The Dr. Richard Barnett Foundation is a non-profit organization whose goal is to provide higher-education scholarships and internship opportunities to motivated New York City youth with incredible potential but limited financial resources. Through extensive educational, mental health, and mentorship programming, the DRBF strives to inspire our youth to chase their dreams and to empower them with the resources and support they need to get there. 

Our Foundation is built upon the most noble and enduring ideals. It is a shining reflection of the philosophy that by extending a helping hand to the young people of our community today we are making a lasting investment in the ultimate improvement of our world for generations to come.

Global in nature and local in application, the DRBF is designed to provide children and young adults with an opportunity to participate in the world of both amateur and professional sports and other alluring occupations regardless of their athletic ability. It is educational in nature, coupling sound academic principles with technologically sophisticated delivery systems and good old-fashioned human mentoring. It is designed to elevate an awareness of the myriad of opportunities for professional growth and career enhancements that abound in every segment of organized athletics and other critical professions. We forever shatter the myth that athletics is a “players-only club”.