About us

Introduction

Our Commitment Is Simple: Every Student Deserves Access to Education.

Sapolu Destined Academy Foundation was founded by Jesse Sapolu to provide opportunity for underserved and international students who face financial, social, and systemic barriers to success.

The Sapolu Destined Academy Foundation is a nonprofit supporting underserved youth through education-focused programs that include scholarships, mentorship, and holistic student support.

Foundation Vision

Preparing Students for Long-Term Success.

We envision a future where underserved and international students have the resources, guidance, and support needed to succeed academically and beyond.

Our approach centers on educational equity and combining scholarships, mentorship, and holistic support to help students build confidence, pursue higher education, and become leaders within their communities.

Empowering future leaders

Impact at a Glance

100+

Volunteer hours of SDAF students in giving back to underserved communities. 

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40+

Youth served globally. 

95%

Scholarship recipients maintain GPA above 3.0

10+

Program Graduates accepted to top schools and colleges with reputable sports programs—powered by academics, character, and play.

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Foundation Donor Packages

Pillars of Excellence Donor

  • Supports community grants for underserved youth.
  • Your donation honored on your Donor Orator Wall.
  • Custom-engraved with the SDAF emblem.
  • Two VIP 49ers Tickets
  • Thank you Video.
  • Autographed Memorabilia
  • Exclusive Invitations & Raffle Tickets
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Pathway Donor

  • Supports community grants for underserved youth.
  • Your donation honored on our Donor Orator Wall.
  • Virtual Meet & Greet with NFL Legend Jesse Sapolu.
  • Thank you video from SDAF Students written by the students.
  • Engraved Placard for Display.
  • Autographed Jersey, and Football signed by Jesse Sapolu.
  • Invitations to SDAF Events.
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Mission Partner Donor

  • Supports community grants for underserved youth.
  • Your donation honored on our Donor Orator Wall.
  • Thank You Letter from SDAF Students written by the students.
  • Engraved Placard for Display.
  • Signed Merchandise Package.
  • Exclusive Invitations to SDAF-hosted events with 10 Bonus Raffle Tickets celebrated and shared among champions for youth.
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Community Support Donor

  • Supports community grants for underserved youth access to education.
  • Permanent Recognition.
  • Merchandise Package.
  • Exclusive Invitations to SDAF-hosted events with 5 Bonus Raffle Tickets.
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Youth Support Donor

  • Supports community grants for underserved youth access to education, academic excellence.
  • Permanent Recognition.
  • Exclusive Invitations to SDAF-hosted events.
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Interested in Supporting Student Education?

We’d be happy to discuss donor opportunities and partnerships.

akessler@sapoluacademy.org

(714) 788-5444