Investing in the future of HBCUs
Make up 80% of Black judges, 40% of Black U.S. Congress members, and 50% of Black doctors and lawyers.
Over 136,000 jobs nationwide
At HBCUs are on the rise, with many achieving record numbers of enrolled students in recent years
In annual economic impact
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been pillars of education, opportunity, and community pride for over 150 years. That’s why Self-Help launched HBCU Promise+ to strengthen HBCUs and their communities via capital access, operational support, and financial education.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been pillars of education, opportunity, and community pride for over 150 years. That’s why Self-Help launched HBCU Promise+ to strengthen HBCUs and their communities via capital access, operational support, and financial education.
Make up 80% of Black judges, 40% of Black U.S. Congress members, and 50% of Black doctors and lawyers.
Over 136,000 jobs nationwide
At HBCUs are on the rise, with many achieving record numbers of enrolled students in recent years
In annual economic impact
Building a connected ecosystem
Self-Help is laying the groundwork for a multi-year strategy that strengthens HBCUs.
Affordable capital and responsible lending for construction and operating needs
Innovative partnerships that diversify revenue and strengthen growth
Though leadership to support stability and community revitalization
Community education for homeownership, wellness, and personal finance management
The Legacy Program: Extending our promise
In collaboration with HBCU presidents and leaders, we developed the HBCU Promise+ Legacy Program. The program focuses on providing institutional support for HBCUs to bolster their legacies for generations to come through three distinct pillars.
If you're interested in the long-term success and preservation of the legacy of HBCUs, consider becoming a values-aligned investor and taking advantage of one of our impact investment options:
- Unrestricted Capital & General Operating Grants: We're partnering with investors who can provide grants for myriad risk capital, equity, and operating needs.
- Program-Related Investment (PRI): This is a direct HBCU Legacy Fund investment that provides low-cost, patient capital with liquidity and flexibility.
- Mission Deposits: These are standard Self-Help term certificates that offer a variety of terms with minimal risk.
- Program Sponsorships & Partnerships: Connect with us to create a customized partnership that can provide targeted support for an event, program, or institution.
Reach out to discuss how you can support the legacy of HBCUs.
If you are coming to us from an HBCU, consider bringing your institution into the HBCU Legacy Accelerator Program to create a stronger financial future for your campus. You'll get targeted support for:
- Preservation of real estate assets
- Long-term financial resilience and growth
- Access to low-cost financing
- Customized financial literacy resources for staff, alumni and students
In addition to individualized support, you’re also joining a community of shared success. Together, we can strengthen the HBCU sector for everyone’s benefit.
Whether you're part of an HBCU or exploring meaningful ways to invest, we want to hear from you.