and increase community outreach to drive regional awareness and new pipeline projects over 5 years, 3. [44][45], Smith has also served as the chairman of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights,[46] on the board of overseers of Columbia Business School, as a member of the Cornell Engineering College Council,[47] on the Cornell University Tech Board,[9] and as a Trustee of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco. Political party: Republican: . [19][20][21] As of 2019, Vista Equity Partners had closed more than $46 billion of funding. Overview of Robert F Smith . TheGrio is now on Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and Roku. Fund technical assistance $25M: fund Prosper Birmingham, Magic City Match, and Birmingham Business Alliance to establish/expand business advisory programs, renovate and subsidize retail/office space for MBEs and scale coaches & support services (e.g., digital footprint, B2C platforms, accounting & bookkeeping, recruitment, etc.) Raise community awareness & adoption of Emergency Broadband Benefit: increase door-to-door and community outreach in low-income neighborhoods to get households onto EBB to help connect ~145K unconnected households, * Community organization(s) being identified, Estimated impact (of all initiatives): ~145K households connected to high-speed internet to unlock ~$3B in economic potential, Lead community organization: Urban League of Louisiana, 1. October 8, 2020. [1][4], In high school, he applied for an internship at Bell Labs but was told the program was intended for college students. This effort will drive corporate collaboration with local grassroots community organizations to help achieve scalable projects that can be rolled out across the country wherever inequity exists. The Grapevine-based company and its political arm aren't shy about their goals and plan to expand such activism beyond Tarrant County. Rhode Island. [5], On February 8, 2016, Smith struck and killed a pedestrian while driving in Medford, Oregon. Dec 11, 2022, 10:03 AM. Many of them had college loans and parents PLUS loans coming out of their neighborhoods, fighting what they were fighting for, and then getting educated. "Former congressman, felon Cooley may run for office again", "House Speaker Smith Not Conservative or Liberal", "Former Oregon Congressman Bob Smith Fatally Injured a Pedestrian", "Former U.S. Rep. Bob Smith kills pedestrian in Medford", "Former Oregon Congressman Bob Smith Dies at 89", Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, Chairmen of the United States House Committee on Agriculture, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bob_Smith_(Oregon_politician)&oldid=1122471336, Speakers of the Oregon House of Representatives, Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives from Oregon, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 17 November 2022, at 19:23. Accessed August 25, 2021. Smith,. 7. [24], On May 19, 2019, during his 2019 commencement speech at Morehouse College, Smith pledged a reported $34M in student loan debt, "(including) the debt of parents and guardians incurred" over the educational pursuit of each member of the 2019 graduating class. Smith reportedly approached the agency for amnesty from prosecution under a program for Americans who did not report offshore assets but the request was declined. As a high schooler, Smith convinced Bell Labs to give him an internship even though they were reserved for college students. Download our newest episodes now! How he made his billions. In Austin, Smith has started programs supporting music education and minority entrepreneurship, according to The New York Times. By concentrating efforts to close gaps in funding education, technology, home ownership, healthcare, employment opportunities and more in these communities, we can magnify our impact. [25] In a June 2020 report, Time reported the launch of The Student Freedom Initiative, a nonprofit led by Smith, to benefit HBCU students. * Minority Serving Institutions / HBCUs in Charlotte that are being considered: Johnson C. Smith University, Johnson & Wales University Charlotte, Charlotte Christian College, 6. Smith made a shrewd move in acquiring Sunquest Information Systems Inc., for a relative bargain price of $327 million$200 million in equity and $127 million in debt. [91], Smith owns homes in Austin, Texas, Malibu, California, New York City, Denver, and Florida. Over the years, Smith has made major contributions to the National African American History Museum, Carnegie Hall, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, Cornell University, Morehouse College and many other organizations. Heralded as a private equity titan and Wall Street wiz, Smith started his early life out as a computer geek working in STEM before earning a degree in chemical engineering from Cornell University. [31][37], In early October 2021, Smith and Brockman were both among those listed in the Pandora Papers revelation, exposing the offshore sheltering of financial assets by hundreds of politicians, businesspeople, and celebrities. [76] Smith was included on the Time 100, Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world, in 2020. At one point, we were having daily conference calls with him and his team. His father, Benjamin F. Smith, was a doctor. Boswell, Josh. [16], In August 2020, Bloomberg News reported that Robert Smith had been under investigation by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on allegations of tax evasion since 2014. * In partnership with National Bankers Association and Appalachian Community Capital; CDFIs/MDIs being considered include: Unity National Bank, Unity Bank of Texas, PeopleFund, Houston Business Development Inc, etc. did not show up, he got the position, and that summer he developed a reliability test for semiconductors. Smith attended Cornell for undergrad but never lost touch with Bell Labs. As of August 2021, the Initiative has garnered commitments from over 70 companies to invest $65 billion. Offer in-kind FTEs: provide 2-5 in-kind FTEs to the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance (CRBA) over 5 years to convene corporate partners, assess their MBE spend, develop pipeline to increase MBE spend to 5-10%+, 2. [82], In October 2022, media outlets including TMZ,[83] Revolt TV,[84] Variety, and Vibe Magazine[85] published an article highlighting Smith being nominated by Floyd Mayweather, Jr. to serve as executive producer of a series of film and television projects titled "The GOAT" aimed to tell Mayweather's life story. [2], After more than a decade out of politics, Smith was elected to Congress from Oregon's 2nd congressional district in 1982. Now he'll spend. [61], Smith has received the Candle in Business and Philanthropy Award from Morehouse College,[62] the International Medical Corps Humanitarian of the Year Award,[63] Ebonys John H. Johnson Award,[64] and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Chairman's Award, among others. Joseph Francis Smith (January 24, 1920 - May 14, 1999), was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district from 1981 to 1983. Scale technical assistance $15M: fund*to expand technical assistance through business coaches and wrap-around services for 500+ MBEs over 5 years to help them scale from <$1M to $5M+ in annual revenue, 2. [2] Wes Cooley, the Republican who had succeeded Smith in the House, had been caught in several lies about his military service and Smith was persuaded to come out of retirement. *Uh oh. [55][56], In 2018, Fund II Foundation gave a $2.7 million grant to the Louis Armstrong House Museum, and Smith has served as a board member since. The district's incumbent, freshman Republican Denny Smith (no relation), opted to run in the newly created 5th district after it absorbed much of the western portion of the old 2nd, including Denny Smith's home in Salem. Smith earned a degree in chemical engineering from Cornell University. In particular, his philanthropy honors the sacrifices and contributions of his parents, grandparents and African American ancestors who he says paved the way for his success. Scale technical assistance $20M: fund the Urban League of Louisiana, New Orleans Business Alliance, Thrive New Orleans and Propellor to scale bookkeeping, B2C payment, marketing support & subsidized rent to scale 200+ MBEs from <$1M to $5M+ in annual revenue, Estimated impact (of all initiatives): 2.5x increase in MBE value & 8K+ new jobs, boosting Black communitys net worth by ~$2B+, 3. Vista has posting annualized returns of 22% since its beginning, according to Forbes. Smiths gift to the class of 2019 was no small sum: according to AJC, the collective student debt amount for the entire class sits at around $40 million. Robert has been a great champion for improving access to capital in distressed communities. Robert Smith has 11,381 Voter Records | Page 3 Robert Smith has 11,381 Voter Records There are 11,381 voter registration records for Robert Smith. Share Background Report Overview of Robert F Smith Jr Lives in: Findlay, Ohio Phone: View phone number Age: 70 Robert Smith Jr's Voter Registration Among the recognitions he received are: 2020 Forbes Diversity & Inclusion Award 2020TIMEs100 Most Influential People 2019 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy 2019 Inductee into the Texas Business Hall of Fame 2019 UNCF Presidents Award 2018 Honored by National Park Foundation 2017 Columbia University BBSA Distinguished Alumni Award 2016 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Chairs Award 2010 Ripple of Hope Award from Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Forbes 100 Greatest Living Business Minds. Vista Equity partners, has officesin Austin, Chicago, Smith and his wife bought a $20 million Malibu mansion. "When I finished business school and decided to join the tumultuous world of investment banking, my family and friends spoke up with concerns about my sanity," Smith said in his American University commencement speech. EXCLUSIVE: Billionaire at center of Americas largest tax evasion probe made friends with the Trumps, praised Ivanka and rented near Mar-a-Lago after paying off Morehouse students debts. Daily Mail. Moving Forward. Robert F. Smith Talks About the Future of His Philanthropy. Inside Philanthropy. He argued for the importance of a set aside (for minority owned small businesses in #PPP) and we agreed. Fund startups and give access to investor network $70M: grow the Prosper Health Tech Fund powered by Gener8tor and offer venture capital technical assistance to scale 50+ startups from <$1M to $5M+ in annual revenue; near-term priority is to secure $4M in venture investment by end of May 2022, 2. Be an advocate for SCI priorities: engage federal and state agencies to drive policy and funding improvements to better support SCIs near-term priorities, E.g., Engage the Small Business Administration and Minority Business Development Agency to increase technical assistance programs and annual spend to better support Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) with capital and scaling needs, E.g., Ask the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to include multi-dwelling unit connectivity in its new broadband connectivity maps and ask the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to allow non-FCC data in state broadband plans to unlock ~$285M in potential government broadband funding for 5 SCI regions. [2], On February 19, 1966, Smith married Kaye Elizabeth Tomlinson in Salem. He has also served as chairman of the Robert F. Kennedy center for Justice and Human Rights in the past. [1][9][10], After graduating from Cornell, Smith worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Air Products & Chemicals, and later at Kraft General Foods as a chemical engineer,[1] where he registered two United States and two European patents. Powered by. Smith has cited a 2019 McKinsey Global Institute analysis which claims that closing the racial wealth gap would generate $1.5 trillion in additional GDP growth over the decade. Here's Why Investors Shrugged", "The Billionaire Behind the Biggest U.S. Tax Fraud Case Ever Filed", "Now the Richest Black American, He's Also One of America's Biggest Philanthropists", "Austin billionaire who paid off students' debt has history of giving back", "A "quiet" African American billionaire is offering Nigeria's rescued Chibok girls a new lease of life", "US tycoon helps Chibok pupils back into the classroom", "Robert Smith | Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights", "Carnegie Hall Names New Board Chairman: Private-Equity Financier Robert F. Smith", "Cornell names Robert Frederick Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering in recognition of the leadership of philanthropist", "Cornell names engineering school after alumnus", "7 More U.S. Philanthropists Sign Giving Pledge", "Billionaire Denverite Robert F. Smith pledges to pay off student loan debt for Morehouse College class of 2019", "NEXUS Summer Program Students Dream Big in Teen Entrepreneurship Challenge", "Louis Armstrong's Life in Letters, Music and Art", "Louis Armstrong's unseen artifacts almost ready for public view", "Warner/Chappell Music CEO Jon Platt Lauded at City of Hope Gala: 'He's the Obama of the Music Industry', "Billionaire, Power 100 Honoree, Robert F. Smith Donates to Prostate Cancer EBONY", "Riverbank's Cultural Center Renamed After $1 Million Gift", "Morehouse gets two $1M gifts at anniversary gala", "EBONY Power 100 2017 Honoree - Robert F. Smith", "President Obama to Deliver Final Keynote at 46th ALC Phoenix Awards Dinner - Congressional Black Caucus Foundation", "Harlem Columbia Grad Billionaire Man Robert F. Smith (Video)", "AU Announces 2015 Commencement Speakers | American University Washington DC", "JUST IN: Morehouse commencement speaker to pay off Class of 2019's student loans", "Billionaire Robert F. Smith pledges to pay off Morehouse College Class of 2019s student loans", "Graduation speaker pledges to pay class of 2019 student debt", "Morehouse Graduates' Student Loans to Be Paid Off by Billionaire", "Morehouse to use $1.5 million gift on scholarships and a new park", "Announcing the 2019 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy Recipients", "Kendra Scott's and Robert Smith Invited to be Inducted in 2019 - Texas Business Hall of Fame", "These are the experts, leaders working with Gov. [87][88][89], Smith has three children with his first wife. Subsidize internships & apprenticeships $40M: fund the New Orleans Youth Alliance, YouthForce NOLA and the Urban League of Louisiana to place and help subsidize apprenticeships, internships and other work-based learning experiences for ~20K young adults in high-pay sectors (e.g., energy), 5. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Robert is registered to vote in Hancock County, Ohio. [48] He has donated to the Sphinx Organization, which supports diversity in the arts. Fund scholarships and hire coaches ~$35M: scale Birmingham Promise fund to financially support 200-250 students per year over 4 years to increase college retention and graduation rates, 5. Senator from New York from 1927 to 1949. Jordan Hart. Spokespeople for both Smith and the US attorney declined to comment to Bloomberg on the settlement. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech. Two years ago, Fund II Foundation developed Cradle to Greatness, a framework that aligns our strategic grantmaking priorities with outcomes that prepare and propel generations of talent. He was Speaker of the House for the 1969 and 1971 sessions. Discussion about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has grown over the last few years as more, Image: NRC Region II Staff Members Celebrate HBCU Week by Nuclear Regulatory Commission is licensed, Every February, the U.S. celebrates Black History Month a time when we reflect on. 4. As one of the most active investors in the enterprise software market, Vista believes in the advancement of technology to create opportunity. [92][10][93][94][95], For other people named Robert F. Smith, see, "At Carnegie Hall, a New Leader With a Son Named Hendrix", "Billionaire Denver native donated $20 million to new African-American museum (Video)", "A Private Equity Titan With a Narrow Focus and Broad Aims", "Cornell Engineering To Recognize Robert F. Smith '85 With 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award", "5 things to know about Robert F. Smith, Morehouse donor to pay off Class of 2019's student loans", "Smith '85 to receive engineering college alumni honor", "Meet Robert F. Smith, the billionaire who's paying off student loans, owns a home in Malibu, and married a former Playboy model in a lavish Italian ceremony", "Who is Robert F. Smith? He's donated thousands more to specific Democratic candidates including Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, and Chuck Schumer. [77], In February 2022, Smiths non-profit organization, the Student Freedom Initiative, partnered with Prudential Financial to provide up to $1.8 million in microgrants to students of HBCUs. "I dug up the phone number for Bell Labs to ask about summer internships," Smith said. Fund SFI program up to $10M: fund the Student Freedom Initiatives HELPS program to support ~1.5K+ students per year at HBCUs* with emergency expenses e.g., unexpected health costs, late rent payments, etc. Political party: Republican: Spouse: Kaye Elizabeth Tomlinson (m. 1966) Education: Willamette University : Robert Freeman Smith (June 16, 1931 - September 21, 2020), commonly known as Bob Smith, was an American Republican politician who represented Oregon in the United States House of Representatives from 1983 to 1995 and from 1997 to 1999. [3] Between 1965 and 1969, Smith was the president of the Oregon Public Land Commission. Silicon Valley may be best known for billion-dollar valuations and soaring real-estate prices, but Smith's strategy is practically contrarian: He's investing in software and technology companies that aren't in the least bit flashy. He is also a major donor to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Chairman of Carnegie Hall, and the Chairman of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, among many others. [22], In 2016, Smith was named as Private Equity International's Game Changer of the Year for his work with Vista. He avoided further penalties and prosecution by agreeing to assist the DOJ in its case against Brockman, which would later result in the largest tax evasion prosecution in U.S. history. Smith was born in Portland, Oregon, and grew up in Burns, Oregon. Abbott's strike force to reopen Texas", "Why graduates of elite universities dominate the Time 100 and what it means for the rest of us", "Billionaire Robert Smith Launches $1.8M Program to Provide Microgrants to HBCU Students In Need", "Robert F. Smith Launching $1.8M Grant Program For HBCU Students", "For(bes) The Culture Newsletter: April Showers Bring Forth Impact And Influence In The White House, In Media And In Entrepreneurship", "Robert F. Smith Pledges $3.8M To Build Mobile Unit That Helps Black Men Be Proactive About Prostate Health", "Cornell receives $15 million for minority engineering student aid", "Exclusive FLOYD MAYWEATHER MAKING 'LAST DANCE' STYLE DOCUSERIES 'The GOAT', "Floyd Mayweather's "The GOAT" docuseries is officially in the works", "Floyd Mayweather Will Tell His Story His Way With 'The GOAT' Docuseries", "Floyd Mayweather Inks Life-Rights Deal With Hidden Empire Films, Announces 'The GOAT' Docuseries About Life and Career", "Hope Dworaczyk Smith Pregnant With Second Child! Meet Robert Smith, the Billionaire Investor Who Paid Off Student Loans Vista Equity Partners' Robert F. Smith spent $34 million paying off Morehouse 2019's student loans. He is a male registered to vote in Connecticut. [18], Also in October, the Daily Mail reported that Smith had attempted to curry favor with then-President Donald Trump (R) and his advisors during the investigation. Search Terms: Robert Smith Reset All Filters Page 3 of 1,139 First Previous 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 Next [31][37] According to Smith's non-prosecution agreement, Brockman dictated "the unique terms and unorthodox structure to the arrangement" and he accepted the offer as a "unique business opportunity he eagerly wanted to pursue". The post Billionaire Robert Smith befriended Trump inner circle after paying off Morehouse debts: report appeared first on TheGrio. [6], Smith was the first Black American to sign the Giving Pledge, pledging to donate most of his wealth to philanthropic causes before his death. Details may include related records, political party, location, and more. Political Campaign Contributions. 1. Offer technical assistance expertise: partner with the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance (CRBA) to advise/mentor ~200 MBEs on capital/loan access to help them scale from <$10M to $50M+, 3. Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Vista Equity Partners 4 Philanthropy 5 Politics 6 Tax evasion 7 Other achievements 8 Personal life 9 References Provide technical expertise: offer subject matter and technical expertise to catalyze and support community initiatives, E.g., tax/accounting experts to help MBEs file taxes, E.g., business experts to help MBEs better access capital and craft business plans to scale their teams and operations, 2. Billionaire, philanthropist Robert F. Smith lobbies Washington, Wall Street for funding for minority businesses during pandemic - The Washington Post Advertisement This article was. A state government trifecta is a term that describes single-party government, when one political party holds the governor's office and has majorities in both chambers of the legislature in a state government. Smith also serves as the chairman for the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights. Smith allegedly failed to pay taxes on about $200 million in assets that moved through offshore accounts tied to Robert Brockman, a Houston software businessman. [49], Smith became the board chairman of Carnegie Hall in 2016, the first African American to hold that position. Robert F. Smith was born to two working-class parents in a predominantly African American, middle-class neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. https://t.co/DdOhjvxaWJ. Billionaire Robert Smith reportedly got closer to Ivanka Trump as the IRS closed in on him. All Rights Reserved. Commit to supplier diversity: increase MBE spend in Charlotte region to 5-10%+, Estimated impact (of all initiatives): 3x increase in MBE value & ~13K new jobs, boosting Black communitys net worth by ~$2B+, 4. [7][8] In 1994, he received his Master of Business Administration from Columbia University with concentrations in finance and marketing. TheGrio is now on Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and Roku. Al Sharpton, others gather for joint Kwanzaa, Hanukkah celebration", "Mayor Eric Adams, Rev. Vista manages a robust investment platform by applying market expertise across private equity, permanent capital, credit and public equity investment strategies. The framework ignites innovation, demands fair access, and accelerates the careers of young people who have been overlooked and underestimated. [11] From 1994 to 2000, he worked for Goldman Sachs in technology investment banking, first in New York City and then in Silicon Valley. [6], Smith died on September 21, 2020, in Medford, Oregon at the age of 89. Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, appeared on Today, MSNBCs morning program on Nov. 10, 2021, to talk about his collaboration with Goalsetters One Stock. [1] When he was an infant, his mother apparently carried him at the March on Washington, where the Rev. Contribution Totals. [7], In 2014, Robert Smith founded the Fund II Foundation, a grant making philanthropic group. You have to focus on everything that you're doing, seconds at a time.". [31][37] Brockman also required the first fund to be located in the Cayman Islands and set aside some of the interest earned to protect him against losses. Robert F Smith (born 1957) is listed at 46 Railroad Avenue Madison, Ct 06443 and has no political party affiliation. Smith is chairman and chief executive of Vista Equity Partners. CEO and founder of private equity firm Vista Equity Partners. Since then, he has reportedly amassed an additional $2.5 billion, and his net worth in March was believed to be $5 billion. Robert F.Smith is a billionaire who gave the commencement speech at Morehouse College on Sunday, telling the graduating students his gift was to pay off all of their student loans. The Commission maintains a database of individuals who have made contributions to federally registered political committees. Smith was born to Dr. William Robert Smith and Dr. Sylvia Myrna Smith, who were both school teachers. Billionaire investor Robert Smith on providing financial help for minority-owned small businesses. 2012 Election Cycle. is listed at 1395 South Rd East Greenwich, Ri 02818 and is affiliated with the Republican Party. Search; . For his 60th birthday, billionaire Robert F. Smith's wife threw him a James Bond-themed party. You are responsible for building strong, safe places where our young brothers and sisters can grow with confidence, watch and learn from positive role models, and believe that, they too, are entitled to the American Dream. -Robert F. Smith @RFS_Vista #MorehouseGrad2019 pic.twitter.com/CeMs6CxQkq, Morehouse College (@Morehouse) May 19, 2019. In 2019, Smith attracted positive press when he pledged $34 million through the Fund II Foundation to pay off all student loan debt for the graduating class of 2019 at Morehouse College, a historically Black college. Smith gave a commencement speech at American University's 2015 graduation, where he spoke about his earliest attempts to get work in Silicon Valley while he was still in high school. [80][81], In May 2022, Cornell University announced a $15 million donation from Robert Frederick Smith that will provide financial aid to engineering students from historically underrepresented communities. Smith did not flee the scene, was cooperative with investigators, and was determined to not be under the influence of intoxicants at the time of the wreck. Read More: Did Robert F. Smith use Black America? Updated May 20, 2019. [31][37] As part of the deal, Brockman required an offshore trust be set up to conceal earnings from tax authorities and avoid litigation in US courts. Robert F. Smith prioritizes making a difference in the communities where he lives and works. Robert F.Smith is a billionaire who gave the commencement speech at Morehouse College on Sunday, telling the graduating students his "gift" was to pay off all of their student loans. Now they did all the heavy lifting. We have to do something for our community., NEW YORK, NY DECEMBER 06: Robert Smith attends RFK Human Rights? Fund modernization & capacity-building and provide in-kind subject matter experts $30M: help 4-5 CDFIs/MDIs over 5 years modernize their core systems, hire and train staff, expand marketing and standup SWAT team of experts to conduct needs diagnostic, implement tech solution & provide technical assistance, Systems and technology modernization $10M-15M: Add/upgrade core banking systems, hardware and productivity tools, train frontline workforce on new systems & technology and hire engineering specialists to support customization and news systems rollout over 5 years, Talent and workforce $10M: hire and train additional frontline lending staff and invest in recruiting, training, compensation & benefits and retention to increase in-house expertise and loan capacity over 5 years, Other capacity-building and outreach $8M: hire additional staff to increase custom borrower and technical assistance (e.g., credit building, MBE financing options, etc.) [51][52] He was later recognized as a distinguished alumnus by the college. Billionaire Robert Smith Fighting U.S. Criminal Tax Inquiry. Bloomberg. Scale team ~$3M: hire 3-4 FTEs over 5 years for One Houston Together* to help companies increase MBE spend from ~2% to 5-10%+ as well as BIPOC workforce advancement and BIPOC board representation, 2. Smith's former colleagues at Goldman Sachs were initially skeptical of his new venture. Amy Harris/Invision/AP. In 2016, Smith donated $20 million to the National Museum of African American Historyand Culture in Washington, DC. Fund SFI program $12M: fund the Student Freedom Initiatives Income Contingent Alternative to Parent Plus to support ~120 Black STEM students per year forever at 3 HBCUs*, * Minority Serving Institutions / HBCUs being considered: Dillard University, Southern University New Orleans and Xavier University of Louisiana, 6. Smith Pays Off Morehouse Graduates Student Loans. Smith cooperated with the investigation and agreed to admit misconduct but will not be prosecuted, according to reports. "I tell people there's nothing greater than liberating the human spirit," Smith told Business Insider about the gift. Share 20.8K. Toggle navigation VoterRecords.com. [3], In 1985, Smith graduated from Cornell University with a degree in chemical engineering. [4] In 1994, Smith earned an MBA from Columbia University and pivoted his career towards business and finance. February 24, 2021. No matter our skin color or our political beliefs, we must all agree that the right to vote is foundational to our democracy and who we are." -Robert F. Smith In March 2021 and again in January 2022 Smith collaborated with dozens of Black executives and the Freedom to Vote Alliance to condemn new voting restrictions that harken back to Jim Crow. Adeniji, Ade. 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