2024-12-04T00:10:07-05:00 2024-06-30 990 2023-07-01 880702719 Historically Black Colleges and Universities Wrestling Initiative % Jahi Jones HIST 2403707507 137 National Plaza Suite 330 National Harbor MD 20745 Jahi Jones Executive Director 2024-12-04 false 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Jahi Jones 137 National Plaza Suite 330 National Harbor MD 20745 433143 false X X 2021 MD To establish and restore NCAA wrestling to Americas historically black colleges and universities 10 10 1 20 0 0 423759 9159 0 225 433143 220000 0 186720 0 30099 102154 508874 -75731 119018 0 119018 X 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. true false 296135 220000 0 Provide resources for a NCAA Division I intercollegiate wrestling program. Resources include financial commitment strategic planning and coaches training to ultimately allow student athletes an experience that will cultivate leadership. The HBCU Wrestling Initiative was instrumental in advancing Morgan State Universitys NCAA Division I wrestling program in Year Two 2023-24. The program reached its goal of a full roster with 30 student-athletes including state champions and nationally ranked competitors supported by 9 full NCAA scholarships. Olympic Gold Medalist Kenny Monday continued to lead the program as head coach supported by two full-time assistant coaches ensuring high-level mentorship and leadership development. Facility upgrades including new practice mats locker room renovations and training equipment enhanced the training environment. Community engagement efforts such as hosting nearly 100 participants in the Bears Wrestling Club further fostered youth interest 62799 0 4725 The Black Wall Suite is a program of HBCU Wrestling hosted during the NCAA Wrestling Championships alongside other events that highlight the intersection of wrestling culture and community impact. This exclusive experience brings together donors college administrators community leaders and supporters to celebrate Black excellence and foster connections within the wrestling world. The program kicked off with a memorable event in Tulsa on Black Wall Street setting the tone for its mission to raise awareness and funding. Through networking opportunities and cultural showcases the Black Wall Suite and its accompanying events support the growth of wrestling programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities advancing HBCU Wrestlings mission to create opportunities for athletes and institutions to thrive. 15153 0 4659 The HBCU Wrestling Summer Tour hosted on HBCU campuses provides youth from underrepresented communities hands-on training led by accomplished wrestlers and coaches. Camps at Delaware State University and Norfolk State University impacted nearly 200 young athletes including 60 girls at Delaware States all-girls clinic and 130 participants at Norfolk States two-day camp. These events built skills confidence and teamwork while also showcasing the value of NCAA wrestling programs to college administrators. Delaware State was inspired to move forward with adding Division I womens wrestling the first at a Historically Black College furthering opportunities in the sport. 374087 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 5 0 true 1 true false false false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X JAHI JONES 2403707507 137 National Plaza Suite 330 National Harbor MD 20745 Kerry McCoy Board President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Nate Parker Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Phil Arnold Treasurer and Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Carl Adams Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lydell Henry Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lydell Sargeant Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jason Guyton Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Wood Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rhadi Ferguson Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Moyer Advisory Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jahi Jones Executive Director 50.00 0.00 X 173400 0 5202 173400 0 5202 1 false true false 0 0 0 0 0 423759 0 423759 Wrestling Camps 611620 4659 4659 0 0 Black Wall Suite Support 711310 4500 4500 0 0 9159 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 225 0 225 225 0 0 0 433143 9384 0 0 220000 220000 0 0 0 0 136807 82085 41042 13680 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15179 759 12143 2277 34734 1737 27787 5210 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1460 0 1460 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3544 3544 0 0 269 155 0 114 165 0 165 0 6637 0 1850 4787 0 0 0 0 19584 0 19584 0 14176 10323 322 3531 0 0 0 0 56319 55484 335 500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 508874 374087 104688 30099 188070 108530 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3369 7178 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3310 3310 194749 119018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 194749 119018 0 0 194749 119018 194749 119018 -75731 0 0 0 0 0 X false false false X 0 0 0 351119 423759 774878 0 0 0 351119 423759 774878 719004 55874 774878 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 1700 E Coldspring Lane Baltimore MD 21251 237089143 501(c)(3) 220000 0 To support Division I Wrestling Program 1 0 Part I Line 2 The HBCU Wrestling Initiative monitors grant funds through a detailed Memorandum of Understanding MOU and Grant Agreement which clearly define the approved uses of funds. These agreements ensure the funds are allocated exclusively to the NCAA Division I wrestling program including scholarships staffing and facility upgrades. Morgan State provides regular financial and progress reports with fund disbursements tied to achieving specific milestones. X X X false false false false false false false false false Jahi Jones Executive Director 173400 0 0 0 0 0 5202 0 0 0 178602 0 0 0 Part III, line 2 Provide resources for a NCAA Division I intercollegiate wrestling program. Resources include financial commitment strategic planning and coaches training to ultimately allow student athletes an experience that will cultivate leadership. The HBCU Wrestling Initiative was instrumental in restoring Morgan State Universitys NCAA Division I wrestling program in Year One 2022-23. The program recruited a diverse roster of 26 student-athletes including multiple state champions and nationally ranked competitors with many being first-generation college students. Supported by 9.9 full NCAA scholarships these athletes had access to world-class leadership under Olympic Gold Medalist Kenny Monday and his team of three assistant coaches. Facility upgrades including new wrestling mats 10 Rogue Echo Bikes and other training equipment provided a high-performance environment. Additionally over 100 local youth participated in clinics through a partnership with Beat the Streets Baltimore. Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE ORGANIZATION HAS ITS FORM 990 PREPARED AND THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND A COMPLETE COPY IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLICABLE TO BOARD MEMBERS STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. THE POLICY REQUIRES THAT UPON HIRING APPOINTMENT ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. ANNUALLY THE ORGANIZATION ELECTRONICALLY SURVEYS THE BOARD FOR THEM TO DISCLOSE IF THEY HAVE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE POLICY IS MONITORED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. IF A CONFLICT ARISES WITH A BOARD MEMBER THE INTERESTED PERSON IS EXCLUDED FROM BOARD DISCUSSION DELIBERATION AND VOTING ON THE COURSE OF ACTION. THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS DECIDE BY MAJORITY VOTE WHETHER TO CONDUCT ANY TRANSACTION INVOLVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Part VI, Section B, Line 15 | Name of the Person:, The process used to establish compensation of the person who served in:|, The year in which this process was last undertaken:| Jahi Jones, THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATIONS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS LED BY THE BOARD CHARIMAN. FORM 990 FROM SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS ARE UTILIZED IN THIS DETERMINATION. THE PROCESS WAS LAST CONDUCTED IN 2021 AND WAS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED., 2021| Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 990 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. Part X & XI,line 3 | Explanation:| In accordance with the cash-based accounting system contributions are recorded as revenue when received. However as of the end of the fiscal year the organization has pending pledges totaling $3,680,000 which is expected to be received in future periods. These pledges are not included in the revenue figures reported in this Form 990 or as Pledge receivable in accordance with cash-based accounting.