About

Helping

About foundation

Gamma lota Boulé Foundation is dedicated to improving living conditions in the Greater Rochester Area.

The Gamma Iota Boulé Foundation (GIBF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities and expanding opportunity across the Greater Rochester area.

Founded to address persistent gaps in educational, economic, leadership, and health outcomes, the Foundation works to support individuals and families who have historically faced systemic barriers to success. Through scholarships, community programs, partnerships, and strategic investments, GIBF promotes inclusive growth and long-term community wellbeing.

The Foundation is guided by a commitment to service, accountability, and impact, and collaborates with trusted partners to deliver meaningful, measurable results.

History / Our Story

The Gamma Iota Boulé Foundation was established to support community advancement through strategic philanthropy and service.

From its inception, the Foundation has focused on addressing disparities that limit access to opportunity and hinder long-term success for individuals and families in the region.

Over the years, GIBF has expanded its impact through scholarships, health initiatives, leadership development, and partnerships with nonprofit, civic, and educational organizations. The Foundation continues to evolve in response to community needs while remaining grounded in its core values of service, excellence, and stewardship.

Mission

The mission of the Gamma Iota Boulé Foundation is to advance opportunity, promote community wellbeing, and support equitable outcomes through leadership development, education, economic empowerment, and health initiatives in the Greater Rochester area.

We will act as a catalyst for the creation and development of a network of strategic partners focused on positively affecting their wellbeing now and laying a foundation for success in the future.

What we do

Various things we support

Leadership Development

Strong communities depend on informed, capable, and ethical leadership.

The Foundation supports programs and initiatives that develop, promote, and sustain a diverse pipeline of emerging leaders from communities that have historically been underrepresented in civic, nonprofit, and professional leadership roles. These efforts help strengthen community institutions, foster civic engagement, and ensure that leadership reflects the communities it serves.

Donate

Economic Development

Economic stability is essential to individual and community wellbeing.

The Foundation supports initiatives that promote financial literacy, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and access to economic opportunity for individuals and families experiencing economic inequities. By strengthening economic capacity, GIBF helps foster self-sufficiency, business growth, and long-term community prosperity.

Join us

Advancement of Education

Education is a cornerstone of opportunity and long-term success.

GIBF promotes and supports educational initiatives that enhance academic achievement, skill development, and lifelong learning for students and learners who face persistent educational disparities. Our focus includes scholarships, mentoring, enrichment programs, and partnerships that expand access to educational resources and pathways to post-secondary success.

Donate

Healthy Living

Healthy communities are the foundation of a thriving society.

GIBF invests in programs that promote wellness and improve health outcomes in communities disproportionately affected by health disparities. These efforts include health education, access to preventive services, and partnerships that address social determinants of health and improve overall quality of life.

Join us

Purpose

The purpose of the Gamma Iota Boulé Foundation is to identify, support, and invest in initiatives that address persistent disparities in education, economic opportunity, leadership development, and health within the Greater Rochester area. The Foundation’s work is guided by a commitment to service, accountability, and community advancement, with an emphasis on expanding access to opportunity for those who have been historically underserved.

Vision

A thriving Greater Rochester community where all individuals have access to opportunity, resources, and pathways to achieve their full potential.

Board of Trustees

Officers Matthew Augustine, Chairman Emerson Fullwood, Vice Chairman Anthony Smith, Secretary David Cowens, Treasurer

Committee Chairpersons Advancement of Education – Bradley Turner
Audit – James Norman Awardees
Selection – Clayton Osborne
By-Laws – Dale Trott
Coaching & Mentoring – Hezekiah Simmons
Economic Development – Lomax R. Campbell
Executive – Matthew Augustine
Finance – Allen Williams
Governance – Emerson Fullwood
 Healthy Living Awareness- Raphael Tshibangu
Investment – Allen Williams
Leadership Development – Hezekiah Simmons
Recognition Program – William M. Davis. Jr.

Board Members

Carol Adams
Brenda Caine
Lomax R Campbell
William M. Davis. Jr.
Gregory Ewing
Jarrett Felton
Joel Frater
Gayle Harrison
Langston D. McFadden
Shaw Nelms
James H. Norman

Clayton Osborne
Hezekiah N. Simmons
Anthony Smith
Truman N. Tolefree
Dale K. Trott
Raphael Tshibangu
Bradley M. Turner
Deborah Whitt
Kevin W. Williams

Values, Princeiples & Guidelines

In pursuit of our Purpose, Vision, and Mission, we will operate in the following manner:

We shall strive to experience continuous growth in beneficial community services and financial resources.
We shall strive to meet the highest standards of performance, quality, service, and achievement as we work towards our four major pillars of charitable activities on behalf of our stakeholders.
We shall maintain a favorable operating environment that encourages prudent risk taking, innovation, and creativity with emphasis on learning from our experiences.
We shall operate our organization in a way that will encourage, recognize, and reward superior performance for both affiliated and non-affiliated individuals within our Community and thereby inspire others to maximize their human potential to achieve.
We shall communicate honestly and openly without misrepresentation and not use organizational resources for personal benefit.
We shall collaborate with our strategic partners, volunteers, and paid suppliers of products and services as key members of our extended team in a fair and equitable manner.
We shall maintain a positive operating environment for all stakeholders engaged in our organization and act with mutual respect regardless of our status in life, and without regard to race, religion, age, ethnic background, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
We shall ensure that all confidential information is not disclosed inappropriately and respect the privacy rights of all individuals.
We shall fully comply with all laws and regulations that apply to the corporation and its affiliates.
We shall operate as a socially responsible organization with high regard for people and the planet and work diligently to create a better Rochester for us, our families and our Community.