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Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services, Awards (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$698k (2021)

Expenses
$1.25M (2021)

Total Assets
$1.65M (2021)

Total Liabilities
$772k (2021)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2021

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$698,244
Expenses
$1,251,356
Net Income
-$553,112
Net Assets
$873,929
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $626,396
89.7%
Program Services $56,174
8.0%
Investment Income $15,684
2.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$10
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $191,720
15.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $465,610
37.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,645,499
Total Liabilities $771,570
Net Assets $873,929
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Hunter (Executive Di) $103,140 $0 $0
Demetrius Amparan (Executive Di) $88,580 $0 $0
Daniel O Ash (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sharon E Calhoun (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerard Gregoire (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Humke (President) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Jones (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Lasalle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Limjuco (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Malkin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leah Mcgee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ross Posner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Xavier Ramey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Rugel (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Joe Shanahan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Theobald (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Debbi Welch (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,460,645
Expenses
$1,273,171
Net Income
$187,474
Net Assets
$1,396,460
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,321,422
90.5%
Program Services $118,187
8.1%
Investment Income $21,036
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $166,034
13.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $499,219
39.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,218,094
Total Liabilities $821,634
Net Assets $1,396,460
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Hunter (Executive Di) $95,867 $0 $0
Demetrius Amparan (Executive Di) $70,167 $0 $0
Daniel O Ash (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sharon E Calhoun (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerard Gregoire (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Humke (President) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Lasalle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Limjuco (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Malkin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leah Mcgee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ross Posner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Xavier Ramey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Rugel (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Joe Shanahan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Theobald (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Debbi Welch (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,401,683
Expenses
$1,504,643
Net Income
-$102,960
Net Assets
$1,212,370
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,036,511
73.9%
Program Services $337,519
24.1%
Investment Income $26,044
1.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,609
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $767,942
51.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,984,535
Total Liabilities $772,165
Net Assets $1,212,370
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debbi Welch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Humke (President) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Lasalle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sharon E Calhoun (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ross Posner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Xavier Ramey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joe Shanahan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel O Ash (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Malkin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Theobald (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
John Rugel (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Collins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gerard Gregoire (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leah Mcgee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Limjuco (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Hunter (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,319,727
Expenses
$1,697,242
Net Income
-$377,515
Net Assets
$1,306,651
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $941,866
71.4%
Program Services $364,172
27.6%
Investment Income $13,689
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $798,201
47.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,109,108
Total Liabilities $802,457
Net Assets $1,306,651
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Hunter (Executive Di) $103,001 $0 $0
Debbi Welch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Humke (President) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Lasalle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Moore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ross Posner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Xavier Ramey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joe Shanahan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Ash (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Malkin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Theobald (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
John Rugel (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,461,285
Expenses
$1,396,940
Net Income
$64,345
Net Assets
$1,675,821
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,195,766
81.8%
Program Services $264,409
18.1%
Investment Income $1,110
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $680,327
48.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,689,377
Total Liabilities $13,556
Net Assets $1,675,821
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Hunter (Executive Di) $100,292 $0 $0
Debbi Welch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Humke (President) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Lasalle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Moore (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ross Posner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Xavier Ramey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joe Shanahan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Ash (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hilton Hudson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andres Lombana (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Malkin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Theobald (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adam Mansbach (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Rugel (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,105,256
Expenses
$1,339,069
Net Income
$766,187
Net Assets
$1,609,136
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,847,854
87.8%
Program Services $257,002
12.2%
Investment Income $400
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $106,922
8.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $299,604
22.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,632,388
Total Liabilities $23,252
Net Assets $1,609,136

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,253,998
Expenses
$1,125,026
Net Income
$128,972
Net Assets
$842,949
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,033,424
82.4%
Program Services $220,301
17.6%
Investment Income $183
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $90
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $85,304
7.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $291,125
25.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $845,703
Total Liabilities $2,754
Net Assets $842,949

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,389,770
Expenses
$872,351
Net Income
$517,419
Net Assets
$713,977
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,213,789
87.3%
Program Services $175,973
12.7%
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $80,621
9.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $214,760
24.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $715,381
Total Liabilities $1,404
Net Assets $713,977

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$645,525
Expenses
$661,299
Net Income
-$15,774
Net Assets
$196,558
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $392,868
60.9%
Program Services $252,657
39.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $71,685
10.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $155,612
23.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $203,818
Total Liabilities $7,260
Net Assets $196,558

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$488,678
Expenses
$414,368
Net Income
$74,310
Net Assets
$212,332
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $374,745
76.7%
Program Services $113,033
23.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $900
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,357
13.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $99,206
23.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $235,893
Total Liabilities $23,561
Net Assets $212,332

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$591,149
Expenses
$464,290
Net Income
$126,859
Net Assets
$138,022
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $460,111
77.8%
Program Services $131,038
22.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $118,149
25.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $172,610
Total Liabilities $34,588
Net Assets $138,022

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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