By Nick Anderson
Feb. 22, 2021
Then he and his wife, Tina, started giving to Morgan State in what has now become a landmark run of philanthropy for the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities.
Their first donation arrived in 2000, $42,744 toward fulfilling a $500,000 pledge. The Tylers kept giving, and their pledges kept rising: another $500,000, another $1 million, another $3 million.
On Feb. 22, Morgan State announced a new pledge from the Tylers of $15 million. Their lifetime total now stands at $20 million. All will be dedicated to financial aid, with a goal of helping students graduate with little or no debt.
What sets these gifts apart is the source. The $20 million appears to be one of the largest total pledges that any historically Black school has received from a former student (and, in this case, a spouse).
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Source: The Washington Post
Also see:
- The Baltimore Sun: A Morgan State alumnus couldn’t afford to finish his degree. He’s giving $20 Million to make sure others can.
- BBJ: Whiting-Turner commits $300K to support Morgan State construction, engineering students
- The Daily Record: Morgan State receives historic $40M donation from venture philanthropist
- Bank of America gives Morgan State University $1 Million for jobs initiative
- Coverage of GBC Member companies’ philanthropic responses to COVID-19