Anonymous Donor Commits $1 Million to Advance Youth Opportunity Through Roundball Education Inc.
Roundball Education Inc. is profoundly honored to receive this extraordinary $1 million pledge from an anonymous donor whose generosity will directly expand opportunities for the young people we serve. This gift is more than a financial contribution, it is a powerful vote of confidence in our mission to empower youth, support families, and engage communities.
On behalf of our entire organization, I extend my deepest gratitude to our supporters for their vision and commitment to creating lasting impact. Their support will help us reach new communities, strengthen our programs, and continue building pathways to success for future generations.
We are equally grateful for the broader community of philanthropic leaders and signatories from charitable initiatives such as The Giving Pledge. Their collective dedication to advancing equity and opportunity inspires organizations like ours to think bigger, act boldly, and remain steadfast in our purpose.
Together, through generosity and shared commitment, we are shaping a future where every young person has the chance to learn, grow, and succeed.
With sincere appreciation,
Ronald Ravenell, Founder, CEO, CIO
Roundball Education Inc.
"Profit from proper guidance"
Founder and CEO
While fulfilling the requirements for a graduate degree, Ronald Ravenell authored and successfully defended thesis research on students transitioning from alternative education programs, back to mainstream education. Based on research findings, Ronald founded Roundball Education Inc. to help youth and their families achieve inclusive prosperity and quality life through prevention education, family services, and community engagement. As a spirited professional with a background in education, civil and social services, financial markets, and resource development, Ronald continues to strive to empower youth while strengthening communities.
Our Board
Ronald Ravenell, MA, Founder, Chair, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer
Verna McKentie, M.S., President - Former Investigative Supervisor, Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
Claudia Love, M.S., Secretary - Retired Administrator, Fort Bend County School District
Our Programs
Youth Programs - We use evidence-based curricula to teach violence prevention, drug prevention, life-skills training, and positive youth development. We offer trauma-informed alternative activities to help participants recover from issues related to post traumatic stress.
Family Support Services - We use an evidence-based curriculum to offer positive parenting strategies, case management services, and family forums. We rely on counseling professionals to provide individual and family therapy.
Community Development - We create opportunities in different communities to foster social engagement, civic engagement, effective community coalitions and other innovative ways to help sustain and build thriving neighborhoods in society.
Our Impact
EMPOWERING YOUTH
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Participant Testimonials
"The perfect programs for our youth."
- City Council member Brooks
"The prevention education projects are timely and have merit."
- City Council member Gaither
"I love the programs offered by Roundball Education Inc. The drug and violence prevention curriculum taught me strategies that discouraged me from participating in delinquent behaviors." - D. D. ('24)
"It was a great idea to use the game of basketball as a trauma-informed sport activity. Participating on a team help me build positive peer relationships and taught me how to manage my emotions." - G. T. ('25)
"I learned positive parenting strategies, effective communication techniques, and how to be a better parent for my child. I would recommend Roundball's family support services to other members of the community." - Reema Mohamed ('25)
Additional
Roundball Education Inc. set to receive $7.5 Million Milestone Payment from anonymous supporters.
April 10, 2026
- Further development of Project PELLAS and other operations. The Prevention Education, Life-Skills Learning, and Alternative Activities in a Safe Space Project uses an evidenced-based curriculum to offer prevention education to youth from underserved communities.
Philadelphia, April 10, 2026 Roundball Education Inc., a prevention education, family support and community engagement organization developing a project to help youth compete in a global economy, today announced that it will receive a $7.5 million milestone payment under its verbal agreement with an anonymous supporter following selection and approval of a model that uses evidence-based curriculum to offer prevention education, family support and community engagement. Roundball Education Inc. expects to receive the contribution in May 2026.
“We are very pleased to have secured this critical gift through our strategic research collaboration with our supporters,” said Ronald Ravenell, chief executive officer of Roundball Education Inc. “This is a very exciting time for our organization as we strive to teach youth valuable life skills, communication strategies, and the importance of civic engagement.
Terms of the agreement will be shared during quarterly report review. A snapshot of our strategic plan will convey performance, growth and insights. Performance metrics, marketing and resource development insights, operational highlights, and risk analysis will be discussed.
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