TMCF
Offering Ways to
Achieve
Dreams
2014 Annual Report
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Annual Report 2014
Our Mission
Our mission is three-fold:
• Partner with our member-schools to
increase access, retention and graduation
rates of students
• Identify and prepare students attending
member-schools who have significant
leadership potential
• Create a pipeline for employers to highlyqualified member-school students and
alumni
Our Vision
Changing the World … One Leader at a Time
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CONTENTS
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25
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SUPPORTING
SUPPORTING
K-12 EDUCATION
ADVOCACY
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25
41
IDENTIFYING TALENT
GLOBALIZING
01
WELCOME MESSAGE
03
SCHOLARSHIPS
09
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
15
INTERNSHIPS
19
TMCF/CDC AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
21
TEACHER QUALITY AND RETENTION
PROGRAM (TQRP)
25
PAYNE GLOBAL INITIATIVE
27
OFC - VENTURE CHALLENGE
29
CAPACITY BUILDING
31
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
33
MICROSOFT SOFTWARE GRANT
35
SCHOOL SUPPORT LISTING
37
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
39
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE (AOE)
41
26TH ANNIVERSARY AWARDS GALA
45
DONOR LISTING
51
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
53
EXECUTIVE TEAM
54
STAFF LISTING
55
MEMBER-SCHOOLS
57
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CELEBRATING
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WELCOME MESSAGE
Dear Friends,
At the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) we are guided by the vision of our namesake, who understood the impact that
education can have on the trajectory of a young person’s life. For Justice Thurgood Marshall, education was the key to
individual, family and community advancement – and through these layers, the improvement of America. This Annual Report will
provide you with a high level review of all the great things TMCF accomplished in 2014 to fulfill our mission.
Thanks to the support of our many partners, sponsors and donors, TMCF had an amazing year and an incredible impact among
our 47 member-schools – America’s publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the nearly
300,000 students matriculating on their campuses. Some of the major highlights include:
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We awarded $2.7 million in scholarships to high-achieving students with a financial need
Our Talent Acquisition Team touched close to 1,800 students on our member-school campuses – preparing them for the
workplace
We helped 215 students secure internships or executive-track jobs – thus, launching promising executive-track careers
Our Teacher Quality and Retention Program (TQRP) supported 131 new and continuing teachers – preparing them for
success in the classroom and pairing them with experienced mentors to coach them throughout the year
We received a 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s Largest Charity Evaluator
As you read this report, we invite you to share in our vision of Changing the World… One Leader at a Time and learn more
about the impact we are making. However, don’t just take our word for it, here are a few testimonials from students we helped
in 2014:
“I am determined to be the first person in my family to receive a college degree. That would mean that my mother’s hard and
desperate work finally paid off. I strongly believe that there is no success without hard work and proper attitude. TMCF saw this in
me, and I thank you and my late mother thanks you also.”
– Mercy Besong
, Alabama State University
“As a young black man in America, I am grateful to those who have stood before me, next to me and behind me as role models
and great sources of support. Thanks to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and my late father, I’ll be crossing the finish line this
December as a first-generation college graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, a 3.9 GPA and a full-time job offer.”
– Prentiss McGary
, Prairie View A&M University
“I wanted you to know Olivia is loving being a mentor… She has spent 3 days with her mentee, gotten him his dorm room, taken
care of financial aid questions with his mom and he is registered for classes. It’s wonderful to see her so excited about so many
things and I just wanted you to know just how TMCF has inspired her. Again, Thank you for all you and your staff do.” – Theresa
Turner (Parent of TMCF Student Ambassador Olivia Turner)
To all of our current supporters, thank you for believing in TMCF and our member-schools and their wonderful students in 2014.
We hope this look back has helped you learn more about the organization and we appreciate your continued support.
We look forward to an even better 2015!
Sincerely,
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.
President & CEO
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
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Jim Clifton
TMCF Chairman of the Board
CEO, GALLUP
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SUPPORTING...
SCHO LA R SHIPS
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
(TMCF) merit and need-based
scholarships are designed to
address the financial needs of
outstanding and qualified students
who plan to earn a degree from
an accredited publicly-supported
Historically Black College and
University (HBCU). Since its
inception, hundreds of companies
and philanthropic institutions have
funded a TMCF scholarship. TMCF
awards students scholarships
of up to $10,000 per year, and
are designed to complement
the financial aid students receive
from other sources for tuition
and other education expenses,
such as books and housing. As a
result of these efforts, increasing
numbers of students are able to
have access to higher education,
obtain a degree at an affordable
cost, and graduate with little or no
debt.
2014
SCHOLARSHIP
PROFILE
SCHOLARSHIPS
AWARDED
316
GENDER
38% 62%
3.4
Average
GPA
scholarship
65% ofrecipients
were
first generation college students
42
out of our 47
member-schools benefited
from TMCF scholarships
MAJORS
The largest percentage of scholarships were awarded to
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) majors and
other Liberal Arts majors, followed by Business majors
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TMCF
Awarded
$2.7
million
to 316
students.
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SCHOLARSHIP
TESTIMONIALS
Thank you again, for making STAYING in college not just a dream, but a REALITY. I can’t thank the
organization enough. One day I will be a partner with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund so I can
plant seeds into the lives of others. We must continue to educate our brothers and sisters if we
want to see change among us. I can say, this organization is making that happen.
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LEVERN HAMER
SOPHOMORE, THEATRE ARTS MAJOR
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
2-TIME USA FUNDS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
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This has been a challenging last year of my collegiate career mainly due to funding. While enrolled
full-time in school, I intern part-time to help pay for my tuition and other living expenses. It is very
difficult to manage school and work at times and this scholarship has shed some light on my
situation. I am truly grateful for the assistance that I have received because of your thoughtful
generosity and concern for the community. When I graduate, I hope that I can use what I have
learned to make a difference in others people’s lives throughout my career, the same way that
TMCF has made a difference in mine.
WATSON GERMINE
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SENIOR, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAJOR
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
WELLS FARGO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
“
Receiving this help from TMCF truly makes the difference because without the scholarship, I would
not have been able to return to school this year. It was a serious, upsetting struggle. Having a
single parent makes everything difficult for me because I cannot get any student loans due to
my mother’s credit, the lack of help from my family, and my own lack of established credit. So to
receive this funding was truly an honor and a blessing that I will forever be grateful for. It is very
much appreciated. Because of this scholarship, I was able to come back to school and continue
my undergraduate program on schedule.
RAEGHAN FOSTER
“
JUNIOR, FASHION MERCHANDISING MAJOR
NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY
WALMART SCHOLAR AND 2-TIME USA FUNDS
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
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SCHOLARSHIP
HIGHLIGHTS AND
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• In 2013-14, out of the 316 scholarships awarded, 65 were awarded FirstGeneration Scholarships and participated in the Walmart Foundation FirstGeneration Scholars Mentorship Program.
• Unite4:Good partnered with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) to provide
competitive, merit plus need-based scholarships to students attending TMCF’s
network of member-schools. The scholarship program awarded 10 qualified
students $4,000 based on acts of kindness and service.
• The Coca-Cola Foundation awarded 11 TMCF member-schools and three private
HBCUs with First Generation Scholarships. Each of the schools received $50,000
and provide four-year scholarships annually to four students.
• TMCF member-school students had the opportunity to apply for the Nascar Wendell
Scott Sr. Scholarship in honor of the late Wendell Scott, Sr., who was the first
African-American driver in NASCAR, and the first African-American to win a race
in the Grand National Series, NASCAR’s highest level. The scholarship opportunity
awarded two outstanding college students each with a scholarship of $4,500 for
the Fall 2014 semester.
• As a subsidiary of Walmart Corporation, the Mixed Chicks, a curly hair products
business, selected four TMCF member-school students at the 2014 Leadership
Institute to receive book scholarships of $250.
• Lowe’s Foundation partnered with TMCF to provide financial assistance and
scholarships to undergraduate students at TMCF’s member-schools entering into
their final semester of their degree program, and scheduled to graduate from an
HBCU in the 2014-15 academic year. Scholarships ranged from $500 to $3,100
to assist students with meeting their goal of graduating on time.
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2014
SCHOLARSHIP
PARTNERS
THIGPEN
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IDENTIFYING TALENT...
14TH ANNU AL LE A DER S HI P I NS TI TUTE
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WHERE YOU
ENTER AS A
STUDENT AND
LEAVE AS A
PROFESSIONAL!
INSTITUTE SURVEY
HIGHLIGHTS
The following information comes from the Student Post
Leadership Institute Survey:
The Leadership Institute was created to develop
students’ leadership skills, introduce various career
opportunities, create a community of scholars,
provide companies access to a talented and
diverse student population, and help students
make connections that will lead to internships and
full-time positions. Held in November, this four-day
conference provides carefully selected students the
opportunity to learn from and exchange ideas with
some of the world’s top leaders of business and
government agencies.
The highlight of the Institute each year is the
recruitment fair where students meet with over 50
companies, government agencies and graduate
program representatives offering job, internship and
continuing education opportunities. The secrets to
creating opportunities and developing leadership and
professional skills are unearthed at this conference.
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The majority of the participants surveyed agreed that
they will see tangible benefits in the following areas
after attending the Leadership Institute: Academics
(87%), Finding a Job (96%), and Networking (99%)
•
98% of the participants strongly agreed (89%)
or agreed (9%) that they would recommend the
Leadership Institute to a friend or colleague
•
98% of the participants strongly agreed (78%) or
agreed (20%) that the Leadership Institute gave
them new insights that helped them to promote
themselves
•
92% of the participants strongly agreed (71%) or
agreed (21%) that as a result of the Leadership
Institute, they are more competitive in the job market
•
96% of the participants strongly agreed (83%) or
agreed (13%) that they are more likely to participate
in other TMCF activities as a result of the Leadership
Institute
•
96% of participants strongly agreed (77%) or
agreed (19%) that the Leadership Institute delivered
the objectives that were promised
•
98% of the participants strongly agreed (78%) or
agreed (20%) that they expanded their professional
network
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE DEMOGRAPHICS
CLASSIFICATIONS
GENDER
Freshmen/Sophomores
5%
Junior 32%
Senior 39%
Graduate/Law/Doctoral Student
43%
10%
57%
Male
TQRP Fellows 14%
Female
MAJORS
3.52
Average
GPA
461
Student Participants
44 TMCF
member-schools
represented
39%
Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math
(STEM)
33%
26%
Business
Education and
Other Liberal Arts
2%
Law
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LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
RECRUITERS
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LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS
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LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
SNAPSHOT
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LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
SNAPSHOT
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IDENTIFYING TALENT...
I NTER NS H I PS
39%
Science, Technology,
En gineering a nd Math (STEM )
33% 2%
Business
Law
Education
26% and Other
Liberal Arts
Internships Open the Doors
to Careers
The TMCF Internship Program is an integral part of our member-school students’ education. It helps to bridge the
gap between the academic world and the working world for which the students are preparing. Internships are an
excellent way for students to gain experience in a new environment, growing personally while they are contributing to
the goals of the company or agency for which they are working. Our internships offer opportunities for a more
personalized learning environment outside of the traditional classroom setting and offer students a head start in the
marketplace. One of the main functions of the internship program is to create a pipeline to highly qualified
member-school students for full-time employment post graduation.
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PARTNERS
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INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
SUCCESSES AND
HIGHLIGHTS
• Joshua Lee, Biomedical Engineering,
North Carolina A&T University (DoD
Intern) was selected to present research
performed during his summer internship
at the SPIE (International Society for
Optics & Photonics) Photonics West
Conference
• Jamari Almon, Mechanical Engineering,
Alabama A&M University (DoD Intern)
was hired as an engineer with the U.S.
Navy
• Two USDA interns, Cynthia Laurent,
law student, Howard University School
of Law, and India Kittrell, Criminal
Justice, University of Maryland Eastern
Shore, were granted extensions of
service following their 10-week summer
internships
• Seven additional USDA interns were
invited to return for the Summer of
2015
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DOD SUPERVISOR
FEEDBACK RE: JAMES W. REEDE III
BIOLOGY, JAKSON STATE UNIVERSITY
Thanks so much for everything you’ve done to facilitate India’s internship. I can’t say enough good
things about her!
USDA SUPERVISOR
FEEDBACK RE: INDIA KITTRELL
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE
This internship opened my eyes to the different career possibilities within my field for the federal
government. I was able to expand my knowledge base and I was able to meet some amazing
people at the same time. I gained a new appreciation for the work that goes into making sure our
food is safe to consume and that producers can stay in business. It wasn’t easy but I wouldn’t
trade this experience for the world and I’m more excited to go to veterinary school!
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Have never had a student intern as professional and well spoken. That comment should say enough.
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INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
TESTIMONIALS
TIFFANI CLOYD
A summer spent breaking away from comfort and familiarity has taught me much about myself.
Adapting to new environments and learning about the world through experience. I have gained a
new respect for our government workers who put more effort into human and animal safety that I
ever imagined. This is an experience that I would not pass up.
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NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY
ANIMAL SCIENCE/LAB ANIMAL SCIENCE MAJOR
USDA-APHIS-VETERINARY SERVICES
CODY BACHELOR
NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY
URBAN AND COMMUNITY HORTICULTURE MAJOR
USDA VETERINARY SERVICES, CENTER FOR EPIDEMIOLOGY AND ANIMAL HEALTH
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I am grateful to have received the opportunity to intern for APHIS not once but three times. Each
summer experience was completely unique regardless of the same location. I was trusted with
more high priority assignments, interacted more with program contacts in different states, and the
chemistry between the staff always make me feel like part of the team. I have truly watched myself
develop and flourish as a young professional.
LAUREN MERRITT
VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
ENGLISH MAJOR
USDA-APHIS
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IDENTIFYING TALENT...
TMC F / C D C AMBASSADOR
PRO G R A M
In partnership with the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC), this program serves as an
opportunity for selected students, interested in careers
in public health, to gain hands-on experience and
mentorship from key staff within the CDC and become
ambassadors for the CDC. Through this program, the
CDC has had the opportunity to market the agency and
share career opportunities within the industry, as well
as share valuable information that prepares students to
compete for jobs within the federal government.
A signature component of this program is
the TMCF/CDC Public Health Workshop and
Ambassador Training held in April at the CDC
Headquarters in Atlanta. Twenty TMCF memberschool students had the opportunity to attend this
three-day workshop to tour the CDC, shadow staff,
and discuss and present relevant topics with senior
staff members. As ambassadors for the CDC,
the students received training and information
during the workshop that provided them with
the knowledge to promote health and disease
prevention, as well as share career opportunities
with other students on their campuses.
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PROGRAM
DEMOGRAPHICS
CLASSIFICATIONS
Junior 32%
Senior 58%
Graduate/Law/
Doctoral Student/
Alumni 10%
3.51
Average GPA
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participants
15 TMCF
member-schools
represented
GENDER
53%
47%
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2014-2015 TMCF/CDC
AMBASSADORS
PROGRAM
TESTIMONIAL
Thayes, Ralph and I are very impressed with this year’s class of TMCF CDC
Ambassadors. They were excited and thoroughly engaged the entire workshop. They
were hyped about their shadowing experiences and should be great ambassadors for
the CDC and public health.
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RUTH E. HARRIS
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL PROJECTS ADVISOR
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
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SUPPORTING K-12 EDUCATION…
TEAC H ER Q UAL I T Y &
R E TE N TI ON PRO GRAM
The Teacher Quality and Retention Program (TQRP) was developed to recruit, train and retain teachers to serve in high-need urban
and rural schools. One component of the program is the Summer Institute, which recruits eligible students including African American
males from TMCF member-schools who are Education or STEM majors and are interested in becoming teachers. The one-week
and two-week Summer Institutes provided opportunities for participants, called Fellows, to examine research-based strategies for
effective teaching that included topics on classroom management, differentiated instruction, Common Core Standards, technology,
and instructional objectives. The majority of the Fellows were recruited from HBCUs and were enrolled in Education and STEM
majors at their respective colleges or universities. For the two-week Summer Institutes, Fellows were expected to develop lesson
plans and implement them in middle school classrooms under the supervision of cooperating teachers.
PROGRAM
DEMOGRAPHICS
CLASSIFICATIONS
Sophomore 5%
Junior 15%
Senior
40%
Graduate Students 16%
Classroom Teachers 11%
Alumni 13%
GENDER
3.49
Average GPA
55%
131 fellows
34 TMCF
member-schools represented
21
45%
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SUMMER INSTITUTE LOCATIONS
STEM
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
STEM AND NEW TEACHERS
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
STEM
VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
HBCU MALES
WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
HBCU MALES
CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY
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TEACHER QUALITY & RETENTION PROGRAM
KEY FINDINGS AND PROGRAM SUCCESSES
Information taken from the 2014 program evaluation
• Data showed positive and significant differences in knowledge about teachingrelated strategies for Fellows who participated in the Summer Institutes. Analysis
of Fellows’ reflections of their experiences during the first and last session of the
first week of the Summer Institute indicates that, in general, they made positive
statements about what they learned about research-based teaching practices,
practices they planned on applying to their own classrooms, and the ones that
they believed would make an immediate impact on student achievement.
• Analysis of statements Fellows made about their knowledge of teachingrelated variables after the STEM Institute indicates that the majority of them
had a more comprehensive understanding of teaching-related strategies in
mathematics and science than prior to their participation in the STEM Institute.
• On the pre-assessment, the majority of respondents reported that they had
some knowledge of teaching-related strategies: Classroom Management,
State Standards, Differentiated Instruction, Lesson Objectives, Classroom
Teaching, Technology and Common Core Standards. On the post-assessment
the majority of respondents rated their knowledge as “extremely well” for all
the teaching-related variables.
• TQRP Fellows that are currently in the classroom have received many honors
and additional responsibilities due to their superior leadership ability. These
honors include: Teachers of the Year, Content Area Lead Teachers, Grade
Level Lead Teachers, and Department Chairpersons.
• Many TQRP New Teachers and Alumni are Masters and Doctoral Candidates
while still in the classroom.
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TEACHER QUALITY & RETENTION PROGRAM
SUCCESS STORY
“TQRP has definitely given me the knowledge to do the best I can and the encouragement to
become a better educator each new day with my students. I have learned from the experiences
of other educators and I have done reflective practices in the program that allow me to learn from
myself. I’m so blessed and appreciative to have had the opportunity to be in such a program.
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Jeriel Champion began with TQRP as a Mathematics major several years ago, and is now fully
certified as a High School Math Teacher. She has excelled at her work so much so that she is now
the Algebra Team Lead at her campus, and has been chosen as one of a handful of educators
from across the nation to attend the 100K in 10 Annual Summit and represent TQRP. 100K in 10
is a national partnership that seeks to increase the number of STEM teachers in the teaching field.
Jeriel is a prime example of what is possible when resources and time are invested in a candidate
with passion for education.
JERIEL CHAMPION
THIRD YEAR TQRP FELLOW
HIGH SCHOOL MATH TEACHER AND ALGEBRA TEAM LEAD
HIGHLAND SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL, HENRICO COUNTY, VA
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GLOBALIZING…
PAYNE GLOBAL
IN I TI AT I V E
In 2013, TMCF created the Payne Global Initiative (PGI) to create new and innovative education, research and extension
programs designed to bolster human capital for tomorrow’s workforce. The PGI is one of several TMCF programs aimed
at increasing the production of students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Mathematics, commonly
referred to as STEAM.
GOALS
•
To serve as a source of new ideas, best practices, and innovative policies and programs in the field of global education
•
To increase more opportunities for students to study abroad, to strengthen bilateral student and faculty exchanges,
and to create strategic relationships in education and research
•
To devote greater attention to collaborating with other organizations to produce information that will provoke critical
thinking and policy with respect to global programs at publicly-supported HBCUs
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INITIATIVE SUCCESSES
AND
HIGHLIGHTS
•
TMCF is a “Signature Partner” with The 100,000 Strong Foundation. The Foundation played a major role in
facilitating TMCF’s mission to China in 2014, which included a series of high-level meetings with key government,
industry and higher education leaders, including the Vice Minister of Education and the senior leadership at the
U.S. Embassy and American Chamber of Commerce. This mission to China was made possible with the support
of a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense designed to produce a new generation of human capital in
Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Mathematics (STEAM) though partnerships with world-class
universities that have demonstrated success in the production of students in the sciences.
•
TMCF hosted a reception on Capitol Hill to announce a new partnership with Perfect World Entertainment.
Founded in 2008, Perfect World Entertainment is a leading North American online games publisher specializing
in immersive free-to-play games. TMCF plans to sign an agreement with Perfect World to send 10 academically
exemplary students to China in 2015 and beyond to study for the summer or longer at flagship universities. This
program will be designed to enhance the students’ academic interests and produce fluency in Mandarin and the
Chinese culture.
•
In 2014 ,TMCF created solid relationships with world-class universities in Asia, which will serve as a foundation for
enhancing study abroad, bilateral student and faculty exchanges and jointly sponsored research initiatives in 2015.
•
TMCF worked closely with the Humpty Dumpty Institute in the execution of the “International Lecture” series,
which is sponsored annually on member-school campuses.
•
Some examples of the series are below:
•
•
Senior UN officials conducted lectures at Alcorn State University, Morgan State University, Savannah
State University and Texas Southern University.
•
Pamela Goldberg, Protection Officer at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
regional office in Washington, DC, spoke to a crowd of 160 students at Morgan State University in
October concerning the crisis of record numbers of unaccompanied minors at the U.S. and Mexican
borders.
•
Ambassador Ufuk Gokcen, the Permanent Observer of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to the
United Nations, spoke at Texas Southern University on “Conventional and Emerging Peace and Security
Challenges in Africa, Middle East and South-East Asia.” At a private luncheon for Ambassador Gokcen,
he was presented with a Congressional Resolution by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s office, in
recognition of his commitment to creating a new generation of global leaders.
•
Alcorn State University hosted Roland Rich, former Executive Head of the United Nations Democracy
Fund (UNDEF). Mr. Rich’s lecture focused on the UN’s role in supporting democracy around the world.
•
Mohammed Reza Salamat, Senior Program Officer on the UN Secretary General’s Climate Change
Support Team delivered a lecture at Savannah State University. He focused on efforts at the UN to
engage more students in minority communities and the scientific community at HBCUs in discussions
regarding climate change as a means of advancing policy reforms and programs at all levels of society.
The Institute of International Education hosted a reception at the TMCF’s annual Leadership Institute in 2014 and
TMCF recently joined other prominent higher education associations and universities in IIE’s “Generation Study
Abroad” Partner Network.
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NURTURING ENTREPRENEURSHIP…
OPPORTUNITY FUNDING CORPORATI O N
VEN TU R E CH ALLEN GE
CLASSIFICATION
PERCENTAGE
5%
28%
Freshman
Sophomore
26%
Senior
Junior
In 2013, as part of its continuing business expansion, TMCF acquired the Opportunity Funding Corporation (OFC), making
it the newest division of the organization. As part of this acquisition, TMCF also inherited the OFC Venture Challenge. Each
year, participating schools conduct an internal competition on business plan development and business pitch presentations.
The winner of each school’s internal competition was invited to Atlanta for a national competition named, “The OFC Venture
Challenge.” The Challenge provides entrepreneurial opportunities and experiences to students and allows them to apply
classroom-learned conceptual and theoretical knowledge. Student teams also had the opportunity to present their business
plans to a panel of esteemed entrepreneurs and compete for over $25,000 in prizes. In addition to the competition, HBCU
Business School Deans had the opportunity to participate in intensive development seminars conducted by leading
entrepreneurship scholars and practitioners from around the country, with the objective that they would take what they
learned back to their campuses and infuse new entrepreneurship material into the campus curriculum.
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31%
4%
Graduate
%
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2014 COMPETITION WINNERS
2ND PLACE
FIRST PLACE
The University of the West Indies
Southern University and A&M College
Advisor: Douglas Lindo
Advisor: Toni Jackson
Team Members: Ana-Kaye Green and Alicia Brown
Team Members: Ashney Williams, Dadrius Lanus,
Jonathan Irving, Khirsten Doyle, Kyle Snedecor
Industry: Other-Growth of West Indian Sea Island Cotton
Industry: Energy
Business Name: Regal Farms Ltd.
Business Name: Bulungi Bwansi
2014 COMPETING
SCHOOLS
TEAM
DEMOGRAPHICS
CLASSIFICATIONS
Undergraduate Students
GENDER
PERCENTAGE
GENDER
6%
Law
36%
64%
Male
Female
59% 41%
PARTNERS
41%
Graduate Students 59%
Alabama A&M University
Albany State University
Alcorn State University
Claflin University
Clark Atlanta University
Delaware State University
Fayetteville State University
Lincoln University of Missouri
Morgan State University
North Carolina State A&T University
North Carolina Central University
Prairie View A&M University
Savannah State University
Southern University and A&M College
Tennessee State University
University of the District of Columbia
University of the West Indies
Winston-Salem State University
Xavier University
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STRENGTHENING HBCUs...
CAPACI TY BUIL DING
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15 ANNUAL
MEMBERUNIVERSITIES
PROFESSIONAL
TH
Themed “Full STEAM Ahead: Improving
Retention, Graduation & Career Readiness in
Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture
and Mathematics (STEAM),”nearly 115 key
HBCU decision makers convened in Atlanta for
this capacity-building conference to focus on
engaging faculty and administrators in mapping
pathways for publicly-supported HBCUs’
success in these fields of study. TMCF memberschool Presidents, Chancellors, Provosts, and
STEAM Faculty (Deans, Department Chairs,
Professors, and Researchers) spent three days
participating in workshops, plenary sessions, and
affiliation forums that will identify and promote
opportunities for students interested in STEAM
fields on their respective campuses.
SPECIAL
GUESTS
Dr. Harvey Westbrook
Assistant Director, Office of
Quantitative Research Division
of Economic and Risk Analysis
Securities and Exchange
Commission
Ruth Harris
Workforce Development
Special Projects Advisor
Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention
GOALS
Preparation
•
Addressing critical issues in implementing
STEAM education
•
Evaluating data related to the retention and
migration of STEAM majors
Dr. Gregory Parham
Assistant Secretary for
Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Joletta Patrick
Manager, Minority University
Research and Education
Program
NASA
Pathways
•
Creating action plans for increasing
graduation from STEAM programs
•
Showcasing best practices in STEAM
education
•
Building leadership capacity for educators
PARTNERS
Opportunities
•
Expanding professional opportunities for
member-school faculty in STEAM fields
•
Discovering student career (internship/fulltime) opportunities in STEAM fields
•
Providing opportunities to develop learning
communities for member-school participants
Dr. Ivye Allen
President
Foundation for the Mid-South
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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH TO RETAIN AND
GRADUATE STUDENTS IN STEAM
TMCF identified and supported STEAM research activities at five TMCF member-schools that paired undergraduate and
graduate students with experienced faculty. When students participate in undergraduate research, their confidence increases
and they develop expectations of earning a Ph.D. During TMCF’s 2014 MUPI, the principal investigators who received
funding in 2013 from TMCF through the Department of Defense, shared research to help TMCF’s entire member-school
network increase its undergraduate research capacity. In 2014, TMCF continued the work started in 2013 and provided five
undergraduate research experiences for member-school faculty and students by awarding each school $25,000 grants.
Grant resources were used to:
•
Provide research opportunities to undergraduate STEAM students
•
Document the research process (i.e., student selection, training, mentoring and laboratory work)
•
Design tools to track participating students’ matriculation from their research experience through graduation
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GRANTEES
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Member-school:
Southern University A&M College at Baton Rouge Louisiana
Principal Investigators:
Dr. Wesley G. Gray
Research Title:
“SREEP, Pathway to Success in STEAM at Southern University”
Member-school:
York College
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Jain Shweta
Research Title:
Engaging Undergraduates in Research that Speaks their Language
Member-school:
York College
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Elizabeth Alter
Research Title:
Bridge to Research in Environmental and Applied Metagenomics:
An inquiry-based module to build core scientific competencies and
improve retention among underrepresented students in STEAM
Member-school:
Winston-Salem State University
Principal Investigators:
Dr. Johanna Porter-Kelley and Dr. Vanessa Duren-Winfield
Research Title:
The Effect of Funded Undergraduate Research Experiences on Achievement
of Low Performing Students in STEAM Disciplines and their Graduate School
Interests
Member-school:
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Victoria V. Volkis
Research Title:
Horticultural Phytochemistry of Aronia Melanocarpa as a Model for
Interdisciplinary STEAM Research Training for Undergraduate Students in
UMES
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MICROSOFT SOFTWARE G R ANT
Over the past ten years, Microsoft has provided TMCF with $37 million in software to help build the technology capacity of
our member-schools, which will in turn better support the students on these campuses. This software grant allows TMCF
to continue its ongoing information technology (IT) initiative to strengthen the IT capacity of its member-schools, broaden the
institutions’ instructional and communications capabilities, and work to build sustainable learning environments. The Microsoft/
TMCF partnership has been and continues to be part of TMCF’s long term Technology Initiative.
Chicago State University
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Morehouse College
North Carolina Central University
South Carolina State University
Savannah State University
Langston University
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“
Over $2.1 million of
software given to 8
HBCUs in 2014.
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2014
SCHOOL SUPPORT LISTING
Member Institution
North Carolina A&T University
Howard University
Winston-Salem State University
Prairie View A&M University
Alabama A&M University
Virginia State University
Florida A&M University
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Fort Valley State University
York College
Chicago State University
Jackson State University
Tennessee State University
Albany State University
Norfolk State University
Bowie State University
Texas Southern University
Grambling State University
Elizabeth City State University
South Carolina State University
Fayetteville State Unviersity
Alabama State University
University of the Virgin Islands
Delaware State University
North Carolina Central University
Southern Universtiy System
Alcorn State University
Morgan State University
Mississippi Valley State University
Medgar Evers College
Tuskegee University
Savannah State University
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Central State University
Southern University and A&M College
Langston University
Coppin State University
Howard University School of Law
Lincoln University of PA
Southern University at New Orleans
David A. Clarke School of Law
Cheyney University
Lincoln University of Missouri
Southern University Law Center
University of the District of Columbia
Kentucky State University
Bluefield State College
West Virginia State University
Florida A&M University, College of Law
Harris-Stowe State University
Member Institution Total
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Scholarships
$223,167
$163,805
$56,593
$72,131
$82,500
$45,967
$83,800
$34,100
$73,600
$20,360
$34,100
$46,500
$31,000
$61,700
$46,100
$43,600
$46,600
$52,889
$42,671
$16,800
$38,200
$35,100
$18,600
$28,800
$21,700
$15,625
$24,400
$10,918
$24,900
$21,700
$20,800
$18,600
$3,100
$14,200
$3,100
$9,300
$3,100
$20,000
$9,300
$8,400
$$5,341
$3,100
$$9,300
$$3,100
$3,100
$$$1,651,765
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$-
Leadership Institute/Fellows
$53,200
$3,800
$26,600
$62,700
$34,200
$41,800
$24,700
$34,200
$19,000
$17,100
$19,000
$30,400
$13,300
$9,500
$20,900
$22,800
$15,200
$5,700
$5,700
$28,500
$13,300
$13,300
$30,400
$15,200
$22,800
$$13,300
$26,600
$11,400
$15,200
$11,400
$11,400
$20,900
$11,400
$19,000
$15,200
$19,000
$$9,500
$7,600
$15,200
$9,500
$9,500
$13,300
$3,800
$9,500
$5,700
$5,700
$7,600
$3,800
$$858,800
Research Grants
$$$55,000
$$$30,000
$$25,000
$$50,000
$30,000
$$30,000
$$$$$$$$$$$$$25,000
$$$$$$$$$3,000
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$248,000
Miscellaneous/Other/Interns
$16,300
$3,300
$4,700
$3,400
$2,400
$3,500
$4,500
$1,100
$$3,300
$1,100
$1,200
$8,000
$6,800
$1,100
$1,200
$$1,100
$3,400
$5,900
$2,200
$1,100
$1,200
$1,200
$$-
$78,000
Grand Total
$292,667
$167,605
$138,193
$138,131
$121,400
$121,167
$110,900
$96,800
$92,600
$87,460
$83,100
$81,400
$75,400
$71,200
$70,300
$67,500
$63,000
$58,589
$56,371
$52,100
$51,500
$49,500
$49,000
$45,200
$44,500
$40,625
$37,700
$37,518
$37,400
$36,900
$35,600
$30,000
$29,900
$27,800
$26,200
$24,500
$22,100
$20,000
$18,800
$16,000
$15,200
$14,841
$13,800
$13,300
$13,100
$10,700
$8,800
$8,800
$7,600
$3,800
$$2,836,565
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SCHOOL SUPPORT LISTING
Non-Member Institution
Duke University School of Law
Stanford University School of Law
University of California, Berkeley
University of Chicago Law School
Shaw University
Dillard University
Tougaloo College
Columbia Law School
Georgetown University Law Center
Saint Louis University
of Law
University of Califonia, Hastings College of
the Law
University of California Los Angeles
University of Houston Law Center
University of Minnesota Law School
University of North Carolina School of Law
Pennslyvania State University
Saint Joseph’s University
University of Calgary
William Mitchell College of Law
William Penn University
California State University, Northridge
Non-Member Institution Totals
TMCF TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Scholarships
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
$12,500
$12,500
$12,500
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$$$$$$$$$$$$-
Leadership Institute/Fellows
$$$$$$$$$$$$-
Research Grants
$$$$$$$$$$$$-
Miscellaneous/Other/Interns
$$$$$$1,100
$$$$$$-
Grand Total
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
$13,600
$12,500
$12,500
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$$-
$$-
$$-
$$-
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$6,200
$3,100
$3,100
$1,760
$$$$$$$$-
$$$$$$$$-
$$$$$$$$-
$$$$$$$$-
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$6,200
$3,100
$3,100
$1,760
$1,760
$-
$-
$-
$-
$1,760
$$$858,800
$$$248,000
$1,100
$79,100
$1,760
$256,280
$3,092,845
$1,760
$255,180
$1,906,945
$$$-
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INFLUENCING POLICY…
Through the Government Affairs Division, TMCF provides unparalleled advocacy for HBCUs
before Congress and the Executive Branch, to protect and secure critical funding across federal
agencies and advance policy priorities in Washington and at the State level.
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SUCCESSES AND
HIGHLIGHTS
•
Led the advocacy effort for the swift implementation of the new Parent PLUS Loan regulations
and pushed the Administration to not delay implementation
•
Advocated for a comprehensive FY15 Budget proposal. Focused on key authorization bills,
particularly, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), America Competes, and Minority
STEM legislation. Engaged key appropriations staffers and agency staff
•
Led the efforts to prevent additional cuts to the Department of Defense (DoD) HBCU/MSI
program and preserved funding, $34.4 million for FY15
•
Successfully secured passage of a $10 million amendment in the House Armed Services
Committee to protect authorized funding levels to the DOD HBCU/MSI account, despite the
Administration’s proposed cuts for FY15. This was an extremely heavy lift given the heightened
partisan climate on the Hill and the tight budget climate
•
Successfully secured a $7 million amendment in the Senate Armed Services Committee to
restore funding to the DoD HBCU/MSI account notwithstanding the Administration’s proposed
cuts for FY15
•
Secured report language in the FY15 Omnibus Appropriations bill that encourages agencies to
do more activities to diversify the STEM pipeline
•
Successfully advocated for and secured increases to Title III B, Strengthening Historically
Black Colleges & Universities program, from $224 million to $228 million under the FY15 budget
and appropriations process
•
TMCF submitted testimony on Strengthening MSIs: Best Practices & Innovations for Student
Success to the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) committee
•
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CELEBRATING…
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members, honorees and guests over the past 14 years,
TMCF’s Awards of Excellence has raised over $1.7 million
to assist with scholarships and programmatic support to its
member-schools.
“
Raised nearly
$185,000 in 2014
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NEW JERSEY
AWARDS OF
EXCELLENCE
The New Jersey Awards of Excellence is a regional fundraising
event held to recognize those distinguished individuals in
Newark, NJ and the surrounding areas community, who serve
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HONOREES
Adrianne Davis
Co-Founder/Executive Director
The North Ward Center
Kevin H. Marino, Esq.
Founder/Principal
Marino, Tortorella & Boyle
Patrick C. Dunican Jr., Esq.
Chairman and Managing Director
GIBBONS
The Honorable Michael A. Shipp
United States District Judge
The District of New Jersey
Philip Thigpen, Sr.
Immediate Past Chairman
Essex County Democratic Committee
*** A special posthumous tribute
MAJOR PARTNERS
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CELEBRATING…
26TH ANNUAL
AWA RD S G ALA
For the second time, TMCF held its Annual Awards Gala in Washington, DC at the Washington Hilton. Raising over $4.1
million, this signature fundraising event brought together over 1,500 Congressional Members, Fortune 500 executives,
government agency leaders, HBCU Presidents/Chancellors and other distinguished guests. Entertainment icon LL Cool J
served as host, and Grammy® award-winning artist Regina Belle, the headliner entertainer for the evening, paid tribute to
the nearly 500 students in the room with her award-winning song, “A Whole New World” (from Disney’s 1992 film, “Aladdin”).
TMCF also shared the evening with actor George Lopez and singer Trey Songz. Wells Fargo was the Presenting Sponsor of
the black-tie event and shocked the audience with a check presentation for $3.3 million.
Breaking Barriers
Award
Sheila C. Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Salamander Hotels & Resorts
Co-Founder, BET
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National Hero
Award
Admiral Michelle Howard
Vice Chief of Naval Operations
U.S. Navy
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HONOREES
Raised over
$4.1 million
Educational
Leadership Award
HBCU Alumnus
of the Year Award
Dr. William R. Harvey
President
Hampton University
Joshua I. Smith
Chairman and Managing
Partner
Coaching Group, LLC
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PARTNERS
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26TH ANNUAL AWARDS GALA
SNAPSHOT
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Major Donors
ThankYou to
our Generous
Supporters and
Donors
TMCF’s work is made possible by the generous support
by individuals, foundations, government agencies and
corporations. Without your support, TMCF could not assist
our students and member-schools. We are committed to
being the place WHERE EDUCATION PAYS OFF ®.
The following gifts made that happen.
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Major Donors
$1,000,000+
U.S.
Department of Defense Air Force Office of
$1,000,000+
Scientific Research
U.S. Department of Defense
Wells Fargo Foundation
University of Phoenix/Apollo Group
University
of Phoenix/ Apollo Group
USA
Funds
USA Funds
$50,000
$50,000 -- $99,999
$99,999
Wells Fargo Foundation
$500,000
––$999,999
$500,000
999,999
Altria Client Services
Altria Client Services
Coca-Cola Foundation
Coca-Cola Foundation
Lowes Corporation
Lowes Corporation
MillerCoors
American
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State,
County
American Federation
State,
County
andand
Municipal
Employees
(AFSCME)
Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
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Hamilton
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IntelligenceAgency
Agency
(CIA)
Central Intelligence
(CIA)
$250,000 – $499,999
$250,000
– 499,999
McDonald’s
Corporation*
Compass*
Compass
The Ford Motor Company Fund
ord Motor Company Fund
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
Sidley Austin LLP
Sidley Austin LLP
Shell Oil Company
Shell Oil Company
NBCUniversal
McDonald’s
Corporation*
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Association NBA
NBCUniversal
Unite
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Walmart
Foundation
Walmart Foundation
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Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS)
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$100,000 - $249,999
American
Intellectual-Property
Law Education
$100,000
$249,999
Foundation
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American Intellectual
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Foundation (AIPLEF)
The Charmer Sunbelt Group
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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$25,000
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Financial
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Charities
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Bank
of America
America’s
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Bloomberg L.P.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
The Boeing Company
Bloomberg L.P.
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John
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GE Foundation
Dollar General
Diageo P.C.
Gibbons
Nationalershey
Hockey
League Foundation (NHL)
Company
Dollar General
National
Hockey League Foundation (NHL)
John Deere
Gibbons P.C.
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*Gifts that include in-kind contributions
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Major Donors
$25,000 - $49,999, cont’d
$25,000
- $49,999
,
Houston
School District
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Houston Independent
School (HISD)
District
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Federal
Reserve Bank of Chicago
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GE Asset Management
Management
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Geico Philanthropic Foundation
Philanthropic Foundation
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Johnny
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K&L Gates LLP*
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L.P. Green & Partners LPG Inc.
K&L Gates LLP*
H Hilton Worldwide, Inc.
Paul Hastings LLP
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Airlines Co.*
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Southwest
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McCarter & English LLP
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BP America Inc.
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Defense (ODMEO)
Eli Lilly and Company
$10,000 - $24,999
$10,000 - $24,999
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*Gifts that include in-kind contributions
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Major Donors
Theodore Colbert III
AT&T
Turkish Airlines*
Turkish
Airlines*
United
Airlines*
AT&T United Way
The Basketball Group
United
Airlines* of Agriculture-Agricultural
U.S.
Department
Research Service (USDA-ARS)
U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural
U.S.
Department
of Agriculture-Office of
Research
Service (USDA-ARS)
Advocacy and Outreach (USDA-OAO)
Advocacy and Outreach (USDA-OAO)
$5,000 - $9,999
Citi
$5,000 - $9,999
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Citi Family Charitable Fund
Deyo
IBM
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Family
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Johnson & Johnson
IBM
Lowenstein Sandler, LLP
JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Johnson & Johnson
Morgan Stanley
Lowenstein
Sandler, LLP
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Trust
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
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Stanley
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Trust
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$1,000
- $4,999
Robinson, Wettre & Miller LLC
Amaker & Associates Inc.
Stoli Group USA*
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Beverly Burke
Brian Price
Caterers in the Park, LLC
Caucus Educational Corporation
The Causeway Agency LLC
CMA-Diverse Issues in Higher Education
The Colorado Episcopal Foundation
Connell Foley LLP
Caucus Educational Corporation
Darrell Warner
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Deneen Donnley
CMA-Diverse
Destination
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Eddie & Pamela Williams
piscopal Foundation
Ernestine Thigpen
Evan Baker
Connell Foley LLP
Facility Concession Services Inc
Darrell Warner
DBA Spectrum Catering & Concessions
Deneen Donnley
First Choice Sales & Marketing Group
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Hilton
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Institute
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Charities Inc.
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First Choice Sales & Marketing Group
Genova, Burns & Vernoia
Hilton
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*Gifts that include in-kind contributions
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Major Donors
Ivy Vine Charities Inc.
$1,000
- $4,999,
cont’d
Institute of International
Education
$1,000
- $4,999,
cont’d
Jamaal Long
Jamaal Long
Janice Boles
Janice Boles
John Garland
John Garland
John & Caroline Bissell
John & Caroline Bissell
Kaplan,
Kaplan,
Inc.Inc.
Larry
& Adrienne
Waters
Larry
J. &J. Adrienne
D.D.
Waters
LeClair
Ryan
LeClair
Ryan
LeviLevi
Watkins
Watkins
Lite DePalma Greenberg & Rivas, LLC
Lite DePalma Greenberg & Rivas, LLC
Martha Revenaugh
Martha Revenaugh
McManimon & Scotland, L.L.C
McManimon & Scotland, L.L.C
MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts
International
Microsoft
Matching
Gifts Program
Microsoft Matching
Gifts Walker
Program& Rhoads, LLP
Montgomery,
McCracken,
Nicholas
Vanderkamp
Montgomery,
McCracken, Walker & Rhoads,
Patterson,
Belknap, Webb & Tyler, LLP
LLP
Paul Thurston
Nicholas Vanderkamp
Red Bull North America*
Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler, LLP
Richard Jacoby
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SBC Management Corporation Barnabas
Red Bull North America*
Health
Seton
Hall Law
Richard
JacobySchool/NJ Leep
SBC Management Corporation Barnabas
Health
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Sphinx Educational Fund
Seton Hall Law School/NJ Leep
Steven N. Rappaport & Judith A. Garson
Sphinx Educational Fund
Stribling Media Group
Thomas
Harvey
Steven N.
Rappaport & Judith A. Garson
Total Wine & More*
Stribling Media Group
Wakefern Food Corporation
arvey
Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign
Tony Claudino
Wells Fargo Foundation
Total Wine & More*
Wakefern Food Corporation
Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign
Wells Fargo Foundation
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Jim Clifton – TMCF Chairman
Chief Executive Officer
Gallup
Claire Babineaux-Fontenot
Senior Vice President
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Gary Bettman
Commissioner
National Hockey League
Samuel J. Boyd, Jr.
Chief Investment Officer and Director of
Program Development
Small Business Administration
Ted Colbert
The Boeing Company
Hardy
HardyDorsey
Dorsey
President
President
Dorsey
DorseyManagement
ManagementGroup
Group
Robert Engel
Co-Head, Investment Banking & Capital
Markets
Wells Fargo
Craig A. Griffith
Partner
Sidley Austin LLP
Marc A. Howze
Vice President, Global Human Resources
John Deere
Naomi Hudson
Senior Director, Labor Relations
Southwest Airlines Co.
Arthur Jackson, Jr.
Vice President, General Administration
Costco Wholesale
Gregory Jones
Managing Director of Diversity & Inclusion
United Airlines
Curt Kolcun
Vice President, U.S. Public Sector
Microsoft Corporation
Dr. Ronald Mason, Jr.
President
Southern University System
Charles Merinoff
Vice Chairman & CEO
The Charmer Sunbelt Group
Exec
Annual Report 2014
Michelle Nettles
Racquel Oden
Managing Director
Global Investment Solutions
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Michael Sherman
Vice President, Partner and Managing Director
The Boston Consulting Group
Neil A.
A. Simmons
Simmons
Neil
Vice
Supportand
and
Budgeting
VicePresident,
President, Decision
Decision Support
Budgeting
Altria Client
ClientServices
Services
Altria
David J. Stern
Commissioner
National Basketball Association
Dmitri Stockton
President and CEO
GE Asset Management
Paul W. Sweeney, Jr., Esq.
Administrative Partner
K&L Gates LLP
Betty Thompson
Executive Vice President
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc
Kevin Walling
Senior Vice President & Chief Hu-
MillerCoors
The Hershey Company
Larry Waters
Retired MillerCoors Executive
Non-Voting Members of the Board
Virgis Colbert – Chairman Emeritus
Executive Vice President, Worldwide Operations
(Retired)
Senior Advisor
MillerCoors
Lt. General Arthur J. Gregg - Director Emeritus
U.S. Army (Ret.)
Joyce Payne
Dr.Dr.
N.N.Joyce
Payne
Sr. InternationalAffairs
Affairs and
and STEM
Advisor
Sr. International
STEM
Advisor
to the President
to the
President
Thurgood
Marshall
College Fund
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Johnny
Taylor, Jr.
Jr. – President
& CEO
Johnny
C.C.
Taylor,
President
& CEO
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Thurgood
Marshall College Fund
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EXECUTIVE TEAM
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.
President & CEO
Jamaal O. Bailey
Vice President of Marketing
Brad Gebert
Chief Information Officer
Edith L. Bartley, JD
Vice President of Government Affairs
Kathy C. Harris, JD
Chief of Staff
M. Scott Lilly
President, OFC
Vice President of Programs
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Julie Eberly
Chief Development Officer
Velma R. Hart, CAE
Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer Wider
Vice President of Innovations
& Strategic Initiatives
Annual Report 2014
STAFF LISTING
Executive Division
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr
President & CEO”
Jennifer Wider
Vice President of Innovations & Strategic Initiatives
Christopher Lopez
Executive Assistant to the President
& Education Policy Specialist
Marketing Division
Jamaal O. Bailey
Vice President of Marketing
Janeen Blige
Marketing Manager
Tiffany M. Chiles
Graphic Designer
Development Division
Julie Eberly
Chief Development Officer
Donte Clavo
Events Manager and Special Assistant
to the President & CEO
Amy Goldstein
Vice President of Development
Tangie Newborn
Public Relations & Communications Director
George Spencer
Vice President of Development
Kevin Rhodes
Director of Marketing & Branding
Finance Division
Velma R. Hart, CAE
Chief Financial Officer
Kevin Schultz
Interactive Media Manager
Tamika Herring
Staff Accountant
Marlin Peters
Finance Associate
Lamont Rucks
Development Operations Coordinator
Nias White
Finance Director
Talent Acquisition Division
M. Scott Lilly
President of OFC
Vice President of Programs
Ja’Nay Hawkins
Manager of Talent Development & Campus Relations
Andrea Horton
Senior Director of Talent Acquisition & Alumni Relations
Bernee Long
Internship Manager
Government Affairs
Edith L. Bartley, JD
Vice President of Government Affairs
Renita Moore
Recruiter and Career Specialist
Tara Smith
Senior Legislative Assistant
Andre Sanders
Talent Acquisition Operations Manager
Operations Division
Kathy C. Harris, JD
Chief of Staff
Technology Division
Brad Gebert
Chief Information Officer
Programs Division
M. Scott Lilly
President of OFC
Vice President of Programs
Consultants
Dr. N. Joyce Payne Sr.
International Affairs and STEM Advisor to the President
Amber Feight
Director of Teacher Quality & Retention Program
John W. Garland, JD
President-In-Residence
Mildred Leon
Program Coordinator
Moseka Medlock
Common Core Success Coach
Tarlton Wade
Program Coordinator
Deshuandra Walker
Manager of Student Support Programs
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TMCF MEMBER-SCHOOLS
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
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Alabama A&M University
Normal, AL
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
Albany State University
Albany, GA
Harris-Stowe State University
St. Louis, MO
Alcorn State University
Alcorn, MS
Howard University
Washington, D.C.
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH
Langston University
Langston, OK
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney, PA
Lincoln University of Missouri
Jefferson City, MO
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
Lincoln University, PA
Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD
Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn, NY
Delaware State University
Dover, DE
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS
Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FL
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC
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North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA
York College
Jamaica, NY
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC
Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Southern University at Shreveport-Bossier City
Shreveport, LA
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, D.C.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD
LAW SCHOOLS
Florida A&M University College of Law
Orlando, FL
Howard University School of Law
Washington, D.C.
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Durham, NC
Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge, LA
Texas Southern University
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Houston, TX
University of the District of Columbia
David A. Clarke School of Law
Washington, D.C.
MEDICAL SCHOOLS
Charles R. Drew
University of Medicine & Science
Los Angeles, CA
Howard University
School of Medicine
Washington, D.C.
University of the Virgin Islands
St. Thomas, VI
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
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F INA NCI A L STAT EM ENT S
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
Rogers & Company PLLC
Certified Public Accountants
ce
8300 Boone Boulevard 703.893.0300 voi
703.893.4070 facsimile
Suite 600
Vienna, Virginia 22182 www.rogerspllc.com
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Thurgood Marshall
College Fund and Affiliate (collectively, “the Organization”), which comprise the consolidated
statement of financial position as of December 31, 2014; the related consolidated statements of
activities, functional expenses, and cash flows for the year then ended; and the related notes to
the consolidated financial statements.
Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated
financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls
relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on
our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in
the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of
material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s
judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial
statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor
considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial
statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not
for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control.
Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness
of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
Auditor’s Responsibility (continued)
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a
basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of the Organization as of December 31, 2014, and the
changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Affiliate
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT
OF FINANCIAL
POSITION
Consolidated Statements
of Financial Position
FOR YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER
31, 2014
December
31, 2014
and 2013
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Pledges receivable, net
Accounts receivable
Note receivable
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Security deposit
Investments
Investments in ventures
Property and equipment, net
Total assets
2014
2013
$
908,578
9,396,645
61,029
800,000
75
41,950
110,461
$
3,916,081
6,398,975
43,677
18,104
41,950
1,000,000
11,858
151,730
$
11,318,738
$
11,582,375
$
628,308
1,200,000
500,000
276,072
20,100
48,492
79,481
$
513,278
1,304,356
3,124,201
11,721
48,492
37,551
Liabilities and Net Assets (Deficit)
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Loan payable
Line of credit
Grant advances
Deferred revenue
Capital lease obligation
Security deposit
Deferred rent
Total liabilities
Net Assets (Deficit)
Unrestricted
Temporarily restricted
Permanently restricted
Total net assets
Total liabilities and net assets
$
2,752,453
5,039,599
(3,383,725)
11,700,010
250,000
(2,368,169)
8,660,945
250,000
8,566,285
6,542,776
11,318,738
$
11,582,375
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Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Affiliate
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
Statement
of Activities
FORConsolidated
YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER
31, 2014
For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
Revenue and Support
Contributions
$
Government grants
In-kind contributions
Contract income
Registration fees
Rental income
Other income
Interest income
Released from restrictions:
Satisfaction of
program restrictions
Temporarily
Restricted
Unrestricted
2,592,048
3,753,815
566,800
290,340
223,929
175,937
18,755
10,139
$
Permanently
Restricted
6,794,072
-
$
Total
-
$
9,386,120
3,753,815
566,800
290,340
223,929
175,937
18,755
10,139
3,755,007
(3,755,007)
-
-
Total revenue and support
11,386,770
3,039,065
-
14,425,835
Expenses
Program services
Management and general
Development
10,050,630
1,821,081
530,615
-
-
10,050,630
1,821,081
530,615
Total expenses
12,402,326
-
-
12,402,326
Change in Net Assets
(1,015,556)
3,039,065
-
2,023,509
Net Assets (Deficit),
beginning of year
(2,368,169)
8,660,945
250,000
6,542,776
Net Assets (Deficit),
end of year
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$
(3,383,725)
$
11,700,010
$
250,000
$
8,566,285
Annual Report 2014
Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Affiliate
STATEMENT Consolidated
OF FUNCTIONAL
EXPENSES
Statement of Functional Expenses
FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014
For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
Program
Services
Management
and General
Total
Expenses
Development
Salaries and fringe benefits
Travel and conferences
Scholarships and awards
Consultants and professionals
Promotion and advertising
Rent
Technology
Subscriptions and dues
Office expense and supplies
Miscellaneous
Bad debt expense
Printing and publications
Insurance
Depreciation and amortization
Interest
Postage
$
3,161,883
2,608,775
2,151,097
942,106
467,420
224,147
189,555
92,409
75,163
27,000
47,685
12,821
13,726
13,163
23,680
$
949,716
83,322
178,691
48,886
286,183
65,497
12,557
19,742
30,343
54,888
2,303
32,791
26,857
25,756
3,549
$
407,945
17,066
85,000
4,120
4,995
5,247
532
310
4,038
686
658
18
$
4,519,544
2,709,163
2,151,097
1,205,797
520,426
510,330
260,047
110,213
95,437
57,653
54,888
54,026
45,612
41,269
39,577
27,247
Total Expenses
$
10,050,630
$
1,821,081
$
530,615
$
12,402,326
See accompanying notes.
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