Presently, the Foundation provides its services through one of four programs:

1. Developing The Dream
An elementary based program aimed at teaching rhythm and coordination. It is one of several programs available that begins with kindergarten students and is designed to grow along with young children to keep the richness of the arts available to them. Our elementary programs range from rhythm and coordination for K-3, which includes our Marching Days Program with support from our high school band members, to the current development of a basic movement class and music exposure/instructional assistance for grades 4-6. Basic movement classes include several different dances, including The Swing and a basic Charleston, and the musical exposure/instructional assistance will begin during the traditional school year 2002/2003.

2. Make It Happen
A junior and senior high school based performing arts program that operates on the bases of a production company. Designed for the serious minded performing arts student, it introduces them to the professional side of entertainment. It incorporates the importance of other disciplines such as visual art and engineering in delivering its objectives. The junior high and high school program gives young adults the opportunity to explore Johnson's musical talent, as well as giving them insight on the many aspects of the entertainment industry. At the present time there are 14 original scored Johnson pieces that have been arranged for high school level band play.

Along with these school programs The JPJ Foundation also has its own 8-piece youth jazz band and will reform its 6-member dance troupe during calendar 2003. Auditions are held yearly for open positions to all area high school students 16 years or older, with a commitment time of 18 months. During this period of time, we guarantee at least 5 performances, including a three-part concert series, along with participation at some of the local Jazz and community Festivals. Our bands have performed at the Riverside downtown Wednesday nights, the Riverside Arts Foundation brown bag series and the Inland Empire Jazz and Art Festival.

3. Johnson Archive Collection
Created to preserve and make available to students, scholars and the country, the historic value and vast musical legacy of the Father of Stride Piano. The focus of the program is primarily on restoration of the Johnson musical catalog, preservation and exhibition of Johnson's music, work papers and memorabilia, etc.

Through community based programming, The JPJ Foundation also works with other non-profit organizations to supplement classroom and after school artistic development sessions and public performances.

4. Artists In Residency
This program was designed to bring the professional side of entertainment to the youth for learning purposes. We are in our fifth year of partnership with two local, though world renowned musicians: Gary Bias (saxophonist for Earth, Wind, & Fire) & Dio Saucedo (performed with George Benson).