Fidelity Donor Directed Fund for Los Angeles County, CA
The Skyhook Foundation, founded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, is more than just a nonprofit—it is a mission-driven movement dedicated to breaking down barriers to educational equity. Through our transformative programs in Orange County and Los Angeles County, CA, we aim to ignite and encourage a child’s interest in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). Our work is powered by support from individuals and partners, including those who give through a fidelity donor directed fund.
Understanding the Fidelity Donor Directed Fund
A fidelity donor directed fund is a powerful giving vehicle that allows donors to support nonprofit organizations like the Skyhook Foundation with flexibility and tax benefits. Donors can contribute assets to their Fidelity Charitable account and recommend grants over time to support causes they care about. When a donor selects the Skyhook Foundation as a beneficiary of their fidelity donor fund, they help bring life-changing educational programs to children who need them most.
We welcome and encourage philanthropic contributions through a fidelity donor directed fund. These contributions go directly toward providing immersive STEAM experiences to underserved youth across Los Angeles County and Orange County.
Delivering Immersive STEAM Education
Our flagship program, Camp Skyhook, is a 4-night, 5-day outdoor learning experience set in the Angeles National Forest. Designed in collaboration with UCLA and NASA-Armstrong Flight Research Center, Camp Skyhook integrates nature, technology, and interactive learning to foster curiosity and inspire future careers in STEAM fields.
In addition to the camp, our Eco-Van program brings mobile STEAM classrooms directly into underserved neighborhoods. With hands-on tools and curriculum-aligned instruction, we ensure that children in all corners of the community have access to engaging education—even without leaving their local area.
Fostering Opportunity Through Your Fidelity Donor Fund
By supporting the Skyhook Foundation through a fidelity donor fund, donors play an active role in creating social change. Every grant helps us address the education opportunity gap, which we view as a critical social justice issue. Our programs do more than teach science or technology—they empower children to dream big, think critically, and build confidence in their own potential.
We believe in the lifelong value of learning, and your partnership makes it possible to extend this value to children who might otherwise be left behind.
Joining a Vision That Matters
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s vision for social change through education remains central to everything we do. As a California STEAM Ambassador and lifelong advocate for equality, Kareem’s leadership ensures that our initiatives reflect both passion and purpose. When you give through a fidelity donor directed fund, you become a part of this vision—helping us open doors that can’t be closed and give kids a shot that can’t be blocked.
Whether you’re based in Los Angeles County or Orange County, you can help fuel our mission. To support our programs through a fidelity donor fund, simply recommend the Skyhook Foundation as a grant recipient through your Fidelity Charitable account. Together, we can make a lasting impact—one child, one lesson, and one dream at a time.
