United Black Family Scholarship Foundation
Mission Statement
Our mission at the United Black Family Scholarship Foundation is to foster accessible, high-quality education for individuals of all races, driving systemic change in political structures that perpetuate poverty and inequality. Our initiatives go beyond traditional academic credentials, focusing on education as a tool for “Rebuilding the Community from Within.” We empower communities with the knowledge and resources to lead grassroots movements and promote transformative social and political change.
“Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.”
Vision
“We envision a world where everyone has access to an education that empowers them to overcome social and economic challenges, breaking the cycle of poverty and dismantling systemic racism.”
Empower Communities Through Education and Opportunity: Donate to UBFSF
How Your Donation Makes a Difference
Every donation directly supports our mission-driven programs that empower underserved communities and foster lasting change. Your contributions help fund the following initiatives:
- Grant Programs: Providing financial support to students and community projects.
- Sports Programs: Encouraging teamwork, leadership, and healthy living.
- Internship Opportunities: Equipping young adults with professional skills and mentorship.
- Community Reinvestment Initiatives: Promoting economic growth and sustainability.
- Media and Arts Productions: Amplifying voices and sharing impactful stories.
- Special Projects: Driving innovation through focused community efforts.
We are committed to transparency and impact. If you have any questions about how your donations are used, please feel free to contact us.
UBFSF Organizational Objectives
💡 Ideas + ⚙️ Collective Action = 📈 Community Growth
Expand Community Investment and Educational Programs
Implement the Scholarship & Community Grant, Internship, and R.E.B.U.I.L.D. Community Investment Programs over the next 24 to 60 months to support underserved communities.
Foster Social & Economic Change Via Collective Impact
Demonstrate how collaborative action, driven by our programs, empowers communities to overcome economic disparities and foster lasting social change.
Strengthen Community-Led Systems for Long-Term Growth Showcase an organizational framework led by community-driven leaders committed to economic empowerment and social justice.
A Word From Our Founder | Ivan Kilgore
The United Black Family Scholarship Foundation (UBFSF) is a student- and volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving communities in Oklahoma, California, and New York. Founded on May 22, 2014, in Oklahoma, our mission is to use quality education as a powerful tool to challenge systemic poverty and dismantle structures of racism—issues that impact all of society.
We focus on communities burdened by high incarceration rates, providing resources and opportunities to break the cycle of poverty and incarceration. Our initiatives empower community members and young adults to:
1. Build Life and Job Skills: Develop practical skills that lead to economic independence.
2. Achieve Economic Stability: Access tools and programs that foster long-term financial growth.
3. Disrupt the School-to-Prison Pipeline: Provide education and support to help youth and adults pursue brighter futures.
Our approach is rooted in “rebuilding the community from within,” empowering individuals to become leaders of change in their own neighborhoods.
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United Black Family Scholarship Foundation
BRISTOW OK 74010
Phone: 1-918-924-5872
Email: news@ubfsf.org