named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Alumni Support Network
Developing programs to connect and support HBCU alumni, fostering ongoing engagement and mentorship
HBCU Puissance Scholarship
Awarding financial scholarships to incoming freshmen at HBCUs to support their college education
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
- Awarding academic scholarships to students at HBCUsAwards academic scholarships to incoming freshman students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), with recipients attending institutions such as Hampton University, Howard University, Southern University, Alabama A&M, Prairie View A&M, Spelman College, and Dillard University. Since 2013, over $150,000 in scholarships has been awarded.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$70K
Contributions & grants$70K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$66K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$65K
balance sheet
Total assets$34K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$34K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +37.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 7
- Alize Garcia — Founder & Board Member
- Anastazia Neely — Founder & Executive Board Member
- Brendan Francis — Founder & Executive Board Member
- Emilee Christopher — Board Member
- J'Vonn Forbes — Board Member
- Lauren Legette — Founder & Board Member
- Phaedra Simpson — Board Member
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Phaedra Simpson serves as a Senior Account Executive and Regional HBCU Chair of Education Alliance and Lead Ambassador in Amazon’s HBCU One Program
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC Partner — Alizé Beal serves as Community Outreach Manager, working to expand mentorship opportunities for youth.
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Partner — Phaedra Simpson is a member of the Beta Alpha Chapter, initiated in Spring 2011
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Network — Emilee is a member of this organization.
- Ending Violence Against Women Partner — Alizé Beal served as a spokes model for this initiative focused on reducing domestic violence on historically Black campuses.
- Florida A&M University Partner — Alumni affiliation; Phaedra Simpson graduated from FAMU in 2012 and serves in leadership roles within its alumni association
- Girls Prep Lower East Side Middle School Partner — Emilee served as Director of Operations and coached girls’ basketball.
- Harvard Graduate School of Education Network — Emilee earned a Master’s degree in Education, Policy and Management from this institution.
- Howard University Network — Founder is a 2012 graduate of Howard University, indicating institutional affiliation.
- New York University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies Network — Emilee holds a professional certificate in Leadership and Organizational Development from this school.
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Partner — Founder is a life member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., suggesting an organizational connection.
- Public Preparatory Network Partner — Emilee serves as Chief Talent Officer, overseeing HR and talent strategy.
- United States Tennis Association Partner — Sponsor of the HBCU Puissance Scholarship Committee
strategies · 1
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.
- Scholarship-Plus Support Networksmethodology: scholarship-plus-support-networksBy combining financial aid with awareness programs and alumni network development, we increase both access to and persistence in HBCU education, because integrated support systems strengthen student commitment and institutional belonging.