named programs · 8 · from sources
what they call their work
Academic Support
Offers tutoring, mentoring, and academic guidance, including meeting with teachers and school counselors, and connecting scholars with tutoring resources.
Challenge Advisor Program
Assigns an advisor to each scholar and their family to provide holistic support, including academic guidance, social-emotional support, resource access, and college/financial aid counseling from middle school through college.
College Readiness
Includes summer programs, college application guidance, SAT/ACT preparation, FAFSA assistance, and support with college selection.
Educational Scholarships
Provides full-tuition scholarships for students to attend private schools from 6th grade through high school, and limited gap funding through college completion.
Emotional/Social Learning Support
Provides assigned mentors, access to counseling services, and check-ins with an advisor to support scholars' well-being and help them navigate social complexities.
Mentorship Program
Pairs scholars with dedicated volunteer mentors for long-term support from middle school through high school.
Resource Access
Helps scholars and families access essential resources such as computers, transportation support, school supplies, clothing, athletic equipment, musical instruments, and medical needs.
Summer Opportunities
Offers academic enrichment, cultural experiences, and career exploration programs during the summer.
activities · 10
what they do
direct service · 10
- Academic and College Readiness Advising Individualized Student Success CoachingAssigns a Challenge Advisor to each scholar to provide holistic support, including academic guidance (tutoring, teacher meetings), college and financial aid counseling (SAT/ACT prep, FAFSA, applications), and support for post-secondary persistence and graduation.
- Academic and College Readiness Support Individualized Student Success CoachingOffers academic support through Challenge Advisors who facilitate meetings with teachers, attend parent-teacher conferences, connect scholars to tutoring, and provide SAT/ACT preparation, college application guidance, FAFSA submission assistance, and college selection advice.
- Comprehensive Scholarship and Support Program College Preparation & Empowerment ProgramsProvides full-tuition scholarships and individualized, wraparound support services to academically inclined students from under-resourced communities, guiding them from 6th grade through college. This includes academic support, college readiness, and emotional/social learning support.
- Comprehensive Scholarship and Support Program College Preparation & Empowerment ProgramsProvides full-tuition scholarships and individualized, wraparound support services to academically inclined students from under-resourced communities, guiding them from 6th grade through college. This includes academic support, college readiness, emotional/social learning support, and access to essential resources.
- Mentorship Program College Transition MentorshipPairs each scholar with a dedicated volunteer mentor for a long-term partnership from middle school through high school, providing ongoing support and encouragement and fostering supportive relationships between mentors, mentees, and their families.
- Mentorship Program College Transition MentorshipPairs each scholar with a dedicated volunteer mentor for a long-term partnership from middle school through high school, providing ongoing support and encouragement and fostering supportive relationships.
- Social and Emotional Learning SupportProvides social and emotional support to scholars through Challenge Advisors who help navigate personal and academic challenges and provide access to professional counseling services when needed.
- Social and Emotional SupportProvides social and emotional support to scholars through Challenge Advisors who help navigate personal and academic challenges and provide access to professional counseling services when needed.
- Social-Emotional and Resource SupportProvides scholars with social and emotional support, including access to professional counseling services, and assists scholars and their families in accessing essential resources such as computers, transportation, school supplies, clothing, and medical needs.
- Summer Enrichment Programs International Study & Cultural Exchange ProgramsProvides scholars with various summer opportunities for academic enrichment, cultural experiences, and career exploration.
strategies · 17
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Academic Support and College Readiness academic_support_and_college_readiness unique to this orgThe organization provides targeted academic support through summer programs and scholarships, and assists scholars with college applications, financial aid, and the transition to higher education, continuing support throughout their college years.
- Community-Tailored Approach community_tailored_approach unique to this orgThe organization adapts its operations in each location to specifically address the unique needs, opportunities, challenges, and resources present within that community.
- Community-Tailored Operations community_tailored_approach unique to this orgThe organization adapts its operations in each location to specifically address the unique needs, opportunities, challenges, and available resources of that particular community.
- Dedicated Mentorship Program mentorship unique to this orgThe organization pairs each scholar with a dedicated volunteer mentor for a long-term partnership, guiding them on their personal and academic journey, providing encouragement, and building strong relationships with both students and their families.
- Dedicated Mentorship Program mentorship unique to this orgThe organization pairs each scholar with a dedicated volunteer mentor for a long-term partnership, providing guidance, academic encouragement, and support throughout their personal and academic journey from middle school through high school and beyond. This builds strong relationships with mentees and their families, fostering shared experiences and consistent communication.
- Education as a Tool for Generational Change generational_impact unique to this orgThe organization operates on the belief that education is a fundamental mechanism for breaking cycles of poverty and disadvantage across generations.
- Holistic and Long-Term Student Support holistic_support unique to this orgThe organization provides comprehensive, long-term support to students from middle school through college and beyond, addressing academic, emotional, and personal needs, and fostering personal and professional growth. This includes early engagement, advising, tutoring, summer programs, and continuous support to help students achieve their full potential and overcome systemic inequities.
- Holistic and Long-Term Student Support holistic_support unique to this orgThe organization provides comprehensive, long-term support to students from middle school through college and beyond, addressing academic, emotional, and personal needs through various programs and resources to empower them to achieve their full potential and become future leaders.
- Holistic and Long-Term Student Support holistic_student_support unique to this orgThe organization provides comprehensive, long-term support to students from middle school through college and beyond, addressing academic, emotional, and personal needs through scholarships, advising, tutoring, summer programs, and career resources. This holistic approach aims to empower students from under-resourced communities to achieve their full potential and become future leaders.
- Mentorship Program mentorship unique to this orgThe organization pairs scholars with dedicated volunteer mentors for long-term guidance and support, building strong relationships with students and their families to aid in their personal and academic journeys.
- Private School Enrollment for Enhanced Education private_school_access unique to this orgThe organization partners with private schools to enroll scholars, providing access to rigorous academic environments, extracurricular activities, and a whole-student approach to address inequities and offer enhanced educational opportunities.
- Shared Financial Responsibility shared_financial_responsibility unique to this orgThe organization covers most tuition costs in partnership with schools, while families contribute a small portion based on their income, ensuring accessibility and shared commitment to education.
- Shared Financial Responsibility for Education shared_financial_responsibility unique to this orgThe organization covers the majority of tuition costs in collaboration with partner schools, while families contribute a small portion based on their income, ensuring accessibility and shared commitment to education.
- Shared Financial Responsibility for Educational Access shared_financial_responsibility unique to this orgThe organization ensures access to quality education by covering most tuition costs in conjunction with partner schools, while requiring families to contribute a small portion based on their income. This approach aims to make private school education accessible to under-resourced students.
- Strategic Partnerships for Comprehensive Support community_partnerships unique to this orgThe organization collaborates with schools and community organizations to provide life-changing opportunities, ensuring scholars receive optimal education and support, and addressing family needs to overcome systemic inequities.
- Strategic Partnerships for Educational Access school_partnerships unique to this orgThe organization partners with private schools and community organizations to provide access to rigorous academic environments, extracurricular activities, and enhanced educational opportunities for under-resourced students, addressing inequities and ensuring optimal education and support.
- Strategic Partnerships for Enhanced Educational Access strategic_partnerships unique to this orgThe organization collaborates with private schools, community organizations, and families to provide access to rigorous academic environments, extracurricular activities, and comprehensive support. This includes enrolling scholars in private schools to address inequities and ensure optimal education, while also tailoring operations to meet specific community needs.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$3.46M
Contributions & grants$3.46M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$8000%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$445K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$213K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.08M
Cash$1.23M
Investments$2.84M
Liabilities$16K
Net assets$4.06M
Liquid reserves109.8 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +172.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
board members · 19
- ALLEN ANDERSON — BOARD MEMBER
- ANDREA DROWZDOWICZ — BOARD MEMBER
- ARTHUR MCFALL — PRESIDENT
- BRADEN HUDYE — BOARD MEMBER
- DAN WAAGE — BOARD MEMBER
- DEBBIE NIXON — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES MAGO — BOARD MEMBER
- JANIS MCFALL — VICE PRESIDENT
- JOAN CHONG — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN BOHON — BOARD MEMBER
- LEO DRESSEL — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDA BOHON — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDA GUETZ — BOARD MEMBER
- LOREN HOWARD — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK LIVINGSTON — BOARD MEMBER
- MARY ELLEN DALTON — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHELE FEENEY — BOARD MEMBER
- PAUL SCHWEIKHER — BOARD MEMBER
- TIM WESTFALL — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Brookes Foundation Partner — Community, foundation, or corporate partner contributing resources to the holistic support model.
- National Student Clearinghouse Research Center Partner — Cited as a source for national average data on post-secondary enrollment.
- Our partner schools Partner — Every Challenge Scholar attends one of our partner schools from middle school through high school graduation.
- Pew Research Center Partner — Cited as a source for national average data on college persistence/graduation.
- partner schools Partner — Every Challenge Scholar attends one of our partner schools from middle school through high school graduation.
- partner schools Partner — Works with 6 partner schools to ensure scholars receive education and support, and to cover tuition costs.