Jakob Johnson Fund

Geographic Scope:

• Jacksonville, Florida (True Youth Association)
• Stuttgart and Mannheim, Germany (move&do program)
• Areas where Jakob Johnson has personal connection

Focus Areas:

• Sports-based youth development
• Football and basketball programs
• Physical and mental endurance sports
• Problem-solving and team-building through sports

True Youth Association (Jacksonville, FL)

Nonprofit sports-based youth development organization offering football and basketball tailored to player and team needs. Serves youth from kindergarten through eighth grade. Develops, supports, and promotes youth sports and educational programming with focus on students' growth as athletes and individuals.

move&do (Stuttgart and Mannheim, Germany)

Program using physical and mental endurance sports to create challenges for students at local schools that test problem-solving abilities. Activities include rock climbing, high ropes courses, and white-water rafting. Focuses on team spirit and collaborative goal achievement.

Background:
Jakob Johnson, fullback for the Las Vegas Raiders, was born in Stuttgart, Germany. His family moved to Jacksonville, Florida his senior year of high school. Through the NFL's International Player Pathway program, Jakob was signed to his first NFL contract in 2019. The fund represents his commitment to deepening impact in areas where he has personal connections.