Sapolu Destined Academy Foundation
Supporting underserved students by providing holistic mentorship and academic support to bridge the education gap.
About Sapolu Destined Academy Foundation
Empowers underserved students by blending athletic training with world-class academics.
We bridge the gap by removing financial barriers by providing scholarships along with mentorship, ensuring students maintain high academic standards while developing leadership, discipline, and character needed to become champions in life.
Resources
Volunteer Opportunities
For community members who want to make a impact through mentorship, academic guidance, and educational programming.
Partnership Application
For businesses and organizations aligned with educational equity.
that expand scholarships, resources.
Scholarship Opportunities
Offer-only basis where students that meets the criteria of grades, behavior, and/or athletic standing will be selected to apply for the scholarship grants.
Outcomes from Programs
40+
Students Placed on Pathways to Higher Education.
95%
Scholarship recipients maintain a GPA above 3.0
10+
Program Graduates accepted to top schools and colleges with reputable sports programs—powered by academics, character, and play.
Foundation Donor Packages
By partnering with us you are directly investing in the academic of underserved youth. Your contribution secures the scholarships and holistic mentorships necessary to ensure every student has a pathway to future success.
- Supports community grants for underserved youth.
- Your donation honored on your Donor Orator Wall.
- Custom-engraved with the SDAF emblem.
- Two VIP 49ers Tickets
- Thank you Video.
- Autographed Memorabilia
- Exclusive Invitations & Raffle Tickets
- Supports community grants for underserved youth.
- Your donation honored on our Donor Orator Wall.
- Virtual Meet & Greet with NFL Legend Jesse Sapolu.
- Thank you video from SDAF Students written by the students.
- Engraved Placard for Display.
- Autographed Jersey, and Football signed by Jesse Sapolu.
- Invitations to SDAF Events.
- Supports community grants for underserved youth.
- Your donation honored on our Donor Orator Wall.
- Thank You Letter from SDAF Students written by the students.
- Engraved Placard for Display.
- Signed Merchandise Package.
- Exclusive Invitations to SDAF-hosted events with 10 Bonus Raffle Tickets celebrated and shared among champions for youth.
- Supports community grants for underserved youth access to education.
- Permanent Recognition.
- Merchandise Package.
- Exclusive Invitations to SDAF-hosted events with 5 Bonus Raffle Tickets.
- Supports community grants for underserved youth access to education, academic excellence.
- Permanent Recognition.
- Exclusive Invitations to SDAF-hosted events.
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Our Support Partners
We collaborate with industry leaders and community organizations to expand educational access, provide real-world mentorship, and fund scholarships for the next generation of leaders.
Let’s Navigate the Future Together.
Not sure which program fits your student’s goals?
Our team is here to provide the guidance, resources, and clarity you need to start their journey.
Sapolu Destined Academy Foundation is a nonprofit public benefit corporation recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal Tax I.D. #99-2841979. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
A copy of our official IRS determination letter and financial disclosures may be requested by contacting us directly. In accordance with California law, we confirm that 100% of all donations remain with this organization to support its mission. Registration with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts does not imply endorsement.