Your Generosity Makes a Difference
At the Williams-Franklin Foundation, every dollar you donate helps us provide critical scholarships and support services to students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The Williams-Franklin Foundation ®is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and we fuel our mission with charitable contributions from companies and individuals like you. Your contribution not only aids in breaking down financial barriers but also empowers students to achieve their academic and professional aspirations.
Why Your Gift Matters
Create Opportunities
Your donation helps fund scholarships that enable talented students in extreme financial need to attend college, pursue their passions, and reach their full potential.
Foster Future Leaders
Support the development of the next generation of African American leaders. Your contribution ensures that HBCU students can access quality education and leadership training.
Build a Better Community
When you invest in education, you invest in the community. Graduates of HBCUs often return to their communities as role models and change-makers, creating a ripple effect of positive impact.
Financial Transparency
We commit to using your donations responsibly and efficiently. Read more about how your money is utilized and the success stories of students you’ve helped.
Ways to Give
The Williams-Franklin Foundation seeks to make it as easy as possible for our friends and benefactors to contribute to the scholarship fund. There are several ways to contribute:
One-Time Donation
Your one-time gift, regardless of size, makes an immediate impact. Whether it's $10 or $10,000, every contribution brings us closer to our mission.
Monthly Giving
Become a sustaining donor by setting up a monthly donation. This helps us plan and provide consistent support to our scholars.
Corporate Matching
Maximize your contribution by participating in your employer’s matching gift program. Your company’s match can double or even triple the impact of your donation.
Attend a Fundraiser
Join us for one of our fundraising events like the annual WFF Golf Tournament or Ladies Tea where we have a great time raising funds for a great cause.
Sponsorship Levels
We invite you to be a sponsor to INVEST, EDUCATE and IMPACT the college experience of a student attending a historically black college and university.
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Spend a total of
$25,000+
Impact: Support 4 WFF Scholars with academic scholarships and programming
- Acknowledgment on WFF website, social media, newsletter and marketing materials at an event
- Participation in the “Fund a Scholar Program” allows you to dedicate a scholarship in the name (business, personal, etc.) of your choice
- Speak at an annual fundraising event with company signage
- Link to company website on WFF website
- Facilitate a student webinar
GOLD SPONSOR
Spend a total of
$15,000
Impact: Support 2 WFF Scholars with academic scholarships and programming
- Acknowledgment on WFF website, social media and marketing materials displayed at an event
- Participation in the “Fund a Scholar Program” allows you to dedicate a scholarship in the name (business, personal, etc.) of your choice
- Title sponsor of cocktail or award reception
- Link to company website on WFF website
SILVER SPONSOR
Spend a total of
$5000
Impact: Fund 1 WFF academic scholarship
- Acknowledgment on WFF Website, social media • Logo/name displayed at an event and marketing materials displayed at an event
- Participation in the “Fund a Scholar Program” allows you to dedicate a scholarship in the name (business, personal, etc.) of your choice
BRONZE SPONSOR
Spend a total of
$2,500
Impact: Support mentorship opportunities
- Logo/name displayed at an event
- Acknowledgment on WFF Website, social media and marketing materials
Ready to Contribute?
Give the gift of education and help us put a student through school.
Our Impact by the Numbers
We are proud to share our achievements in supporting HBCU students. Over the years, we've awarded scholarships to 124 deserving scholars, totaling $385,000 across 18 different HBCUs. Join us in making a difference!
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Impact and Testimonials
Get firsthand accounts from our scholars about how the Williams-Franklin Foundation has changed their lives. These stories highlight the transformative power of your donations.
Recent Scholarship Recipients
Reagan Bussey
Alabama A&M University
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
The Vallee Foundation, Inc.
Reagan Bussey, expected class of 2027, is from Columbus, Georgia. She is studying Chemistry at Alabama A&M University. In the summer of 2025, she continued to work as a certified…
Sunday Youmans
North Carolina A&T State University
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
The Vallee Foundation, Inc.
Sunday Youmans, expected class of 2028, is from Atlanta, Georgia. She is studying Bioengineering at North Carolina A&T University. In summer 2025, she is serving as a summer intern with…
Cariuna Ellison
Fisk University
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
The Vallee Foundation, Inc.
Cariuna Ellison, expected class of 2028, is from Chattanooga, Tennessee. She is studying Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Fisk University. In summer 2025, she participated in Meharry Medical College’s MSBIO-PATH…
Alysia-Renee Surrell
Howard University
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
The Vallee Foundation, Inc.
Alysia-Renee Surrell, expected class of 2028, is from Stockton, California. She is studying Legal Communications at Howard University. In summer 2025, she interned at the District Office of Assemblymember Rhodesia…
Delilah Woods
Alabama State University
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
The Vallee Foundation, Inc.
Delilah Woods, expected class of 2028, is from St. Louis, Missouri. She is studying Forensic Biology at Alabama State University. In summer 2025, she completed the MedPath Program at the…
Elijah Lusk
Morehouse College
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
The Vallee Foundation, Inc.
Elijah Lusk, expected class of 2027, is from Columbia, South Carolina. He is studying Biology Pre-Med at Morehouse College. In summer 2025, he worked as a camp counselor for children…
Nicole Butler
Prairie View A&M University
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
The Vallee Foundation, Inc.
Nicole Butler, expected class of 2027, is from Spring, Texas. She is studying Health Science at Prairie View A&M University. In summer 2025, she worked as a medical assistant at…
Kaiden Drain
Grambling State University
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
Kaiden Drain, expected class of 2026, is from DeSoto, Texas. He is studying Biology with a minor in Psychology at Grambling State University. In the summer of 2025, he participated…
Ashley Anderson
Howard University
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
Washington Gas Lighting Company
Ashley Anderson, expected class of 2026, is from Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Ashley is studying Communications/Media/Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Sports Administration at Howard University. In the summer of 2025,…
Jaelyn Miri-Tatem
Howard University
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
Black Nurse Collaborative
Jaelyn Miri-Tatem, expected class of 2028, is from Camden, NJ. She is studying Nursing at Howard University. In the summer of 2025, she interned at the University of Pennsylvania and…
Kandace Bryant
Spelman College
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
The Vallee Foundation, Inc.
Kandace Bryant, expected class of 2028, is from Flossmoor, Illinois. She is studying Health Science with a minor in Music at Spelman College. In the summer of 2025, Kandace is…
Chanae Davis
Howard University
Funded by:
The Vallee Foundation, Inc.
WFF Scholar
Chanae Davis, expected class of 2027, is from Elkton, Maryland. She is studying Chemistry at Howard University. In the summer of 2025, she is working as a research intern at…
Destiny Lewis
Bowie State University
Funded by:
The Vallee Foundation, Inc.
WFF Scholar
Returning awardee Destiny Lewis, expected class of 2026, is from Owings, Maryland. She is studying Chemistry at Bowie State University. In the summer of 2025, Destiny conducted undergraduate research on…
Sanai Neblett
Hampton University
Funded by:
The Vallee Foundation, Inc.
WFF Scholar
Returning awardee Sanai Neblett, class of 2025, is from Dacula, Georgia. She is studying Psychology (Pre-Med) at Hampton University. In the summer of 2025, she participated as a VCU Pauley…
Jada Mitchell
Clark Atlanta University
Funded by:
The Vallee Foundation, Inc.
WFF Scholar
Returning awardee Jada Mitchell, expected class of 2026, is from Lancaster, Texas. She is studying Computer Science at Clark Atlanta University. In summer 2025, she completed a Calculus III course…
Toriona Coakes
Florida A&M University
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
Honorable Louis Stokes HBCU Scholarship
Toriona Coakes is the 2025 Honorable Louis Stokes HBCU Scholarship Award recipient! As the top-scoring WFF Scholar, she will receive a $6,000 scholarship instead of $5,000. Congressman Louis Stokes of…
Shelby Foulks
Hampton University
Funded by:
WFF Scholar
The Vallee Foundation, Inc.
Returning awardee Shelby Foulks, expected class of 2027, is from Laurel, Maryland. She is studying Biochemistry at Hampton University. In summer 2025, she participated in a 9-week research internship through…