Congressional Award Foundation

Organization Overview

Congressional Award Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Congressional Award Foundation employed 6 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Congressional Award 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 09/2021, Congressional Award Foundation generated $936.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $830.3k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.8% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE CONGRESSIONAL AWARD FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE AND RECOGNIZE SERVICE, INITIATIVE, AND ACHIEVEMENT IN AMERICA'S YOUTH. WE STRIVE TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE AND CARING CITIZENS.YOUNG PEOPLE REGISTER FOR THE CONGRESSIONAL AWARD PROGRAM AND SET PERSONALLY CHALLENGING GOALS IN FOUR PROGRAM AREAS - VOLUNTARY PUBLIC SERVICE, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL FITNESS AND EXPEDITION/EXPLORATION. THESE DIVERSE AREAS ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO DISCOVER NEW TALENTS, LEARN ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND THEM AND TO TAKE POSITIVE ACTION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.THE BEAUTY OF THE CONGRESSIONAL AWARD PROGRAM IS THAT ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR SITUATION, CAN QUALIFY FOR AN AWARD. THE PROGRAM HAS NO MINIMUM GRADE POINT AVERAGE REQUIREMENTS. IT ACCOMMODATES YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OR DISABILITIES, AND IS COMPLETELY NON-COMPETITIVE. THE CONGRESSIONAL AWARD PROGRAM REQUIRES THAT YOUTH WORK WITH AN ADULT MENTOR OR ADVISOR, PROVIDING AN OPPO

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GOLD AWARD CEREMONY: MEDALS ARE EARNED BY YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 14 AND 23 YEARS OF AGE. IT REPRESENTS MORE THAN 4,000 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER TIME THROUGH SELF IMPROVEMENT EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. SALARIES ALLOCATED TO THE PROGRAM ARE FOR SPECIFIC MENTORING, RESEARCH AND OVERALL SUPPORT TO MORE THAN 27,000 YOUTHS, THEIR GUIDES AND COACHES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Erica W Heyse
National Dirctr
$150,500
Mr Paxton K Baker
Chairman
$0
Marc Baer
Director
$0
Simeon Banister
Director
$0
Edward L Blansitt III
Director
$0
Rita Vaswani
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $79,300
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$728,094
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$807,394
Total Program Service Revenue$128,858
Investment income $95
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 $393
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $936,740

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Congressional Award Foundation has recieved totaling $90,594.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$31,594
Aarp

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Sponsorship of the Congressional Award Foundation events

$25,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$13,000
Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Contribution

$10,000
Annette M And Theodore N Lerner Family Foundation Inc

Rockville, MD

PURPOSE: SUPPORT CONGRESSIONAL AWARD PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG AMERICANS

$10,000
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General operating support

$1,000
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