San Jose, CA

SAN JOSE NINJA YOUTH FOUNDATION

EIN 20-1885177

Education & Youth Development Youth Sports & Recreation Children & youth

Mission

To foster good sportsmanship, solid basketball fundamentals, self-confidence in players, and to promote lasting lifetime friendships through youth basketball and related community programs.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About SAN JOSE NINJA YOUTH FOUNDATION

The San Jose Ninja Youth Foundation is a long‑standing 501(c)(3) youth basketball organization founded in 1980 that operates competitive boys' and girls' teams, runs community programs, and awards scholarships. The EIN 20-1885177 was confirmed against public nonprofit filings and charity databases and matches the organization operating under the San Jose Ninja name.

The foundation organizes the annual Ninja Invitational basketball tournament, conducts player development activities (including an inaugural Ninja camp), and supports scholarship and recognition opportunities for student‑athletes. Recent activity through the 2024–25 season includes scholarship awards to seniors, local player honors, community social events, and the 42nd annual invitational tournament held in April 2025.

Notable achievements

Established 1980 — Multi‑decade program

Has operated continuously since 1980, building a sustained youth basketball program and alumni network in the San Jose area for more than four decades.

Ninja Invitational — Annual tournament

Hosts the long‑running Ninja Invitational basketball tournament (42nd annual held April 19–20, 2025), a regional event with multiple grade divisions that provides competitive opportunities for youth teams.

Scholarships & player development

Provides scholarship recognition and development programs; recent seniors received JACL scholarship awards and several players advanced to collegiate programs or received local Player of the Year and All‑League honors.

At a glance

Total assets: $140K
Annual revenue: $129K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 20-1885177
Location: San Jose, CA
Website: www.sjninja.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Active nonprofit listed in public charity databases (recognized in nonprofit data services and tax‑filing records under EIN 20-1885177).

Local media and regional awards for member athletes, including San Francisco Peninsula/South Bay Player of the Year and 49ers Cal‑Hi Sports recognition for Ninja players during the 2024–25 season.

Community recognition for recent program expansion and events — including the inaugural Ninja Camp and ongoing scholarship announcements that highlight community impact and youth development.

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