William And Lanaea C Featherstone Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

William And Lanaea C Featherstone Foundation Inc is located in Ellicott City, MD. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, William And Lanaea C Featherstone Foundation Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. William And Lanaea C Featherstone Foundation Inc 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, William And Lanaea C Featherstone Foundation Inc generated $241.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $233.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.7% per year over the past 7 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE WILLIAM & LANAEA C. FEATHERSTONE FOUNDATION, AN AWARD-WINNING NONPROFIT, HAS AN UNPARALLELED REPUTATION FOR ADVANCING ECONOMIC OUTCOMES OF UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION IS ON THE FOREFRONT TACKLING UNEMPLOYMENT AND UNDEREMPLOYMENT THROUGH ITS INNOVATIVE WORKFORCE PROGRAM AND EMPOWERING FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH STEM, DIGITAL AND FINANCIAL LITERACY AND SCHOLARSHIPS. "THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO BRIDGE THE OPPORTUNITY DIVIDE AMONG UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES."

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE AWARD-WINNING WILLIAM & LANAEA C. FEATHERSTONE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN ON THE FOREFRONT EMPOWERING FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE HIGHER EDUCATION AND TACKLING UNEMPLOYMENT AND UNDEREMPLOYMENT THROUGH ITS INNOVATIVE WORKFORCE AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS. TO DATE, THE FEATHERSTONE FOUNDATION HAS SERVED BLACK, BROWN, AND LATINX FAMILIES, AS WELL AS HUNDREDS OF IMMIGRANT FAMILIES FROM 29 COUNTRIES WHO SPEAK OVER 40 LANGUAGES. THROUGH OUR EDUCATION INITIATIVES, THE FEATHERSTONE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS HAS AWARDED OVER $156,000 THROUGH 72 SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES FROM 19 COUNTRIES WHO NOW ATTEND 11 INSTITUTIONS. THIS SCHOLARSHIP AIMS TO MITIGATE FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO HIGHER EDUCATION AND PROVIDE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES WITH ACCESS TO ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION. THROUGH OUR WORKFORCE PROGRAMS: OUR FLAGSHIP WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, REACHING NEW HEIGHTS, HELPS CANDIDATES FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES TO RECEIVE PROMISING CAREERS IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRIES. OUR GRADUATES EARN BETWEEN $9,000 AND $42,000 MORE IN WAGES, PLUS BENEFITS. TO DATE, THE PROGRAM HAS SERVED NEARLY 70 PARTICIPANTS FROM 24 COUNTRIES WHO SPEAK 35 LANGUAGES. OUR INAUGURAL INSURANCE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM, BUILDING PATHWAYS POSITIONS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES TO RECEIVE INSURANCE CERTIFICATIONS AND HELPS THEM LAND PROMISING CAREERS AT STATE FARM AS LICENSED INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS. THE FEATHERSTONE CORPORATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES. AS A RESULT OF OUR PROGRAM, STUDENTS RECEIVE PAID, 15-WEEK PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS SUPPORTED BY THE FEATHERSTONE FOUNDATION. OUR PROGRAM MITIGATES STUDENT-REPORTED CHOICES BETWEEN UNPAID FIELDWORK OR PAID POSITIONS WITHOUT PROFESSIONAL GAINS. AS A RESULT OF OUR PROGRAMS, THE FEATHERSTONE FOUNDATION CONTINUES ITS DEEP COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING SOLUTIONS THAT CHANGE THE LIVES OF UNDERREPRESENTED AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN BALTIMORE CITY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lanaea Featherstone
Founder
$30,000
Luis Botello
Board Member
$0
William Featherstone
Board Member
$0
Johnny Yataco
Board Member
$0
Peter Savage
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $15,685
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$225,520
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $15,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$241,205
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 $241,205

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that William And Lanaea C Featherstone Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $80,017.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Charities Aid Foundation America

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION

$30,000
Annie E Casey Foundation

Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$25,000
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$25,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$17
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