BH365 Education Foundation

What BH365 Education Foundation does

BH365 Education Foundation (legal entity: Black History 365 Education Foundation Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas, with a stated national programmatic footprint. Founded by Dr. Walter Milton following his 2018 research into an inclusive Black history curriculum, the foundation published the Black History 365: An Inclusive Account of American History textbook in 2020 and operates four program pillars: Education, Community, Scholarship, and Service. Its beneficiary base comprises under-resourced schools and school communities, K-12 and higher education students, educators and administrators, and the nine Divine 9 Black Greek-letter organizations.

The foundation's core product is the BH365 textbook, differentiated by its chronological coverage from ancient African civilizations to the present, in contrast to conventional U.S. history curricula that begin with slavery. This content asset is deployed through a portfolio of programs including the Adopt A School Program (direct school partnerships with local businesses), the Black & Blue Education Project (resources for justice-impacted students), the BasquiART Summer Camp in partnership with South Dallas Cultural Center, the Fit To Lead Retreat for DFW educators, the BH365 Beyond Golf Tournament, and two named scholarships (Dr. Walter Milton Excellence and Achievement Scholarship; Evelyn B. Jackson Scholarship). The Divine 9 Challenge mobilizes all nine Black Greek-letter organizations to fund and distribute classroom sets of BH365 books to high schools in need.

The business model is entirely donation-based, with revenue generated through individual contributions via PayPal, corporate sponsorships routed through the Adopt A School Program, and event-based fundraising. No products or services are sold; the foundation is funded exclusively through charitable contributions. Leadership comprises Dr. Walter Milton as CEO and Founder, Mia Street, MEd as Executive Director, Lisa Petros as VP of Business and Finance, and a Board of Directors and Advisory Committee drawn from K-12 education, nonprofit development, and civic leadership in the DFW region.

Name

BH365 Education Foundation

Legal name

Black History 365 Education Foundation Inc.

Website

https://blackhistory365foundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BH365 Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that publishes the Black History 365 textbook and operates Adopt A School, D9 Challenge, scholarships, retreats, and the BasquiART Camp to deliver culturally affirming educational resources to under-resourced schools, educators, and students nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

Keywords

• Black history education
• Educational nonprofit programs
• Culturally affirming curriculum
• School resource programs
• Community scholarship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation raises funds through individual donations via PayPal, corporate sponsorships, and event-based fundraising. The D9 Challenge specifically mobilizes Divine 9 organizations to donate classroom sets of Black History books to high schools in need.
2. Sponsorships and Event Revenue: BH365 Golf Tournament and other events generate funds that support the Adopt A School Program. Corporate sponsors contribute to enable schools to integrate ethnic studies into their curriculum.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BH365 Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides culturally affirming Black History curriculum and educational resources to under-resourced schools across the United States. Its core offering is the Black History 365 textbook, complemented by the Adopt A School Program, Black & Blue Education Project, scholarships, summer camps (BasquiART Camp), educator retreats (Fit To Lead), and fundraising events (BH365 Beyond Golf Tournament). All programs are provided free to beneficiaries and funded through donations, corporate sponsorships, and event revenue.

Product overview

BH365 Education Foundation operates as a nonprofit organization with a portfolio of educational products and programs. The core offering is the Black History 365 textbook, an Inclusive Account of American History designed for K-12 classrooms. This is complemented by signature programs including the Adopt A School Program (bridging resource gaps through business partnerships), the Black & Blue Education Project (police education), and BH365 Summer Camp. The foundation also administers two scholarships, organizes the Fit To Lead Retreat and Beyond Golf Tournament, and sponsors the State of Black Learning Conference. These programs work together to advance the foundation's mission of closing economic and resource gaps in schools while providing culturally affirming educational resources.

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Brands

• Adopt A School Program: Program dedicated to bridging resource and economic gaps faced by schools and their communities through partnerships with local businesses and organizations
• Black & Blue Education Project
• Dr. Walter Milton Excellence and Achievement Scholarship
• Evelyn B. Jackson Scholarship
• D9 Challenge
• BasquiART Camp
• Fit To Lead Retreat
• BH365 Beyond Golf Tournament

Products and services

• Black History 365: An Inclusive Account of American History (textbook) A comprehensive Black History textbook covering African American history from ancient African civilizations to present day, designed for K-12 classrooms to provide an inclusive account of American history distinct from traditional curricula that begin with slavery.
• Adopt A School Program A signature initiative that bridges resource and economic gaps faced by under-resourced schools by partnering with local businesses and organizations to provide essential educational support, BH365 textbook sets, and enhanced learning resources.
• Black & Blue Education Project A police education initiative that fosters better understanding and promotes positive change in policing while providing BH365 educational resources to students impacted by the justice system, giving them opportunities to learn and grow despite their circumstances.
• BasquiART Summer Camp A five-day summer camp program delivered in partnership with the South Dallas Cultural Center, spotlighting themes honoring the creativity and influence of African American artists and cultural icons. Registration ends June 1, 2026.
• Dr. Walter Milton Excellence and Achievement Scholarship An annual scholarship for students with a 3.5+ GPA who are accepted into college or university declaring majors in business, STEM, or medical fields; the 3.5 GPA must be maintained to retain the scholarship.
• Evelyn B. Jackson Scholarship A scholarship supporting children with special needs and students who have overcome significant health challenges for post-secondary education, also recognizing students who volunteer to assist children with special needs.
• Fit To Lead Retreat A transformative one-day retreat for educational leaders in the DFW area (held in Scurry, Texas) providing restorative tools for mindful leadership and creating holistic learning environments.
• BH365 Beyond Golf Tournament An annual fundraising golf tournament with proceeds directed toward the Adopt A School Program to enable schools to integrate ethnic studies into their curriculum.
• State of Black Learning Conference Sponsorship BH365 sponsors educators nationwide to attend the three-day State of Black Learning Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, convening thought leaders and educators to examine systemic inequities affecting Black children and explore innovative solutions.
• D9 (Divine 9) Challenge A fundraising initiative mobilizing Divine 9 Black Greek letter organizations to provide classroom sets of Black History books to high schools in need; top donors from the winning organization select the recipient school.

Quantifiable outcome

• Classroom sets of Black History books provided to high schools through D9 Challenge
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• South Dallas Cultural CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBH365 partners with South Dallas Cultural Center to deliver the BasquiART Camp in July 2026. The five-day camp spotlights themes honoring African American artists and cultural icons, combining the foundation's educational mission with the cultural center's arts programming expertise.
• State of Black Learning ConferencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBH365 Education Foundation sponsors educators nationwide to attend the State of Black Learning Conference in Pittsburgh. The three-day event convenes thought leaders and educators to examine systemic inequities affecting Black students and implement innovative solutions.
• Local Businesses and Organizations (Adopt A School Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Adopt A School Program partners with local businesses and organizations to provide essential support that enhances educational opportunities and fosters thriving learning environments in under-resourced schools and their communities.
• Divine 9 Organizations (D9)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Divine 9 Challenge mobilizes Black Greek letter organizations (Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma, Iota Phi Theta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Zeta Phi Beta) to fundraise and provide Black History books to high schools in need. Top donors select recipient schools.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Urban League: Large civil rights and education-equity organization that runs education, scholarship, and youth development programs targeting Black communities — a much larger incumbent operating comparable education-and-equity programs.
• Color of Change: Racial justice nonprofit that runs campaigns including education equity initiatives targeting Black students and schools — comparable as an advocacy-and-education organization working on Black educational outcomes.
• Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH): Founded by Carter G. Woodson, ASALH is the premier organization promoting Black history research, scholarship, and public education including Black History Month — a long-established incumbent comparable to BH365's mission of advancing awareness of Black history.
• United Negro College Fund (UNCF): Major education nonprofit providing scholarships to African American students and supporting HBCUs — comparable to BH365's scholarship programs for Black students pursuing higher education in STEM, business, and medical fields.
• Learning for Justice (Southern Poverty Law Center): Established education program of the SPLC that provides free K-12 classroom resources on social justice, anti-bias, and inclusive history. Comparable as a larger, better-resourced provider of culturally affirming curriculum reaching the same educator and district audience.
• Pulitzer Center (1619 Project Education Network): Operates the 1619 Project Education Network, providing K-12 curriculum and educator resources centered on the history of slavery and Black contributions to America — overlapping with BH365's inclusive Black history curriculum positioning.

Direct peers

• The Conscious Kid: Nonprofit that develops and disseminates anti-bias and culturally affirming educational resources for children, including books and curriculum for K-12 classrooms — directly comparable to BH365's mission of providing inclusive Black history content to schools.
• DonorsChoose: Nonprofit crowdfunding platform that channels donor contributions directly to under-resourced K-12 classrooms for books, supplies, and resources — directly comparable to BH365's Adopt A School and D9 Challenge model of routing resources to under-funded schools.
• Embrace Race: Nonprofit focused on raising racially aware children, providing resources, articles, and toolkits for educators and parents — overlapping mission with BH365's inclusive education and culturally affirming learning focus.
• Rethinking Schools: Nonprofit publisher of K-12 social justice curriculum and teaching guides used by educators seeking culturally affirming, equity-focused materials — directly comparable as an education-focused nonprofit producing and distributing inclusive history content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/black-history-365-education-foundation-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/blackhistory365foundation

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