First Generation College Bound Inc is located in Laurel, MD. The organization was established in 1991. 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 06/2023, First Generation College Bound Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Generation College Bound Inc 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 06/2023, First Generation College Bound Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.4% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FGCB EXISTS TO INSPIRE LOW INCOME AND FIRST-GENERATION YOUTH TO ACHIEVE THEIR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SUCCESS BY PROVIDING ADVICE, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND SUPPORT TO OBTAIN A COLLEGE DEGREE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAM SUPPORTED 183 SENIORS, 109 JUNIORS, AND 45 SOPHOMORES. ACCOMPLISHMENTS 100% OF STUDENTS GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL AND 100% OF STUDENTS WERE ACCEPTED TO AT LEAST ONE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. 188 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS SUCCESSFULLY MATRICULATED TO COLLEGE. 52% OF STUDENTS COMMITTED TO A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE WITH 48% COMMITTED TO A TWO YEAR COLLEGE. A TOTAL OF $3 MILLION WAS AWARDED TO FGCB STUDENTS FROM VARIOUS SOURCES (AS REPORTED ON THEIR FINANCIAL AID PACKAGES) ENTERING COLLEGE IN 2023. FGCB IS NOT A SOURCE OF PROVIDING FINANCIAL AID TO ANY STUDENT. FGCB ALSO RECOGNIZED 10 COLLEGE GRADUATES WHO EARNED AN ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE, 61 STUDENTS WHO EARNED A BACHELOR'S DEGREE, 6 STUDENTS WHO EARNED A GRADUATE DEGREE, AND 1 STUDENT WHO EARNED A DOCTORATE DEGREE. FGCB MAINTAINED A 77% FIRST- YEAR FRESHMAN-TO- SOPHOMORE RETENTION RATE. DURING THIS ACADEMIC YEAR, THE PROCESS BEGAN TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL COLLEGE ACCESS SITE FOR THE 2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR (THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AT LANGLEY PARK).
HOMEWORK CLUB- 33 STUDENTS (AN INCREASE OF 23 STUDENTS)
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joseph Fisher CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $80,288 |
Gavin Brown Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Wood Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Florence Akadje Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Janice Breslin-Doyle Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robb Cecil 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 | $821,652 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,072,823 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,894,475 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $13,875 |
Investment income | $24,948 |
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 | $1,933,298 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,288 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,861 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $578,272 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,871 |
Other employee benefits | $22,692 |
Payroll taxes | $51,147 |
Fees for services: Management | $136,586 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $75,717 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $67,332 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $85,045 |
Information technology | $47,977 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $78,872 |
Travel | $19,495 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $260 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,543 |
Insurance | $6,567 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,280,391 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $206,302 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,237,761 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $518,206 |
Accounts receivable, net | $17,000 |
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 | $1,616 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,316 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $303,385 |
Total assets | $2,290,586 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $58,457 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $50,000 |
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 | $315,697 |
Total liabilities | $424,154 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,785,713 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $80,719 |
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 | $2,290,586 |