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SPHINX EDUCATIONAL FUND INC
Phoenix, AZ · EIN 264724408 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE B12 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · www.sphinxeducationalfund.org
revenue
$40K
expenses
$15K
net assets
$88K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO RAISE AND AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS

profile · synthesized from sources

The Sphinx Educational Fund (SEF) empowers minority youth in the Greater Phoenix area through scholarships, mentorship, and health awareness initiatives. Founded in 2004 and inspired by Justice Thurgood Marshall, SEF supports high school seniors pursuing higher education, provides leadership development for boys and young men of color, and promotes men's health through community expos. The organization operates primarily through its annual fundraising brunch and community partnerships.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Arizona Men’s Health & Wellness Expo
Annual event promoting men's health through education on issues like prostate cancer and mental health, featuring partnerships with Mayo Clinic and local health organizations.
Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders
Mentorship program for boys and young men of color, ages 6–17, focusing on leadership development, emotional intelligence, academic guidance, and community involvement.
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Brunch
Annual fundraising event that provides financial assistance to high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education, particularly those excelling academically and contributing to their communities.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • School-Based Community Fundraising Programs 3 activities
    • Hosting the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Brunch
      Hosts an annual scholarship brunch, which serves as a signature fundraising event to support scholarships and focuses on innovation in business, healthcare, and education.
    • Hosting the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Brunch
      Hosts an annual scholarship brunch, which serves as a signature fundraising event to support scholarships and focuses on innovation in business, healthcare, and education.
    • Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Brunch
      Hosts an annual Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Brunch, a signature fundraising event, to provide scholarships to high school seniors in the greater Phoenix area pursuing post-secondary education. The event also celebrates leaders who have made significant contributions to the Greater Phoenix area through an Award of Merit Honoree program.
  • Merit-Based Educational Scholarships 2 activities
    • Awarding scholarships to youth
      Provides scholarships to high school seniors in the greater Phoenix area to support their pursuit of post-secondary education.
    • Awarding scholarships to youth
      Provides scholarships to high school seniors in the greater Phoenix area to support their pursuit of post-secondary education.
  • Health-Focused Educational Conferences & Expos 2 activities
    • Hosting the Arizona Men’s Health & Wellness Expo
      Hosts the Arizona Men’s Health & Wellness Expo to address critical health issues such as prostate cancer and mental health, and provides annual keynote speakers and workshops.
    • Hosting the Arizona Men’s Health & Wellness Expo
      Hosts the Arizona Men’s Health & Wellness Expo to address critical health issues such as prostate cancer and mental health, and provides annual keynote speakers and workshops.
  • Member Recognition Awards 2 activities
    • Recognizing community leaders
      Celebrates leaders who have made significant contributions to the Greater Phoenix area through an Award of Merit Honoree program and recognizes leaders advocating for community health through The Health Civic Leadership Award.
    • Recognizing community leaders
      Celebrates leaders who have made significant contributions to the Greater Phoenix area through an Award of Merit Honoree program and recognizes leaders advocating for community health through The Health Civic Leadership Award.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Arizona Men’s Health & Wellness Expo
      Hosts the annual Arizona Men’s Health & Wellness Expo to address critical health issues such as prostate cancer and mental health. The organization also recognizes leaders advocating for community health through The Health Civic Leadership Award.
    • Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Mentorship Program
      Operates a mentorship program called "Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders" for boys and young men of color, ages 6-17.
    • Operating a mentorship program
      Operates the "Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders" mentorship program for boys and young men of color, aged 6-17.
    • Operating a mentorship program
      Operates the "Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders" mentorship program for boys and young men of color, aged 6-17.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$40K
Contributions & grants$19K47%
Program service revenue$18K46%
Investment income——
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$15K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$1K
balance sheet
Total assets$88K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$88K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 3
  • EARL DUVAL — BOARD EXECUTIVE
  • JULIUS WILLIAMS — BOARD EXECUTIVE
  • MARQUIS SCOTT — BOARD EXECUTIVE
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Delta Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated Partner — Collaborates with SEF in awarding the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship.
  • Mayo Clinic Partner — Partners with Mayo Clinic for health awareness programs.
  • Thurgood Marshall Fund Partner — Collaborates with SEF in awarding the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship.