When Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) was founded 22 years ago, it became the strongest voice for students attending public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) by providing scholarships, capacity building and leadership training to exceptional students enrolled in the nation’s 47 public HBCUs. TMCF has been fulfilling its original mission since 1987, providing more than $100 million in scholarships and programs to students, which has enabled over 12,000 students to graduate from public Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Driven by innovation and preparing students for the global economy, TMCF is leading the path for a new generation of leaders to take their rightful places on the world stage.

Fund-Raising and Efficiency

• TMCF has raised more than $100 million in its 22 years of existence.
• TMCF is the largest benefactor for students attending public Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
• TMCF received a 3 star rating from GuideStar.com, one of the most recognized charitable watchdog agencies
• TMCF operates with maximum efficiency with overall 15% cost ratio
• 9 % Operations costs
• 6 % Fundraising costs
• 85 percent of TMCF’s expenses went to programs (Scholarship, leadership training, school reform and training/development)
• TMCF has enabled more than 9,000 students to attend public Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
• TMCF represents 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) located in 22 states, District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands
• 80 percent of the overall HBCU student population attends TMCF member Universities.
• More than 235, 000 students are enrolled in Public Historically Black Colleges and Universities
• Approximately 82 percent of students attending TMCF member Colleges and Universities require some form of financial assistance.

Research and Educational Initiatives

• In 2001, TMCF launched its research core mission with a comprehensive Demographic Study on public HBCUs to provide member schools with more research and data on students, communities and institutional demographics. The initial study was the first demographical study on public HBCUs.
• In 2003, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund joined the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to create model high schools to transform educational prospects for minority youth. Currently there are six fully operational high schools partnered with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s member colleges. The high schools apply a variety of strategies to ensure a rigorous, relevant, and personalized program and adherence to the Gates Attributes for High Performing Schools. These include personalized learning plans, advocates for each student, a college prep curriculum, AP courses, and efficient use of technology, all of which help prepare students for college, work, and citizenship.
• In 2006, TMCF released Understanding Gender at Public Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the first and only gender study on the impact of gender issues at HBCUs.

TMCF Scholarships & Programs

• More than 6000 students have graduated with scholarships from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund
• Over 1500 Faculty and Staff personnel have received continuing education training through TMCF’s capacity building programs
• More than 200,000 visitors log on to TMCF web site each month for information on scholarships, internships and talent sourcing each month
• E- Mentoring program that matches qualified professionals with motivated students who are making the crucial transition from college to the world of work. TMCF mentors are adult professionals who provide support, counsel, and guidance to students from our member schools. Mentors agree to provide support and counseling for a full academic year via email.
• National school reform to assist school districts in closing achievement gaps, provide increased pools of highly qualified teachers through its partnerships with TMCF member colleges of education, and provide increased pools of diverse talent in underrepresented fields such as health, science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
• HBCU Talent Sourcing Program, which involves working with corporations and government agencies year round to recruit diverse talent. The highly selective program draws from a large pool of student candidates who are prepared to enter the work force immediately. The program identifies and matches students and prospective employers on several levels.