To date the organization has awarded more than $300 million in such assistance to its students and member-schools. TMCF distributes 98% of its awards exclusively to HBCUs and PBIs, which is more than any other organization that supports the Black College Community. TMCF has achieved the highest level of accreditation from two major non-profit review groups: Charity Navigator (4-Stars) and Guide Star (Platinum Level Participant) . TMCF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization and the place WHERE EDUCATION PAYS OFF.
What We Do
- Serve as a voice for HBCUs and PBIs
- Support and represent a network of member-schools including the 47 publicly-supported HBCUs/PBIs, medical and law schools
- Serve as a resource for nearly 300,000 students enrolled in the HBCU/PBI network of schools
- Enable education: TMCF member-schools confer more degrees than any other HBCU organization. For the FY2018 our schools conferred:
- 29,512 Undergraduate degrees
- 7,336 Graduate degrees
- 2,019 Doctorate degrees
Our Vision
Changing the World… One Leader at a Time
Our Mission
To ensure student success by promoting educational excellence and preparing the next generation of workforce talent through leadership development.
Strategic Pillars
- Scholarships
- Programs
- Policy & Advocacy
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Meet Our Talent
Angelica (Angie) Hood
During my internship at the Boeing Company, I interned under the Global Supplier Diversity. This gave me an opportunity to work within Boeing’s Strategic Initiatives and introduce small minority businesses to all available opportunities at Boeing. Along with the special projects I completed for my internship, the experience has impacted my professional endeavors and made me
Erika Neal
Dear Dr. Payne: As a graduate of Virginia State University, I had the pleasure of meeting you at the Virginia State University Commencement Ceremony after I shared my inspiring story of accepting a job offer with Walmart eCommerce. I gained this opportunity from the award-winning Thurgood Marshall Leadership Institute, and I officially start my position in
Talia Hawley
Being a Hennessy Fellow means leading by example. I am so grateful to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Hennessy for investing and empowering me to push the limits of my potential to achieve my dreams. I consider myself a nonprofit, with a mission to pay it forward. The Hennessy Fellows Boot Camp will give me