Bestprep
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- Brooklyn Park, MN
- Founding
- 02/1976
- Data as of
- 08/2022
- EIN
- 41-1265355
Organization Overview
Bestprep is located in Brooklyn Park, MN. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Bestprep employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bestprep 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 08/2022, Bestprep generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.4% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BEST PREPARE MINNESOTA STUDENTS WITH BUSINESS, CAREER AND FINANCIAL LITERACY SKILLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EMENTORS PREPARE STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR A CAREER IN THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD. THE PROGRAM EMPOWERS STUDENTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, CAREER, AND LIFE THROUGH WEEKLY ONE-ON-ONE EMAIL EXCHANGES WITH VOLUNTEER BUSINESS MENTORS, WITH EMPHASIS ON MOTIVATION, WORKPLACE SKILLS, AND CAREER EXPLORATION. DURING THE 20212022 SCHOOL YEAR, 4,274 STUDENTS AND 116 TEACHERS FROM 67 SCHOOLS PARTICIPATED. MORE THAN 3,536 VOLUNTEERS SUPPORTED THIS PROGRAM WITH THE HELP OF 62 COMPANIES SUPPORTING 130 CONNECTIONS FOR A TOTAL OF 45,891 VOLUNTEER HOURS IN 4,727 ENGAGEMENTS.
MINNESOTA BUSINESS VENTURE IGNITES STUDENTS' PASSION TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS AND DEVELOP CAREER ASPIRATIONS IN A WEEK-LONG BUSINESS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT CAMP ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS. THE PROGRAM BRINGS TOGETHER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE STATE TO WORK WITH BUSINESS LEADERS AND LEARN ABOUT CAREER PATHS AND FINANCIAL LITERACY. IN 2022, 230 STUDENTS FROM 67 SCHOOLS ATTENDED, INCLUDING 48% FROM LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AND 76% STUDENTS OF COLOR. THESE STUDENTS WERE IMPACTED BY 170 VOLUNTEERS WITH 2,173 VOLUNTEER HOURS OVER 199 ENGAGEMENTS.
CLOUD COACH IS AN EIGHT-WEEK ONE-ON-ONE ONLINE MENTORING PROGRAM BETWEEN STUDENTS FROM AN ENTIRE 9TH GRADE CLASS AND MENTORS FROM THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM IS AIMED TO STRENGTHEN STUDENT MOTIVATION TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND, ENCOURAGING STUDENTS TO CONSIDER FUTURE ASPIRATIONS AND IDENTIFY STEPS TO TAKE NOW TO ACHIEVE GOALS. DURING THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR, 2,065 STUDENTS AND 41 EDUCATORS AND ADMINISTRATORS FROM A COMBINATION OF SEVEN MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS PARTICIPATED. MORE THAN 1,955 VOLUNTEER MENTORS SUPPORTED THIS PROGRAM. THISINCLUDED 2,171 ENGAGEMENTS WITH A TOTAL OF 25,626 VOLUNTEER HOURS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Kaitz President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $245,435 |
Bonnie Vagasky VP External Relations | 50 | $105,852 | |
John Schulte VP Finance & Technology | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $95,201 |
Joanna Ehresman Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Anita Goebel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marc Olson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $733,400 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $488,239 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,665,706 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,887,345 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $18,356 |
| Investment income | $3,694 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$434,144 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,475,251 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $446,488 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,971 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $865,616 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $98,558 |
| Payroll taxes | $93,554 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $38,578 |
| Advertising and promotion | $28,049 |
| Office expenses | $43,635 |
| Information technology | $66,646 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $63,916 |
| Travel | $20,649 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,556 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,389 |
| Insurance | $7,637 |
| All other expenses | $3,525 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,026,355 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,955 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,567,320 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $7,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $183,450 |
| 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 | $46,265 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,400 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,818,890 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $140,372 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $42,500 |
| 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 | $182,872 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,273,608 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $362,410 |
| 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 | $1,818,890 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 38 grants that Bestprep has recieved totaling $1,069,279.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Piper Jaffray Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: HEADQUARTER GIVING | $115,000 |
Inspire Brands Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: MISSION SUPPORT | $100,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $91,389 |
The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $82,613 |
The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $82,613 |
Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $75,664 |
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