The Crescent Foundation, Inc. (the Foundation) was introduced to the members of the Tampa Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (civic and service organization) in March 2005.  The Foundation received its 501(c) (3) designation on December 26, 2007. The Founding members Philip C. Harris, Jermaine D. Hankerson, Ken Adams, Chris Asberry, Daryl Richarson, Mit Patel, Zannie Mount, and Joe Robinson created the Foundation as an organization that serves the families, caregivers of youth in Hillsborough County currently participating in the one-on-one mentoring program “Sigma Beta Club.” The young men accepted into the mentoring program ages 13 to 18, have no restrictions based upon their income, race, or religion.