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Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Washington, DC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
41-1750692
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Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Washington, DC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
41-1750692

Overview

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Est.

1993

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting higher education for students attending historically Black colleges and universities. In 2024, the fund distributed a total of $2.7 million across 49 grantees, operating on a relationship-based engagement model that is invitation-only. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

Providing leadership development, scholarships, and advocacy to prepare new leaders.
Total Funding Given

$2.7M

2024
Grantees funded
49
Multi-year grantees
59%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

37

Median 1st year grant
$21K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
D
Dr Harry Lee Williams
Board Member
K
Kevin Walling
Board Member
L
Lane McBride
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Thurgood Marshall College Fund?
No. Thurgood Marshall College Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Thurgood Marshall College Fund give?
Thurgood Marshall College Fund primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Texas, and North Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Thurgood Marshall College Fund fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $21 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Thurgood Marshall College Fund make each year?
In 2024, Thurgood Marshall College Fund awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $2.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Thurgood Marshall College Fund fund recently?
In 2024, Thurgood Marshall College Fund awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include PARTNERSHIP FOR EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT INC, THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY, and Tuskegee University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Thurgood Marshall College Fund?
Thurgood Marshall College Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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