Gratitude Initiative

Organization Overview

Gratitude Initiative is located in Bryan, TX. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gratitude Initiative 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 12/2019, Gratitude Initiative generated $375.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $285.1k during the year ending 12/2019. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2019

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE GRATITUDE INITIATIVE'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, DISABLED VETERANS, AND THOSE KILLED IN DEFENSE OF OUR COUNTRY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE GI COLLEGE SUCCESS ACADEMY HONORS ACTIVE DUTY, VETERAN, WOUNDED WARRIORS, AND OUR FALLEN HEROES FAMILIES WITH A FREE, FULL-SERVICE COLLEGE PLANNING PROGRAM AVAILABLE ONLINE & SUPPORTED BY DEGREED COUNSELORS WHO WORK WITH MILITARY FAMILIES AROUND THE GLOBE. WE ENROLL FAMILIES WITH STUDENTS IN THE 8TH 12TH GRADE AND SUPPORT THEM THROUGH COLLEGE GRADUATION. OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES EXPERT STEP-BY-STEP GUIDANCE, COLLEGE/CAREER ADVISING, TIMELY EMAIL REMINDERS TO KEEP EVERYONE ON TRACK, SCHEDULED CALLS TO ASSESS PROGRESS/SET GOALS, APPLICATION/ESSAY REVIEWS, TEST PREP (PSAT/SAT/ACT), FINANCIAL AID COUNSELING/REVIEWS, AND ADVISOR SUPPORT THROUGH COLLEGE GRADUATION. THIS PROGRAM GREATLY REDUCES STRESS ON THESE FAMILIES WHO ARE ALREADY DEALING WITH MULTIPLE SERIOUS ISSUES. OUR RESULTS ARE IMPRESSIVE: 100% OF GI FAMILIES WOULD RECOMMEND OUR PROGRAM, OUR STUDENTS HAVE RECEIVED AN AVERAGE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE OF $22,000 PER STUDENT PER YEAR, 100% OF OUR SENIOR CLASS WAS ACCEPTED INTO ONE OF THEIR TOP 2 COLLEGES, AND OUR COLLEGE FRESHMAN PERSISTENCY RATE WAS 98%. WE CURRENTLY SERVE FAMILIES IN 35 STATES, AS WELL AS SEVERAL WHO ARE STATIONED OUTSIDE OF THE US, ENSURING THAT THE STUDENTS ARE COLLEGE READY, AND MAKING SOUND COLLEGE/CAREER CHOICES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
James P Moon
Secretary
$0
Rl Sechrist II
Executive Dir.
$0
Jill Sharp
Director
$0
Brent D Vander Pol
Director
$0
James Steele
Director
$0
Jason Loveless
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$374,963
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$374,963
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 $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 $374,963

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Gratitude Initiative has recieved totaling $90,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Navy Seal Foundation Inc

Virginia Beach, VA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION (NSW CHILDREN): PROVIDES COLLEGE PREP ASSISTANCE TO NSW HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

$50,000
Bevp

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE CHILDREN OF OUR MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, DISABLED VETERANS, AND THOSE KILLED IN DEFENSE OF OUR COUNTRY.

$25,000
Special Forces Charitable Trust

Southern Pines, NC

PURPOSE: FAMILY ASSISTANCE

$15,000
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