By Degrees Foundation is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 1990. 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, By Degrees Foundation employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. By Degrees Foundation 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, By Degrees Foundation generated $547.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $607.7k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.8% per year over the past 4 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
EMPOWER CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES TO REACH THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED ACADEMIC AND WRAP-AROUND SUPPORTS FOR STUDENTS TO ENSURE THAT MORE STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL READY FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED STUDENTS IN ITS COHORT PROGRAM NOW IN COLLEGE, AND ALL STUDENTS AT FINDLEY ELEMENTARY AND HARDING MIDDLE SCHOOL WITH MENTORING, ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE, CAREER GUIDANCE AND COLLEGE EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES. STUDENTS IN THE COHORT PROGRAM RECEIVED COLLEGE TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS, AND STUDENTS AT FINDLEY AND HARDING WERE ELIGIBLE TO EARN MONEY INTO A COLLEGE SAVINGS ACCOUNT. MORE THAN 2,300 STUDENTS WERE SUPPORTED BY THE ORGANIZATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Emily Westergaard Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $95,513 |
Ken Mccullum Vice Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alison Cate Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Terry Gallagher Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Nichols Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pernell Cezar Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $80,000 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $43,095 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $425,274 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $548,369 |
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 | -$1,325 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $547,044 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $51,294 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,676 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,169 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $302,641 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,942 |
Other employee benefits | $36,517 |
Payroll taxes | $30,754 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,765 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $11,473 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,914 |
Travel | $435 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,134 |
Insurance | $14,809 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $607,665 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $357,275 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $19,620 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $376,895 |
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 | $376,895 |
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 | $376,895 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that By Degrees Foundation has recieved totaling $131,407.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
United Way Of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: DREAMER ACADEMY AT FINDLEY AND COVID SUPPORT | $80,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Emc Insurance Foundation Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OR FOR A CAPITAL FUND DRIVE OF THE RESPECTIVE ORGANIZATION | $15,000 |
West Bancorporation Foundation Inc West Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR K-12 BY DEGREES PROGRAM | $5,000 |
Opus Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS | $5,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $780 |
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