Building Opportunity. Restoring Dignity. Creating Access.
Supporting K-12 schools, HBCUs, student-athletes, and young leaders through strategic investment and real-world resources
Why We Exist
Across America, too many students learn in outdated buildings, use broken equipment, and struggle with limited opportunities. The Gooden Foundation focuses on the real, often overlooked needs that shape a student's everyday life - inside and outside the classroom
Our Why
The Gooden Foundation was born from lived experience. From underfunded wrestling programs to again campus facilities at an HBCU, our founder saw firsthand how lack of resources affects dignity, confidence, and long-term success. We're here to change that - one school, one campus, one community at a time
What We Support
We plan and support amazing projects that help change the lives of disadvantaged children and young people from across different regions of the world
Athletics
Improving training spaces, equipment, and overall student-athlete support systems.
K-12 Schools
Investing in safer building better equipment, and modern learning spaces.
HBCU Campuses
Supporting facilities, dining, dorms, and student life at Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Interships & Pathways
Creating opportunities that prepare students for leadership, careers, and lifelong success