Bender Leadership Academy

Organization Overview

Bender Leadership Academy is located in Moon Township, PA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (J99) the organization is classified as: Employment N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bender Leadership Academy 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, Bender Leadership Academy generated $452.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $299.4k 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:

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BENDER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE LONG-TERM COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES. BENDER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY IS FOUNDED ON A COMMITMENT TO SERVING THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY, WITH A FOCUS ON THE VALUE AND ABILITIES EACH PERSON CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE WORKFORCE. WE DO THIS BY EDUCATING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WITH KEY COMPETENCIES THAT WILL IMPROVE THEIR CHANCE FOR SUCCESS IN THE WORKPLACE AND IN ADULTHOOD. THIS EDUCATION IS SUPPLEMENTED WITH MESSAGING FOCUSED ON EMPOWERING OUR YOUTH TO RAISE THE BAR AND SPEAK UP; TO NOT BE LIMITED OR SILENCED BY THE PERCEPTIONS AND STIGMA THAT ACT AS BARRIERS TO SUCCESS. WE HAVE REALIZED AMAZING IMPACT WITH OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS; THESE STUDENTS BECOME BEACONS OF POSITIVITY FOR THEIR PEERS AND HARBINGERS OF A MORE HOPEFUL AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE BENDER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY DELIVERS COMPETENCY-BUILDING PROGRAMS THAT ENABLE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO ENGAGE IN EDUCATIONAL, EMPOWERMENT AND WORK OPPORTUNITIES, CELEBRATE SUCCESSES, AND SET AND ACHIEVE CAREER JOURNEY GOALS. BENDER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY'S GOAL IS TO INCREASE LONG-TERM COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES. THERE ARE 5 MAIN PROGRAM TITLES: (1) WORK READINESS TRAINING, WHICH FOCUSES ON FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS ASSESSMENT, DRESSING FOR SUCCESS, RESUME BUILDING AND PRACTICE INTERVIEWS, PRESENTATION PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS, VIRTUAL WORKPLACE TOURS, AND UTILIZES EMPLOYER PARTNERS FOR PRACTICE INTERVIEW EXPERIENCES, (2) STUDENT LEADERS TRAINING, WHICH FOCUSES ON LEADERSHIP, INITIATIVE, ANTI-BULLYING, RESUME BUILDING AND INTERVIEW SKILLS, PRESENTATION PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS, NETWORKING AND EMPLOYER CONNECTIONS, VIRTUAL WORKPLACE TOURS, AND UTILIZES SPEAKERS FROM EMPLOYER PARTNERS TO REINFORCE CONCEPTS, (3) CERTIFCATIONS (ICDL INTERNATIONAL COMPUTING DRIVERS LICENSE AND NRF CUSTOMER SERVICE), WHICH FOCUS ON SELF-PACED ONLINE MODULES, THE SEVEN MICROSOFT SUITE BASIC FUNCTIONALITY CERTIFICATIONS, VIRTUAL PROCTORING AND ASSESSMENT, SOFT SKILLS, WITH INSTRUCTOR OVERSITE, AS WELL AS THE BASIC CUSTOMER SERVICE CONCEPTS, (4) DIGITAL ACCESS @ WORK, WHICH TEACHES WEB CONTENT ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES (WCAG), DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY TESTING METHODOLOGIES, COLOR CONTRAST ANALYZER (CCA), AND NON-VISUAL DESKTOP ACCESS (NVDA), AND (5) JARRETT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TRAINING, WHICH FOCUSES ON LEADERSHIP, SELF-ADVOCACY, ADVOCACY FOR DISABILITY RIGHTS, VOLUNTEERISM, THE IMPORTANCE OF VOTING, AND HOW TO TAKE ACTION UTILIZING SPEAKERS FROM EMPLOYER PARTNERS TO REINFORCE CONCEPTS.


THE BENDER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY LAUNCHED THE MARY BROUGHER MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE, WHICH WORKS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS BUILD A MENTAL FITNESS ROUTINE AND BECOME MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATES. THE INITIATIVE PROVIDES MENTAL FITNESS TRAINING IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS (1) TO BECOME EMPOWERED TO TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH, (2) TO ENGAGE IN HEALTHY MIND HABITS THAT BUILD SKILLS IN SELF-COMPASSION, COPING, AND RESILIENCY, (3) TO LEARN TO IDENTIFY AND UNDERSTAND EMOTIONS AND WHAT THEY TELL US, AND (4) TO EXPLORE WHERE THOUGHTS COME FROM AND HOW TO PROCESS THEM IN A HEALTHY WAY. THE INITIATIVE ALSO TEACHES INDIVIDUALS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: (1) TO UNDERSTAND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AN ADVOCATE, (2) TO LEARN ABOUT CURRENT CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUES FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES, (3) TO HEAR PRESENTATIONS FROM COMMUNITY PARTNERS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY, AND (4) TO EXPLORE ACTIONS THAT YOUTH ADVOCATES CAN TAKE TO BRING ABOUT CHANGE THAT ADDRESSES STIGMA OF MENTAL HEALTH. THE INITIATIVE LAUNCHED THE #NOTASHAMED CAMPAIGN TO REDUCE STIGMA AROUND MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES, TO EMPOWER YOUTH WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES TO TAKE PRIDE IN WHO THEY ARE, TO CREATE A COMMUNITY OF ALLIES DEDICATED TO ENDING MYTHS AROUND MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITY AND TO CELEBRATE THE INTERSECTIONALITY OF THE LIVED EXPERIENCE AND MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITY.


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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$402,418
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$402,418
Total Program Service Revenue$49,485
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 $452,053

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Bender Leadership Academy has recieved totaling $110,126.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Highmark Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE BENDER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY'S MARY BROUGHER MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE (MBMHI) CAMPAIGN FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES.

$50,000
Highmark Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE BENDER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY'S MARY BROUGHER MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE (MBMHI)CAMPAIGN FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES.

$50,000
$10,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$126
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