KWAME CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
KWAME CHARITABLE FOUNDATION KWAME CHARITABLE FOUNDATION KWAME CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
KWAME CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
NOVEMBER 7, 2025 - THE RITZ-CARLTON, ST. LOUIS
2025 GALA - Registration Opens September 1st
Please join us for an elegant evening of music, food and program highlights, as we celebrate Dr. Donald Suggs, this year's recipient of the Betty and Jack Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award. The GALA helps support college students and young adults with 'More Hopeful Futures'. Sponsorships Available!
'More Hopeful Futures' Mini-Grant Check Presentation
Congratulations to the awardees of Kwame Charitable Foundation's first mini grant; created to support students and young adults as they navigate life after high school. Dates for the next grant cycle will be announced in 2026.
About Us
OUR HISTORY
In 2003, compelled to help bright first-generation college students whose academic success was hindered by limited resources, Kim and Tony Thompson established the Kwame Foundation. Now 21 years later, the Foundation has established more than 30 endowed scholarships, while also supporting organizations that help to enhance the educational landscape within this region and throughout the United States.
Our Mission - 'More Hopeful Futures'
Today, as the philanthropic arm of Kwame Building Group, Inc., Kwame Charitable Foundation strives to change the trajectory of the lives of motivated young adults. College exposure and endowed scholarships are the primary avenues by which we remove barriers that can impede success. We look towards a future that is more hopeful for scholars who deserve of the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Kwame Tornado Relief Effort - O'Fallon Neighborhood
Thank You!!
We accomplished our goal of raising funds to support college students at our Partner Schools. We appreciate all attendees, donors, volunteers and well wishers!
Thankful for Co-Presenting Sponsors AECOM HUNT and CLAYCO, Golf Car Sponsors, Archview Services and Dowd Bennett, Lunch Sponsors, Alterra Worldwide and McCarthy
2025 HBCU TOUR
Kentucky State University - Frankfort, KY
N. Carolina A&T University - Greensboro, NC
N. Carolina A&T University - Greensboro, NC
N. Carolina A&T University - Greensboro, NC
N. Carolina A&T University - Greensboro, NC
N. Carolina A&T University - Greensboro, NC
Morris Brown College - Atlanta, GA
N. Carolina A&T University - Greensboro, NC
Morehouse College - Atlanta, GA
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Clark Atlanta University - Atlanta, GA
Thank You!
We are thankful for every family that entrusted 45 teens to our care, as we visited five historically Black colleges and universities in March 2025.
Thank You All!
It was an inspired evening, as Kathy Osborn was the first recipient of the 'Betty and Jack Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award'.
Thanks, Presenting Sponsor, Regional Business Council!
Proceeds from the GALA enable us to provide students with 'More Hopeful Futures'.
Our 1st Donor Appreciation Reception - Thank You!
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