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SEEKING EDUCATION EXCELLENCE
HIGLEY, AZ · EIN 832290285 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE B01 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · seekingeducationalexcellence.org
revenue
$10K
expenses
$58K
net assets
$10K
employees
—
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

EDUCATION EXCELLENCE

profile · synthesized from sources

Seeking Educational Excellence (SEE) is a nonprofit that provides educational guidance and support to at-risk students, particularly in urban communities. They offer programs for college-bound students, vocationally inclined students, and those interested in entrepreneurship. SEE aims to challenge the existing education system by promoting merit-based education and academic excellence.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Executive Internship Program
Connects entrepreneurial students with C-level executives and business leaders for hands-on experience and mentorship.
SEE Prep
An online study program for college-bound students to boost test scores and improve scholarship opportunities. It also guides vocationally inclined students toward trade programs.
SEE Vision Dinners
Intimate, invitation-only gatherings for partners, donors, and stakeholders to highlight initiatives and showcase collaborations.
SEE Vision Education Roundtable
Community-focused discussions tackling specific pressing issues in education and policy in key cities.
SEE Vision Summits
High-impact, multi-day gatherings that convene experts, policy influencers, and educators to discuss education, meritocracy, and opportunity.
The Hillsdale Project
Prepares at-risk students for Hillsdale College’s Frederick Douglass Leadership Program and helps students understand their academic, vocational, or entrepreneurial options.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Education Research & Practice Dissemination 4 activities
    • Conducts education research and analysis
      Authors and publishes white papers, articles, and analyses on education trends, successes, shortcomings, and innovative practices to inform policy and practice.
    • Education Research and Publications
      Publishes white papers highlighting successes and shortcomings of education and provides articles highlighting essential trends, effective learning strategies, and innovative practices in education.
    • Educational Content Creation
      Crafts educational videos to engage and empower students.
    • Produces educational content and videos
      Creates and distributes educational videos and articles to engage students and highlight effective learning strategies, innovative practices, and trends in education.
  • College and Career Readiness Coaching 2 activities
    • Administers The Hillsdale Project for at-risk students
      Identifies talented students facing hardships and prepares them for Hillsdale College's Frederick Douglass Leadership Program through academic and vocational guidance; works with dozens of students annually.
    • The Hillsdale Project
      Identifies talented, at-risk students and prepares them for the Frederick Douglass Leadership Program at Hillsdale College, working with dozens of students annually to ensure understanding of academic, vocational, and entrepreneurial pathways.
  • Workforce Collaborative Convening 2 activities
    • Hosts SEE Vision Series events
      Organizes multi-day Vision Summits, city-based Vision Roundtables (2–4 hours), and invitation-only Vision Dinners to convene academics, influencers, educators, and stakeholders for discussions on education and policy.
    • Vision Events
      Hosts annual multi-day Vision Summits where academics, influencers, and entertainment icons share experiences and participate in panel discussions, and conducts 2-4 hour Vision Roundtables in various cities for community-focused discussions on education and policy issues. Also organizes invitation-only Vision Dinners for partners, donors, and stakeholders.
  • FAFSA & Scholarship Application Support 2 activities
    • Provides college preparation and navigation support via SEE Prep
      Guides individuals through college entrance exams, financial aid applications, and enrollment processes, resulting in increased financial aid for 95% of participants and many securing full-ride scholarships.
    • SEE Prep Program
      Guides individuals through college navigation, including entrance tests and financial aid, resulting in 95% of students receiving increased financial aid, with many earning full-ride scholarships.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Runs the SEE Executive Internship and Mentorship Programs
      Offers a selective internship program currently limited to five students and a mentorship program for at-risk students to support leadership and professional development.
    • SEE Executive Mentorship Program
      Provides mentorship for at-risk students, with the Executive Internship Program component currently limited to five students.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$10K
Contributions & grants$10K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$58K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$51K
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$10K
3 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue +27872.2%
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • August Busch III Partner — Tee Baur, a key figure in SEE's founding, was a bridge to August Busch III.
  • Clay family of Enterprise Partner — Tee Baur, a key figure in SEE's founding, was a bridge to the Clay family of Enterprise.
  • Hillsdale College Partner — Collaborates with Hillsdale College to prepare students for its Frederick Douglass Leadership Program.
  • Hillsdale College Partner — Connects talented students facing hardships with opportunities offered by Hillsdale College through "The Hillsdale Project."
  • Hillsdale College Partner — Held a Vision Dinner with Hillsdale College to forge alliances to restore educational excellence and opportunity.