Executive Officers

Leonard Adams

National President

Clarence Jones

Sr. Vice President

Efferem Williams

Vice President, Florida Operations

Anthony Benson

Vice President, Texas Operations

 Jason Redmond

Vice President, North Carolina Operations

The Black Foundation, a division of Quest 35, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization, sincerely invites you to join us in this energetic, pro-active fundraising opportunity to preserve and enhance Black Colleges and Universities.  The alarming rate of low enrollment, outdated campus conditions, probation or closures has had great repercussions on historical institutions, but there is HOPE.

We would like to invite you to help support and empower the legacy of historically black colleges and universities through our vision. It is our belief that through business and government sectors in our communities; we will create end results that will have a powerful and influential impact.

You can make an immediate difference by becoming a collaborative partner. Our goal is to raise one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) this year. Through our initiatives, you can help by participating in our annual "Over 100 Years Paper College Project" during Black History Month or simply making a donation and/or match donation. Funds raised will be donated to Black Colleges and Universities via our Campus Impact Grant (CIG). 

So please join us and other businesses and government sectors across the nation participating in an engaging experience of a lifetime! Thank you in advance for your consideration and support. We will keep you updated on our progress as we continue fundraising efforts and take part in this inspiring cause. 

Attached please find our "Over 100 Years Paper College" project fundraiser package and guidelines.

Sincerely

Leonard L. Adams Jr, National President

Bio information

 Leonard Adams, National President

Mr. Adams has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Knoxville College and is a veteran of the United States Armed Services. He is the founder and executive director of Quest 35, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides affordable supportive housing for the homeless and for low-income persons with a history of substance abuse or mental illness disorder.

Clarence Jones, Sr. Vice President

In addition to being senior vice president of The Black Foundation, Mr. Jones serves as the board treasurer for Quest 35, Inc.  He graduated from Knoxville College in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science in Management.

Efferem Williams, Vice President of Florida Operations

Efferem Williams has a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration from Knoxville College and has fourteen years of experience in process improvement, management proficiency, corporate branding, and fashion merchandising.