National Minority Supplier Development

New York, NY · Founded 1973

Connects certified minority-owned businesses with corporate purchasing opportunities domestically and globally

Primary audience
Minority Businesses
Work area
Economic Development
Topic
Supplier Diversity
Contact
Ying McGuire
Website Contact

About Organization

The National Minority Supplier Development Council advances business opportunities for certified minority business enterprises by connecting them to corporate members. Based in New York, NY, the organization operates with 58 employees and reported $29.7 million in revenue in 2024. Founded in 1973, it has expanded to establish partnerships in nine countries including Australia, Canada, China, South Africa, the United Kingdom, India, Brazil, and Chile through its Global Link International Program.

What They Focus On

Supplier Diversity

Certifying minority business enterprises and connecting them with corporate purchasing opportunities across industries

International Partnerships

Replicating the NMSDC model in nine countries to create global business opportunities for minority entrepreneurs

Business Development

Facilitating networking and strategic partnerships through conferences and events for minority-owned enterprises

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$29.7M

-4.7% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$31.7M

-4.4% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$10.8M

-18.6% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

58

+11.5% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $29,739,144 $31,651,666 $10,767,642 58
2023 $31,209,506 $33,120,985 $13,223,060 52
2022 $27,312,876 $26,691,604 $15,892,163 37
2021 $19,123,388 $17,354,909 $14,151,024 30
2020 $13,801,990 $13,860,502 $11,601,102 28
2019 $15,665,980 $15,546,103 $11,627,864 28
2018 $15,140,983 $15,021,876 $11,232,589 32

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Business Certification

    Certify minority business enterprises through rigorous verification of ownership and control standards

  • 02

    Corporate Partnerships

    Connect certified MBEs with corporate members actively seeking diverse supplier relationships and contracts

  • 03

    Business Development

    Provide networking opportunities and resources through conferences and events to facilitate partnerships

  • 04

    Global Expansion

    Replicate the model internationally to create cross-border opportunities for minority-owned enterprises

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by National Minority Supplier Development

MBE Certification

Certifies minority business enterprises to connect them with corporate purchasing opportunities and contracts

Corporate Member Network

Links certified minority suppliers with major corporations seeking diverse business partnerships and procurement relationships

Global Link International

Replicates the NMSDC model in nine countries to create international business partnerships for minority entrepreneurs

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind National Minority Supplier Development.

Maureen Simonette

Maureen Simonette

Senior Director
Charmaine Jackson

Charmaine Jackson

Senior Director
Christina Santos

Christina Santos

Associate Director
Endrah Dumas

Endrah Dumas

Associate Director
Karen Thomas

Karen Thomas

Manager
YM

Ying McGuire

President
Full-time
Compensation: $532,831
LT

Leahanne Thomas

COO
Full-time
Compensation: $280,724
PG

Pauline Gebon

Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $254,546
SB

Stefan Bradham

Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $211,382
LM

Lisa Morris

Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $201,676
JH

Jetheda Hernandez

Senior Director
Full-time
Compensation: $179,261
KG

Kala Gibson

Chairman
3 hrs/week
SW

Susanna Webber

Vice Chairman
3 hrs/week

Milestones

1973

Organization Founded

1973

National Minority Supplier Development Council established to advance minority business opportunities

2001

Global Link Launched

2001

Established international partnerships in Australia, Canada, China, South Africa, and United Kingdom

2021

Revenue Growth Milestone

2021

Revenue increased by 39 percent from previous year reaching $19.1 million

2023

Global Link Expansion

2023

Expanded international partnerships to include India, Brazil, and Chile

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AR
Anjali Ramakumaran Director 1.00 hrs/week
AS
Anu Saxena Director 1.00 hrs/week
BK
Barbara Kubicki Director 1.00 hrs/week
BN
Bonnie Nijst Director 1.00 hrs/week
BD
Brian Downer Treasurer 3.00 hrs/week
CL
Carlton L Oneal Director 1.00 hrs/week
CL
Chris Layden Director 1.00 hrs/week
FL
Firoz Lalji Director 1.00 hrs/week
GR
George Richter Secretary 3.00 hrs/week
GY
Gerald Youngblood Director 1.00 hrs/week
IJ
I Javette Hines Director 1.00 hrs/week
JD
Jacqueline Dyess Director 1.00 hrs/week
JG
Jennifer Guo Director 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jennifer Shomenta Director 1.00 hrs/week
JP
Jorge Plasencia Director 1.00 hrs/week
KB
Kendra Burris-Austin Director 1.00 hrs/week
KO
Kennedy Oates Director 1.00 hrs/week
KG
Kindle Goodson Director 1.00 hrs/week
MW
Marvin Washington Director 1.00 hrs/week
MC
Maurice Coffey Director 1.00 hrs/week
ML
Mike Lapham Director 1.00 hrs/week
PG
Paula Glickenhaus Director 1.00 hrs/week
PS
Phil Seidler Director 1.00 hrs/week
RR
Regenia R Sanders Director 1.00 hrs/week
TL
Tarbinlam Lafon Director 1.00 hrs/week
TC
Terrence Clark Director 1.00 hrs/week
TE
Tiffany Eubanks-Saunders Director 1.00 hrs/week
TM
Tricia Miller Director 1.00 hrs/week
WK
William Kapfer Director 1.00 hrs/week
TP
Total Production Board Member
TW
Total Wages Earned Board Member
CA
Collaboration and Accountability Board Member
AA
Adaptability and Responsiveness Board Member
RA
Resilience and Stewardship Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.8M

Highest Paid

$557K

Ying Mcguire

Compensated Officers

6

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Ying Mcguire President $532,831 $24,091 $556,922 40
Leahanne Thomas COO $280,724 $17,484 $298,208 40
Pauline Gebon Vice President $254,546 $17,843 $272,389 40
Stefan Bradham Vice President $211,382 $13,646 $225,028 40
Lisa Morris Vice President $201,676 $15,994 $217,670 40
Jetheda Hernandez Senior Director $179,261 $14,426 $193,687 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$124K Grants Received
$95K Grants Given
11 Organizations

Top Funders

4 total
BF
Beygood Foundation 2 grants
$60K
A
Aarp
$30K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$22K
FH
Florida Health Sciences Center Inc.
$13K

Top Grantees

7 total
CV
Carolinas-Virginia Msdc CHARLOTTE, NC
$15K
MS
Mid-States Msdc INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$15K
NY
New York - New Jersey Msdc NEW YORK, NY
$15K
OM
Ohio Msdc COLUMBUS, OH
$15K
SM
Southwest Msdc AUSTIN, TX
$15K
GM
Georgia Msdc ATLANTA, GA
$10K
PR
Puerto Rico Msdc SAN JUAN, PR
$10K
Beygood Foundation Aarp American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Florida Health Sciences Center Inc. Carolinas-Virginia Msdc Mid-States Msdc New York - New Jersey Msdc Ohio Msdc Southwest Msdc Georgia Msdc Puerto Rico Msdc
Beygood Foundation Aarp American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Florida Health Sciences Center Inc. Carolinas-Virginia Msdc Mid-States Msdc New York - New Jersey Msdc Ohio Msdc Southwest Msdc Georgia Msdc Puerto Rico Msdc

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with National Minority Supplier Development

Phone

(212) 944-2430

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65 West 36th Street Suite 702 New York, NY 10018