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philanthropy phi·lan·thro·py n.
  1. goodwill toward all people; esp: effort to promote human welfare
  2. a charitable act or gift; also: an organization that distributes or is supported by donated funds
A philanthropist who truly gives from the heart, Jalen established the Jalen Rose Foundation to create life-changing opportunities for underserved youth through the development of unique programs and the distribution of grants to qualified nonprofit organizations. Grants focus on education and sports and are distributed in Jalen’s hometown of Detroit as well as other communities in need. More than $1 million in charitable donations have been distributed since the foundation’s 2000 inception. Most recently, Jalen won the Community Champion Award from Black Enterprise for his outreach efforts in Detroit and was nominated for the prestigious Jefferson Award. Please note: As of January 2010, The Jalen Rose Foundation will now be The Jalen Rose Charitable Fund.
Donation Info
To donate please write a check payable to The Jalen Rose Charitable Fund and mail to: The Jalen Rose Charitable Fund
c/o The Comerica Charitable Trust
101 North Main Street
Suite 100
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Contact Info: CharitableFund@jalenrose.com

Annual Programs

University of Michigan Endowed Scholarship

The Jalen Rose Foundation made a substantial gift to the University of Michigan to endow a scholarship for an incoming freshman. The Jalen Rose Endowed Scholarship is available to a first-year student with special consideration for students who come from the state of Michigan and either resides in an inner-city area, or is a member of an underrepresented group. The scholarship award is based on both merit and financial need. The annual scholarship completely covers the cost of in-state tuition, as well as provides support for additional expenses and is renewable for three additional years, provided the student recipient meets the eligibility requirements. The first recipient of this award graduated in 2008 and the second recipient is currently working towards her bachelor’s degree.

College Scholarships

For the seventh consecutive year, The Jalen Rose Foundation awarded $50,000 in college scholarships to five Detroit high school seniors – each recipient received a $10,000 scholarship payable over four years to help them achieve their college dreams. Jalen, who attended Detroit Southwestern High School, designates a minimum of one scholarship to his alma mater. Winners are selected based on academic achievement and goals, extracurricular & community activities and financial need. To date, 35 students have had the opportunity to attend college through this program.

Winners2009

University of Michigan Rose Garden

For five consecutive seasons, The Jalen Rose Foundation sponsored the “Rose Garden,” a charity ticket section at every one of Jalen’s NBA home games. As guests of Jalen, local non-profit groups were invited to the arena to be a part of the basketball excitement. Each child received a ticket to the game and a "Rose Garden" shirt. In 2008-09, the Rose Garden bloomed again at his alma mater, the University of Michigan. For the second season, The Jalen Rose Foundation sponsored a charity ticket section at every UM home game during the regular season so that 20 local youth can experience a collegiate basketball game, enjoy a Rose Garden shirt and cheer the Wolverines on to victory! Through this program, over 5,000 youth have already had the opportunity to see a live basketball game. ThinkDetroitPAL_50

Amateur Athletic Union Boys Basketball

The Jalen Rose Foundation supports AAU Team Michigan annually assisting with tournament entry fees, travel costs and uniforms in hope that they will continue the rich tradition of success started when Jalen was a player on the squad back in high school. Numerous current and former NBA players have been a part of this team earning National Championships in 1974, 1977, 1986, 1987 & 1991. TeamMI_AAU2010

Philanthropic Awards

2009

  • Nominee for the National Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Athlete
  • Black Enterprise – Community Champion Award

2006

  • Overtime (OT) Magazine - Top 25 Sports Foundations
  • The Sporting News - NBA Good Guy

2005

  • NBA Community Assist Award - Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
  • Black Enterprise Magazine - America’s Leading Individual Black Philanthropist
  • The Sporting News - NBA Good Guy

2003

  • NBA Community Assist Award Winner - August Outreach Efforts
  • Professional Basketball Writers Association - Magic Johnson Award Winner
  • The Sporting News - NBA Good Guy
  • Chicago Bulls Lubin Award - Community Service

2002

  • The Sporting News - NBA Good Guy