John R. Wooden Award Foundation
Making the World Better for Students
Students say that peer pressure, academic pressures, time management, and career opportunities concern them greatly. We believe that teaching Coach Wooden's values and principles will build character and enable students to make good choices to become their best to deal with their concerns!
Donor Recognition
Pyramid of Donors - We will recognize our top 16 donors in terms of cumulative annual dollars during our fiscal year from July 1 through June 30 in a specially designed structure.
Wooden's Warriors - Other donors who give recurring annual donations of at least $100 or a one-time donation of at least $2,000 will become Wooden's Warriors.
How Donor Dollars Are Used
We know donors have many options for who they choose to support. You want the maximum amount of your contributions to support intended charities.
- $50 – can provide Pyramids of Success and Wallet Cards for more than 60 students
- $250 – can train the teachers, coaches, and educators at an entire organization
- $500 – can provide training for teachers, coaches, and educators and Pyramids of Success and wallet cards for 300 students
- $2,000 – can establish the JRWAF Character-Based Educational Leadership Program at 4 organizations
You may also request a non-profit organization or school to help when you make your donation.
Results That Make a Difference
Every young person, regardless of social or economic circumstance, deserves a chance to develop character-based teamwork, leadership skills, and a commitment to their personal best. JRWAF will teach students how the Pyramid of Success, quotes, and habits can help to overcome:
Peer Pressure - "Be more concerned with your character than your reputation because character is what you really are and reputation is merely what others think you are."
Academic Pressure, Time Management, Career Opportunities - With Industriousness, "Worthwhile results come from hard work and careful planning." Worthwhile results come from working on things you value most. Careful planning includes self-reflection, making plans, and adhering to them.