FAQs

  • The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation provides resources and opportunities for underserved youth. We team with Boys & Girls Clubs and Communities in Schools, two organizations that are personally close to Shaquille, to help achieve this mission. Our work is primarily focused in Atlanta and Las Vegas.

  • The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation receives funding from individual donors, partner gifts, Founders Council members, and The Event, an annual large-scale fundraising gala held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

  • To make a donation to The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation, please click here.

  • Yes, The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation is a 501c3 organization. Donors may deduct contributions they make under IRC Section 170.

  • At the current time, The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

  • No, the Foundation’s funding guidelines do not allow us to grant funds directly to individuals. Our giving is done through non-profit partners and other organizations. While the Foundation may provide shoes, clothing and supplies to groups, through programs like Shaq-a-Claus and Shaq-to-School for example, we are unable to do so on a one-on-one basis.

  • We regret that we are unable to field requests unrelated to the Foundation.

Protect Yourself From Scams and Impersonation

Scam Awareness Notice

The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation is aware of fraudulent social media accounts and individuals falsely claiming to represent Shaquille O'Neal or The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation.

Please be advised that The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation does not solicit money, donations, gift cards, personal financial information, banking details, or payments through unofficial social media accounts, direct messages, text messages, or email communications.

If you receive a message claiming to be from Shaquille O'Neal, a Foundation representative, or an affiliated organization requesting money, personal information, or any form of payment, please exercise caution and verify the communication through our official channels listed below.

We encourage the public to report suspicious accounts directly to the social media platform and avoid engaging with individuals or organizations whose authenticity cannot be confirmed.

Your safety and trust are important to us. If you are unsure whether a communication is legitimate, please contact us through our official channels before responding.

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