Onward We Learn

Organization Overview

Onward We Learn is located in Providence, RI. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Onward We Learn employed 140 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Onward We Learn is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2022, Onward We Learn generated $5.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Onward We Learn has awarded 25 individual grants totaling $574,520. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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ONWARD WE LEARN IS A COLLEGE ACCESS AND SUCCESS ORGANIZATION IN RHODE ISLAND.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ONWARD WE LEARN ADVISORY:EACH YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION RECRUITS A NEW CLASS OF SIXTH GRADE STUDENTS AND PROVIDES THEM WITH ONGOING SERVICES THROUGH THEIR FIRST YEAR OF COLLEGE. SERVICES INCLUDE PERSONALIZED SUPPORT FROM 29 ADVISORS WHO OPERATE IN 37 MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND HIGH SCHOOLS AND AT THE STATE'S THREE PUBLIC COLLEGES. WE ALSO PROVIDE OVER 60 INNOVATIVE OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS TO MEET STUDENTS' ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CAREER EDUCATION, AND COLLEGE READINESS NEEDS. ONWARD WE LEARN ADVISORS ARE A DIVERSE GROUP OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS WHO UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGES THAT YOUNG PEOPLE IN DISADVANTAGE COMMUNITIES FACE, SINCE MANY OF THEM ARE ALUMNI OR COME FROM THE COMMUNITIES THAT WE SERVE.


SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:IN FY 2022 WE PROVIDED $628,587 FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO 948 STUDENTS TO SUPPORT POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS.


ONWARD CHALLENGE ACADEMIC & ADVENTURE PROGRAM:MIDDLE SCHOOL IS OFTEN THE TIME WHEN ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS BEGIN TO FALL BEHIND THEIR PEERS IN SCHOOL. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AN INTENSIVE PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL CRUSADERS CALLED THE CRUSADE ADVENTURE AND ACADEMIC PROGRAM ("CAAP"), WHICH FOCUSES ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, TEAMBUILDING, PROBLEM SOLVING, CRITICAL THINKING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION INTEGRATED WITH LITERACY DEVELOPMENT. IT PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO TAKE HEALTHY RISKS WHILE FACING PROGRESSIVELY MORE DIFFICULT CHALLENGES; TO LEARN FROM THEIR SUCCESSES AND FAILURES; AND TO BUILD SKILLS THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES THAT LIE AHEAD.


THE SUCCESS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM PRIMARILY LIES IN OUR SEAMLESS SYSTEM OF STEADY ADULT SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS FROM GRADE 6 TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. WE PLACE A TEAM OF 25 FULL-TIME MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL ADVISORS IN 35 SCHOOLS IN OUR TARGET DISTRICTS THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR TO PERSONALIZE THE COLLEGE-BOUND EXPERIENCE FOR THE STUDENTS IN OUR PROGRAMS. THESE ADVISORS FORGE RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS, ENCOURAGE THEM TO PURSUE HIGH ACADEMIC GOALS AND RUN VARIOUS AFTER-SCHOOL, WEEKEND, AND SCHOOL VACATION AND SUMMER PROGRAMS TO MEET STUDENTS' ACADEMIC, PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, COLLEGE READINESS AND CAREER EXPLORATION NEEDS. ADVISORS ARE A DIVERSE GROUP OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS WHO UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGES THAT YOUNG PEOPLE AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES FACE, SINCE MANY OF THEM ARE ALUMNI OR COME FROM RHODE ISLAND'S URBAN COMMUNITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Andrew Bramson
President & CEO
$171,021
Dana Ginestet
Chief Program Officer, Thru May 2022
$127,812
Monique Collins
Chief Fin. & Op. Off., Thru Dec 2021
$127,158
Megan Geoghegan
Chairperson
$0
Sidney Mccleary
Vice Chairperson
$0
Mary Halpin
Treasurer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Drexel University
Data Analysis
$200,000
Trilix
Info Tech Consulting
$267,165
Student Transportation Of America
School Bus Transport
$108,803
Nail Communications
Rebranding Consulting
$103,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $4,030,246
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$529,823
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,560,069
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $79,957
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $830,667
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,470,693

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Onward We Learn has awarded $68,241 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE WHEELER SCHOOL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Providence, RI

PURPOSE: ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT SUPPORT

$40,016

BLACKSTONE ACADEMY

PURPOSE: ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT SUPPORT

$25,000

NARRAGANSETT COUNCIL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Cranston, RI

PURPOSE: ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT SUPPORT

$3,225
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Onward We Learn has recieved totaling $204,996.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Centreville Savings Bank Charitable Foundation

West Warwick, RI

PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE

$125,000
The Rhode Island Community Foundation

Providence, RI

PURPOSE: PREPARE AND INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE; CHAMPION GRANT; GENERAL OPERATING; RWS SELECTION PANEL AWARD; GENERAL SUPPORT

$44,950
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$15,000
Harborone Foundation Of Rhode Island

Brockton, MA

PURPOSE: YOUTH SERVICES

$10,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$6,829
Alice I Sullivan Charitablefoundation

Pawtucket, RI

PURPOSE: COLLEGE ACCESS AND SUCCESS OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$3,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$148,591
Earnings-$11
Admin Expense$1,338
Ending Balance$147,242

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