TULSA, Okla. — The Terence Crutcher Foundation (TCF) is stepping into a new era of impact after being selected as a Round 14 grantee by the NBA Foundation.
The partnership will fuel the Foundation’s signature program, Project LEAD, a youth fellowship designed to shape the next generation of north Tulsa leaders.
Rooted in the heart of north Tulsa, Project LEAD reimagines what leadership looks like for high school students often labeled “at-risk” — a term TCF deliberately rejects, calling these young people “at-power.”
The program arms students with mentorship, career exploration, leadership training, and mental health support, preparing them to graduate not just with diplomas, but with the skills and self-determination to claim their futures.
“We are honored to be a part of this round of NBA Foundation grantees,” said Dr. Tiffany Crutcher, founder and executive director of the Terence Crutcher Foundation. “This investment represents a belief in the brilliance and potential of Tulsa’s youth. We’re not preparing young people to fit into broken systems—we’re preparing them to reimagine and rebuild them.”
NBA Foundation grant uplifts Terence Crutcher Foundation program
Through Project LEAD, students aren’t just being prepared to survive the world as it is — they’re being positioned to change it, according to TCF. The program challenges them to reclaim their narratives, envision new possibilities, and step boldly into roles of influence and innovation.
The announcement was also met with excitement by the local NBA community.
“We are thrilled that our friends at the Terence Crutcher Foundation are a recipient for this round of NBA Foundation grants,” said Erin Oldfield, Oklahoma City Thunder vice president of Community Engagement. “This is a tremendous boost to their work in the Tulsa community as an advocate and critical resource for youth development and for pathways for success.”
The NBA Foundation will officially unveil its full list of Round 14 grantees on April 21.
To learn more about Project LEAD and the work of the Terence Crutcher Foundation, visit terencecrutcherfoundation.org.
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