Academic Distinction Fund
- Assets
- $788.7k
- Revenue
- $204.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Founding
- 06/1996
- Data as of
- 07/2022
- EIN
- 72-1300995
Organization Overview
Academic Distinction Fund is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Academic Distinction Fund 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 07/2022, Academic Distinction Fund generated $204.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $116.0k during the year ending 07/2022. 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
THE ACADEMIC DISTINCTION FUND DEDICATES RESOURCES TO HELP ACHIEVE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOR STUDENTS IN EAST BATON ROUGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. ADF PROMOTES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS, ENCOURAGES BEST PRACTICES IN EDUCATION; SUPPORTS TEACHERS IN THEIR WORK.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTION OF INNOVATION AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOR THE CHILDREN OF EAST BATON ROUGE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM BY PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE TO TEACHERS AND LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS. FUNDS WERE AWARDED TO SEVERAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gwen Wild Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jamey Firnberg Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jim Brandt Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Gerri Hobdy Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Layne Mcdaniel Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lois Smyth Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $204,169 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $204,169 |
| 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 | $204,169 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $110,111 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $787 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $285 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $821 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $116,039 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $741,832 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $46,859 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total assets | $788,691 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $250 |
| 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 | $250 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $788,441 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $788,691 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Academic Distinction Fund has awarded $99,911 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Baton Rouge, LA PURPOSE: PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $79,911 |
Baton Rouge, LA PURPOSE: TO ASSIST SURVIVORS OF TRAUMA | $10,000 |
Baton Rouge, LA PURPOSE: STEM LITERACY PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Academic Distinction Fund has recieved totaling $200,512.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Baton Rouge Area Foundation Baton Rouge, LA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,512 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Dallas Foundation A Tx Nonprofit Corporation Dallas, TX | $387,395,879 | $137,312,103 |
Austin Community Foundation Austin, TX | $433,764,301 | $88,798,773 |
San Antonio Area Foundation San Antonio, TX | $587,345,748 | $192,937,536 |
The Greater New Orleans Foundation New Orleans, LA | $406,748,750 | $50,799,913 |
Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Little Rock, AR | $560,797,819 | $112,679,416 |
Community Foundation Of North Texas Fort Worth, TX | $520,525,998 | $72,575,782 |
Baton Rouge Area Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | $293,247,071 | $35,030,558 |
Astros Golf Foundation Houston, TX | $9,630,590 | $24,941,045 |
Houston Jewish Community Foundation Houston, TX | $219,913,135 | $24,014,170 |
El Paso Community Foundation El Paso, TX | $84,044,216 | $21,715,289 |
Dallas Jewish Community Foundation Dallas, TX | $257,889,567 | $62,022,140 |
Excellerate Foundation Rogers, AR | $1,422,117 | $18,582,776 |