Summer Search
- Assets
- $34.3m
- Revenue
- $23.5m
- Investments
- $66.0k
- Employees
- 200
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 01/1990
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 68-0200138
Organization Overview
Summer Search is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (J20) the organization is classified as: Employment Preparation & Procurement, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Summer Search employed 200 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Summer Search 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 09/2023, Summer Search generated $23.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $22.9m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.7% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF SUMMER SEARCH IS TO FIND RESILIENT LOW-INCOME HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND INSPIRE THEM TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE ALTRUISTIC LEADERS BY PROVIDING YEAR-ROUND MENTORING, SUMMER EXPERIENCES, COLLEGE ADVISING AND A LASTING SUPPORT NETWORK.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUMMER PLACEMENT AND MENTORING: EACH STUDENT RECEIVES TWO FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO LIFE-CHANGING SUMMER EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING WILDERNESS LEADERSHIP EXPEDITIONS, ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND INTERNSHIPS. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND CONNECTION THROUGH CONCENTRATED EXPERIENCES THAT CHALLENGE AND EMPOWER STUDENTS. THROUGH MENTORING STUDENTS BUILD SUPPORTIVE AND SUSTAINED RELATIONSHIPS WITH FULL-TIME PROFESSIONAL STAFF MENTORS AND PEERS TO REFLECT ON LIFE EXPERIENCES, ACTIONS, IDENTITIES, AND COMMUNITIES.
ALUMNI PROGRAM: AN ARRAY OF ALUMNI SERVICES SUPPORTS GRADUATES TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE WORLD AFTER THE POST-SECONDARY YEARS THROUGH NETWORKING EVENTS WITH OTHER ALUMNI AND DONORS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SUCH AS CAREER WORKSHOPS, INTERNSHIPS, AND VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: SUMMER SEARCH CONDUCTS A STRONG TRAINING EFFORT TO TEACH THE UNIQUELY EFFECTIVE INTERVIEW PROCESS THAT IDENTIFIES STUDENTS THAT HAVE LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL THROUGH AN ORIGINAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MODEL THAT IDENTIFIES THREE CHARACTER METRICS THAT IT HOPES TO CULTIVATE IN YOUNG PEOPLE: RESILIENCY, ALTRUISM, AND PERFORMANCE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING TO STAFF IN ORDER TO DEVELOP AND IMPROVE MENTORING SKILLS WHICH CAN HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP RELATIONAL, LEADERSHIP AND RESILIENCY SKILLS. TRAINING IS CONDUCTED YEAR-ROUND THROUGH A SERIES OF INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS DELIVERED IN PERSON BY HIGHLY-TRAINED STAFF AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EXPERTS.
POST-SECONDARY PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES STUDENTS SUPPORT TO TOWARDS THEIR EDUCATION AND LONG-TERM GOALS. THE POST-SECONDARY PROGRAM SUPPORTS A BROAD SET OF MID AND LONG-TERM OUTCOMES FOR ITS PARTICIPANTS: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, CAREER READINESS, INTEGRATED IDENTITY, SENSE OF PURPOSE, AND FINANCIAL WELL-BEING. THE ORGANIZATION'S REDESIGNED POST-SECONDARY PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A THREE-PART SERVICE MODEL, WHICH WILL OFFER MORE IN-DEPTH MATRICULATION AND TRANSITION ASSISTANCE, GREATER ACCESS TO SOCIAL CAPITAL THROUGH ALUMNI AND CORPORATE PARTNERS, AND INCREASED HANDS-ON CAREER AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nick Hutchinson Cofo And Secretary | Officer | 40 | $216,476 |
Peter Retzlaff Executive Director New York | 40 | $198,259 | |
Hermese Velasquez Executive Director - Boston | 40 | $181,909 | |
Megan Sussman VP Of Development | 40 | $185,310 | |
Eunice Dunham VP Of Talent | 40 | $164,875 | |
Marina Thompson Director Of Finance And Administration | 40 | $154,530 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,633,620 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $170,476 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $20,739,786 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,718,036 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $22,543,882 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $341,772 |
| Investment income | $195,946 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $403,044 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $23,488,377 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,273,080 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $568,251 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $155,706 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $13,267,853 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $243,355 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,383,799 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,046,749 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $151,536 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $741,456 |
| Advertising and promotion | $73,140 |
| Office expenses | $69,986 |
| Information technology | $412,752 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,211,812 |
| Travel | $260,507 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $105,505 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $183,470 |
| Insurance | $78,480 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $22,903,704 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,013,496 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $17,304,801 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $73,996 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $64,805 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $587,812 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $285,072 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,340,112 |
| Investments—other securities | $65,992 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,564,144 |
| Total assets | $34,300,230 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,086,560 |
| 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 | $1,616,801 |
| Total liabilities | $3,703,361 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $19,883,785 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,713,084 |
| 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 | $34,300,230 |