Modern Scholars is dedicated to providing youth and young adults of color with the tools, knowledge and resources necessary to improve their lives and have a positive impact in their communities.

We work to ensure that every dollar you donate to Modern Scholars serves the children we care for as efficiently as possible. Most of your donation stays in your local community, supporting charities you designate, while a portion is used for administrative expenses and fundraising.

Modern Scholars is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and your donation is tax-deductible subject to the guidelines of the U.S. tax law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We’ll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

Our Federal Tax ID number is 86-1375548

Monthly donations have several benefits. For the donor, monthly payments allow the donor to lessen the financial impact of their donation by spreading the cost of the entire year. Monthly payments also strengthen the donor’s sense of community involvement.

For the organization, monthly payments improve cash flow and helps regulate maintenance expenditures. Monthly donations also aid in long term planning of future programs and services.