Golden Door Scholars is located in Fort Mill, SC. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Golden Door Scholars 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, Golden Door Scholars generated $5.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 46.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.5% 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
SEE SCHEDULE OEXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, INCREASE AWARENESS AND RAISE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR HIGH-PERFORMING UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GOLDEN DOOR SCHOLARS' ("GDS") MISSION IS TO EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RAISE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR HIGH PERFORMING, UNDOCUMENTED SCHOLARS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ricardo Elias Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Hamer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shannon Mcfayden Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Brodsky Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kacey Grantham Executive Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Melinda Narciso Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,169,066 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,169,066 |
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 | $5,169,066 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,232,355 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
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 | $8,489 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $46,207 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $145 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $938 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,292,168 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $123,572 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $3,353,464 |
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 | $625 |
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 | $3,477,661 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $308,156 |
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 | $308,156 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,079,405 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $90,100 |
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 | $3,477,661 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Golden Door Scholars has recieved totaling $616,139.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $501,000 |
Community Foundation Of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Bill & Linda Mitchell Foundation Naples, FL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATION | $15,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $139 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Morehead Cain Foundation Chapel Hill, NC | $0 | $13,275,596 |
Education Foundation Scholarship Endowment Trust Chapel Hill, NC | $389,903,195 | $25,351,334 |
Hire Heroes Usa Alpharetta, GA | $7,840,449 | $13,205,192 |
Apogee Georgia School Choice Scholarship Fund Atlanta, GA | $21,549,156 | $14,581,744 |
Amity Medical Group Inc Charlotte, NC | $3,300,228 | $10,911,191 |
Inspire Brands Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $11,528,068 | $11,993,911 |
Beemok Family Foundation Charleston, SC | $51,753,352 | $227,490 |
Watson-Brown Foundation Inc Thomson, GA | $0 | $9,697,974 |
Laura Holland Uzzell Foundation Morrisville, NC | $14,769,987 | $6,660,101 |
Alef Fund Inc Atlanta, GA | $10,107,377 | $6,194,898 |
University Of West Georgia Foundation Inc Carrollton, GA | $86,140,941 | $10,389,838 |
South Carolina Educational Credit For Exceptional Needs Children Fun Columbia, SC | $1,181,238 | $5,546,279 |