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JAMAR TAYLORS FIRST CHANCE U FOUNDATION
CAVE CREEK, AZ · EIN 852505499 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE P12 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · www.firstchanceufoundation.org
revenue
$22K
expenses
—
net assets
$23K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

First Chance U. aims to make an impact on students by introducing personal & professional growth opportunities via Athletics, Education, and Community building.

profile · synthesized from sources

Jamar Taylor's First Chance U Foundation supports student-athletes and underserved families through scholarships, holiday sponsorships, and community programs. The organization provides financial assistance, care packages, and educational support to youth and families in need across California, Nevada, and Washington. Founded by former NFL player Jamar Taylor and Therren Wilburn, the foundation leverages the expertise of a diverse team to empower communities through sports, education, and direct aid.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

FCU Holiday Family Sponsorship
Provides Thanksgiving and Christmas donations, including food baskets and gifts, to low-income families in California, Nevada, and Washington, with continued quarterly care packages into the new year
First Chance U Scholarship
Offers a $1,000 scholarship to high school seniors in San Diego County, CA, graduating in 2026, with a focus on resilience, motivation, and overcoming challenges
Football Camp at Helix High School
Hosts youth football camps that build athletic skills, self-confidence, and community connections for students, particularly in underserved areas
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 4 activities
    • Holiday Assistance Program
      Provides donations, gifts, food, and care packages to deserving families during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons, including gift cards for necessities like jackets and shoes.
    • Holiday Assistance Program
      Provides donations, gifts, and food to deserving families during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons, including quarterly care packages.
    • Holiday Assistance for Families
      Provides donations, gifts, food, and care packages to deserving families during Thanksgiving and Christmas, and into the new year.
    • Providing holiday assistance to families
      The organization provides donations, gift baskets, gifts, and food to deserving families to cover Thanksgiving and Christmas needs, along with quarterly care packages.
  • Branded Merchandise Sales for Fundraising 2 activities
    • Merchandise Sales for Program Support
      Operates an online merchandise store through Bonfire to generate financial support for youth programs.
    • Merchandise Sales for Program Support
      Operates an online merchandise store to generate financial support for youth programs.
  • Special Needs Academic Tutoring & Support 1 activity
    • Educational Support
      Connects families with tutors to assist children with learning.
  • Advanced & Dual Enrollment Course Offerings 1 activity
    • Educational Support and Scholarships
      Awards teacher grants to educators and offers $1000 scholarship opportunities to graduating high school students. The organization also connects families with tutors for learning assistance.
  • Charity Golf Tournament 1 activity
    • Fundraising Events
      Organizes fundraising events, such as the Annual First Chance U Golf Classic, to support its programs.
  • Child Sponsorship for Educational Support 1 activity
    • Providing direct support to individuals and families
      The organization connects families with tutors for learning assistance and provides gift cards for children to purchase essential items like jackets and shoes.
  • Uncategorized 10 activities
    • Awarding scholarships and grants
      The organization offers $1000 scholarship opportunities to high school students and awards grants to educators.
    • Community Support and Outreach
      Provides gift cards for children to purchase essential items like jackets and shoes.
    • Educational Scholarships and Grants
      Offers $1000 scholarship opportunities to graduating high school students and awards grants to educators.
    • Educational Support and Scholarships
      Offers $1000 scholarship opportunities to high school students, awards grants to educators, and connects families with tutors for learning assistance.
    • Fundraising Events
      Organizes fundraising events such as the Annual First Chance U Golf Classic to support its programs.
    • Fundraising Events
      Hosts fundraising events such as the Annual First Chance U Golf Classic to support its programs.
    • Operating football academies
      The organization hosts football academies, such as the FCU DB Academy and FCU WR Academy, which include speaker panels and opportunities for athletes to participate.
    • Youth Football Academies
      Hosts specialized football academies, such as the FCU DB Academy and FCU WR Academy, for youth athletes, including invite-only participants and those who pay for limited spots. These academies include speaker panels and NFL panels.
    • Youth Football Academies
      Hosts football academies, such as the FCU DB Academy and FCU WR Academy, for high school athletes, including invite-only participants and those who pay for limited spots. These academies have included NFL panels and speaker panels.
    • Youth Support and Basic Needs
      Provides gift cards for children to purchase essential items like jackets and shoes.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$22K
Contributions & grants$22K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses—
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$23K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$23K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -6.2%
relationships · 18

who they work with

  • Apple Partner — Stephan Daniels works as a Product Quality Manager at Apple.
  • Bonfire Partner — Platform partner for operating the official merchandise store.
  • Boys and Girls Club Partner — Doug Trawick has worked with the Boys and Girls Club.
  • Hamilton High School Partner — Teacher recipient affiliated with the school in Chandler, AZ
  • Helix Charter High School Partner — Hosts Day 3 of the DB Academy.
  • Idealist Partner — Utilizes Idealist to list volunteer opportunities.
  • Jamar Taylor Partner — Leads the FCU DB Academy.
  • Kaiser Permanente Partner — Latriece Youngblood works as a Hospice Aide at Kaiser Permanente and brings medical insight to the foundation.
  • Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club Partner — Ms. Denise from the club connected a family with First Chance U for Christmas adoption.
  • Robert Eagle Staff Middle School Partner — Teacher recipient affiliated with the school in Seattle, WA
  • SDCC Partner — Reaches out to SDCC to connect with potential volunteers.
  • SDSU Partner — Reaches out to SDSU to connect with potential volunteers.
  • San Jose State University Partner — Therren Wilburn serves as an athletic academic coach at his alma mater, San Jose State.
  • Tim Patrick Partner — Leads the FCU WR Academy.
  • UCSD Partner — Reaches out to UCSD to connect with potential volunteers.
  • USD Partner — Reaches out to USD to connect with potential volunteers.
  • VolunteerMatch Partner — Utilizes VolunteerMatch to list volunteer opportunities.
  • YMCA Partner — Doug Trawick has worked with the YMCA and is currently the Operations Executive Director at San Luis County YMCA.