Welcome to The Groove Fund
Our Story
Annual Scholarship Program
Annual Scholarship Program
The Groove Fund Inc.'s start was with a simple idea: let's help make higher education accessible to everyone. Since 2012, we have collected charitable donations and provided scholarship awards to deserving candidates in the pursuit of higher education. We believe that higher education should not be limited by financial barriers.
Annual Scholarship Program
Annual Scholarship Program
Annual Scholarship Program
The Groove Fund Board and Scholarship Committee meet regularly to manage and administer the annual scholarship program. Application deadlines are established, and a request for application can be made. Each completed application is reviewed and scored by committee members to determine scholarship award recipients.
Million Dollar Endowment
Annual Scholarship Program
Million Dollar Endowment
The Groove Fund launched The Million Dollar Endowment Program in 2020. The vision is that in 2030, the endowment program will have one million dollars of endowment investment under management. In 2024, we manage a net asset value of $250,000 that grows year-to-year. Net revenue derived from our investment portfolio is used with unrestric
The Groove Fund launched The Million Dollar Endowment Program in 2020. The vision is that in 2030, the endowment program will have one million dollars of endowment investment under management. In 2024, we manage a net asset value of $250,000 that grows year-to-year. Net revenue derived from our investment portfolio is used with unrestricted donations to provide for our annual scholarship award fund pool. We thank all donors that have loyally supported our efforts to date.
Meet The Groove Fund Board
Victor P. Henderson Chairman
William G. Smith Vice Chairman
William G. Smith Vice Chairman
Chairman Henderson is an experienced trial lawyer, having tried more than two dozen civil and criminal cases in state and federal court on issues including accounting malpractice, mortgage fraud, breach of contract, and felony narcotics. Mr. Henderson is recognized for serving as trial counsel on several high-profile cases.
Mr. Henderson
Chairman Henderson is an experienced trial lawyer, having tried more than two dozen civil and criminal cases in state and federal court on issues including accounting malpractice, mortgage fraud, breach of contract, and felony narcotics. Mr. Henderson is recognized for serving as trial counsel on several high-profile cases.
Mr. Henderson started his professional career as a certified public accountant. Upon graduation from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, he spent two years in Philadelphia practicing as an auditor at what is now PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
Mr. Henderson began his legal career in Chicago as a lawyer for Phelan Pope & John, then one of the leading trial law firms. While there, he practiced complex commercial litigation, products liability, and pro bono criminal litigation. Years later, Mr. Henderson joined Florida-based Holland & Knight and ultimately served as the Executive Partner. He was the first black person in Chicago to lead an office with more than 100 lawyers.
William G. Smith Vice Chairman
William G. Smith Vice Chairman
William G. Smith Vice Chairman
William G. Smith retired in September 2018. Prior to retirement, he was the Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer for The Cooper Health System. Mr. Smith also served as Treasurer of the Cooper Foundation.
He has more than 35 years of healthcare leadership and management experience; including a 14-year stay with th
William G. Smith retired in September 2018. Prior to retirement, he was the Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer for The Cooper Health System. Mr. Smith also served as Treasurer of the Cooper Foundation.
He has more than 35 years of healthcare leadership and management experience; including a 14-year stay with the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania with increasing leadership responsibilities that led to Controller.
Mr. Smith holds a Masters of Business Administration from Temple University and earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance with honors from Lincoln University.
Robert Simpson Board Member
William G. Smith Vice Chairman
Robert Simpson Board Member
Board Member Simpson graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Morgan State in 1965. He is one of the founding members of Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship Inc. After graduation from Morgan, he served as an officer in the U.S. Army. He also held several managerial positions with Sears for 17 years.
Since 1983, he has owned and oper
Board Member Simpson graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Morgan State in 1965. He is one of the founding members of Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship Inc. After graduation from Morgan, he served as an officer in the U.S. Army. He also held several managerial positions with Sears for 17 years.
Since 1983, he has owned and operated an independent State Farm Insurance Agency in Memphis TN.
Michael Bailey Treasurer
William G. Smith Vice Chairman
Robert Simpson Board Member
In his professional career, Michael has been in procurement and purchasing for over 30 years. He has held Purchasing Manager positions with the Connecticut State Lottery, The Hartford Public School system, Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company, and most recently with the Springfield Housing Authority in Springfield, MA.
He is active in th
In his professional career, Michael has been in procurement and purchasing for over 30 years. He has held Purchasing Manager positions with the Connecticut State Lottery, The Hartford Public School system, Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company, and most recently with the Springfield Housing Authority in Springfield, MA.
He is active in the Delaware State University Virtual Alumni Chapter. He is an avid reader and enjoys playing chess in his spare time. He is on the Deacon Board at the First Cathedral Church in Bloomfield, CT.
Michael Haskins Board Member
Gow Mosby Board Member
Michael Haskins Board Member
Board member Michael K. Haskins graduated from Lincoln University (PA) in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. He also holds an MBA in Finance from LaSalle University in Philadelphia, Pa. Currently retired, Haskins is a former banker, marketing professional, and part owner/ partner of a minority-owned public relations and ad
Board member Michael K. Haskins graduated from Lincoln University (PA) in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. He also holds an MBA in Finance from LaSalle University in Philadelphia, Pa. Currently retired, Haskins is a former banker, marketing professional, and part owner/ partner of a minority-owned public relations and advertising agency in Philadelphia, Pa.
He is an ordained Deacon and Elder at Ezekiel Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA, and is a Groove Fellowman and charter member of the Mighty Lion Chapter of Groove Phi Groove at Lincoln University(PA) founded in 1969.
George D. Mosee Board Member
Gow Mosby Board Member
Michael Haskins Board Member
Board member George D. Mosee, Jr., Esquire retired from the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office after 28 years of service. He last served as First Assistant District Attorney. He was the Deputy District Attorney in charge of the Juvenile Division of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office for thirteen years. Currently, he is t
Board member George D. Mosee, Jr., Esquire retired from the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office after 28 years of service. He last served as First Assistant District Attorney. He was the Deputy District Attorney in charge of the Juvenile Division of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office for thirteen years. Currently, he is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network.
Board member Mosee is a 1973 graduate of Philadelphia’s Central High School. He received a B.A. in 1977 and a Masters Degree in 1981 from Lincoln University in Pennsylvania and a J.D. in 1986 from Temple University School of Law.
Gow Mosby Board Member
Gow Mosby Board Member
Gow Mosby Board Member
Board Member Gow Mosby is an Assistant District Attorney in the Trial Division of the New York County (Manhattan) District Attorney’s Office. In addition to his work as an ADA, he was recently selected to serve as a member of District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.'s Equity & Social Justice Advisory Board, helping to make policy recommendation
Board Member Gow Mosby is an Assistant District Attorney in the Trial Division of the New York County (Manhattan) District Attorney’s Office. In addition to his work as an ADA, he was recently selected to serve as a member of District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.'s Equity & Social Justice Advisory Board, helping to make policy recommendations directly to the District Attorney.
Driven by a passion for helping others and his own experiences, Gow attended Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal, the Vice-President of the Student Bar Association, and held internships with Viacom, the Cardozo Civil Rights Clinic, and Judge Eric N. Vitaliano of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of N.Y.
Gow has been a member of Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship, Inc. since 2011 and has served as Groove Phi Groove's Second Vice President and Parliamentarian. As a member, he has helped give numerous scholarships to high school students in Albany, N.Y., and his hometown of Bellport, N.Y.
Medi Germaine Board Member
Gow Mosby Board Member
Gow Mosby Board Member
Medi Kofi Germain Sapathy represents the first international chapter in Africa, the Gold Coast Chapter, and is the youngest member of the Groove Fund board. In 2017, Medi graduated with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and French. During this period, he embarked on a transformative year abroad in France, delving into the intricac
Medi Kofi Germain Sapathy represents the first international chapter in Africa, the Gold Coast Chapter, and is the youngest member of the Groove Fund board. In 2017, Medi graduated with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and French. During this period, he embarked on a transformative year abroad in France, delving into the intricacies of different cultures and expanding his horizons. His academic journey culminated in the attainment of a Master's in International Management from the prestigious Toulouse School of Management in France. He graduated as the Valedictorian and was the first African recipient of this honor. Beyond academia, he has demonstrated his expertise in Project Management and Finance through various professional experiences. Currently serving as a Finance consultant, he provides services and support to French banks. Since joining Groove Phi Groove in 2018, Medi has been an active participant, embodying the spirit of service and camaraderie within the organization. He is the Treasurer of the Gold Coast Chapter and has played a crucial part in managing and stewarding the chapter's initiatives