Next Generation Scholars Inc is located in San Rafael, CA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2020, Next Generation Scholars Inc employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations.
For the year ending 06/2020, Next Generation Scholars Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $908.4k during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 11.3% per year over the past 6 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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NEXT GENERATION SCHOLARS BELIEVES EQUAL ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO MAKING POSITIVE CHANGE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR MISSION IS TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD BY PROVIDING DEDICATED UNDERSERVED STUDENTS WITH ALL THE ADVANTAGES AVAILABLE TO THOSE OF PRIVILEGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OUR PROGRAMS SERVED A TOTAL OF 186 STUDENTS, RANGING IN AGE FROM 10 TO 23. 111 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS COMPLETED OUR RIGOROUS SUMMER ACADEMY, THROUGH VIRTUAL CLASSES AND ALMOST AS MUCH FLEXIBILITY AND PATIENCE AS OUR STAFF PROVIDED THEM. THIS REQUIRED A GREAT AMOUNT OF ADJUSTMENT, PROVIDING IMMEDIATE IN-HOME TECH SUPPORT AND ENSURING ALL OF OUR STUDENTS HAD BOTH THE DEVICES THEY NEEDED, AND ACCESS TO WI-FI.AS A RESULT, EACH STUDENT WAS WELL PREPARED TO BEGIN THEIR NEW SCHOOL YEAR IN SEPTEMBER,WITH 12 OF OUR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ACCEPTED INTO, AND NOW ATTENDING A FOUR YEAR COLLEGE. IN ADDITION TO THESE STUDENTS, APPROXIMATELY 350 OF THEIR FAMILIES MEMBERS WERE SERVED, RANGING IN AGE INFANT TO 92 YEARS. SERVICES RECEIVED INCLUDED FOOD AND HOUSING SECURITY ASSISTANCE, CLOTHING, LEGAL ASSISTANCE,MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, PARENTING SKILLS WORKSHOPS AND PARENTING SUPPORT, SUMMER ACADEMY ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNGER SIBLINGS, AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE. NGSS RESEARCH AND EXPERIENCE SHOWS THAT FAMILY SUPPORT IS A VITAL COMPONENT TO OUR STUDENTS LIKELIHOOD OF SUCCESS, AND THEREFORE A ROBUST FAMILY SERVICE COMPONENT IS INHERENT TO OUR PROGRAMMING. IN MARCH OF 2020, OVER 80% OR OUR STUDENTS PARENTS BECAME UNDER OR UNEMPLOYED OVERNIGHT, DUE TO THE COVID-19 SHELTER-IN-PLACE MANDATE. TO THIS END, NGS APPEALED TO THE COMMUNITY FOR EMERGENCY SUPPORT, AND RAISED $100,000 IN A MATTER OF MONTHS, WHICH PROVED A FINANCIAL LIFELINE TO OUR FAMILIES. OUR MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT IS THAT WE WERE ABLE TO DELIVER OUR 9 PROGRAMS, WITHOUT INTERRUPTION OR ACADEMIC SLIDES FOR OUR STUDENTS, DURING AN UNPRECEDENTED TIME OF A PANDEMIC, EXTREME SOCIAL INJUSTICE ISSUES AND WILDFIRES RAGING THROUGH OUR STATE OF CALIFORNIA. A SUCCESSFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WAS MAINTAINED FOR THE STUDENTS, AS THEIR FAMILY CULTURE SUPPORTED THE IMPORTANCE OF THEIR FOCUS ON EDUCATION.
OUR PROGRAMS SERVED A TOTAL OF 186 STUDENTS, RANGING IN AGE FROM 10 TO 23. 111 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS COMPLETED OUR RIGOROUS SUMMER ACADEMY, THROUGH VIRTUAL CLASSES AND ALMOST AS MUCH FLEXIBILITY AND PATIENCE AS OUR STAFF PROVIDED THEM. THIS REQUIRED A GREAT AMOUNT OF ADJUSTMENT, PROVIDING IMMEDIATE IN-HOME TECH SUPPORT AND ENSURING ALL OF OUR STUDENTS HAD BOTH THE DEVICES THEY NEEDED, AND ACCESS TO WI-FI.AS A RESULT, EACH STUDENT WAS WELL PREPARED TO BEGIN THEIR NEW SCHOOL YEAR IN SEPTEMBER,WITH 12 OF OUR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ACCEPTED INTO, AND NOW ATTENDING A FOUR YEAR COLLEGE. IN ADDITION TO THESE STUDENTS, APPROXIMATELY 350 OF THEIR FAMILIES MEMBERS WERE SERVED, RANGING IN AGE INFANT TO 92 YEARS. SERVICES RECEIVED INCLUDED FOOD AND HOUSING SECURITY ASSISTANCE, CLOTHING, LEGAL ASSISTANCE,MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, PARENTING SKILLS WORKSHOPS AND PARENTING SUPPORT, SUMMER ACADEMY ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNGER SIBLINGS, AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE. NGSS RESEARCH AND EXPERIENCE SHOWS THAT FAMILY SUPPORT IS A VITAL COMPONENT TO OUR STUDENTS LIKELIHOOD OF SUCCESS, AND THEREFORE A ROBUST FAMILY SERVICE COMPONENT IS INHERENT TO OUR PROGRAMMING. IN MARCH OF 2020, OVER 80% OR OUR STUDENTS PARENTS BECAME UNDER OR UNEMPLOYED OVERNIGHT, DUE TO THE COVID-19 SHELTER-IN-PLACE MANDATE. TO THIS END, NGS APPEALED TO THE COMMUNITY FOR EMERGENCY SUPPORT, AND RAISED $100,000 IN A MATTER OF MONTHS, WHICH PROVED A FINANCIAL LIFELINE TO OUR FAMILIES. OUR MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT IS THAT WE WERE ABLE TO DELIVER OUR 9 PROGRAMS, WITHOUT INTERRUPTION OR ACADEMIC SLIDES FOR OUR STUDENTS, DURING AN UNPRECEDENTED TIME OF A PANDEMIC, EXTREME SOCIAL INJUSTICE ISSUES AND WILDFIRES RAGING THROUGH OUR STATE OF CALIFORNIA. A SUCCESSFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WAS MAINTAINED FOR THE STUDENTS, AS THEIR FAMILY CULTURE SUPPORTED THE IMPORTANCE OF THEIR FOCUS ON EDUCATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Janeen Mendoza Cruz Interim Ex Dir | Officer | 40 | $28,732 |
Tony Nethercutt Board Chair | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Jeff Escabar Executive Dir. | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Zuleika Godinez Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lucinda Lee Katz Boardconsultant | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Clint Wilkins Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,780,486 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,781,511 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $400,932 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $32,030 |
Payroll taxes | $39,667 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $13,587 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $600 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $83,372 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,886 |
Office expenses | $6,021 |
Information technology | $4,615 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $93,753 |
Travel | $441 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,961 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,635 |
Insurance | $1,266 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $908,379 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $697,344 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $18,299 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $650,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,603 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,369,246 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,380 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $14,380 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,354,866 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Next Generation Scholars Inc has recieved totaling $61,784.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: Unrestricted | $39,011 |
The Laura And Walter Elcock Family Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES OF CHARITY | $10,000 |
The@milton And Dorothy Sarnoff Raymond Foundation Williamstown, MA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
Good Neighbor Fam Tr West Palm Beach, FL PURPOSE: SUPPORT EDUCATION | $2,000 |
Weinreb Pilecki Segal Foundation Petaluma, CA PURPOSE: DONATION | $515 |
Keith And Cecilia Terasaki Family Foundation Monrovia, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $258 |
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Room To Read San Francisco, CA | $36,167,731 | $59,837,695 |
Magnolia Educational & Research Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $54,570,182 | $51,334,434 |
South Bay Workforce Investment Board Inc Hawthorne, CA | $8,380,859 | $47,850,029 |
Xq Institute Oakland, CA | $12,903,973 | $37,919,700 |
Compass Charter Schools Thousand Oaks, CA | $10,632,492 | $28,488,571 |
New Teacher Center Santa Cruz, CA | $26,664,811 | $24,380,943 |
Alpha Public Schools Inc San Jose, CA | $17,597,354 | $22,204,599 |
Live Oak A Learning Center For Children San Francisco, CA | $39,976,523 | $17,862,086 |
The Reason Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $19,282,371 | $15,534,857 |
Open Up Resources Menlo Park, CA | $13,743,970 | $15,994,546 |
Todays Fresh Start Los Angeles, CA | $33,643,438 | $14,611,082 |
Innovations And Technical Services Yorba Linda, CA | $0 | $12,521,000 |