About | Shawn Carter Foundation

MISSION

The mission of the Shawn Carter Foundation is to help individuals facing socio-economic hardships further their education at post secondary institutions.

HISTORY

The Shawn Carter Foundation (SCF) was founded as a public charity in 2003 by Gloria Carter and her son, Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter. The mission of the Shawn Carter Foundation is to help individuals facing socio-economic hardships further their education at postsecondary institutions. In doing so, the goal is to significantly increase the educational, social, and economic prospects of traditionally underserved students so they can fulfill their dreams and become positive contributors to the global community. Since the Foundation’s inception, over $20MM have supported initiatives to empower young adults and communities in need through the Foundation’s following programs: Scholarship Fund, College Prep and Exposure, International Exposure, Professional Development, Wealth Management, Scholar Support, and Community & Goodwill Programs.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gloria Carter

President

Independent Voting Member
Serving since 2003

Chaka Pilgrim

Secretary

Independent Voting Member
Serving since 2003

Kashyap Bakhai

Treasurer

Independent Voting Member
Serving since 2007

Carolyn Archer

Member

Independent Voting Member
Serving since 2015

Neil Sirni

Member

Independent Voting Member
Serving since 2016

STAFF

Dania Diaz

Executive Director

Alonda DuVall

Program Administrator

FINANCIALS

Form 990 and Financial Audits available for viewing and/or download:

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