2015 ANNUAL REPORT

PEARL AND IVY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.PROVIDING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Our Message…………………………1

Mission…………..………………….…2

Program Overview..…………….....3

Scholarship Programs……..…….4

Sponsors, Donors & Friends…..8

Thank You to Contributors….…10

Financial Report……………….….12

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Lavdena Orr Dorothy JacksonLavdena A. Orr, M.D.

President

Dorothy R. Jackson, J.D.

Executive Director

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

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

2015.

We extend our heartfelt “thank you.”

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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 college-educated, professional women

– community volunteers who are dedicated to

serving the needs of District residents.

PIEF established

with focus on higher

education for D.C.

students

19882012

1st Annual

Norma E. Boyd

5K Race For

Education

2017

Awarded

$42,000 in

scholarships,

our largest

support effort

2018

30th

Anniversary

2010

1st Annual Pink

Hat Tea

More Than $500,000 in college scholarships awarded as PIEF prepares to celebrate 30 Years!

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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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.

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.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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2015 HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

The Scholarship Committee held its high school scholarship awards ceremony on May 27, 2015

Dr. James Lyons, Interim President, University of the District of Columbia was the keynote speaker

and in his speech, he challenged the students, who he recognized as the "best and brightest in the city“.

Scholarships in the amount of $2,300 each were awarded to 14 students from eight DC public and

charter high schools located in four Wards of the city. Many of the awardees represented first-generation

college attendees. These students matriculated to the University of Chicago, Chicago, IL; Grinnell College,

Grinnell, IA; Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA and Delaware State University, Dover, DE.

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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

RETURNING SCHOLAR AWARDS

Scholarships were awarded to 11 returning scholars, in good standing at their respective

colleges and universities including three HBCUs – Howard University, Washington, DC;

Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA; and Hampton University. Hampton, VA. Some of the

achievements made by these students included leadership development and international

academic immersion experiences.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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Name University Award Amount

Nechinyerem Agbaeruneke* West Virginia University $2,000.00

Betel Asfah Howard University $3,100.00

Chineye Amandi* Syracuse University $2,000.00

Tensaye Dagnachew* The Pennsylvania State University $2,000.00

Maxine Davis* American University $2,000.00

Vondae Donaldson* NC A&T State University $2,000.00

Davonya Flythe Sewanee University of the South $3,100.00

Samone Grant Delaware State University $3,100.00

Raven Hawkins Bowie State University $3,100.00

Cierra Nichols* Frostburg State University $2,000.00

Rose Quispe* Bucknell University $2,000.00

Harper Randolph* New York University $2,000.00

Chanel Smith* Old Dominion University $2,000.00

Tia Strickland Radford University $3,100.00

Deme Wharton The Pennsylvania State University $3,100.00

Desne Wharton The Pennsylvania State University $3,100.00

Maya-Michelle Woldehawariat* Temple University $2,000.00

Mikalya Wright NC A&T State University $3,100.00

Jessica Wynn* University of Southern California $2,000.00

Mathurine Zama Arizona State University $3,100.00

TOTAL 2015 PIEF Scholarship Awards $49,900.00

*Returning PIEF Scholar Awards

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS

The final round of 2015 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

LeTasha McFarlane

University of District of

Columbia

Mary B. Skinner Scholarship

1,000.00

LeTasha McFarlane

University of District of

Columbia

Marjorie Holloman Parker Scholarship

500.00

Edidiong Abasi Okon Howard University Marjorie Holloman Parker Scholarship 500.00

Amanda Welch-Alleyne American University Marjorie Holloman Parker Scholarship 500.00

Edidiong Abasi Okon Howard University Margaret Hill Scholarship 1,000.00

Tara Kellman American University Emmie Perkins Scholarship 1,000.00

Diandra Bolton Howard University Naomi Rushing Scholarship 1,000.00

Alexis Gbemudu American University

Dr. Norma Boyd International Studies

Scholarship 2,500.00

TOTAL 2015 AKA Undergraduate Awards $8,000.00

2015 SPONSORS, DONORS & FRIENDS

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Thank you to our 2015 sponsors, donors and friends for

your generous financial support during our 2015 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 2015 Pink Hat Tea Sponsors:

CROWN $2,500+

Dr. Lavdena A. Orr

Dorothy R. Jackson, JD

BRIM$1,3580+

Comcast

Donna Rucker, Esq.

Barbara Stallans

TV One

FEATHER$500+

Sharon D. Anderson

Donna Brittain

Salome Tinker

2015 SPONSORS, DONORS & FRIENDS

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We appreciate and recognize these 2015 Pink Hat Tea Sponsors:

SPARKLE$250+

Ann Brown

April Gaines-Jernigan

Daphne King

Arlean Leland, Esq.

Felicia Lightfoot

Dantes Partners, LLC

Waymon Lynch Insurance Agency

Xi Omega Golden Sorors

Second Affair Consignment Shop

Xi Omega 2011 Co-Initiates

Xi Omega 2012 Co-Initiates

Alpha Chapter’s 1982 Line:

33 Prisms of a Flame Rekindled

Industrial Bank

TWINKLE$100+

Tijuana BarnesBarbara BaskervilleJudith Batty

Jacqueline Beatty-SmithJune BlandPaula Bruner

LaTanya ButlerJoi ChaneyLaTonya Clark

Laurence DublinAyesha Edwards-KempValerie Epps

Bernadette GartrellAnita HammondJeryl Jackson

Miya Jackson-TitusMattie JeffersonBrad Jeter

Amy JonesBarbara KamaraGail Kirkland-Briscoe, DDS

Johncie Lancaster

PATRON$25+

Jennifer AllenC. Edith BookerDorothy Boggess

Tonya BrownCarolyn ChismKiesha Clark

Grace DavisSabrina DavisTheresa Donaldson-DePass

Janice DoughteryNadine EadsJuanita Ferguson

Henrietta GrantJoann HillElisha Hines-Jones

Ellen Hines JohnsonPatricia HinesSadarie Holston

Sheanita HowardJacqueline JacksonNorma Jeanne JohnsonDelore PresidentTameka RichardsonAngela Scarborough

Debra LiverpoolMonica Mason

Gwendolyn MeansCortavia MullinsCheryl Parker

M. Parker MabryMonica ParhamRhoda Shorter

Lauren UnderwoodShelly Vanderpool JacksonAllison Watts

Arvis WattsValeria Wilson

Mary Savoy-BaucumTamelyn Smith

Allison WattsSonja Wilson

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THANK YOU

SUPPORT OUR SCHOLARSHIP CAMPAIGN DONORS

Jennifer AllenPatricia AllenJoi AlstonTreva AlstonSharon AndersonTracy BakerJulita BlairJune BlandCourtney BraceyKendra BriggsWinnie BrinkleyPaula BrunerFrances BushG. Renee BushLaTanya ButlerJoi ChaneyDominique CharlesLaTonya ClarkJuanita ColeDawne CollierGwen CorbittPorita Wenze DanleyCora DixonJanice Dougherty

Danielle DouglasAnedra EdwardsJuanita FergusonIda FletcherJessica FordJessica FordNancy GaskinsCharla GlassErica GleatonElsie GordonHenrietta GrantGwen GrantElmira GwynnAngela HarperAnnie HawthorneChristina HendersonRaven HillThelma HinesSharon HoltCynthia HowardShelly Jackson Dorothy JacksonApril Gaines-JerniganAlma Johnson

Norma Jean JohnsonStephanie JohnsonDiane JohnsonJean JohnsonAmy JonesLeslie Jones Stacey Franklin-JonesBarbara KamaraAyesha KempDaphne KingGwen KurtzArlean LelandMonica LewisDebra LiverpoolGwendolyn MeansLouise MikellMegan MooreBora MpinjaCheryl NathanielJeanne NelsonLavdena OrrMonica ParhamPamela Bell PaytonNan Peete

Lori PembertonRobin PittsDelore PresidentRenee ReedFern SaddlerMonice SandersComelia SanfordAdrienne ScottMattie SharplessNicole ShellyRhoda ShorterSonya SimsVivian SmithJarrai StephensTommyzee SuggsShanelle SwintonGloria TaylorInez TeasleyBernice TilletLauren UnderwoodKimberly VarnerMia King WaldronLavora WashingtonCelia Washington

Allison WattsGloria WiggsBernice WilliamsEtta WilliamsSonja WilsonValeria Wilson

THANK YOU

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YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

We are ever so grateful for your

generosity and support to the Pearl

and Ivy Educational Foundation, and

helping us to exceed our goals this

year. We’re immensely proud for the

scholarships we awarded to deserving

Washington, DC high school and

college students pursuing higher

education. Please share the good news

of the difference PIEF makes in the

lives of so many, and encourage them

to join us in making college dreams

and college completion come true.

FINANCIAL REPORT

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Fiscal Year endedDecember 31, 2015

General Administrative,

$9,740, 10%Program Expenses,

$7,510, 7%

Monday Activities Expense, $1,500, 1%

Pink Hat Tea Fundraiser,

$34,000, 34%

Norma Boyd 5K Race for Education, $3,000, 3%

Scholarship Awards,

$45,000, 45%

EXPENSESGeneral Administrative Contribution, $9,740, 10%

Program Contribution,

$7,510, 7%

Monday Activities Participant Fees,

$1,500, 1%

Pink Hat Tea Fundraiser,

$59,000, 59%

Norma Boyd 5K Race for Education, $8,000, 8%

Support Our Scholarships

Campaign, $15,000, 15%

INCOME

2015 PIEF Board of Directors

Left to right:

April Gaines-Jernigan, Lavdena A. Orr, Dorothy R. Jackson

President: Vice President:

Dr. Lavdena A. Orr April Gaines-Jernigan

Secretary: Treasurer:

Ayesha Edwards-Kemp LaTonya E. Clark

Financial Secretary: Parliamentarian:

Lauren Underwood Daphne L. King, Ed.D

Executive Director: At-Large Members:

Dorothy R. Jackson, JD June Bland

Frances Bush

Joi Chaney, Esq.

Jarrai Stephens

LaVora Valentine Washington

Fundraising Committee Chairman:

Comelia Sanford

Nominating Committee Chairman:

Alfreda Edwards

Newsletter Editor:

Adrienne Scott

PEARL AND IVY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. | P.O. BOX 75094 | WASHINGTON, DC 20013

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PEARL AND IVY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.PROVIDING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL