named programs · 12 · from sources
What they call their work
Alvaro Martins HBCU Student Scholarship
Provides financial assistance to students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Dr. Alice H. Young Youth Triumph Award
Recognizes young individuals for leadership and community impact.
Dr. David Anderson/Sankofa Student Scholarship
Supports a deserving student at Nazareth University with a focus on community engagement and academic promise.
Dr. Freddie L. Thomas Lifetime Achievement Award
Honors individuals for lifelong contributions to scholarship, community, and cultural history.
Dr. Lisa Durant-Jones Student Scholarship
Awarded to a graduating high school senior or current undergraduate student in partnership with Nazareth University.
Dr. Sibert Douglas Student Excellence Scholarship
Supports students with outstanding achievements in education, community service, sports, or arts and culture.
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Dr. Charles T. Lunsford Student Scholarship
Supports African descent individuals pursuing careers in health sciences.
Georgia Youngblood Student Scholarship
Provides financial assistance to a graduating high school senior or current undergraduate student through partnership with Nazareth University.
Lloyd Bean Student STEM Scholarship
Increases minority representation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
MCC Dr. Freddie Thomas Student Scholarship
Provides financial assistance to students attending Monroe Community College.
Margaret “Midge” Thomas Skilled Trades Scholarship
Supports individuals pursuing careers in skilled trades to increase representation in the field.
Rita Vie Augustine Social Services Scholarship
Aims to increase representation in professional social services careers.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Award scholarships to students in the Rochester areaAwards scholarships to students facing financial or systemic barriers to higher education, based on academic promise, leadership potential, and community engagement. Since inception, has awarded over $200,000 in scholarships to individuals in the community.
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Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
- Funds named scholarships for students at HBCUs and local institutionsEstablishes and funds targeted scholarship programs, including the Alvaro Martins HBCU Student Scholarship, the Dr. Lisa Durant-Jones Student Scholarship, the Dr. David Anderson/Sankofa Student Scholarship, the Georgia Youngblood Student Scholarship, the Dr. Sibert Douglas Student Excellence Scholarship, the Rita Vie Augustine Social Services Scholarship, the Lloyd Bean STEM Scholarship, the MCC Dr. Freddie Thomas Student Scholarship, the Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Dr. Charles T. Lunsford Student Scholarship, and the Margaret “Midge” Thomas Skilled Trades Scholarship, to support students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and local colleges such as Nazareth University and Monroe Community College.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognize youth and community leadership through awardsPresents the Dr. Alice H. Young Youth Triumph Award to recognize young individuals demonstrating excellence and advocacy in education, and the Dr. Freddie L. Thomas Lifetime Achievement Award to honor sustained contributions in scholarship, culture, and community leadership. Also presents the Dr. Thomas H. Byas Archon of the Year Award and the Ermine Byas Archousa of the Year Award to recognize leadership and service by members in Boule-oriented activities.
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Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
- Support community programs in education, health, leadership, and economic developmentSupports charitable initiatives and community programs in education, healthy living awareness, economic development, leadership development, and economic empowerment in the Rochester area, delivered directly or through partner organizations.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$119K
Contributions & grants$117K99%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$1K1%
Other revenue$100
expenses
Total expenses$81K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$41K
balance sheet
Total assets$362K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$362K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +39.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 20
- ALLEN WILLIAMS — TRUSTEE
- BRADLEY TURNER — TRUSTEE
- BRENDA CAINE — TRUSTEE
- CARIL ADAMS — TRUSTEE
- CLAYTON OSBORNE — TRUSTEE
- DALE TROTT — TRUSTEE
- DEBRA WHITT — TRUSTEE
- GAYLE HARRISON — TRUSTEE
- GREGORY EWING — TRUSTEE
- HEZEKIAH SIMMONS — TRUSTEE
- JAMES NORMAN — TRUSTEE
- JARRETT FELTON — TRUSTEE
- JOEL FRATER — TRUSTEE
- KEVIN WILLIAMS — TRUSTEE
- LANGSTON MCFADDEN — TRUSTEE
- LOMAX CAMPBELL — TRUSTEE
- RAPHAEL TSHIBANGU — TRUSTEE
- SHAUN NELMS — TRUSTEE
- TRUMAN TOLEFREE — TRUSTEE
- WILLIAM M DAVIS JR — TRUSTEE
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Partner — Collaborated to establish the Dr. Charles T. Lunsford Student Scholarship to support individuals of African descent in health sciences careers.
- Hyatt Regency Rochester Partner — Host venue for the Tenth Annual Recognition Ceremony, indicating a logistical or sponsorship partnership.
- Manhattan Club Partner — Host venue for the "Night with African Culture" event, suggesting event collaboration or venue partnership.
- Monroe Community College Foundation Partner — Partnership to provide financial assistance to students attending Monroe Community College through scholarship programs.
- Nazareth University Partner — Partnership to establish and administer multiple student scholarships for high school seniors and undergraduates.
- Partners and sponsors Partner — Collaborates with partners and sponsors to expand community impact.
- Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Gamma Iota Boulé Partner — Collaborates on establishing and funding multiple student scholarships including in STEM, social services, and HBCU attendance.
strategies · 4
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.
- Community-Integrated Developmentmethodology: community-integrated_developmentBy integrating support across health, education, economic development, and leadership, we advance community well-being because holistic, interconnected interventions produce stronger and more sustainable outcomes than siloed programs.
- Economic and Educational Equity through Targeted Supportmethodology: education-equityBy addressing economic inequities through financial literacy, workforce development, and education-focused interventions like scholarships and mentoring, we expand access to opportunity because structural barriers are best overcome with coordinated, asset-based support.
- Health Equity via Social Determinantsmethodology: health-equityBy addressing social determinants of health through education and access to preventive services, we improve health outcomes in underserved communities because health is deeply influenced by non-medical factors like economic stability and education.
- Leadership and Workforce Diversity Pipelinemethodology: leadership-diversityBy providing targeted scholarships and support to underrepresented individuals in STEM and social services, we increase diversity in professional fields because early investment in education and career development creates equitable pathways to leadership and self-sufficiency.