fund will help young athletes who qualify for financial support to participate in MADE Hoops x HMBL opportunities this Fall and into 2027.

Your gift helps us say yes to more athletes!
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Help another young athlete access opportunities that can make a difference.

3% Cover the Fee

Gifts to the MADE FOR: Brooklyn Gym Access Fund will expand access to MADE Hoops x HMBL camps, training and other gym experiences for young local athletes. These amounts are examples of what a donation may provide and may vary based on participants' needs. MADE For All will determine how gifts are allocated within the fund to help as many young athletes as possible. MADE For All Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 41-2545607. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Access Funds turn a specific barrier into a fundable solution.

    MADE For All is creating dedicated funds around the barriers that can keep young athletes from participating, developing, or taking advantage of an opportunity.

    Donors can contribute to an existing fund, help fully fund one, or work with MADE For All to create a fund around an issue that matters to them.

    Access Funds may support needs such as:

    • Gym and training access locally or nationally

    • Camps and event participation

    • Equipment and player development

    • Getting more girls in the game

    • Family support for travel to tournaments

    • Other barriers identified through our grassroots basketball community

    Each fund has a defined purpose, funding goal, grant-making guidelines and impact reporting plan.

    • Applications are reviewed by an Access Fund committee set up through the MADE For All Foundation to advise the fund (not gym staff)

    • Each fund is set up to address a specific identified barrier, and each will have a unique application and review process.

    • The goal is to ensure we are meeting the needs that the fund is set up to address.

  • Beginning in 2027, MADE For All plans to develop additional Access Funds with individuals, families, athletes, foundations, and corporate partners.

    Most new Access Funds will be built at $100,000+, creating enough capital to address a defined need at meaningful scale.

    A partner can:

    GIVE TO A FUND
    Join other donors supporting an existing Access Fund.

    FUND A FUND
    Provide significant funding toward a defined MADE For All Access Fund.

    BUILD A FUND WITH US
    Partner with MADE For All to create a new fund around a shared priority.

    Better yet, reach out to Ashley Faison at ashley@madeforallfoundation.org to learn more.

  • The Brooklyn-specific MADE Hoops x HMBL Access Fund is our first fund.

    Our goal is to raise $50,000 to help young athletes access MADE Hoops x HMBL training and development opportunities when cost would otherwise stand in the way.

    Support may include:

    • Full or partial camp access

    • Group training

    • Strength and plyometric training

    • Player development opportunities

    This first fund allows us to put the model into action, learn from the athletes and families we serve, and build toward larger Access Funds in 2027.

  • Help us reach the first $50,000.

    Make a one-time or monthly gift to the MADE For: Brooklyn Gym Access Fund, or contact us to discuss a larger gift or Access Fund partnership.

    Gifts may be made online by credit card, DAF, stock, check, or ACH.

  • No. The MADE For All Foundation pays the gym directly after a scholarship is approved. Families do not handle any funds.

Sharing graditude

  • “My son had been asking to attend MADE camp, but it just wasn’t something we could invest in right now. This support gave him the chance to participate, learn from great coaches, and feel like he belonged. He came home every day excited to tell us what he learned. We are truly grateful.”

    — Leisha, MADE parent

  • “The MADE HMBL Gym provides a safe atmosphere with quality trainers who not only help my son on the court, but also support the development of his character, discipline, and overall habits.”

    — Tina, MADE parent

  • “My daughter has loved every opportunity she’s had with MADE Hoops. She is humble, eager to learn, and a sponge when it comes to every lesson.”

    — Niki, MADE parent