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What is the Prairie View A&M Foundation?

Supporting a legacy of excellence

The Prairie View A&M Foundation (PVAMF) is a public non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to securing and stewarding gifts and grants that benefit Prairie View A&M University.

The ultimate objective of the Foundation is to raise funds for projects and programs that ensure future excellence in all areas of the university including teaching, research, service and athletics.

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Our Mission & Vision

Committed to PVAMU's past, present, and future, the Prairie View A&M Foundation unites donors and champions to fuel transformational learning, pioneering research, and community impact, opening and widening doors of opportunity for every Panther.

The Prairie View A&M Foundation envisions a future where philanthropy strengthens PVAMU's ability to deliver high-impact education, expand research and innovation, and prepare students for leadership and academic excellence in their careers and communities.

History of the PVAMF

The Prairie View A&M Foundation was established June 2009 to support a continuing legacy of excellence at Prairie View A&M University.

During the University’s Extend The View: Shape Tomorrow, Today Capital Campaign (ended in 2009) there were 25 dedicated alumni and university administrators that served as ambassadors. During this campaign these ambassadors became well acquainted with the obstacles and challenges that the University faced when soliciting funds. These challenges included: grantors/companies who require giving to 501(c)(3) entities; projects not eligible for state funding such as Athletics and increasing endowments for scholarships to attract top students and increasing endowments for chairs to attract top faculty.

As the campaign came to a close, with the support and encouragement of then Prairie View A&M University President, Dr. George C. Wright and VP of Development, Dr. Willie Trotty, there were six (6) committed ambassadors that stepped up. They had a dream and a vision. They wanted to do more to ensure our University rises to the top. That vision was to form a Foundation in support of Prairie View A&M University. With sheer determination and a drive to succeed these sensational six became the founding members of what is now the Prairie View A&M Foundation:

The founding members

Mr. Roy G. Perry
Lt. Marvin D. Brailsford
Mrs. Nathelyne A. Kennedy
Mr. Fred Newhouse
Ms. Phyllis Darden-Caldwell
Mr. Don Clark

The Foundation to this day is empowered by their commitment to make a difference!

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The rich history of Prairie View A&M University

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Our members

Board of Trustees

The volunteers on our board serve the PVAM Foundation – and, by extension, Prairie View A&M University and our community as a whole. As part of our mission to support the university, we strive to gain insight and wisdom from these leaders in their respective fields, who provide local, national and global perspective in their service to Prairie View.