about us

The biggest names from the American Basketball Association.

advisory board

Comprised of hall of fame and American Basketball Association legends, the Dropping Dimes Foundation Advisory Board helps direct the assistance we provide to those facing difficult times.

mack calvin

bob costas

david craig

louie dampier

mel daniels :: in memoriam

julius erving

george gervin

artis gilmore

spencer haywood

dan issel

bobby leonard :: in memoriam

nancy leonard

george mcginnis

reggie miller

bob netolicky

rick barry

brian taylor

myles turner

peter vecsey

board of operations

scott tarter :: chief executive officer

john abrams, m.d. :: president

ted green :: chief creative director

mike barton :: director of finance

taylor luczak :: director of marketing

diane abrams :: administrative manager

ira jaffee :: in memorium

Founded by Scott Tarter and Dr. John Abrams, the Dropping Dimes Foundation, Inc. is an Indiana not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Our main focus and concern is for the well-being and betterment of former players of the American Basketball Association and their families, who are experiencing financial or medical difficulties and have encountered significant financial hardship or sickness.

If you are a former ABA player and wish to receive help, you can apply here.