Denver Urban Scholars

Organization Overview

Denver Urban Scholars is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2019, Denver Urban Scholars employed 24 individuals. Denver Urban Scholars 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 06/2019, Denver Urban Scholars generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2019. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 4 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2019

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

DENVER URBAN SCHOLARS PARTNERS WITH HIGH POVERTY, HIGH PERFORMING SCHOOLS TO UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF STUDENTS FACING ADDED CHALLENGES BY CREATING INDIVIDUAL PATHWAYS TO CAREER AND COLLEGE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

DENVER URBAN SCHOLARS ("DUS") HAS EVOLVED INTO A UNIQUE MENTORING AGENCY IN DENVER THAT INTERVENES AS EARLY AS MIDDLE SCHOOL TO ENGAGE YOUTH IN A LONG-TERM PROGRAM TO HELP THEM SUCCEED THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND. DUS PROVIDES A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH THAT IS UNMATCHED IN THE DENVER METRO AREA. DUS ENVISIONS A LIFE OF CHOICE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERY YOUNG PERSON. THROUGH ITS STEPPING STONES MIDDLE SCHOOL, MILESTONES HIGH SCHOOL AND CAPSTONES POST SECONDARY PROGRAMS, DUS FOLLOWS A HOLISTIC APPROACH THAT OPERATES WITHIN A CLINICAL CASE MANAGEMENT MODEL, IN WHICH PROGRAM MANAGERS GO BEYOND SIMPLY COORDINATING NEEDED SERVICES. THEY EVALUATE AND ADDRESS ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR STUDENT'S PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTS AS WELL AS COLLABORATE WITH FAMILIES, TEACHERS, AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS. DUS HAS A LONG RELATIONSHIP WITH ITS STUDENTS, POTENTIALLY FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL THROUGHOUT HIGH SCHOOL AND INTO POST- SECONDARY. PEER MENTORING, 1:1 MENTORING AND GROUP MENTORING ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Joe Kelloff
Board Chair
$0
Mike Brown
Vice Chair
$0
Patrick Labbe
Treasurer
$0
David Spaulding
Board Member
$0
Noel Wickwar
Board Member
$0
Amanda Campbell
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$287,078
Related organizations$0
Government grants $133,236
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$667,454
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,087,768
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $31,225
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $361
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,119,354

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