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The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) is a national, non-profit organization that perpetuates the legacy of Jackie Robinson and pro...Learn more

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    That Long Trek

    I’ll be riding 4,200 miles to raise money for The Jackie Robinson Foundation.  More info available below:


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    I am a structural aerospace engineer for Boeing in Everett, Washington.  This ride is dedicated to equitable opportunities, regardless of race, religion, or gender.  

    The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) is a public, not-for-profit, national organization founded in 1973 as a vehicle to perpetuate the memory of Jackie Robinson and his heroic achievements. It provides college and graduate school scholarships as well as leadership development opportunities for students of color with strong capabilities but limited financial resources. The Foundation is distinctive for the depth of its mentoring program, which results in a 97% graduation rate among its student constituents. The Foundation also strives to ensure that Jackie Robinson's commitment to social justice will be carried forth in the lives of these young people.
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About Jackie Robinson Foundation, Inc.

The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) is a national, non-profit organization that perpetuates the legacy of Jackie Robinson and promotes the values he embodied by addressing the achievement gap in higher education and, soon, through the Jackie Robinson Museum. For 48 years, JRF has provided college scholarships coupled with extensive mentoring and leadership development opportunities for highly motivated students of color with limited financial resources. The Foundation is distinctive for the depth of its mentoring program, which results in a consistent nearly 100% graduation rate among the students it serves.

75 Varick Street, 2nd FloorNew York, NY 10013

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Causes

Equal opportunity in education, Education, Higher education, History museums, Ethnic and racial minority rights

Established

1977

Tax ID

13-2896345

NTEE code

Scholarships, Student Financial Aid, Awards

Jackie Robinson Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 13-2896345. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by GuideStar.

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