named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
CBAA Cornell Tradition Fellowship
Provides financial assistance to Black students through an endowed fellowship fund established in 1989.
CBAA Reunions and Regional Events
Organizes national and regional gatherings such as homecomings, holiday mixers, and alumni parties to foster community and engagement among members.
Mentorship Program
Connects Black alumni with current Cornell students to provide guidance, career advice, and support for personal and professional development.
Recruitment Program
Supports efforts to increase African-American enrollment at Cornell by assisting the University in student recruitment initiatives.
Scholarship Program
Administers multiple scholarship funds including the James and Janice Turner CBAA Scholarship Endowment and the John Henrik Clarke Scholarship to support Black students financially.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 2 activities
- Administer scholarship programs for Black students at CornellProvides financial support to African-American students at Cornell through endowed scholarships, including the James and Janice Turner CBAA Scholarship Endowment and the CBAA Cornell Tradition Fellowship, which funds four named fellowships. The organization also administers scholarship and excellence programs for qualifying students.
- Fundraise for scholarship endowments and institutional supportConducts targeted fundraising campaigns to support the James and Janice Turner Endowment, the Africana Studies and Research Center, and other special projects. Raises funds specifically for CBAA scholarships and institutional priorities at Cornell.
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Alumni Community Building 2 activities
- Engage and retain young alumniDevelops and implements initiatives specifically aimed at engaging and retaining young alumni—Cornell graduates within the last ten years—in the CBAA community.
- Organize alumni and student engagement eventsPlans and coordinates an annual program of events, including networking, volunteer, and social gatherings, to foster alumni and student involvement. Co-sponsors events with other Cornell clubs and organizes local and national activities to strengthen community ties.
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Digital Communications and Content Management 1 activity
- Facilitate alumni communication and outreachManages CBAA’s website and social media, creates content, issues press releases, oversees the newsletter, and provides updates on events across the country to keep members informed and engaged.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Fiscal sponsorship for racial justice initiativesActed as fiscal sponsor for Cornell Students for Black Lives (C4BL), enabling the group to raise over $100,000 for racial justice initiatives in 2020.
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Membership & Sponsorship Development 1 activity
- Manage membership operationsCoordinates collection of membership dues and conducts membership recruitment campaigns to sustain organizational participation and engagement.
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Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Oversee organizational governance and financial administrationIssues meeting notices, maintains minutes and bylaws, manages correspondence, collects and disburses funds, maintains financial records, and submits financial reports to support CBAA governance and transparency.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Support Black student recruitment and mentorshipImplements structured programs in recruitment and mentorship to broaden opportunities for African-American students pursuing a Cornell education. Offers student recruitment and mentoring programs to support academic and personal development.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$97K
Contributions & grants$55K56%
Program service revenue$29K30%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$72K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$37K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$37K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Africana Studies and Research Center Partner — Coordinates fundraising for the Africana Studies and Research Center.
- Cornell Alumni Magazine Partner — Serves as the CBAA liaison to the Cornell Alumni Magazine.
- Cornell Students for Black Lives Partner — CBAA served as fiscal sponsor for C4BL, which raised over $100,000 for racial justice initiatives.
- Cornell University Network — Collaborates with Cornell to support Black alumni and student engagement.
- Cornell University Partner — Collaborates with Cornell to support student recruitment, alumni engagement, and scholarship initiatives.
- Cornell University Partner — Maintains membership records in conjunction with the University to ensure proper exercise of member rights and privileges.
- Other Cornell clubs Partner — Co-sponsors events with other Cornell clubs to expand engagement opportunities.
- Other Cornell clubs Partner — Co-sponsors events with other Cornell clubs to expand participation opportunities.
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.
- Alumni-Engaged Pipeline Developmentmethodology: alumni-engaged pipeline developmentBy leveraging alumni networks in recruitment, mentorship, and scholarship, the organization increases access and success for African-American students at Cornell, because lived-experience guidance and financial support create more sustainable and culturally responsive pathways to elite education.
- Centralized Executive Leadershipmethodology: centralized_executive_leadershipBy concentrating decision-making authority in a central executive role, the organization ensures functional accountability and coherent implementation of programs, because unified leadership reduces fragmentation and strengthens strategic alignment across volunteer-driven initiatives.