Who we are
Since 2020, The Urban Legends Foundation has been a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit. We provide academic scholarships to minority students. The Foundation also offers financial assistance to groups committed to supporting children’s educational goals. We are a 100% volunteer led organization, so all donations go to supporting our scholars and programs.
Our Mission
Our mission focuses on preparing resilient college-bound minority students for academic success. We do this by providing financial scholarships and academic resources.
Where we aspire to go
Our vision is to offer $10,000 in scholarship funds to each of our recipients. We rely on grassroots and generous donations from the communities that we support.
Meet Our Board
Malik Simpson
Malik J. Simpson, a Pittsburgh native, excelled in academics and competitive sports while volunteering in his community, particularly helping youth. He attended North Carolina State University, leading multiple organizations and raising funds for those in need. An Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. member, Malik received the Gus Witherspoon Award in 2017 for community service. In 2019, he founded the Lift as You Climb Scholarship. Later, he created the Urban Legends Foundation to support young minorities in achieving their goals.
Josh Moore
Joshua Moore, a proud Houston native, overcame a childhood marked by addiction, homelessness, and poverty. Despite these challenges, he remained focused on community service. At North Carolina State University, he dedicated hundreds of hours to community service with Ascend. Succeed. Change and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. After graduating in 2015, he joined the U.S. Coast Guard, becoming a commissioned officer in 2018. Joshua founded the Urban Legends Foundation to mentor youth facing similar struggles.
Trevor Jenkins
Trevor Jenkins is from Fayetteville, NC. He graduated in Finance from North Carolina State University. He works as a Process Improvement Analyst at Genworth Financial. Growing up in a military family, he lived in nine cities. This exposure introduced him to diverse cultures. It motivated his passion for grassroots community aid. At NC State, he served as president of the National Panhellenic Council and participated in mentorship programs. Trevor believes the Urban Legends Foundation is a powerful way to give back and positively impact his community.