44 + YEARS
Honoring exceptional youth in the Rockford Metro Area
875+ SCHOLARSHIPS
Awarded to gifted, local African American High School seniors.
$1.25 MILLION
Donated and awarded to local achievers.
Get to Know Us
The Rockford Association for Minority Management (RAMM) was founded in May 1980 with a mission to address the lack of diversity in business management. Over time, RAMM evolved to focus on a greater need—investing in the future of African-American students by providing financial support and educational opportunities.
Sponsors
Special Thanks to Our 2024 Donors
Platinum Circle
$5,000 - $9,999
Jarrett Family
United Parcel Service
RAMM Scholar Sponsors
$1,000-$1,499
The Blazer Foundation of Rockford
The Charles Box Group, LLC
Gethsemane Christian Church
Riverside Dental
Gold Circle
$2,000-$4,999
Crusader Community Health
Sabrina Gulley
Robert Stenstrom and Family
Rockford University
University of Wisconsin Northern Illinois
Special Donors
$500-$999
Mary P. Gorman
Kathryn & Joe Lomax
The Unitarian Universalist Church
President's Circle
$1,500 - $1,999
Bias Tax Accounting & Tax Service
Jessica and Wilford Jones, Sr.
Rebecca and David Kendall
Oates Dental
Total Faith Community Church
Friends of RAMM
Up To $499
Ebony D. Caldwell
Charles Isely
Doug and Tammy Scott
Lois Scott
Honoring Excellence
Celebrating Our 2024 Recipients
RAMM is proud to recognize the leaders shaping our community through excellence, innovation, and equity. Their dedication and impact inspire future generations, driving progress and opportunity. Join us in celebrating their achievements!