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Kwame Charitable Foundation

The Kwame Foundation, was created on the philosophy that all public school students should be afforded the opportunity to advance to their full potential.

In 2003 Anthony and Kim Thompson started the Kwame Foundation. The Kwame Foundation is a non –profit organization that provide young people an opportunity to learn, grow, and become professionals in their chosen careers. To accomplish our mission the Kwame Foundation provides financial assistance, educational mentorships, internship opportunities, and training in careers consistent with those need

ed to compete in a changing environment. Although we serve students of all races, our target is minority students pursuing post-secondary and graduate degrees who are bright, talented, high-achieving individuals that would not otherwise have an opportunity for higher education. One of the principles upon which Kwame Foundation was founded was to provide opportunities for growth, development and leadership to young professionals. As an extension of that principle – and in alignment with our holistic approach to sustainability – KWAME supports various education and mentorship focused organizations. In addition, through the Kwame Foundation, we endow scholarships at various institutions of higher learning across the country in order to assist in removing the financial barrier that exists for many minority and first generation college students.

05/22/2026

| One Year Ago Today

On May 22, 2025, the Kwame Charitable Foundation launched its “Tornado Relief” effort to support individuals and families impacted by the devastating EF3 tornado that swept through St. Louis.

From collecting essential supplies to assembling care packages and showing up for our community in a time of need, this effort reflected what KWAME is truly about — service, compassion, and community impact. We are incredibly grateful to our employees, volunteers, partners, and donors who came together to help our neighbors during such a difficult time.

A year later, we still carry the same commitment to uplifting and supporting the St. Louis community whenever it’s needed most.

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

The Kwame Charitable Foundation proudly hosted its 22nd Annual Golf Tournament, bringing together partners, community leaders, sponsors, and supporters for a day of connection, collaboration, and friendly competition.

A special thanks to this year's Co-Presenting Sponsors: AECOM Hunt and Clayco, Cocktail Hour Sponsor: Kwame Building Group, Golf Cart Sponsors: Construction Management Partners, LLC, Dowd Bennett LLP and Trimble Inc., & Lunch Sponsors: WSP, HR Green, Inc and Well U Cafe for providing a delicious and healthy lunch for the golfers and volunteers!

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event such a success. Events like these continue to strengthen relationships within our community and industry while supporting meaningful engagement beyond the workplace.

We appreciate the continued support and look forward to next year’s tournament.

03/19/2026

Register today for the 22nd Annual Kwame Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament Fundraiser! ⛳

Join us on May 14, 2026 at The Courses at Forest Park for a day of golf, community, and impact. From the fairway to the cocktail reception, every swing helps support meaningful programs and opportunities through the Kwame Charitable Foundation.

Event Details:
📍 The Courses at Forest Park, St. Louis, MO
🕘 Registration: 9:00 AM
🏌️ Shotgun Start: 10:30 AM
🥂 Cocktail Reception: 3:30 PM

Gather your foursome, become a sponsor, or sign up as an individual golfer and help us drive impact while building futures.

Register today: www.kwamecharitable.org

03/13/2026

The Kwame Charitable Foundation is proud to support the next generation of healthcare leaders through the Kristin Thompson Endowed GSON Scholarship Fund.

Congratulations to Zykita Deal, a Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN) student at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing, who is dedicated to improving Black maternal health and advancing equitable care for families in underserved communities.

Inspired by her passion for advocacy and culturally competent care, Zykita plans to use her degree to reduce health disparities and provide compassionate care to women and families who need it most.

We are honored to invest in students like Zykita who are committed to making a lasting impact in their communities.

12/26/2025

From all of us at KWAME, we wish those who celebrate it a happy start to Kwanzaa!

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the Kwame Charitable Foundation!

11/19/2025

Registration is Open! https://kwamecharitable.org/hbcu-tour

11/13/2025

Speakers. Dr. Donald Suggs, Dr.Angela Clark, Anthony Thompson, Sonja Lemmie, Arriane Hopkins
, Kwame Thompson, Antonio G. and Jason H.
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St. Louis, MO
63103

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https://kwamecharitable.org/

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