Podium Foundation, operating under the name Podium RVA, is located in Richmond, VA. 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 12/2022, Podium RVA employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Podium RVA 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 12/2022, Podium RVA generated $311.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $239.7k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 14.6% per year over the past 5 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PODIUM PROVIDES RICHMOND, VA YOUTH AGES 10-19, OVER 70% OF WHOM LIVE NEAR OR BELOW THE POVERTY LINE, OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE THEIR PASSION FOR THE LITERARY ARTS WHILE IMPROVING
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TIER 1: FOUNDATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS REINFORCE AND BUILD UPON LESSONS LEARNED DURING THE SCHOOL DAY FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES, AND SCHOOLS WHILE IDENTIFYING WRITING AS A POSTIVE COPING TOOL FOR PERSONAL EXPESSION. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: THE TEEN SCENE (AGE 10-14),PREP YOUR NEXT STEP (AGES 13-15), AND THE POWER OF THE PEN (AGES 14-19). SERVED 300 YOUTH IN TAX YEAR 2021. TIER 2: CRAFTING YOUR INNER COMMUNICATOR: PROGRAMS SPARK CREATIVE INTERESTS OF YOUTH WHILE INSTILLING A GENUINE LOVE OF THE WRITTEN FORM. PROGRAMS FOLLOW ADVANCED EXPECTATIONS SURROUNDING CRITICAL THINKING AND ACADEMIC WRITING SKILLS. THE CREATIVE EXPRESSION COLLECTIVE IS FOR YOUTH AGES 14 - 19, AND PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AGES 10 -14 INCLUDE: PROJECT WRITE NOW!, THE WEEKLY WORD, AND THE STEAM MACHINE. TIER 3: DEVELOPING YOUR PROFESSIONAL SELF: PROGRAMS CONNECT YOUTH ACROSS THE REGION AND COMMUNITIES TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH DIVERSE PROFESSIONALS ON CAREER EXPLORATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT,COLLEGE PREPARATION, AND LEADERSHIP. PROGRAMS FOR TEENS AGES 14 -19 INCLUDE PODIUMS TEEN PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE, SUMMER LEARNING INTERNSHIP IN THE WRITING MENTORSHIP PROJECT, AND COLLEGIATE AND PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION COURSE. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 66 YOUTH SERVED
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Paula Harris Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Saadia Douglas Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Verenda Cobbs Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Trina Willard Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Dremon Miller Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Emily Messer Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $37,315 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $13,125 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $249,285 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $299,725 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $11,368 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $311,093 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $15,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,240 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,912 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $88,564 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $7,200 |
Payroll taxes | $11,882 |
Fees for services: Management | $5,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,640 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,415 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,682 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,535 |
Office expenses | $7,091 |
Information technology | $638 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $11,700 |
Travel | $265 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,594 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $239,680 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $313,342 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $123,303 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $18,750 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $254,689 |
Total assets | $710,084 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $710,084 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $710,084 |