Association of Midnight Basketball Inc.
March 03, 2025
Subject: Mandatory Requirements for Funding Eligibility & Operation of Midnight Basketball Programs
Dear City Official / Government Representative,
The Association of Midnight Basketball (AMB) issues this formal notice to establish clear guidelines for entities seeking to operate a Midnight Basketball Program or secure funding from any source (including government grants, private donors, or philanthropic organizations) to support such initiatives. Compliance with the following requirements is mandatory to ensure program integrity, accountability, and alignment with AMB's mission of community empowerment.
Chapter Membership & Operational Requirements
To operate an AMB-affiliated Midnight Basketball Program, your organization must fulfill the following prerequisites:
- Legal Status: Must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or a recognized municipality.
- AMB Chapter License: Must hold a current, valid chapter license issued by the Association of Midnight Basketball.
- Board Governance: Must maintain an active Board of Directors with submitted names and addresses on file with AMB National.
- Strategic Plan: Must operate under a board-approved written strategic plan updated annually.
- Code of Ethics: Must agree to and abide by AMB's rules, regulations, and code of ethics at all times.
- Program Compliance: Must operate all six AMB program components — Education, Employment, Health, Case Management, Cultural Enrichment, and Recreation.
- Annual Reporting: Must submit annual program reports to AMB National headquarters.
- Training Requirement: Chapter leadership must complete AMB new chapter training prior to program launch.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Any entity operating under the AMB name without proper licensure or failing to meet these requirements may be subject to revocation of chapter status, legal action for unauthorized use of AMB trademarks, and exclusion from national funding opportunities.
For questions regarding compliance or to begin the chapter licensing process, contact AMB National Headquarters at compliance@midnight-basketball.org or amblpinc@gmail.com.
Respectfully,
Association of Midnight Basketball, Inc.
National Headquarters