I Know I Can is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, I Know I Can employed 126 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. I Know I Can 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 06/2022, I Know I Can generated $8.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.1m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, I Know I Can has awarded 246 individual grants totaling $9,020,099. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INSPIRE, ENABLE AND SUPPORT COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS STUDENTS TO COMPLETE A COLLEGE EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION: IN ADDITION TO TUITION ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING FOR THE BENEFIT OF COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS GRADUATES ATTENDING THESE INSTITUTIONS, I KNOW I CAN AND ITS STAFF ASSIST QUALIFIED STUDENTS IN THEIR COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS AND UPON ATTENDING, HELP THESE STUDENTS ADJUST TO THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Thekla R Shackelford Chairman Emerita | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Tei Street President (2021) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Rebecca Butler President (2022) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Jane Abell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Robbie Banks Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Kevin Boyce Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $3,010,458 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,009,439 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,019,897 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,915,049 | 
| Investment income | $1,075 | 
| 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 | $8,920,521 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,780,786 | 
| 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. | $343,191 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $117,745 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $2,908,151 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $346,240 | 
| Payroll taxes | $255,329 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $58,585 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $35,539 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $268,500 | 
| Office expenses | $47,963 | 
| Information technology | $45,795 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $133,185 | 
| Travel | $6,913 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,740 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $54,239 | 
| Insurance | $34,190 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $7,140,657 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,064,457 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,532,162 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $807,875 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $36,010 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $533,576 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $35,079,580 | 
| Total assets | $43,053,660 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $751,648 | 
| 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 | $751,648 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,296,940 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $33,005,072 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $43,053,660 | 
Over the last fiscal year, I Know I Can has awarded $1,130,801 in support to 26 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $21,000 | 
| CAPITAL UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $20,400 | 
| CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $51,600 | 
| CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $17,200 | 
| COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $100,800 | 
| DENNISON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $40,200 |