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TyTy Washington opens not-for-profit foundation

He may only be a college freshman, but Kentucky Wildcats guard TyTy Washington is already making a huge step to give back to the communities of Lexington and his home state of Arizona.

Per a news release from KSR, the TyTy Washington Foundation has received official recognition by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) public charity.

“My family and I have always given back to our community the best we could,” Washington told KSR. “Utilizing the NIL partnerships we’ve formed allows us to give back, while still in school.”

This holiday season, Washington’s foundation will provide gift cards for single mothers in need, student-athletes with a 4.