World of Wonders Science Museum, San Joaquin County, California
Brain Wise Solutions, Fresno County, California
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Bronx County, New York
[Linden, CA, February 13, 2026] Aaron Judge, Captain of the New York Yankees and Founder of the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation is proud to announce the February 2026 Mini-Grant recipients, each receiving $3,000. These organizations connect with the ALL RISE mission to inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens and reach unlimited possibilities.
“These organizations are not only developing leaders and good citizens, but also promoting health, well-being and meaningful community involvement. I’m proud to support their work, as they align with the mission of the ALL RISE Foundation. It’s inspiring to see these programs that will broaden the life experiences of our youth,” says Aaron Judge, Founder of ALL RISE Foundation.
World of Wonders Science Museum (WOW), San Joaquin County, California offers hands-on, science-based exhibits and programs to stimulate discovery. WOW will utilize the ALL RISE Mini-Grant to support the Brighter Futures Program, which provides unsheltered children and their guardian with access to special events and educational programs. Each child will have the opportunity to spend time in a fun, dynamic, and safe educational environment, develop a sense of belonging, and discover the joy of learning while building lifelong memories with a trusted adult. The Mini-Grant will also support a special event that will bring together participants, museum employees, and leadership teams from other local organizations. This festive gathering will include dinner, live science demonstrations, hands-on science activities, all while developing a sense of community.
The mission of Brain Wise Solutions, Fresno County, California is to support health, well-being, and connection through neuroscience-based education and training, including yoga and medication. The ALL RISE Mini-Grant funding will be directed toward their CommUnity Wellness Gatherings. Through this program, participants learn simple brain-body tools they can use at home or school, supporting both well-being and long-term healthy habits. The program is expected to directly serve 75–150 participants, with additional indirect impact as individuals share these tools with friends and family, extending the benefits beyond the events and into daily life. By bringing families and caregivers into the learning process, the gatherings help create environments where young people are supported not only during the event, but in their everyday lives.
The mission of Van Cortlandt Park Alliance (VCPA) is to preserve, support, and promote the ecological, recreational, and historical value of Van Cortlandt Park while using the park as a platform for community engagement programs for youth development. The Garden 2 Market Internship engages youth in horticultural education, food systems, community service, and essential capacities in social-emotional health. Interns work in the Learning Garden and are educated in composting, natural pest management, and sustainable growing practices. The interns operate a weekly neighborhood farmer’s market, facilitate family garden programs, and give cooking demonstrations. The ALL RISE Mini-Grant will support two summer interns and the creation of a community cookbook featuring recipes they prepare during farmstand cooking demonstrations.
All funds donated for the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Mini-Grant program go directly to children and youth programs in San Joaquin County, California; Fresno County, California; and Bronx County, New York. If you are interested in sponsoring one of our Mini-Grants, please contact us at: (209) 214-7399 or visit aaronjudgeALLRISEfoundation.org.
ABOUT ALL RISE
The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation focuses on developing positive character traits; provides awards and incentive programs for schools and local organizations to encourage and reward academic improvement and excellence; supports children and youth experiencing difficult health and family circumstances; and fundraising events to support ALL RISE Mini-Grants and Programs. For more information on the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation visit: aaronjudgeALLRISEfoundation.org. Tax ID#: 83-1083207 501(c)(3).