Historically Black Colleges and Universities Wrestling Initiative

Public charity · Grantmaker National Harbor, MD EIN: 88-0702719

To establish and restore wrestling to Americas historically black colleges and universities and expand access to opportunities created by wrestling for the black community so as to advance social justice and produce black wrestlers and leaders who have the potential to change the trajectory of their families communities and country.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Wrestling Initiative at a glance

In short: Historically Black Colleges and Universities Wrestling Initiative gave $220K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $220K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$220,000
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$220,000
Median grant
$220,000
Total assets
$119,018
Primary geography
Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Historically Black Colleges and Universities Wrestling Initiative funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Morgan State University Foundation: $220KMorgan State UniversityFoundation$220K

The largest 2024 recipient was Morgan State University Foundation ($220K).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Baltimore

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K1 grant2024

In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $220K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Morgan State University Foundation Baltimore, MDTo support Division I Wrestling Program$220,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrants
2024$119,018$433,143$508,874$220,0001

About Historically Black Colleges and Universities Wrestling Initiative

Based on IRS filings

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Wrestling Initiative is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in National Harbor, MD. IRS filing data is available for 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $119K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $220K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Wrestling Initiative is led by Jahi Jones, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jahi Jones

    Executive Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    50 hrs/week

    $173K (2024)

  • Kerry McCoy

    Board President

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carl Adams

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jason Guyton

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lydell Henry

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lydell Sargeant

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Moyer

    Advisory Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Wood

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nate Parker

    Vice President

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Phil Arnold

    Treasurer & Secretary

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rhadi Ferguson

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Jahi Jones — Executive Director: $173KJahi JonesExecutive Director$173K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $173K, to Jahi Jones (Executive Director).

Frequently asked questions about Historically Black Colleges and Universities Wrestling Initiative

How much does Historically Black Colleges and Universities Wrestling Initiative give each year?

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Wrestling Initiative gave $220K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How large is Historically Black Colleges and Universities Wrestling Initiative?

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Wrestling Initiative reported $119K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $433K.

What is Historically Black Colleges and Universities Wrestling Initiative?

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Wrestling Initiative is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in National Harbor, MD. It holds $119K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Historically Black Colleges and Universities Wrestling Initiative operate?

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Wrestling Initiative has awarded grants in Maryland.

What is Historically Black Colleges and Universities Wrestling Initiative's EIN?

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Wrestling Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0702719. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 4, 2024)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024

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