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← THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND INC

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.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $67,730

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $67,500

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $84,441,924

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $46,147

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Contract income

    total $983,200 · related or exempt $983,200

  • 2b · Program service revenue: Registration fees

    total $265,150 · related or exempt $265,150

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $1,534,967 · excluded $1,534,967

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $9,532,672

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $8,738,421

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $794,251

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $794,251 · excluded $794,251

  • 11a · Other revenue: Refunds/ reimbursements

    total $101,189 · excluded $101,189

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $101,189

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $2,659,072 · program services $2,659,072

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $22,571,932 · program services $22,571,932

  • 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

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $9,627,447 · program services $4,850,631 · management and general $3,742,541 · fundraising $1,034,275

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $357,094 · program services $179,916 · management and general $138,816 · fundraising $38,362

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $1,499,508 · program services $755,502 · management and general $582,914 · fundraising $161,092

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $798,176 · program services $402,148 · management and general $310,280 · fundraising $85,748

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $60,661 · management and general $60,661

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $135,884 · management and general $135,884

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $4,777,356 · program services $4,050,981 · management and general $183,781 · fundraising $542,594

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $795,450 · program services $606,545 · management and general $160,858 · fundraising $28,047

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $1,131,384 · program services $841,491 · management and general $250,473 · fundraising $39,420

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $1,855,796 · program services $1,072,856 · management and general $703,979 · fundraising $78,961

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $499,837 · program services $121,307 · management and general $378,530

  • 17 · Travel

    total $10,556,552 · program services $9,531,165 · management and general $864,734 · fundraising $160,653

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $5,662,025 · program services $5,225,969 · management and general $296,009 · fundraising $140,047

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $116,108 · program services $28,237 · management and general $87,871

  • 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.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $45,686,389 · end of year $64,297,700

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $3,461,432 · end of year $3,946,989

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $24,681,372 · end of year $20,674,796

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $39,502 · end of year $887,260

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $44,061 · end of year $0

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $47,477,644 · end of year $50,925,242

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $226,006 · end of year $226,034

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $2,671,328 · end of year $2,381,369

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $2,703,410 · end of year $1,729,930

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $2,933,979 · end of year $2,610,729

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $39,126,297 · end of year $50,122,232

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Racquel Oden

    Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  • 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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