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Our goal is for students to graduate debt free.

About Us

Our Purpose

Our Appreciation

Your Support

The Marcus J. Bradshaw Foundation (MJBF) is a Federal 501(c)(3) organization established in February 2017 to honor the memory of Marcus John Bradshaw, and to assist underserved, Chicago-area  students with demonstrated academic promise, who are in need of financial assistance to attend college. The MJBF Scholarship is open to all students

The Marcus J. Bradshaw Foundation (MJBF) is a Federal 501(c)(3) organization established in February 2017 to honor the memory of Marcus John Bradshaw, and to assist underserved, Chicago-area  students with demonstrated academic promise, who are in need of financial assistance to attend college. The MJBF Scholarship is open to all students regardless of race, ethnicity or sexual orientation. Our primary fundraiser to support the scholarships is the annual MJB Golf Classic, which culminates in our Scholarship Luncheon, hosted to honor our Scholarship Recipients and their families.

Your Support

Our Appreciation

Your Support

Due to our invaluable volunteers and generous donors, within five months of the establishment of the Marcus J. Bradshaw Foundation, we were able to award six $2500 scholarships to Chicago area graduating seniors with demonstrated academic promise and community service.  We would be honored if you would consider a donation of your time, ta

Due to our invaluable volunteers and generous donors, within five months of the establishment of the Marcus J. Bradshaw Foundation, we were able to award six $2500 scholarships to Chicago area graduating seniors with demonstrated academic promise and community service.  We would be honored if you would consider a donation of your time, talent and skills to support us in our efforts to assist youth as they seek to fulfill their educational goals and become contributory citizens of our nation and the world. Or, support us through your monetary donation, no matter what amount.  Thank you for your kind consideration.   

Our Appreciation

Our Appreciation

Our Appreciation

We are exceedingly grateful for the kind and generous support of our volunteers and donors. It is because of you that the Marcus J. Bradshaw Foundation is able to accomplish its mission. Thank you for your extraordinary efforts on behalf of Chicago area students. Their success will help strengthen and advance our nation, humanity and the 

We are exceedingly grateful for the kind and generous support of our volunteers and donors. It is because of you that the Marcus J. Bradshaw Foundation is able to accomplish its mission. Thank you for your extraordinary efforts on behalf of Chicago area students. Their success will help strengthen and advance our nation, humanity and the world. Thank you, also for your invaluable participation with the work of our Foundation in our rigorous scholarship recipient selection, as well as in the implementation of our annual fundraiser, the MJB Golf Classic and Scholarship Luncheon. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. 

"We are deeply committed toward the future success of our Bradshaw Scholars. Every person involved in the organization - from the board to committees and event staff - volunteer 100% of their time. We want to ensure that monetary donations go directly toward our scholarships." 

- Crystal Phillips-Pierce, Co-founder and Executive Director

Board of Directors

Sheri Bradshaw

Crystal Phillips-Pierce

Crystal Phillips-Pierce

Chairwoman, Co-Founder
Marcus J. Bradshaw Foundation
Flight Attendant, United Airlines

Crystal Phillips-Pierce

Crystal Phillips-Pierce

Crystal Phillips-Pierce

Executive Director, Co-Founder
Marcus J. Bradshaw Foundation
Principal, CP Event Design & Production

Ellen James Thornton

Crystal Phillips-Pierce

Ellen James Thornton

Co-Founder, MJBF

Post-secondary Coordinator Chicago Public Schools (Emeritus)


Carol I. Bernstein

Margaret Bernstein Keller

Ellen James Thornton

Scholarship Co-chair

Marcus J. Bradshaw Foundation

Educational Consultant, Premium Prep


Margaret Bernstein Keller

Margaret Bernstein Keller

Margaret Bernstein Keller

Director of Advocacy & 

Community Initiatives
WKYC Channel 3, Cleveland, Ohio


C. Randolph Keller

Margaret Bernstein Keller

Margaret Bernstein Keller

Chief Prosecutor & 

Assistant Law Director
City of Shaker Heights, Ohio

Elizabeth Lewis

Valerie Washington

Elizabeth Lewis

Events Co-chair

Marcus J. Bradshaw Foundation
Principal, Mercer Government Human Services Consulting

Amy Taylor

Valerie Washington

Elizabeth Lewis

Fundraising Chair

Marcus J. Bradshaw Foundation
Executive Director, Special Childrens Charities

Valerie Washington

Valerie Washington

Valerie Washington

Scholarship Chair, MJBF

Project Manager | IT Specialist

Martin Therapy Group

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