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$2M
We’re targeting $2M in two years to support the founding cohorts of FCS Foundation Scholars.
This goal will allow us to offer 10+ brilliant, high-achieving African women a start on changing the continent, and the opportunity to receive a world-class tertiary education.
THE
DREAM
Creating outsized impact on Africa and the world by supporting a substantial cohort of rising African women each year.
women a year
1
woman at a time
Becoming the preeminent impact-making foundation supporting the brightest and most talented rising African women leaders.
NOW
Raise funding to support two FCS Foundation scholars for a two-year program
2026
Be able to support a 15-woman FCS Foundation scholar cohort each year
the dream
Amplify Dr. Farai Shonhiwa’s legacy and steadily support a 50-woman FCS Foundation scholar cohort each year
faq for donors
Please review our FAQ for answers to common questions. Don’t hesitate to send us a message hello@thefcsfoundation.com or sign up for our mailing list below.
Q: Does the Foundation award grants or scholarships?
A: Yes, We make gifts to partner schools that create endowed gifts in the name of The FCS Foundation, with the intention of targeting African women looking to make an impact on the continent
Q: What educational institutions do you partner with?
A: We’re working on this list. Please check back soon, or join our mailing list for more information. We’re seeking to facilitate world-class educational opportunities, and will be partnering with top programs accordingly.
Q: Is my gift tax-deductible?
A: Yes. All gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible, as applicable by law. The FCS Foundation is classified by the United States Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization.
Q: I'd like my company to match my gift. How can I receive additional information to help support this?
A: We're excited that you're as passionate about our mission as we are, and are thrilled that you'll make even more of an impact with your employer's help.We provide matching via your employers Benevity platform. Please locate The Players Philanthropy Funds (PPF) Benevity causes portal and then search for The FCS Foundation page.PPF is our fiscal sponsor, and will ensure your matched donation reaches our site. If you have any trouble, hello@fcsfoundation.com please email us
Q: I'm interested in making a large gift to The Farai Cheryl Shonhiwa (FCS) Foundation. What does this mean?
A: We're excited that you're as passionate about our mission as we are! Please email us to facilitate large gifting via bank transfer or physical check. If you would like to give via your DAF, please input our fiscal sponsor's EIN# 27-6601178 and earmark the donation with 'The FCS Foundation'. We're in the process of finalizing our major donor recognition program. Please check back, or subscribe to our mailing list for more updates.
Q: How can I send correspondence to the FCS Foundation?
A: You can send correspondence to us through our contact form, or you can We'd love to hear from you.
Q: Will I receive a receipt for my gift that can be used when filing my income taxes?
A: Yes. You will receive a receipt by mail for every contribution you make to the FCS foundation. This receipt can be used when filing your income taxes.
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“We educate women because it is smart. We educate women because it changes the world.”
- Drew Faust
FCS Foundation is a project of Players Philanthropy Fund, a Maryland charitable trust recognized by IRS as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Federal Tax ID: 27-6601178, ppf.org/pp ). Contributions to FCS Foundation are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.