Josh Gibson Foundation Inc.

“Expenses advertising 85 office expense 1,432 computer expense 179 travel & meetings 7,697 insurance 1,074 auto expense 1,049 dues and subscriptions 200 equipment rental 1,063 meals & entertainment 203 uniforms 3,462 program service expenses 23,576 other 392 donations 2,600 gala booklets and posters 590 christmas staff meeting 1,262 total 44,864”

“Primary exempt purpose - the josh gibson foundation believes in the endless possibilities for potential in todays youth. By providing academic and athletic programs that foster leadership and scholarship, the skills necessary for tomorrow's successes are created today. Our goal is to carry on the legacy of greatness and accomplishment embodied by josh gibson, by developing programs that help children of every level of ability reach their potential, and to create opportunities that set the josh gibson foundation apart from other organizations and provide value for our communities.”

“Educational progams - the education programs are being conducted within the city of pittsburgh through partnerships with pnc bank, the pittsburgh pirates, and duquesne university. After school program - this progam is currently housed in partnership with ozanam basketball program at the ammon recreational center through the pittsburgh parks and recreation. Children are assisted with homework and mentored in life-skills by tutors provided by duquesne university. A strong partnership with the pittsburgh public schools ensures that the tutors have the appropriate tools necessary to sussessfully assist students with varing abilities. Mentoring program - the josh gibson foundation provides motivational/mentoring programming. Showing at risk children, a larger world outside of their community full of options is the goal. Motivational guest speakers are brought in from the community to speak with students about their futures, career options, and personal growth. Above all, the speakers encourage education and responsibility as the means of improving oneself. Camp challenge - camp challenge is a summer program for 50-60 youth ages 6 -13 that includes physical activity and also introduces opportunities for field trips, music, crafts and nutrition.”