Initially organized as a charitable fund, the Foundation started in 2001 with a substantial donation to families affected by the 9/11 tragedy. From 2001 to 2006, the organization funded and executed a variety of programs independently and in conjunction with various partners, including:
- Operation Healthy Kids with the Harlem YMCA (2006) - Allan as NYC spokesperson promoting healthy lifestyles for children
· Christmas Toy Drive with Coca-Cola (2005) - Distributed toys to under- served youth at Riverbank State Park in Harlem
· Winter Wonderland at the Intrepid Museum (2004) - Provided a day of fun and toys for under-served
youth around the region
· Thanksgiving Pathmark Turkey Giveaway (2004) - Bought and distributed turkeys to low-income Harlem residents
· NY Community Trust (2001-2004) - Multiple financial donations to Trust recommended causes/organizations
· “My Teacher Is My Hero” Award (2001-2003) - A program recognizing outstanding teachers in the NYC Public School System
· Allan Houston Celebrity Golf Classic (1997-2002) - A six year event in Allan's hometown of Louisville, KY that raised over $500,000 for the Big Brothers / Big Sisters Association of Kentuckiana
· NYC Board of Education's World Trade Center Fund (2001) - Large financial donation to students affected by September 11th
· Houston's Hometown Heroes (2001) - Donation of premiere Knicks tickets to families directly affected by the September 11th attacks
· Allan's Courtside Classroom (2000-2001) - Enrichment program that brought students to Madison Square Garden for Knicks games
Organizing itself as a public 501(c)(3) in 2007 with a growing team of dedicated managers, the 
Foundation currently operates as a fully functional non-profit entity with year-round programming and offices in multiple states. At present, the Foundation has two primary initiatives:
1) Strengthening relationships between fathers/sons and mentors/mentees through the
“Father Knows Best” Basketball Retreat [More Info] (link to Program Info page at www.FKBNation.com)
2) Economically empowering young adults who aspire to become entrepreneurs through the
Business Education and Development Program [More Info] (link to Program Info page at www.FKBNation.com)
Based on the metrics we’ve developed for measuring participant gains, these programs are making a tremendous impact on the lives of young people in the communities served. These early accomplishments serve as a blueprint for additional expansion, and the Foundation is growing its resources to serve a wider group of communities across the United States and eventually abroad.