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Supporting HBCU Students
with the JJ College GAP Fund We need your support.

Average Tuition Barrier

The average tuition-related barrier for an HBCU senior is about $750, enough to prevent many from graduating and accessing competitive job opportunities.

Key Issue : Tuition Barrier

$750

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THE CHALLENGE

  • 107 HBCUs enroll approximately 228,000 students annually.
  • These institutions constitute just 3% of the nation's colleges & universities, yet they enroll 10% of all African American students and produce 20% of all African American graduates.
  • Despite their substantial contributions, HBCUs struggle with low graduation rates, primarily due to financial constraints.

OUR SOLUTION: THE JJ COLLEGE GAP FUND

  • Born out of a desire to remove this financial barrier, we've committed $2M over ten years, in collaboration with Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
  • The program currently spans 34 of the 107 HBCUs, providing financial gifts—not scholarships—ranging from $250 to $2000 to eligible graduating seniors based on need.

In May 2025, graduates from Bowie State University, Chicago State University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Wilberforce University and Wiley College – over 200 students earned their degrees through our transformative GAP Fund.  Through an investment of over $226,000, the GAP Fund removed financial barriers, empowering these bright minds to pursue promising futures and achieve greater economic mobility.

How Your Contribution Makes a Difference

Institution Impact:
Increase in graduation rates at participating HBCUs and PBIs (Predominantly Black Institutions)

Student Impact:
Removal of financial barriers enabling graduation

Community Impact: 
Enhanced economic stability and growth through increased access to education

In Their Words

Contact Us

Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc
1930 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

Phone: 202-232-5290
Fax: 202-232-1747

ABOUT US

We are the Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc.—a legacy-driven nonprofit and the philanthropic arm of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Our focus is on addressing systemic barriers that impact children and families in historically under-resourced communities. We invest in programs that expand access to quality education, healthcare, and safe, supportive environments, creating a strong foundation for long-term growth. We remain proud of our history as the nation’s oldest African American-led nonprofit and continue to center equity and opportunity in everything we do.

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