Increasing HBCU endowments is a priority since they trail endowments at non-HBCUs by 70%, according to the UNCF. The broader $1 billion fundraising effort is an attempt to help HBCUs address the funding disparity they face when compared to other colleges and universities. Of course, the current administration has only made the future of HBCU funding more uncertain. (So, basically, the Trump administration is out here solving problems it created again.) SEE ALSO:MacKenzie Scott Gifts Healthcare Equity Nonprofit With $12MMacKenzie Scott Donates Billions To ‘High-Impact’ Orgs