TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION INC
AI Summary
The Tom Joyner Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives through a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with this funder. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $376.8K across 89 grantees.
Mission Statement
ADMINISTERS EDUCATIONAL & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN HBCUS (HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES).
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY
Austin, TX
$453.5K
11%
THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY
Washington, DC
$371.2K
9%
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS
$204.8K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$6.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION INC?
No. TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION INC give?
TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Texas, and Georgia. 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 TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,253. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $377 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY, THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY, and Tougaloo College. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION INC?
TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.