About Us
Five Horsemen Nonprofit, Inc. is a federally tax-exempt organization governed under 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), with Public Charity Status under 509(a)(2), which grants contribution deductibility.
In the fall of 2023, Dexter Porter began building the Five Horsemen Nonprofit brand, focusing on excellence and philanthropy. He gathered four high school classmates to explore collective ways to support the academic and athletic growth of students and student-athletes in Atlanta Public Schools. The five classmates from the historic Frederick Douglass High School in Atlanta, Georgia, class of 1984—Christopher Morris, Dexter Porter, Dwight Thomas, Geary Woolfolk, and Van Tyman—laid the foundational work needed to establish a strong business foundation. Frederick Douglass High School is well respected for its commitment to academic excellence and character development.
The Frederick Douglass class of 1984 is one of the most prestigious graduating classes in the school’s history. The gentleman excelled academically, socially, and athletically, notably helping lead the school to its first athletic basketball state championship—the State of Georgia Boys 4(AAAA) Basketball Championship—during the winter of 1984. They were also instrumental in the school’s achievement of its first National School of Excellence honor and a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence award in the fall of 1983.
After high school, each gentleman embarked on diverse paths that highlighted their versatility, continuing commitment to excel academically, socially, and athletically at some of the nation’s most prestigious historic military academies, universities, and HBCUs. Their journeys led them to become authors, aviators, entrepreneurs, commissioned military officers, engineers, executives, and professional athletes, demonstrating their adaptability and determination to excel throughout their careers.
United by their commitment to philanthropy, these gentlemen view it as a powerful tool for social change and advocacy. They believe that when used strategically, philanthropy can create valuable opportunities for citizens and make a positive contribution to our communities. This mission-driven approach defines their passions, goals, and values, guiding their efforts to assist and uplift communities throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to utilize supportive resources to ensure continued progress within our communities in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, health, academic literacy, athletics, entrepreneurship, and the arts.
Company Vision
The Five Horsemen Nonprofit vision is to ensure Atlanta Public School students have a clear path to advancement in educational studies as they prepare for life beyond high school. We want certainty that students and student-athletes at the collegiate level are supported while working to complete their undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
CORE VALUES
INTEGRITY
Integrity in our business dealings while exemplifying strong business acumen
ACCOUNTABILITY
Accountability for our decisions and actions in every phase of life
RESPECT
Respect in the way we treat others
PASSION
Commitment to making impactful contributions to our communities
FAMILY
Prioritization of balancing work and family while exemplifying honesty, empathy, compassion, and fairness.
OUR INITIATIVES
EDUCATION
To enrich the educational experience provided by the Atlanta Area Public Schools. To seek and cultivate private/corporate funding sources to augment existing revenues available to the Atlanta Area School District.
PROGRAM
To offer financial support for existing or newly created programs, new equipment or facilities, capital improvement projects, and field trips.
COMMUNITY
To strengthen the bond between the school and the community, build awareness of the school within the local community, reconnect with alumni, and foster partnerships with local businesses.
LEADERSHIP
To raise academic achievement through leadership and mentoring programs generally unavailable in today’s educational programs.
FINANCIAL
To provide a structure to manage funds that others may wish to leave to enhance children’s learning opportunities in Atlanta Area Public Schools.
FIVE HORSEMEN NONPROFIT (ATHLETIC) PATHWAY TO LEADERSHIP PLATFORM
Sports provide children and youth opportunities to grow physically, socially, and emotionally. Studies show that children participating in organized sports are more likely to be active, hardworking students and better future workers. Kids who play sports also learn how to balance their schoolwork and athletics, which fosters a strong work ethic both on and off the court and on the field. The Five Horsemen Nonprofit goal is to build an Athletic endowment to permanently remove pay-to-play and give as many children as possible the chance to participate in and enjoy athletics.
THE FIVE HORSEMEN NONPROFIT (ARTS) OF CULTURE PLATFORM
The Arts engage students and are essential to understanding personal identity, community contexts, and global cultures. Through arts education, students develop commitment and persistence. They also acquire the skills and exercise the creativity necessary for success in today’s world. We aim to build a sustainable Arts endowment, giving as many children as possible the opportunity to benefit from and enjoy the Arts. Cultural arts, such as music, art, drama, creative writing, photography, and dance, help develop the mind and body, refine feelings and thoughts, and reflect and represent our customs and values as a society.