Founded in 1994 by New York Knicks Legend and Tulsa native John Starks, The John Starks Foundation is a 501©3 nonprofit organization that awards academic scholarships to college bound students who demonstrate academic achievement and community service. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES MONETARY GRANTS TO NEW YORK, CONNECTICUT, NEW JERSEY AND TULSA AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO DEMONSTRATE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND A COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE BUT LACK THE FINANCIAL MEANS TO PURSUE A COLLEGE EDUCATION. IN ADDITION, FROM TIME TO TIME, THE FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO OTHER NON-PROFITS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE PRIMARY FOCUS IS TO FURTHER THE EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.