College To Congress

Organization Overview

College To Congress is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (T50) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, College To Congress employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. College To Congress 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, College To Congress generated $953.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $840.1k during the year ending 12/2021. 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

COLLEGE TO CONGRESS'S INNOVATIVE PROGRAM IS CHANGING CONGRESS BY DIVERSIFYING ITS PIPELINE OF POTENTIAL STAFF. C2C CONTINUES TO PROVIDE A FREE, SELF-PACED, ONLINE TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING CAPITOL HILL INTERNSHIPS THAT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, WORKSHOPS, AND 1:1 ASSISTANCE. THIS TRAINING INCLUDES FINANCIAL LITERACY, NETWORKING, INTERVIEWING, RESUME WRITING, ETC SKILL BUILDING. ADDITIONALLY,WE PROVIDE HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, MEAL STIPENDS, PROFESSIONAL WARDROBE STIPENDS, AND CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT FOR LOW-INCOME INTERNS ON CAPITOL HILL. THROUGH THESE MEANS, COLLEGE TO CONGRESS POSITIONS THESE INTERNS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY FILLING IN GAPS IN EXPERIENCE THEY WOULD NOT BE PRIVY TO BECAUSE OF THEIR SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. PROGRAMMING TO DEVELOP, ENRICH, ANDPROVIDE CAREER PATHWAYS FOR OUR STUDENTS IS THE HEART OF C2C AND THUS REQUIRES ASIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF C2C STAFF TIME.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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OUR PROGRAM IS INNOVATIVE BECAUSE WE USE A SYSTEMS-THINKING APPROACH TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS FOR LOW-INCOME YOUNG LEADERS. C2C PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH A COMPETITIVE CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP, THEN C2C ELIMINATES THE FINANCIAL BURDEN BY COVERING OUR STUDENTS' HOUSING, FOOD, PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING, AND TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM DC. ADDITIONALLY, WE PAIR STUDENTS WITH "ALLIES" THROUGH OUR BIPARTISAN ALLIES PROGRAM. LASTLY, OUR WEEKLY LEADERSHIP SERIES EQUIPS INTERNS WITH SKILLS INCLUDING FINANCIAL LITERACY, NETWORKING, INTERVIEWING, RESUME-WRITING, ECT. THIS POSITIONS THEM TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY FILLING IN GAPS IN EXPERIENCE THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE PRIVY TO BECAUSE OF THEIR SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. C2C STAFF SPEND A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF TIME FOCUSING ON AND CURATING THE PROGRAM FOR OUR STUDENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Audrey Henson
Former CEO
$180,000
Morgan Rako
COO
$125,000
Daquawn Bruce
Development Dir
$70,000
Kiana Graves
Program Dir
$65,000
Marah Qasem
Program Mgr
$50,000
Casey Condon
Program Fellow
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $96,267
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$857,340
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$953,607
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 $953,607

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that College To Congress has recieved totaling $496,024.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Menlo Park, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$200,000
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Menlo Park, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$200,000
Democracy Fund Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$75,000
Verizon Foundation

Basking Ridge, NJ

PURPOSE: COLLEGE TO CONGRESS

$10,000
Pew Charitable Trusts

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Matching Gift

$7,787
Norman J Fisher And Doris Fisher Foundation

Annapolis, MD

PURPOSE: TO HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY LIFE

$3,000
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