Pursue Scholars Nfp is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2011. 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 12/2021, Pursue Scholars Nfp employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pursue Scholars Nfp 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, Pursue Scholars Nfp generated $433.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $402.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.9% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PURSUE SCHOLARS HOLISTICALLY INVESTS IN EMERGING URBAN LEADERS IN PURSUIT OF HIGHER EDUCATION. THIS IS DONE THROUGH LEADERSHIP TRAINING, MENTORING, AND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, STUDENTS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS DIRECTLY FROM PURSUE SCHOLARS THROUGH THE DANIEL SCHOLARS PROGRAM. STUDENTS ARE ALSO AWARDED FULL TUITION/FULL NEED SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH TAYLOR UNIVERSITY. STUDENTS ALSO AWARDED FINANCIAL AID THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ACT SIX PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kevin Gwin Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $42,308 |
Robin Butler Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Neville Reid Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Robert Burns III Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jeffrey Scott Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Candace Washington 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 | $33,589 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $387,232 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $420,821 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $12,750 |
Investment income | $13 |
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 | $433,584 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $54,750 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,308 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,308 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $200,473 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $17,141 |
Fees for services: Management | $8,904 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,167 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,054 |
Office expenses | $18,068 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,571 |
Travel | $3,657 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $502 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,247 |
All other expenses | $583 |
Total functional expenses | $402,398 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,110 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $125,087 |
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 | $138,197 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $138,197 |
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 | $138,197 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Pursue Scholars Nfp has recieved totaling $37,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Guiding Shepherd Foundation Oregon, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $37,500 |
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National Equity Fund Inc Chicago, IL | $118,912,735 | $59,533,345 |
Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp West Des Moines, IA | $1,230,053,718 | $45,688,659 |
National Merit Scholarship Corporation Evanston, IL | $183,825,978 | $50,191,294 |
Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | $101,873,087 | $62,566,812 |
Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | $106,326,341 | $38,353,841 |
Cardinal Services Inc Of Indiana Warsaw, IN | $28,675,162 | $26,373,889 |
Future Leaders Of Americafoundation Inc Chicago, IL | $0 | $13,517,008 |
Kansas City Scholars Inc Kansas City, MO | $5,810,030 | $12,156,402 |
Des Moines Golf And Country Club West Des Moines, IA | $24,329,403 | $13,657,003 |
Ray And Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust Paducah, KY | $358,796,277 | $128,951,866 |
Professional Convention Management Association Chicago, IL | $13,503,434 | $11,522,188 |
Sigma Chi Foundation Evanston, IL | $40,441,719 | $12,690,646 |