named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
10-Week Educational Series
Standardized training program teaching the fundamentals of finance to new members across all university chapters.
Corporate Recruitment Pipeline
Connects trained students with corporate sponsors and top financial firms, leveraging a 95%+ placement rate into finance careers.
Intercollegiate Network
Facilitates collaboration and community among 750+ students across 13 university chapters through national events and shared resources.
National Investment Fund
Student-run investment fund where trained members propose stock investment ideas and gain real-world portfolio management experience.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Financial Literacy Education Programs 1 activity
- Deliver 10-week financial education and investment training program to underrepresented studentsProvides a standardized 10-week educational program teaching finance fundamentals and offering real investment experience to underrepresented students through university chapters. The program is delivered across multiple institutions nationwide.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Host annual national conference for students and partnersHosted a national conference in 2025 at Warburg Pincus NYC Headquarters with 150 attendees, 16 speakers, and 6 sponsors, providing a platform for networking, learning, and industry engagement.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Provide career development support and talent pipeline to finance industryOffers mentorship, technical training, and community support to prepare underrepresented students for careers in finance. Connects partners with a pipeline of over 550 students across 13 universities and reports a placement rate of over 95% into finance roles.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Fund small underrepresented minority-owned businessesDonates a percentage of profits to support small businesses owned by underrepresented minorities nationwide, providing financial resources to promote economic equity and growth.
- Operate national network of university chapters to support student engagementRuns 13 university chapters at top-tier institutions across the U.S., including locations in New Haven, Ann Arbor, and New York City, with a network of over 750 members. Chapters are established at schools such as Cornell, Columbia, Northwestern, USC, and the University of Chicago.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$144K
Contributions & grants$137K95%
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Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$75K
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balance sheet
Total assets$326K
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Net assets$326K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +29.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Cheick Camara — Director
- ERMIAS TADESSE — Director
- SAVANNAH HOLSEY — Director
- YASMIN WATT — Director
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- 30+ Corporate partnerships Partner — Maintains over 30 corporate partnerships that provide sponsors, career opportunities, and likely funding or mentorship support.
- BlackGen Capital Partner — Organization offering partnership opportunities for companies to engage with diverse finance talent.
- Columbia University Partner — Hosts a BlackGen Capital chapter
- Columbia University Partner — Hosts the BlackGen Capital chapter at Columbia University.
- Cornell University Partner — Founded at Cornell University in 2019; institutional origin and likely base for early programs or partnerships.
- Cornell University Partner — Hosts a BlackGen Capital chapter
- Cornell University Partner — Hosts a BlackGen Capital chapter, indicating a partnership with the organization.
- Darthmouth Partner — Hosts a BlackGen Capital chapter
- Duke Partner — Hosts a BlackGen Capital chapter
- Evercore Partner — Employer of a BlackGen member and implied organizational connection through member placement.
- Goldman Sachs Partner — Employer of a BlackGen member and implied organizational connection through member placement.
- Michigan University Partner — Hosts a BlackGen Capital chapter
- NYU Partner — Hosts a BlackGen Capital chapter
- Northwestern University Partner — Hosts a BlackGen Capital chapter
- Northwestern University Partner — Hosts a BlackGen Capital chapter.
- Princeton University Partner — Hosts a BlackGen Capital chapter
- Stanford University Partner — Hosts a BlackGen Capital chapter
- USC Partner — Hosts a BlackGen Capital chapter
- University of Chicago Partner — Hosts a BlackGen Capital chapter
- University of Chicago Partner — Hosts a BlackGen Capital chapter focused on student involvement and economic development.
- University of Michigan Partner — Hosts a BlackGen Capital chapter in Ann Arbor.
- University of Pennsylvania Partner — Hosts a BlackGen Capital chapter
- University of Southern California Partner — Hosts the USC chapter of BlackGen Capital.
- Warburg Pincus Partner — Hosted the 2025 National Conference at its NYC headquarters.
- Yale Partner — Hosts a BlackGen Capital chapter
- Yale University Partner — Operates a chapter at Yale University.
- industry partners Partner — Collaborates with industry partners invested in student success.
- leading finance employers Partner — Partners with leading finance firms to create recruiting pipelines for students.
strategies · 3
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.
- Student-Led Talent Pipeline Development 62 orgsmethodology: pipeline_development_modelBy combining structured financial education, real investment experience, and corporate access, we develop underrepresented students into future finance leaders because experiential learning and early industry exposure increase readiness and representation in the sector.shared approach: Integrated Support Model →
- Chapter-Based Leadership Modelmethodology: student_chapter_modelBy organizing university-based, student-led chapters, we build leadership capacity and sustain national expansion because peer-driven engagement increases ownership, visibility, and long-term participation in economic empowerment.
- Corporate Engagement Through Relationship Buildingmethodology: relationship-building-through-eventsBy hosting exclusive sponsor events, we strengthen long-term relationships between companies and diverse talent because structured relationship-building increases recruitment efficacy and corporate investment in diversity pipelines.