Form 990 for tax year 2024
Filed by THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND INC.
Totals
- Total revenue
- $88,255,911
- Total expenses
- $65,707,834
- Contributions and grants received
- $84,577,154
- Grants paid
- $25,231,004
- Program service revenue
- $1,248,350
- Investment income
- $2,329,218
- Other revenue
- $101,189
- Total assets, end of year
- $143,339,390
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,340,659
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $138,998,731
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $54,173,674
- Management and general expenses
- $8,939,836
- Fundraising expenses
- $2,594,324
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $54,173,674
Program services were 82.4% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1a · Federated campaigns
$67,730
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1b · Membership dues
$67,500
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$84,441,924
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1g · Noncash contributions included above
$46,147
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2a · Program service revenue: Contract income
total $983,200 · related or exempt $983,200
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2b · Program service revenue: Registration fees
total $265,150 · related or exempt $265,150
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3 · Investment income
total $1,534,967 · excluded $1,534,967
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7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory
securities $9,532,672
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7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses
securities $8,738,421
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7c · Gain or loss
securities $794,251
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7d · Net gain or loss
total $794,251 · excluded $794,251
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11a · Other revenue: Refunds/ reimbursements
total $101,189 · excluded $101,189
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11e · Other revenue, total
$101,189
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $2,659,072 · program services $2,659,072
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2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $22,571,932 · program services $22,571,932
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $2,492,757 · program services $1,255,935 · management and general $969,025 · fundraising $267,797
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $9,627,447 · program services $4,850,631 · management and general $3,742,541 · fundraising $1,034,275
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $357,094 · program services $179,916 · management and general $138,816 · fundraising $38,362
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $1,499,508 · program services $755,502 · management and general $582,914 · fundraising $161,092
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $798,176 · program services $402,148 · management and general $310,280 · fundraising $85,748
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $60,661 · management and general $60,661
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11f · Fees: investment management
total $135,884 · management and general $135,884
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11g · Fees: other
total $4,777,356 · program services $4,050,981 · management and general $183,781 · fundraising $542,594
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $795,450 · program services $606,545 · management and general $160,858 · fundraising $28,047
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13 · Office expenses
total $1,131,384 · program services $841,491 · management and general $250,473 · fundraising $39,420
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14 · Information technology
total $1,855,796 · program services $1,072,856 · management and general $703,979 · fundraising $78,961
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16 · Occupancy
total $499,837 · program services $121,307 · management and general $378,530
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17 · Travel
total $10,556,552 · program services $9,531,165 · management and general $864,734 · fundraising $160,653
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19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $5,662,025 · program services $5,225,969 · management and general $296,009 · fundraising $140,047
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23 · Insurance
total $116,108 · program services $28,237 · management and general $87,871
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24a · Other expenses: Dues and subscriptions
total $110,795 · program services $19,987 · management and general $73,480 · fundraising $17,328
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $45,686,389 · end of year $64,297,700
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $3,461,432 · end of year $3,946,989
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $24,681,372 · end of year $20,674,796
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4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $39,502 · end of year $887,260
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $44,061 · end of year $0
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $47,477,644 · end of year $50,925,242
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12 · Investments: other securities
beginning of year $226,006 · end of year $226,034
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $2,671,328 · end of year $2,381,369
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $2,703,410 · end of year $1,729,930
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $2,933,979 · end of year $2,610,729
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $39,126,297 · end of year $50,122,232
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $79,524,048 · end of year $88,876,499
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
The mission of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund is three-fold: Partner with our member-schools to increase access, retention and graduation rates of students attending their schools, identify and prepare students attending member-schools who have significant leadership potential, and create a pipeline for employers of highly qualified member-schools, students and alumni.
Activities or mission (Part I)
Providing leadership development, scholarships, and advocacy to prepare new leaders.
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Scholarships and grants: The Scholarship Program provides merit-based scholarships to students seeking financial assistance to complete their education. TMCF scholarships are awarded annually to students meeting the TMCF eligibility criteria. Awards are made each semester based on a verification process designed to ensure that students are meeting high expectations and have an unmet financial need.The TMCF Internship Program is managed by the talent acquisition division and seeks students who attend member-schools and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. Members of the division serve as liaisons and provide support to students throughout the internship program. See Schedule O for continuation
Expenses $25,231,004 · Grants $25,231,004
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Leadership training and seminars: The Teacher Quality and Retention Program (TQRP) was designed to help teachers enhance the learning experience of students. Now, more than ever, our students need qualified teachers who can help them overcome challenging school environments and achieve academic and personal success. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's) graduate more minority teachers than any other source.TQRP provides a one-week summer institute designed to give education majors experience in the application of educational theories and practices. See Schedule O for continuation
Expenses $28,559,641 · Revenue $265,150
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TM2 Search: TM2 Education Search provides retained search and leadership development services designed to help build and develop sustainable leadership and boards. Specifically, our searches focus on the following positions: Board of Trustees, Presidents & Chancellors, Provosts, Deans, and the Executive Level of institutions in the Black College Community.
Expenses $383,029 · Revenue $983,200
As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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Racquel Oden
Chair
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Ciara Anfield
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Terry Arnold
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Gary Bettman
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Cynthia Bowman
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Greg Carter II
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Theodore Colbert III
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Byna Elliott
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Robert Engel
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Myron Frazier
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Yvette Hunsicker
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Jeffrey Hurd
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Sandra Hurse
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Collis Jones
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Gregory Jones
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Sean Lee
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Lane McBride
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
April Payne-McMillian
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Charles Merinoff
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Machell Mims
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Mark Nelson
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Michelle Nettles
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
David Osswald
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Melonie Parker
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Josh Petty
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Dr Quinton Ross Jr
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Chris Scalia
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Paul Sweeney Jr Esq
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Byron Taylor
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Toni Townes-Whitley
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Kevin Walling
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Alicia West
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Tatia Williams
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Dr Harry Lee Williams
President & CEO
- Total calculated
- $869,508
- From this org
- $793,000
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $76,508
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $425,000
- Bonus
- $260,000
- Other
- $108,000
- Deferred
- $23,348
- Nontaxable benefits
- $53,160
- Filer's total
- $869,508
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Tamara Mathis Thompson
Chief Programs Officer
- Total calculated
- $250,287
- From this org
- $225,616
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $24,671
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $189,616
- Bonus
- $36,000
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $9,025
- Nontaxable benefits
- $15,646
- Filer's total
- $250,287
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George Spencer
Chief Development Officer
- Total calculated
- $346,921
- From this org
- $289,800
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $57,121
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $241,500
- Bonus
- $48,300
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $23,000
- Nontaxable benefits
- $34,121
- Filer's total
- $346,921
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David Kyle Sheppard
Chief Business and Legal Officer
- Total calculated
- $390,987
- From this org
- $335,350
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $55,637
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $282,475
- Bonus
- $52,875
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $20,020
- Nontaxable benefits
- $35,617
- Filer's total
- $390,987
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Aisha T Brown
Chief Finance & Operations Officer
- Total calculated
- $448,509
- From this org
- $399,832
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $48,677
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $295,932
- Bonus
- $103,900
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $11,995
- Nontaxable benefits
- $36,682
- Filer's total
- $448,509
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Clara Ross Stamps
Chief Marketing Officer
- Total calculated
- $186,544
- From this org
- $152,789
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $33,755
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $142,789
- Bonus
- $10,000
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $9,167
- Nontaxable benefits
- $24,588
- Filer's total
- $186,544
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Jason Hundley
Executive VP of Finance & Ops
- Total calculated
- $299,818
- From this org
- $254,500
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $45,318
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $185,000
- Bonus
- $39,500
- Other
- $30,000
- Deferred
- $19,671
- Nontaxable benefits
- $25,647
- Filer's total
- $299,818
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Christopher Brown
Exec. Director & Research Scientist
- Total calculated
- $258,195
- From this org
- $219,808
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $38,387
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $184,808
- Bonus
- $35,000
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $13,188
- Nontaxable benefits
- $25,199
- Filer's total
- $258,195
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Martinique Lashawn Taylor
Sr. VP of Programs
- Total calculated
- $268,861
- From this org
- $216,000
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $52,861
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $180,000
- Bonus
- $36,000
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $6,480
- Nontaxable benefits
- $46,381
- Filer's total
- $268,861
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Dakota Doman
Executive Director TM2
- Total calculated
- $199,928
- From this org
- $185,980
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $13,948
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $170,000
- Bonus
- $15,980
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $0
- Nontaxable benefits
- $13,948
- Filer's total
- $199,928
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Tamaria Kai Perry
SVP of Strategic Growth & Initiatives
- Total calculated
- $226,182
- From this org
- $185,885
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $40,297
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $146,577
- Bonus
- $28,000
- Other
- $11,308
- Deferred
- $16,593
- Nontaxable benefits
- $23,704
- Filer's total
- $226,182
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.
Schedule J
Answered yes
- 1a · Housing allowance or residence for personal use
- 1b · Written policy on the line-1a expenses
- 3 · Compensation committee
- 3 · Written employment contract
- 3 · Compensation survey or study
- 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
- 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
- 7 · Other non-fixed payments
Answered no
- 2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses
- 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
- 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
- 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
- 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
- 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
- 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
- 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception
The filer's explanations (Part III)
- Part I, Line 1a
- The Organization has an agreement with a residential building to lease an apartment for use by the President and CEO.
- Part I, Line 4b
- During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Organization established a non-qualified deferred compensation plan ("the Plan") on behalf of certain key executives. Organized under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 457(f), the Plan is funded through annual contributions by the Organization, and will be paid to the executives upon retirement.
- Part I, Line 7
- Bonuses received by all officers are discretionary and determined based upon performance.
Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.
Grants on this return
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Institutional Grant
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$429,787
Faculty Awards
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Alabama A&M University
$141,000
TMCF SOAR (Seeking, Observing and Achieving Results) Scholar Program
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Alabama State University Foundation
$141,000
TMCF SOAR (Seeking, Observing and Achieving Results) Scholar Program
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Fayetteville State University
$141,000
TMCF SOAR (Seeking, Observing and Achieving Results) Scholar Program
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Texas Southern University Foundation
$141,000
TMCF SOAR (Seeking, Observing and Achieving Results) Scholar Program
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$141,000
TMCF SOAR (Seeking, Observing and Achieving Results) Scholar Program
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Lawson State Community College
$70,500
TMCF SOAR (Seeking, Observing and Achieving Results) Scholar Program
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$50,000
Fellows Summit
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North Carolina A&T University
$50,000
Boeing Capacity Grants
The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.
Taxable family on this return
Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.
Disregarded entities
Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.
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TM2 Search LLC
Education search/ leadership development services · DE · income $983,200 · assets $1,071,601
Directly controlled by Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Related corporations and trusts
Part IV: related organizations taxable as a corporation or trust.
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Opportunity Funding Corporation Inc
C · Business plan funding/ dormant · DC · 100% owned · share of income $28 · share of assets $226,034 · controlled entity
Directly controlled by Thurgood Marshall College Fund Inc
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 23 July 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source object
- 202522049349301557
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