The Southern
Christian Leadership Foundation, Inc. (SCL Foundation) was founded in 1967 by Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier serving as
founding Trustees. The SCL Foundation is a nonprofit 501c3-tax-exempt organization. It has provided "Streams
of Service to You and the Community" for more than 43 years. We remain committed to building a diverse society
where the differences of individuals are respected and embraced, rather than merely tolerated.