Academic Distinction Fund

Organization Overview

Academic Distinction Fund is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Academic Distinction Fund 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 07/2022, Academic Distinction Fund generated $204.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $116.0k during the year ending 07/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ACADEMIC DISTINCTION FUND DEDICATES RESOURCES TO HELP ACHIEVE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOR STUDENTS IN EAST BATON ROUGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. ADF PROMOTES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS, ENCOURAGES BEST PRACTICES IN EDUCATION; SUPPORTS TEACHERS IN THEIR WORK.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PROMOTION OF INNOVATION AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOR THE CHILDREN OF EAST BATON ROUGE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM BY PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE TO TEACHERS AND LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS. FUNDS WERE AWARDED TO SEVERAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jamey Firnberg
Board Chair
$0
Gwen Wild
Secretary
$0
Jim Brandt
Treasurer
$0
Layne Mcdaniel
Director
$0
Lois Smyth
Director
$0
Matt Diez
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$204,169
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$204,169
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 $204,169

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Academic Distinction Fund has awarded $99,911 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FOUNDATION FOR EBR SCHOOL SYSTEM

Org PageRecipient Profile

Baton Rouge, LA

PURPOSE: PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

$79,911

SONGS OF SUVIVORS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Baton Rouge, LA

PURPOSE: TO ASSIST SURVIVORS OF TRAUMA

$10,000

Baton Rouge, LA

PURPOSE: STEM LITERACY PROGRAM

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Academic Distinction Fund has recieved totaling $200,512.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Baton Rouge Area Foundation

Baton Rouge, LA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$200,512
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