Podium Foundation, operating under the name Podium RVA, is located in Richmond, VA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Podium RVA employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Podium RVA 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 12/2021, Podium RVA generated $438.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $133.3k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PODIUM PROVIDES RICHMOND, VA YOUTH AGES 10-19, OVER 70% OF WHOM LIVE NEAR OR BELOW THE POVERTY LINE, OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE THEIR PASSION FOR THE LITERARY ARTS WHILE IMPROVING ESSENTIAL WRITING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TIER 1: FOUNDATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS REINFORCE AND BUILD UPON LESSONS LEARNED DURING THE SCHOOL DAY FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES, AND SCHOOLS WHILE IDENTIFYING WRITING AS A POSTIVE COPING TOOL FOR PERSONAL EXPESSION. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: THE TEEN SCENE (AGE 10-14),PREP YOUR NEXT STEP (AGES 13-15), AND THE POWER OF THE PEN (AGES 14-19). SERVED 300 YOUTH IN TAX YEAR 2021.
TIER 3: DEVELOPING YOUR PROFESSIONAL SELF: PROGRAMS CONNECT YOUTH ACROSS THE REGION AND COMMUNITIES TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH DIVERSE PROFESSIONALS ON CAREER EXPLORATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT,COLLEGE PREPARATION, AND LEADERSHIP. PROGRAMS FOR TEENS AGES 14 -19 INCLUDE PODIUMS TEEN PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE, SUMMER LEARNING INTERNSHIP IN THE WRITING MENTORSHIP PROJECT, AND COLLEGIATE AND PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION COURSE. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 66 YOUTH SERVED
TIER 2: CRAFTING YOUR INNER COMMUNICATOR: PROGRAMS SPARK CREATIVE INTERESTS OF YOUTH WHILE INSTILLING A GENUINE LOVE OF THE WRITTEN FORM. PROGRAMS FOLLOW ADVANCED EXPECTATIONS SURROUNDING CRITICAL THINKING AND ACADEMIC WRITING SKILLS. THE CREATIVE EXPRESSION COLLECTIVE IS FOR YOUTH AGES 14 - 19, AND PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AGES 10 -14 INCLUDE: PROJECT WRITE NOW!, THE WEEKLY WORD, AND THE STEAM MACHINE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Victoria Yeroian Executive Director | 40 | $54,890 | |
Jerry Howard Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Brie Roberts Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Eddie Camp Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Jeff Payne Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jeanie Araujo Wood Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $17,550 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $396,468 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $414,018 |
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 | $20,622 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $438,854 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $52,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $41,669 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $5,150 |
Payroll taxes | $7,264 |
Fees for services: Management | $178 |
Fees for services: Legal | $41 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,200 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,315 |
Office expenses | $3,014 |
Information technology | $2,826 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,800 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $850 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $640 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $133,347 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $255,037 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $118,694 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $18,750 |
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 | $269,027 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $661,508 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $19,960 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $19,960 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $641,548 |
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 | $661,508 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Podium Foundation has recieved totaling $130,906.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Community Foundation Inc Richmond, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $90,250 |
Robins Foundation Richmond, VA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $25,000 |
National Book Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: LITERARY ARTS EMERGENCY FUND GRANT | $10,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $5,656 |
Beg. Balance | $152,882 |
Admin Expense | $66 |
Net Contributions | $116,211 |
Ending Balance | $269,027 |
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