Ezekiel Taylor Scholarship Foundation

Our Work

Help Build Educated Men, Stronger Families and Better Communities

The Ezekiel Taylor Foundation is a 501(c)3 that provides mentorship, job readiness, life-skill programming, and college financial assistance to African-American males in the Chicago area who attend, or seek to attend, an accredited college, university or trade school. Named after the late Ezekiel Taylor, who was innocently killed on the South Side of Chicago, the foundation identifies young Black men who have been impacted by Chicago’s senseless gun violence. ETSF provides hope and opportunity and we educate, empower and encourage young men.

JQ Runs the CHI!

ETSF Board Member and One-lunged Marathoner Jacob Qualls will run the 2025 Chicago Half Marathon for the Ezekiel Taylor Scholarship Foundation.

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8th Annual Scholarship Gala

An evening of elegance celebrating the achievements of African-American male youth who hail from the City of Chicago.

Silent Auction

We are able to award these young men college scholarships each year because of your generous support. We host an annual silent and live auction. Join us every July to shop with a purpose.

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Support ETSF

Donations of all sizes strengthen the Ezekiel Taylor Scholarship Foundation (ETSF) experience for both current and future students. Thank you for considering a donation to the Ezekiel Taylor Scholarship Foundation.

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2024 Scholars

This year’s Scholars include graduating high school seniors, continuing college students and graduating college seniors! Join us in congratulating all of our scholars and their families for operating in excellence.