01 / Berkeley
Berkeley Youth Alternatives
A referral and partner organization connected to students in need who may receive annual scholarships and educational support.
Vallejo, California
Niculia “Nikki” Williams Education & Equity Foundation
A legacy scholarship foundation honoring Niculia “Nikki” Williams.
Advancing educational opportunity and equity for students experiencing financial need or other barriers to educational success.
California nonprofit public benefit corporation
501(c)(3) application pending
Vallejo, CA
NW
Education
& Equity
A legacy scholarship foundation in honor of Nikki Williams.
01 / About & mission
Opportunity is the work.
The Niculia “Nikki” Williams Education & Equity Foundation is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation carrying Nikki’s legacy forward through educational opportunity.
Its mission is to advance educational opportunity and equity by providing scholarships, educational resources, and related support to students experiencing financial need or other barriers to educational success.
Every part of the Foundation’s work is shaped by care for students, practical support, and the belief that education can widen a person’s path forward.
Education and equity, carried forward with care.
Nikki
A name carried forward
Niculia “Nikki” Williams · August 13, 2026
02 / Honoring Nikki
A legacy made useful.
Niculia “Nikki” Williams passed away August 13, 2026. Her life was rooted in faith, family, education, and service. She earned her degree in Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley, graduating with Honors, and went on to serve as Executive Director of Berkeley Youth Alternatives.
Her commitment to community was recognized with the Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame in 1997. She also served on the Board of Trustees of Berkeley Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, carrying her care for young people and her faith community into every chapter of her work.
“You have all the time in the world but not a day to waste.”
In her honor
A scholarship foundation created to carry Nikki’s legacy forward.
August 13, 2026
The date Nikki passed away.
03 / Scholarship program
Support for the road ahead.
The Foundation will award annual scholarships and educational support to students in need. Selection will use objective, nondiscriminatory criteria.
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Tuition and books
02
Technology and supplies
03
Transportation and testing
04
Other educational expenses
Support can meet a student where they are.
Educational support may include tuition, books, technology, supplies, transportation, testing, and other educational expenses.
04 / Our beneficiaries
Rooted in community.
Annual scholarships and educational support will be awarded to students in need from two referral and partner organizations.
02 / Berkeley
Berkeley Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
A referral and partner organization connected to students in need who may receive annual scholarships and educational support.
05 / How to donate
Give when the time is right.
The Foundation is building the right foundation first.
Tax-deductible giving will open once 501(c)(3) recognition is confirmed. The Foundation is not yet soliciting public donations.
Contributions should not be treated as tax-deductible until IRS recognition is received. If you would like to express interest, contact the Foundation to be notified when giving opens.
Express interest06 / Contact
Stay connected to the work.
General inquiries
Vallejo, California
The Foundation is currently in formation. Contact details will be published as the Foundation completes its registrations and finalizes its scholarship program.
Contact email
info@stephencapitalpartnersllc.comReceptionist: 318-495-28732143 Springs Road #55 Suite 233
Vallejo, CA 94591