Jason and children from Read to Achieve (Getty Images).

Mission Statement

The Jason Kidd Foundation is dedicated to improving education among the youth, by ensuring that kids of all ages have the tools needed through mentoring, tutoring and technology programs to succeed in life.

Background

NBA All-Star and Olympic Gold Medalist, Jason Kidd, established his Foundation in March 1999. As many of us, Jason believes that we must nurture and assist in the development of our children because they are our future.

The Jason Kidd Foundation is a non-for profit organization dedicated to providing opportunities for young people to succeed in life through education. In the past the Jason Kidd Foundation has raised funds through various events and programs, such as the Celebrity Golf Tournament, Boys Night Out, and the "Assist 4 Kidds" program.