PEARL AND IVY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.

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1 PEARL AND IVY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. PROVIDING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE NATION S CAPITAL 2016 ANNUAL REPORT

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Our Message 1 Mission... 2 Program Overview Scholarship Programs Highlights....7 Sponsors, Donors & Friends..8 Thank You to Contributors. 10 Financial Report..12

3 OUR MESSAGE Established in Washington, D.C. in 1988 by the members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Xi Omega Chapter, the Pearl and Ivy Educational Foundation was formed by dedicated volunteers, committed to serving those in the community who need assistance. From the beginning, the Foundation s focus has been to support opportunities for deserving youth graduating from public high schools and public charter schools in Washington, D.C. to attend college, and continue graduate school education by providing scholarships. You Have, and Can Continue, To Impact Students Seeking a College Education 1 We recognize the contributions of individuals, businesses and the 400 member volunteers of PIEF and Xi Omega who lifted up students and helped them achieve their dreams in We extend our heartfelt thank you. Lavdena Orr Lavdena A. Orr, M.D. President Dorothy Jackson Dorothy R. Jackson, J.D. Executive Director

4 MISSION To provide scholarships to deserving and exemplary college-bound high school seniors and continuing college students in the District of Columbia. PIEF is comprised of collegeeducated, professional women community volunteers who are dedicated to serving the needs of District residents. 2 PIEF established with focus on higher education for D.C. students 1 st Annual Pink Hat Tea 1 st Annual Norma E. Boyd 5K Race For Education Awarded $42,000 in scholarships, our largest support effort 30 th Anniversary More Than $500,000 in college scholarships awarded as PIEF prepares to celebrate 30 Years! 2018

5 PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Scholarship Committee of the Pearl and Ivy Educational Foundation (PIEF) has traditionally awarded three separate sets of scholarships annually: (1) The PIEF high school scholarships, awarded each spring and open to graduating seniors enrolled in District of Columbia public high schools and public charter high schools; (2) (2) PIEF returning or renewal scholarships, awarded to former PIEF high school scholarship recipients currently enrolled and in good standing at colleges / universities as rising sophomores rising seniors; and (3) (3) Xi Omega undergraduate scholarships, awarded to members of the three undergraduate chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Alpha Chapter at Howard University, Beta Lambda Chapter at the University of the District of Columbia and Lambda Zeta Chapter at American University) supervised by the Xi Omega Chapter. 3 Each set of scholarships is application-based, with students required to submit a written application, supporting documentation, and for the first two categories of scholarships an essay responding to a designated question.

6 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS For 2016, the PIEF scholars represented a diverse cross-section of students, DC public high schools and public charter high schools; they represented each of the four wards of the city; and they came from various socioeconomic backgrounds, with several being the first family member to attend college. Ultimately, the 2016 high school scholars matriculated to colleges and universities including Grinnell College, and Hampton University. Returning scholars received an award of $1,500 towards completing their college education. Name University Award Amount Nechinyerem Agaberuneke West Virginia University $1,500 Asfah Betel Howard University $1,500 Matthew Austin Hampton University $1,500 Justin Bonhomme Kennesaw State University $2,300 Daryl Bright Carnegie Mellon University $1,500 Daniella Butler Grinnell College $2,300 Lillian Copeland Marymount University $2,300 Dileiny Cruz The New School $2,300 Tensaye Dagnachew The Pennsylvania State University $1,500 Daliza Diaz The George Washington University $2,300 Alexis Fleming George Mason University $2,300 Kayla Griffith Berklee College of Music $2,300 Milan Jones Towson University $2,300 Dimone Long, II Morehouse College $1,500 4

7 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Name University Award Amount Courtney McCrimmon Hampton University $1,500 Josca Moore New York University $2,300 Cierra Nichols Frostburg State University $1,500 Nancy Scofield The University of Iowa $2,300 Roynee Walker Delaware State University $2,300 Desne Wharton The Pennsylvania State University $1,500 Jessica Wynn University of Southern California $1,500 Robin Williams Virginia Commonwealth University $2,300 TOTAL 2016 PIEF Scholarship Awards $48,700 5

8 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS The final round of 2016 scholarships was comprised of undergraduate scholarships earmarked for and open to current members of Alpha (Howard University), Beta Lambda (University of the District of Columbia), and Lambda Zeta (American University) Chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Name University Scholarship Award Amount Shayna Hodge University of DC Mary B. Skinner Scholarship $1,000 Joy Rosa Jackson Howard University Margaret Hill Scholarship $1,000 Marjorie Holloman Parker Academic Award Taylor Demming Howard University $500 Marjorie Holloman Parker Academic Award Alexis Gbemudu American University $500 Marjorie Holloman Parker Academic Award Simone Grant University of DC $500 Marjorie Holloman Parker Academic Award Joy Rosa Jackson Howard University $500 Shayna Hodge University of DC Alice Butler Scholarship $1,000 Naomi Campbell Howard University Naomi Rushing Scholarship $1,000 Krista Taylor Howard University Emmie Perkins Scholarship $1,000 6 TOTAL 2016 AKA Undergraduate Awards $7,000

9 2016 HIGHLIGHTS The Scholarship Committee held its high school scholarship awards ceremony on May 18, 2016 with keynote speaker District of Columbia Deputy Mayor Courtney Snowden, a sixth-generation Washingtonian and proud product of the D.C. public schools. 7

10 2016 SPONSORS, DONORS & FRIENDS Thank you to our 2016 sponsors, donors and friends for your generous financial support during our 2016 Pink Hat Tea Fundraiser, Support Our Scholarship Campaign and Norma Boyd 5K Race for Education. Our donors and sponsors remain committed to promoting academic excellence and scholarly pursuits, encouraging positive health practices, and enhancing the professional and personal growth of those in our community. We gratefully acknowledge these 2016 Pink Hat Tea Sponsors: 8 CROWN $2,630+ BRIM $1,380+ Apprio, Inc. Trusted Health Plan Comcast (District of Columbia), Inc. Dr. Lavdena A. Orr Deborah Scott Thomas FEATHER $600+ The DRANREF Foundation, Inc. The Livingston Group

11 2016 SPONSORS, DONORS & FRIENDS We appreciate and recognize these 2016 Pink Hat Tea Sponsors: SPARKLE $250+ Yeshimebet Abebe Paula Bruner LaTanya Butler Priscilla Chatman LaTonya E. Clark Corp s D Elite The Estell Group R. Dione Foto, LLC April Gaines-Jernigan Dr. Daphne King Renee Reed Newton Dantes Partners, LLC Lori Pemberton Cheryl Prejean Greaux Salome Tinker Allison Watts Sonja Wilson 2011 Xi Omega Co-Initiates 2012 Xi Omega Co-Initiates TWINKLE $100+ Shirley Barton Judge Cheryl Long June Bland Dr. Lavdena A. Orr D. Michael Bennett Bishop Enoch Perry, III Winnie Brinkley Donna Rucker Joi Chaney Monice Sanders Karen Chandler Mosley Angela Scarborough Darlene Cox Donna Taylor Ayesha Edwards-Kemp Tami Trost, Esq. Karen Freeman-Wilson Dr. and Mrs. Robert Watts Denise Gibson Bailey Charla Glass Candace Glover, Esq. Elmira Gwynn Lynne Hayes-Freeland Robert and Dineta Haughton Virginia Howard, Esq. Dr. Robyn Jones Sandar Lesesne Arlean Leland, Esq. PATRON $35+ Jennifer Bland Julita Blair Dorothy Boggess Chezia Cagar Theresa Donaldson-DePass Elinor Eugene Stephanie Gantt Henrietta Grant Evelyn Gray Anita Hammond Margaret Hicks Kathleen Hopkins Jeffery Johnson Shanice McClelland Jacquelyn Simmons Barbara Smith Robert Watts Valeria Wilson Venida Young Hamilton 9

12 THANK YOU SUPPORT OUR SCHOLARSHIP CAMPAIGN DONORS Hester Adams Jennifer Allen Patricia Allen Treva Alston Joi Alston Sharon Anderson Crystal Bailey Tracy Baker Saran Baker Josephine Baker Jannice Bannerman Shirley Barton Barbara Baskerville Nancy Chavannes Battle Diane Baxter Sharon Bennett C. Edith Booker Kendra Briggs Winnie Brinkley Jorielle Brown Paula Bruner Eloie Just-Buddy Cynthia Burke Frances Bush LaTanya Butler Janis Butler Carmen Calhoun Joi Chaney Dominique Charles Priscilla Chatman Antionette St. Clair LaTonya E. Clark Carolyn Clay Tracey Clayborn Juanita Cole Morgan Cross Portia Wenze-Danely Tiffany Deberry Cora Dixon Jennifer Dobbins LaDedra Drummond Florence Easley Alfreda Edwards Sara Ellison Jena Estes Renee Evans Sharon Falby Kecia Farley Juanita Ferguson Louisa Fisher Ronnykia Fitzpatrick Jessica Ford T. Eloise Foster Kemba Gardner Angelia Rowe Garner Bernadette Gartrell Nancy Gaskins Youngkquia Gater Canary Girardeau Charla Glass Elsie Hillman Gordon Saxon Graham Gwendolyn Grant Flora Hamilton Anita Hammond J. Henry Raven Hill Joann Hill Lois Holland Sharon Holt Cynthia Howard Carole Young-Hughes Lynn Irby Nayoka Irving Dorothy Jackson Deidre Jackson Shelly Vanderpool-Jackson Dominique James April Gaines-Jernigan Edith Johnson Courtney Johnson Norma Jeanne Johnson Diane Johnson Jeane Johnson Leslie Jones Charlena Cordon-Jones Amy Jones Valerie Cunningham Jordan Daphne King Gwendolyn Kurtz Arlean Leland Monica Lewis Levita Owens-Long Modestine Lowery Dona Marshall Donna Marshall Andrea Mathis Shanice McClelland Mildred Brooks McDow Gwendolyn Means Stacie Mills Megan Moore Bora Mpinja Kathy Murray 10

13 THANK YOU SUPPORT OUR SCHOLARSHIP CAMPAIGN DONORS Cheryl Nathaniel Jackie Nathaniel Jeanne Nelson Renee Reed Newton Lavdena Orr Jennifer Owens Monica Parham Karen Parker Pamela Payton Nan Peete Tracy Perrin Helen Pettis Ann Price Tiffany Proctor Alicia Reeves Judith Roberts Ayana Rochee Talisha Roundtree Donna Williams Rueer Carmelia Rush Fern Flanagan Saddler Comelia Sanford Karen Satterwhite Lanet Scott Mattie Sharpless Jacquelyn Simmons Monique Simmons Sonya Sims Sonya Sims Vivian Smith Tamalyn Smith Crystal Sohmette Lou Stafford Kendall Stills Donna Taylor Inez Teasley Dorrem Thomas Doris Thorne Bernice Tillett Marian Tyrance Jamillia Walker Barbara Wallace Frankye Warren Vivian Washington LaVora Valentine Washington Shani Waugh Gloria Wiggs Bernice Williams Anntinette Williams Mesha Williams Valeria Wilson Anita Wood Brittany Wood G. Jones Woods YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE Sponsor/Community Appreciation Reception at PEPCO Edison Place Gallery, Washington, DC 11

14 Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2016 FINANCIAL REPORT 12

15 2016 PIEF Board of Directors Lavdena A. Orr, MD President April Gaines-Jernigan Vice President Janis Butler Recording Secretary Jarrai Stephens Treasurer Lanet Scott Financial Secretary Winnie Brinkley Parliamentarian Dorothy R. Jackson, JD Executive Director Left to right: April Gaines-Jernigan, Lavdena A. Orr, Dorothy R. Jackson Joi Chaney, At-Large Alfreda Edwards, At-Large Angela Hubbard, At-Large Monica Lewis, At-Large Valeria Wilson, At-Large Daphne L. King, Fundraising Chairman

16 PEARL AND IVY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. PROVIDING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE NATION S CAPITAL PEARL AND IVY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. P.O. BOX WASHINGTON, DC