The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is pleased to announce that Amazon has made a $1 million contribution to our organization and is very appreciative of Amazon’s recognition of the impactful work that TMCF does with its member-schools and their students.
TMCF was among 11 organizations specifically recognized by Amazon for our work in the area of social justice, which, among other things, helps to improve the lives of Blacks and African Americans.
The $1 million contribution is one of the largest, one-time “unrestricted” gifts received in the organization’s history. The gift will support the sustainability of TMCF by enabling the organization to continue pursuing its mission to provide scholarships, develop leadership skills, offer professional development opportunities, and other critically important support services for the nearly 300,000 diverse students TMCF represents at the nation’s publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). TMCF is actively developing our next generation of entrepreneurs, teachers, and leaders, while also helping to build capacity at and support the critically important research coming from our HBCUs on various issues, such as support for fragile communities and criminal justice reform.
“We are excited and grateful to Amazon for their generosity and strong support of our mission,” said Harry L. Williams, TMCF president & CEO. “This gift comes at an opportune time and is a testament to the support services that we have, and will continue to provide to our students during these difficult and challenging times.”
Click here to read the Amazon dayone blog post about this gift.
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About the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)
Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. TMCF member-schools include the publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly Black Institutions, enrolling nearly 80% of all students attending black colleges and universities. Through scholarships, capacity building and research initiatives, innovative programs, and strategic partnerships, TMCF is a vital resource in the K-12 and higher education space. The organization is also the source of top employers seeking top talent for competitive internships and good jobs.
TMCF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization. For more information about TMCF, visit: www.tmcf.org
