The Hord Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization and its mission is to encourage and reward excellence among scholars of African descent in the greater Danbury area by providing scholarships, offering support programs, and building a connected community. Since its founding, The Foundation has provided post-secondary financial assistance to deserving and qualified African Americans and each year it has increased the scholarship dollars it distributes. After 24 years, the Foundation has awarded over $4.5 million dollars in scholarship dollars.
