PO Box 5671, Somerset, NJ 08875
info@thurmanfoundation.com +1 (609) 283-2872
Preserving legacy. Empowering community.

A brighter future rooted in family, culture, and opportunity.

The Thurman Foundation supports Black families and future generations through education, music preservation, community history, and practical pathways to healthier, stronger lives.

“A family life lived is a family life loved!” — Jasper Louis Thurman Jr.
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3signature programs
K–12education support
5community focus areas
Children in a classroom during a learning activity
Music instruction at a piano
Historic black and white legacy photograph
Community Focused Education · Music · History
Education program
Education & Training

Jasper Academy

Academic support, mentorship, and enrichment for Black students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Music scholarship program
Arts & Preservation

Master Music Scholarship

Helping preserve Jazz and Gospel music by investing in the next generation of culture bearers.

Legacy preservation program
History & Legacy

The Great Book of Black Lives

Documenting family stories and honoring the full lives of Black Americans across generations.

About Us

A community-first mission with a stronger, brighter presence.

The Thurman Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit committed to the betterment of the Black American community. Our work takes a holistic approach across family, arts, finance, health, and sustainability.

We believe thriving communities are built through memory, belonging, practical support, and opportunities that help people live with dignity and purpose.

Family Arts Finance Health Sustainability
Founded in honor of
Jasper Louis Thurman Jr.

A legacy-centered foundation created to preserve cultural memory while building practical support systems for the next generation.

501(c)3recognized nonprofit
100%mission driven focus
What We Do

Programs designed to look and feel more like a modern cause-driven campaign site.

This redesign keeps the Thurman Foundation’s gold-and-mahogany identity, but brightens the page and uses live site photography to make the mission feel more immediate and human.

Education classroom
Education

Helping children achieve more

Empower Black students to thrive academically through culturally aligned educational assistance, mentoring, and long-term encouragement.

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Music lesson
Music Legacy

Preserving Jazz and Gospel culture

The Master Music Scholarship safeguards cultural memory by helping future musicians learn, perform, and carry forward Black musical traditions.

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Historic legacy photo
Living History

Every family has a story to tell

The Great Book of Black Lives celebrates family stories, ancestry, resilience, and the lived experiences behind the names in the record.

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Support the mission

Bringing the prototype’s charitable energy into a cleaner Thurman Foundation experience.

A brighter page, stronger photography, and more visual storytelling help visitors understand the mission quickly and move toward donating, joining, or reaching out.

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3+Active programs
5Community pillars
1Unified legacy mission
Upcoming Events

A more visual events section inspired by the prototype layout.

May172025
Fundraiser

Annual Thurman Gala & Benefit Dinner

Atlanta, GA · Doors open at 6:00 PM

Jun072025
Education

Jasper Academy Summer Kickoff

Community Center · Registration required

Jul192025
Music

Jazz & Gospel Heritage Concert

Master Music Scholarship benefit event

Leadership

People behind the mission.

JT

Jasper L. Thurman Jr.

Founder & Namesake

ED

Executive Director

Executive Leadership

PD

Program Director

Jasper Academy Lead

MM

Music Coordinator

Master Music Scholarship

Get In Touch

We welcome partnerships, volunteers, and new ideas.

Reach out about sponsorships, events, donations, membership, or ways the Thurman Foundation can better serve the community.

Emailinfo@thurmanfoundation.com
Phone+1 (609) 283-2872
Mailing Address

PO Box 5671, Somerset, NJ 08875