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

Mission Statement

The Jason Kidd Foundation is dedicated to improving the welfare of youth in the community by providing funding for children's medical research and to other charitable organizations that support the needs and interests of children.

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 not-for profit organization dedicated to improving the welfare of youth in the community by providing funds for children's medical research and other charitable organizations that support the needs and interests of children. 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.