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Our Partners

  • Bloomberg,LP
  • BMO Capital Markets
  • GE Foundation
  • Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Major League Baseball
  • New Era Cap Company
  • Nike,Inc.
  • The Coca Cola Foundation
  • Unilever
  • Willis Group
  • Windmill Foundation
  • Deloitte
  • Goldman Sachs Group
  • Gregg Gonsalves
  • Joseph J. Plumeri
  • Morgan Stanley Foundation
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • Stephen Greenberg
  • United Health Foundation

The Foundation's Mission

Described in The New York Times in 2008 as what "might be the best educational effort in the country," the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) is a national, not–for–profit, organization founded in 1973 as a vehicle to perpetuate the memory of Jackie Robinson through the advancement of higher education among underserved populations. Uniquely, JRF provides generous 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. JRF's 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 a myriad of networking opportunities. JRF's strategic combination of financial assistance and support services results consistently in a nearly 100% college graduation rate.

Rachel Robinson Founder

Rachel Robinson
Founder

Staffed by 20 full–time employees and 90 volunteer professionals across 8 geographic regions, JRF not only boasts a high graduation rate but develops leaders who are prepared to compete effectively in the workforce of a global economy. With an average of 250 students enrolled in the program annually, JRF has had many years of success and experience with a diverse minority student population matriculating at between 90 and 100 colleges and universities across the country, varying slightly from year to year. 1400 professionals proudly call themselves JRF alumni, having been molded into dynamic leaders with a commitment to community service and the humanitarian ideals of Jackie Robinson. Since its inception, the program has attracted the broad support of hundreds of companies, philanthropic institutions and individuals.

Foundation at a Glance

  • 1,400 students from 43 states and the District of Columbia have benefited from the Jackie Robinson Foundation's services.
  • The Foundation has provided $50 million in program support; of that, $22 million in direct scholarship grants.
  • Founded in 1986, the JRF Alumni Association (JRFAA) includes over 1,200 graduates and is represented on the Jackie Robinson Board of Directors and Selection Committees.
  • JRF Scholars are selected by 8 regional selection committees based throughout the United States and consisting of academic, corporate and civic leaders.

2012-2013 Academic Year

  • $4 million provided in scholarship assistance and program support
  • 181 JRF Scholars and Extra Innings Fellows
  • Scholars and Fellows are enrolled at 87 colleges and universities. Scholars represent 30 States and the District of Columbia
  • 93 corporations, foundations and individuals currently support the Foundation's Mentoring and Leadership Program