First Generation College Bound Employee Directory
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesMaryland, United States11-50 Employees
First Generation College Bound is a nonprofit organization based in Laurel, Maryland, founded in 1990. It operates in the philanthropic fundraising sector with a focus on helping low-income, first-generation students access a college education. Through its programs, FGCB has helped hundreds of students graduate from college and has been linked to increased lifetime earnings for families, with alumni attending prestigious institutions and pursuing graduate or professional studies. The work is described as a poverty‑solutions effort aimed at unlocking potential in underserved communities. A notable recent development is a December 2023 collaboration with Brown University’s Watson Institute to host a study group in partnership with Brown’s Undocumented, First‑Generation College, and Low‑Income Student Center (U‑FLi). This collaboration illustrates FGCB’s engagement with higher education organizations to support its mission.