First Gen Scholars is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, First Gen Scholars employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Gen 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 06/2023, First Gen Scholars generated $340.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 64.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $452.9k during the year ending 06/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS THROUGH THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS, HELP THEM GRADUATE WITH NO DEBT, AND FIND CAREERS THAT CREATE ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND GENERATIONAL WEALTH.OUR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES ARE SUMMER COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PREPARATION PROGRAM, FIRST GEN COLLEGE FAIR, WEEKEND COLLEGE ESSAY/APPLICATION WORKSHOPS, FIRST GEN CLUBS AT RESPECTIVE HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUTSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUMMER 2023 COLLEGE PREP PROGRAM - COHORTS WERE CREATED FOR LIFE SCIENCES, BUSINESS & TECH, CONTENT CREATOR, BLACK FIRST GEN, LATINX FIRST GEN AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN FIRST GEN STUDENTS. PROGRAMMING INCLUDED COLLEGE ADMISSIONS INFORMATION, ESSAY WRITING, AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING EXERCISES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jonathan Burgos President/executive Direct | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $75,521 |
Emily Schnarr VP | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Frank Truong Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrea Munoz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marianna Corona Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Von Ware Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $108,808 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $231,700 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $340,508 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $43 |
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 | $340,551 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $14,534 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $85,938 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,078 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $161,388 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $22,601 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,240 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,300 |
Office expenses | $19,908 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $5,644 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,518 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,813 |
All other expenses | $23,856 |
Total functional expenses | $452,862 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $65,545 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $65,545 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $93,720 |
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 | $93,720 |
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 | -$28,175 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $65,545 |