WILLIE JONES FOUNDATION

Call us today! 210-859-8996 | Email contactus@williejonesfoundation.org | A Certified 501(c)(3) Organization 27-2985162

Willie Jones Education Center

Located inside the new and upcoming Shooting for Success Development Center, this state-of-the-art facility will provide comprehensive support for student-athletes to excel academically and personally.

Our Vision for the Education Center

Tutoring & Mentoring

One-on-one academic support and life coaching from caring mentors

Technology Lab

Computer lab and media area equipped with modern learning tools

Safe Haven

A supportive environment where students can learn, grow, and thrive

Our MISSION

To EMPOWER young athletes by bridging cultural divides through the universal passion for basketball. We believe in the power of sports to connect, inspire, and transform lives, fostering a global community united by a shared love of the game. Through MENTORSHIP, EDUCATION, and ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT, we strive to cultivate not only skilled players but also compassionate LEADERS who champion diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect on and off the court.

Our VISION Statement

“Empowering young people through education, mentorship, and athletics to succeed in school, in sports, and in life.”

Core Values

Leadership
Honesty
Integrity
Discipline
Sportsmanship
Respect
Confidence
Responsibility
Perserverance
Courtesy
Judgement
Work Ethic
Commitment

About Us

Growing up, David Jones’ dream was to play professional basketball. With the support of his parents, his dream became a reality. After years of competing at the professional level in Europe and living out his passion, Jones came to a powerful realization: the same opportunities he’d been given were not always within reach for others.

In response, Jones founded the Willie Jones Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, in 2008. Named in honor of his late father, Willie Jones, a retired U.S. Air Force Captain, the Foundation reflects the values of service, perseverance, and leadership that shaped David’s own journey.

The Foundation is dedicated to empowering young people, both athletes and non-athletes, by providing opportunities for personal and athletic growth. Through outreach initiatives, SFS financial support, and basketball training and competition abroad, the Foundation helps youth build confidence, character, and a broader worldview.

Since its inception, the Willie Jones Foundation has inspired countless young people to become compassionate, driven leaders. Jones has witnessed students who once struggled in school transform into dedicated scholars, and athletes return from overseas experiences with a renewed sense of purpose and perspective.

The Foundation proudly supports its mission through partnerships and outreach with organizations such as:

It also sponsors exhibition games and camps in countries including China, Vietnam, and throughout Europe. Additionally, the Foundation hosts regular fundraisers led by its club team players and their families—ensuring the mission of opportunity and growth continues to reach even more youth.