Foundation timeline
Where we've been, who we've worked with, and what we're building toward.
November 2022
The Jonah B. Foundation is created
The foundation is established to honor Jonah Baney and to keep more families whole through seat-belt safety advocacy and community support.
November 19, 2022
First annual memorial golf tournament
The inaugural memorial golf tournament is held at Compass Pointe, sponsored by the Jonah B. Foundation Golf Tournament and Jason Pruitt.
April 18, 2023
Calvert High School testimonial and PSA
Founder Josh Baney delivers a testimonial and PSA at Calvert High School with a mock-crash demonstration coordinated by Chesapeake Region Safety Council, Zero Deaths Maryland, the Calvert County Sheriff's Office, Maryland State Police, and local public-safety departments.
April 30, 2023
First charity fundraiser at Shuffles
The foundation's first charity fundraiser, "Sunday Funday at Shuffles," is held with a live performance from the Boozhounds.
May 15, 2023
TV interviews at MVA headquarters
Interviews with WMAR, WJZ, and WBAL TV alongside MVA leaders at headquarters in Glen Burnie. The initial TV premiere reached an estimated 96,000 Marylanders, with additional online reach.
Summer 2023
Carroll County billboard campaign
The foundation's first billboard campaign begins on MD 140 in Carroll County, near the crash site. The campaign runs through September 1, 2023, with an estimated reach of approximately 6 million Marylanders and regional commuters.
August 19, 2023
Second annual memorial golf tournament
The second annual memorial golf tournament is held at Compass Pointe.
April 12, 2024
Lansdowne High School #JB13 tribute
The Lansdowne High School varsity team holds a tribute game honoring Jonah Baney, with #JB13 supported by the school and surrounding community.
April 18, 2024
Calvert High School testimonial and PSA
Founder Josh Baney delivers a testimonial and PSA at Calvert High School with a mock-crash demonstration coordinated by Chesapeake Region Safety Council, Zero Deaths Maryland, the Calvert County Sheriff's Office, Maryland State Police, and local public-safety departments.
October 26, 2024
Third annual memorial golf tournament
The third annual memorial golf tournament is held at Compass Pointe.
November 8, 2025
Fourth annual memorial golf tournament
The fourth annual memorial golf tournament is held at Compass Pointe.
October 31, 2026
Fifth annual memorial golf tournament
The fifth annual memorial golf tournament is scheduled at Compass Pointe.