Dr Maya Angelou Foundation
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $117.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- San Ramon, CA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 01/2024
- EIN
- 36-4986997
Organization Overview
Dr Maya Angelou Foundation is located in San Ramon, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 01/2024, Dr Maya Angelou Foundation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dr Maya Angelou Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO ACTIVATE POSITIVE CHANGE AND INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRITICAL THINKERS, CREATIVE WRITERS AND COURAGEOUS LEADERS THROUGH OUR INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS ROOTED IN GREATER ACCESS TO EDUCATION, EQUALITY, AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. WE FULFILL OUR MISSION BY AWARDING DESERVING STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THROUGH OUR FLAGSHIP ANNIE WILLIE SCHOLARSHIP, STRENGTHEN STUDENT OUTCOMES AND LITERACY- AND WRITING-BASED CURRICULUM THROUGH OUR DR. MAYA ANGELOU FOUNDATION ESSAY CONTEST, AND BY SUPPORTING HEALTHCARE AND COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES BEARING DR. ANGELOUS NAME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HBCU SCHOLARSHIPSTHE DR. MAYA ANGELOU FOUNDATION (DMAF) FULFILLS ITS MISSION BY AWARDING ANNIE HENDERSON AND WILLIE JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING STUDENTS TO ATTEND HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (HBCUS). ONE AWARD IS GRANTED TO A GENERAL STUDENT AND THE OTHER SCHOLARSHIP IS AWARDED TO A PHYSICALLY-CHALLENGED/MOBILITY-IMPAIRED OR RE-ENTRY STUDENT. THE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS MUST BE PROGRESSING SATISFACTORILY IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THE SECOND YEAR. THE GPA REQUIREMENT IS 2.5 ON A 4.0 SCALE. DR. ANGELOU UNDERSTOOD THE IMPORTANCE OF HBCUS AS A KEY DRIVER IN BUILDING A STRONG MIDDLE CLASS IN AMERICA. IN 2024, DMAF AWARDED $60,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO WORTHY STUDENTS. THE FOUNDATION REMAINS HONORED TO SERVE AS A CONDUIT TO ENSURE THAT ALL STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO INSTITUTIONS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.
ESSAY CONTESTTHE DR. MAYA ANGELOU ESSAY CONTEST WAS INTRODUCED THROUGH MR. GUY JOHNSONS VISION AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. STUDENTS WITH THE TOP ESSAYS ARE AWARDED CASH PRIZES AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE PUBLISHED AUTHORS IN AN ANTHOLOGY. THE ESSAY CONTEST HAS EXPANDED TO PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN WINSTON-SALEM. IN 2024, THE DMAF AWARDED $20,800 TO TOP ESSAYISTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thamiah Tutt Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $139,661 |
Porsche Burke Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Steele Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ato Bernasko Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eldridge Hanes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Howard Dodson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $18,594 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,594 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $17,794 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $80,698 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $117,086 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $60,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $139,661 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $60,054 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,100 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,037 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,788 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,662 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $671 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $244,263 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $74,835 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $782,163 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $400,000 |
| Total assets | $1,256,998 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $60,000 |
| Total liabilities | $60,000 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $1,293,852 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | -$96,854 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,256,998 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Dr Maya Angelou Foundation has awarded $60,000 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIV PURPOSE: Scholarship | $6,000 |
MOREHOUSE COLLEGE PURPOSE: Scholarship | $6,000 |
MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE PURPOSE: Scholarship | $6,000 |
MORGAN STATE UNIV PURPOSE: Scholarship | $6,000 |
MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE PURPOSE: Scholarship | $6,000 |
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Scholarship | $6,000 |