# Jason Kidd Foundation

> The Jason Kidd Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 85-4275614) founded by Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Jason Kidd. It builds leaders through education, athletics, and community investment, with a strong commitment to advancing girls sports and expanding opportunity for young people. Tagline: "Legacy Through Leadership."

## About
- Legal name: The Jason Kidd Foundation (formerly JK Select, Inc., an Arizona nonprofit corporation)
- Formed: December 14, 2020. Legal name changed to The Jason Kidd Foundation effective April 25, 2025.
- Tax status: Recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. EIN 85-4275614. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
- Founder & Chair: Jason Kidd — two-time Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (Class of 2018 and Class of 2025), two-time Olympic gold medalist, two-time NBA champion (2011 as a player with the Dallas Mavericks; 2020 as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Lakers), 2nd all-time in NBA assists and steals.

## Programs
- JK Select is the Foundation's flagship program: nine Foundation-funded elite youth sports teams across girls basketball and boys baseball. The Foundation supports core team costs — registration, equipment, uniforms, coaching, and travel — to help remove financial barriers for participating athletes.
- JK Select girls basketball competes in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Dallas (the Dallas program in partnership with True Texas Hoops).
- JK Select baseball operates as a national program.
- Four focus areas: youth sports development, girls sports equity, leadership & education, and community access.

## Key pages
- Home: https://www.jasonkiddfoundation.com/
- Donate: https://www.jasonkiddfoundation.com/donate
- 501(c)(3) information: https://www.jasonkiddfoundation.com/501c3

## Contact
- General inquiries: info@jasonkiddfoundation.com
- Philanthropic giving: philanthropy@jasonkiddfoundation.com
- Corporate & institutional partners: partnerships@jasonkiddfoundation.com