Cedric "The Entertainer" Charitable Foundation Inc.

	Cedric "The Entertainer" Charitable Foundation The love of learning through travel coupled with the spirit of achievement through higher education is the catalyst for the Cedric “The Entertainer” Charitable Foundation (CTECF). Founded in 1996 by comic actor Cedric “The Entertainer” and his sister Sharita Kyles Wilson, the foundation is committed to enhancing the lives of youth and families. Therefore, the foundation’s mission is two-fold: 1) To provide moral and financial support for youth and families by providing college scholarships and opportunities for educational travel. 2) To reach and assist an increasing number of youth and families via collaborations and partnerships with other corporations, organizations, and individuals who value and support our efforts. To that end, the foundation has established several ways “To reach out and give back” to the community:
	Scholarship Program A scholarship fund has been established to assist high school graduates during their first year of college. The scholarships (ranging from $500.00 to $5,000.00) are distributed annually at McCluer South-Berkeley High School (the founders’ alma mater). CTECF has also established a joint scholarship with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). This scholarship is offered annually to high school students across the St. Louis area that plan to attend UNCF institutions.

	Cedric's Entourage Cedric “The Entertainer’s” Entourage Program has been designed to enlighten and educate youth by providing travel opportunities. Since 1998, CTECF has invited members of Mathews-Dickey’s Boys & Girls Club to participate in this unique project. A group of youth ranging from ages 10 to 18 years old is taken on a 2-3 day excursion consisting of visits to museums, national monuments, college campuses, professional sporting events, Broadway musicals, and various other activities in cities such as Atlanta and Chicago. In recent years, the Entourage program has evolved into a grant opportunity for public schools and social support agencies to provide similar travel opportunities for youth. CTECF is incorporated as a non-profit organization in the state of Missouri and has 501(c)3 status with the IRS. For more information, contact: Sharita Kyles Wilson skwilson@ceddybear.com