named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
HBCU Student Support Grants
Provides financial support to students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities who aim to enter the marketing, advertising, or communications industries
Professional Organization Grants
Funds organizations that advance education and diversity in advertising and marketing, including MediaVillage and the National HBCU Business Deans Roundtable
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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General Operating Support Grants 2 activities
- Funding food security initiatives through grants to anti-hunger organizationsProvides grants to organizations addressing food insecurity, such as the Food Bank For New York City, to support their operational efforts in serving low-income communities.
- Funding nonprofit organizations in advertising education and HBCU advancementSupports nonprofit organizations whose work aligns with the foundation’s mission, including those focused on advertising industry education and initiatives that advance HBCU communities.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Funding scholarships for HBCU students pursuing careers in marketing, advertising, or communicationsProvides financial awards to individual students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who are preparing for careers in marketing, advertising, or communications.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.27M
Contributions & grants$1.84M81%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$264K12%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$2.62M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$423K
Grants paid out$11K
balance sheet
Total assets$5.69M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$5.32M
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MR GORDON MCLEAN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 35 | $462K |
board members · 24
- MR ANDREA SPIEGEL — DIRECTOR
- MR ANDREW SUSMAN — DIRECTOR
- MR BARRY WACKSMAN — DIRECTOR
- MR BILL IMADA — VICE CHAIR
- MR CARLOS ZEPEDA — DIRECTOR
- MR CHRIS MACDONALD — DIRECTOR
- MR CLARENCE LEE PHD — DIRECTOR
- MR DANIEL CHERRY III — DIRECTOR
- MR DAVID J MOORE — TREASURER / VICE CHAIR
- MR DAVID MATARANGLO — DIRECTOR
- MR DAVID N MECHLIN — DIRECTOR
- MR DAVID RUBIN — DIRECTOR
- MR DENIS SISON — DIRECTOR
- MR DOUWE BERGSMA — DIRECTOR THRU MAR 2024
- MR ERIC AUSTIN — DIRECTOR
- MR GARETH GOODALL — DIRECTOR
- MR HAYES ROTH — DIRECTOR
- MR JASON LONSDALE — DIRECTOR
- MR JEF RICHARDS JD PHD — DIRECTOR
- MR JOE KELLY — DIRECTOR
- MR JOE PROTA — DIRECTOR
- MR JOHN DUNLEAVY — DIRECTOR
- MR LOU AVERSANO — DIRECTOR
- MR MARK TRUSS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- 4A'S FOUNDATION Partner — Recipient of a grant in 2023.
- FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY Partner — Recipient of a grant in support of its mission.
- MARKETING ETHNIC FACULTY ASSOCIATION Partner — Recipient of a grant in 2023.
- MEDIAVILLAGE 501(C)(3) EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Partner — Recipient of a grant in support of its mission.
- NATIONAL HBCU BUSINESS DEANS ROUNDTABLE INC Partner — Recipient of financial support for its mission-related activities.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Mission-Aligned Grantmaking to Underrepresented Communities 7 orgsmethodology: mission-aligned-grantmakingBy directing grants to organizations focused on advertising education and professional development—especially those serving underrepresented communities—we advance systemic change in the industry because targeted funding strengthens pathways and representation where it's most needed.shared approach: Targeted Talent Pipeline Development →
- Workforce Diversity Through Education 7 orgsmethodology: workforce-diversity-through-educationBy funding students from historically underrepresented institutions—specifically HBCUs pursuing careers in advertising and marketing—we increase diversity in the industry because diverse educational pathways lead to a more inclusive talent pipeline.shared approach: Targeted Talent Pipeline Development →