I Know I Can is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, I Know I Can employed 126 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. I Know I Can 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 06/2022, I Know I Can generated $8.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.1m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, I Know I Can has awarded 246 individual grants totaling $9,020,099. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INSPIRE, ENABLE AND SUPPORT COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS STUDENTS TO COMPLETE A COLLEGE EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION: IN ADDITION TO TUITION ASSISTANCE PAID DIRECTLY TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING FOR THE BENEFIT OF COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS GRADUATES ATTENDING THESE INSTITUTIONS, I KNOW I CAN AND ITS STAFF ASSIST QUALIFIED STUDENTS IN THEIR COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS AND UPON ATTENDING, HELP THESE STUDENTS ADJUST TO THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Thekla R Shackelford Chairman Emerita | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tei Street President (2021) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rebecca Butler President (2022) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jane Abell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robbie Banks Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Boyce Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $3,010,458 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,009,439 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,019,897 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,915,049 |
Investment income | $1,075 |
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 | $8,920,521 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,780,786 |
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. | $343,191 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $117,745 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,908,151 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $346,240 |
Payroll taxes | $255,329 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $58,585 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $35,539 |
Advertising and promotion | $268,500 |
Office expenses | $47,963 |
Information technology | $45,795 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $133,185 |
Travel | $6,913 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,740 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $54,239 |
Insurance | $34,190 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $7,140,657 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,064,457 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,532,162 |
Accounts receivable, net | $807,875 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $36,010 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $533,576 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $35,079,580 |
Total assets | $43,053,660 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $751,648 |
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 | $751,648 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,296,940 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $33,005,072 |
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 | $43,053,660 |
Over the last fiscal year, I Know I Can has awarded $1,130,801 in support to 26 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $21,000 |
CAPITAL UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $20,400 |
CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $51,600 |
CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $17,200 |
COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $100,800 |
DENNISON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $40,200 |