Jackie Robinson Foundation

Jackie Robinson Foundation
AbbreviationJRF
Formation1973
Type501(c)(3) organization
HeadquartersNew York, NY, United States
President and CEO
Della Britton Baeza
Key people
Revenue (2015)
$8,789,626[1]
Expenses (2015)$8,257,064[1]
Websitewww.jackierobinson.org
Building facade with interior window treatments reading "The Jackie Robinson Museum"
Headquarters of the Jackie Robinson Foundation and home of the Jackie Robinson Museum

The Jackie Robinson Foundation is a national, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which gives scholarships to minority youths for higher education, as well as preserves the legacy of Baseball Hall of Fame member Jackie Robinson. The foundation was founded by Rachel Robinson, the wife of Jackie, in 1973, a couple of months after his death. The foundation provides four-year college scholarships in conjunction with a comprehensive set of skills and opportunities to disadvantaged students of color to ensure their success in college and to develop their leadership potential. Its hands-on, four-year program includes peer and professional mentoring, internship placement, extensive leadership training, international travel and community service options, the conveyance of practical life skills, and myriad networking opportunities. The foundation's strategic combination of financial assistance and support services results in a nearly 100% college graduation rate. Since its founding, over 1,450 scholars have received scholarships. Support for the foundation comes from various sponsors. Among its supporters are Major League Baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers, General Electric, Goldman Sachs, and Nike, Inc.

  1. ^ a b "Jackie Robinson Foundation Inc" (PDF). Foundation Center. Retrieved 23 January 2018.