Chew On This Basketball non profit Corporation is a California 501(c)(3) public charity founded in San Mateo. Organized around a $100,000 initial anchor endowment and an ongoing $50,000 bi-monthly operating commitment, we dismantle the Bay Area pay-to-play barrier by providing 100% cost-free athletic training, out-of-state travel scholarships, and daily STEM tutoring.
Anchor Gift
$100,000
Initial foundational seed capital
Recurring Support
$50k / 2-mo
Ongoing operating runway
Year 1 Baseline
$400,000
Committed operational runway
Cost To Families
$0.00
100% scholarship funded
The foundation’s structure has been engineered with strict financial controls around the donor’s committed capital schedule: an initial $100k endowment followed by $50k every two months (~$300k annualized).
Initial Foundation Capitalization
Ongoing Programmatic Runway ($300k/Yr)
Corporate Matching & Commercial Yield
Audited allocation framework for San Mateo County youth athletic and academic programming.
| Program Pillar | Allocation | % Share | Operational Deliverables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym Facilities & Court Leasing | $120,000 | 30.0% | Dedicated indoor court blocks across San Mateo & Foster City gyms for 4 full teams (11U, 13U, 15U, Showcase), 4 days/week. |
| Tournament Travel & Circuit Scholarships | $95,000 | 23.8% | 100% covered tournament registrations, passenger van rentals, fuel, hotel rooms, and athlete meals for out-of-state championships. |
| "No Study, No Run" Academic STEM Lab | $60,000 | 15.0% | Credentialed after-school tutors, mobile Chromebook learning lab, STEM tutoring supplies, college prep, and mandatory GPA tracking. |
| Coaching Staff & AB 506 Safety Compliance | $50,000 | 12.5% | Head coaching, skills training stipends, California AB 506 youth safety certifications, LiveScan background checks, and CPR/AED licensing. |
| Athlete Uniforms, Footwear & Nutrition | $35,000 | 8.7% | 48 complete player kits (reversible custom game jerseys, shorts, team shoes, travel backpacks, hydration, and nutritional snacks). |
| Operating Reserve & Stewardship Liquidity | $40,000 | 10.0% | Prudent 60-day liquid operating reserve held in escrow for financial continuity, insurance liability, and emergency student contingencies. |
| TOTAL ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP BASE | $400,000 | 100.0% | Guaranteed cost-free athletic & academic institution for San Mateo County youth. |
Rooted in California Articles of Incorporation #B20260111648, every dollar stewarded directly supports three mandatory outcomes.
Standard Bay Area AAU clubs charge between $3,000 and $6,000 per child per season. Chew On This guarantees that no child is ever turned away due to financial circumstances. Tryouts, gym fees, kits, and tournament travels are 100% subsidized by the foundation.
Basketball is our hook, but academics are the vehicle for lifelong upward mobility. Every athlete participates in mandatory 90-minute study halls before practices. Athletes must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA to compete, with over 70% of our roster sustaining a 3.5+ GPA.
As filed in our state statutory purpose: "teach exercise programs morals and manners." Beyond basketball IQ, student-athletes engage in community service projects across San Mateo County, public speaking workshops, and personal accountability development.
Because our lead donor provides $100k upfront and $50k every two months to secure the foundation’s baseline operational backbone, secondary contributions and corporate matching dollars create an exponential multiplier effect.
$25,000
Underwrites an entire calendar quarter of gymnasium leasing for all four divisions. Includes prominent branded courtside banner and quarterly fiduciary briefing.
$10,000
Covers complete travel, flight/van logistics, lodging, and tournament entries for one full AAU division at national competitions in Reno or Las Vegas.
$5,000
Funds one semester of certified STEM tutoring stipends, learning software licenses, and Chromebook equipment for the after-school study lab.
$2,500
Provides one student-athlete with a full year of customized game kits, shoes, tournament travel fees, tutoring, and nutrition.
Silicon Valley Corporate Match (Apple, Google, Meta, Genentech, Gilead)
Most Peninsula employers match employee charitable contributions dollar-for-dollar under our 501(c)(3) Entity #B20260111648.
100% of proceeds from our official merchandise store flow directly into our student-athlete travel and STEM tutoring fund.
Unstructured relaxed fit with antique brass buckle. High-density embroidered mascot.
Vintage black streetwear cotton with signature mascot biting into "CHEW ON THIS".
5.5" inseam double-mesh with secure zipper pockets and embroidered mascot.
Microfiber composite regulation basketball with debossed gold and purple emblem.
The foundation operates under strict California public benefit corporation regulations and Internal Revenue Code § 501(c)(3) standards. Fiduciary responsibility, conflict of interest firewalls, and rigorous child safety compliance ensure donor capital achieves maximum impact.
Founder, Athletic Director & CEO
San Mateo Native • Bearcats Varsity Alumni
Coach Jack Chew leads day-to-day player development, coaching alignment, tournament travel, and student-athlete academic accountability. He is the sole principal directing athletic vision and community partnerships.
Pledge your support to match our lead donor's $400,000 baseline runway. An official W-9 and 501(c)(3) receipt packet will be dispatched immediately.
