Surpasses the $100 Million Mark in Cumulative Fundraising, Creating More Opportunities for Students to Earn their Degrees
The demand for assistance from TMCF and its partners grew exponentially during 2008 as the economic recession deepened, and families struggling with increased unemployment and less income found it even more difficult to afford college tuition and related expenses.
The Annual Report highlights the growth in fundraising, which surpassed $100 million in the 22-year history of the Fund. The strategic direction of the nonprofit organization focuses on five core competencies. These include:
“Our success in 2008 demonstrates that donors recognize the important role TMCF plays in supporting
“As we refocused our programs to be more responsive to changes in the economic environment, we used technology to reduce costs and increase efficiencies, while also expanding our programmatic reach to more students through online access portals,” said Ashley.
TMCF also received a 4-star rating in 2008 for the second consecutive year by Charity Navigator, the largest independent evaluator of charities in the
More than 80 percent of students at HBCUs attend TMCF-member colleges and universities, and 45 percent of our entering students are the first in their families to attend college. Moreover, 90 percent of students require some form of financial assistance to reach their dream of earning a college degree.
For more information, the full report can be accessed online at www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org.