Dallas, TX

Tom Joyner Foundation Inc

EIN 75-2730557

Education & Youth Development College Access & Scholarships Communities of color Children & youth

Mission

Provides scholarships, endowment support, and capacity-building programs for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their students.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Tom Joyner Foundation Inc

The Tom Joyner Foundation (TJF), founded in 1998 by broadcaster Tom Joyner, is a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities through scholarship funding, endowment building, and institutional capacity programs. TJF operates primarily as a donor-facing scholarship and grantmaking organization that channels contributions to HBCUs and their students; recent activity includes corporate scholarship partnerships (for example, the Denny’s Hungry for Education program for the 2024–25 cycle) and ongoing institutional grant efforts. Since its founding the Foundation reports substantial impact—raising tens of millions for HBCUs and maintaining a track record of scholarship awards and targeted programs (including its Full Ride Scholarship and Hercules Scholarship initiatives) to help keep students enrolled and on track to graduate.

Notable achievements

Major fundraising impact

Raised in excess of $65 million to support HBCUs and their students, enabling scholarships and institutional support across the HBCU sector since 1998.

Full Ride Scholarship program

Operates an occasional Full Ride Scholarship that covers tuition, on-campus room and board, and fees for selected incoming students planning to attend an HBCU, alongside recurring targeted awards such as the Hercules Scholarship.

Corporate scholarship partnerships

Established recurring scholarship programs and grants through partnerships with national brands and corporate donors (examples include multi-year collaborations that fund Hungry for Education scholarships and direct HBCU grants).

At a glance

Total assets: $6.1M
Annual revenue: $846K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 75-2730557
Location: Dallas, TX
Website: tomjoynerfoundation.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity (tax-exempt status in place since 1998).

Rated by Charity Navigator (public profile indicating a Three-Star/75% score).

High public visibility through founder Tom Joyner’s national media platform and frequent media/partner announcements that amplify fundraising and scholarship campaigns.

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