Thurgood Marshall College Fund
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | TMCF |
| Type | NGO |
| Purpose/focus | Educational |
| Headquarters |
901 F Street NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20004 |
| Leader |
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. President & CEO |
| Website | www.thurgoodmarshallcolegefund.org |
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is named for the U.S. Supreme Court's first African-American Justice. Established in 1987, TMCF supports and represents nearly 300,000 students attending its 47 member-schools that include public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), medical schools and law schools. TMCF helps students with a clear intention and the motivation to succeed and acquire a high-quality college education at an affordable cost. TMCF also efficiently connects high performing, world-ready students with top tier employment opportunities—access that students or employers might not have on their own. Through its scholarships and programs, TMCF plays a key role in preparing the leaders of tomorrow.
TMCF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization and has a "Four Star" rating by Charity Navigator.
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[edit] History
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), formerly the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund, is named for the U.S. Supreme Court’s first African-American Justice. It was established in 1987 under the leadership of Dr. N. Joyce Payne in cooperation with Miller Brewing Co., Sony Music, the NBA, Reebok, and the American Association for State Colleges and Universities. TMCF supports and represents nearly 300,000 students attending 47 member-schools, which include public Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). This is in contrast with the United Negro College Fund that supports private HBCUs.
TMCF is the only national organization to provide merit scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support to 47 public HBCUs. To date, TMCF has provided more than $100 million in scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support to it's students and member-schools. TMCF member-schools are a critical source of higher education for all students and more than 80% of all students enrolled at HBCUs attend a TMCF member-school. TMCF’s work is critical to guaranteeing our country a robust and diverse pipeline of talented workers and future leaders.
The Fund was renamed the Thurgood Marshall College Fund in 2006.
[edit] Facts
• Nearly 1-in-7 Bachelor’s degrees earned by African-Americans were earned at TMCF member-schools.
• More than 23,000 students who attend TMCF member-schools are enrolled in Bachelor’s STEM programs.
• 86% of all students who attend TMCF member-schools rely on financial aid in their pursuit of a degree.
• TMCF member-schools enroll approximately 80% of all students attending the nation’s public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
• Over 2 million young people have graduated from TMCF member-schools.
• 55% of TMCF member-school graduates go on to enroll in professional and graduate schools.
• Enrollment in STEM fields has increased 57% in the past 20 years at TMCF member-schools.
• A national board of directors composed of corporate, legal and community leaders govern TMCF.
• TMCF has offices in Washington, D.C., New York, and Houston with regional staff located in North Carolina.
• During its first 23 years, TMCF has awarded more than $100 million in scholarships and support.[1]
• TMCF had a partnership with the Lilly Endowment Inc. which funded the training of over 600 Development executives at the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy.[1]
• In 2003, TMCF, five of its member-schools and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation began a partnership to reform education at six high schools in rural and urban communities in Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina and Texas.[1]
• In 2007, the TMCF funded a study of minority recruiting practices by Fortune 400 companies and by government agencies that found that 13% of the college graduates were recruited from HBCUs and 87% were recruited from non-HBCU schools.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "Facts about the Thurgood Marshall College Fund". http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/v1/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78&Itemid=217. Retrieved 2010-01-24.
- ^ "How Corporations and Government Recruit Talent From Historically Black Colleges and Universities". Thurgood Marshall College Fund. 2007. http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/v1/images/pdf/hbcurecruitmentstudy.pdf. Retrieved 2010-01-24.
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[edit] External links
- www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org -- Official web site
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