Honest Game Foundation
- Assets
- $58.3k
- Revenue
- $363.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Evanston, IL
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 88-1995089
Organization Overview
Honest Game Foundation is located in Evanston, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Honest Game Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HONEST GAME FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD SO THAT EVERY STUDENT HAS A FAIR AND EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND COLLEGE. WE DO THIS BY PARTNERING WITH CORPORATIONS AND DONORS TO SUPPORT SCHOOLS, STUDENTS, AND FAMILIES WITH DATA SOLUTIONS AND INTERVENTIONS THAT CLOSE ACHIEVEMENT GAPS AND OPEN COLLEGE ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY. HONEST GAME FOUNDATION IS FOCUSED ON ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO COLLEGE ACCESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDING DATA AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR TARGETED SCHOOL DISTRICTS SUCH AS CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS, MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, CROSBY HIGH SCHOOL, JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY, HAMPTON UNIVERSITY. 17,229 INDIVIDUAL STUDENT ELIGIBILITY REPORTS. 12,704 STUDENT-ATHLETES WHO CHARTED A COURSE FOR COLLEGE ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES. 156,000+ STUDENTS IN 121+ HIGH SCHOOLS THAT NOW HAVE MORE OPPORTUNITIES THANKS TO THE NCAA PORTAL UPDATES. 3.278 AVERAGE GPA ACROSS ALL SUPPORTED SCHOOLS WITH INCREASES MEASURED YEAR OVER YEAR. 606 SCHOOL STAFF TRAINED TO SUPPORT COLLEGE ATHLETIC PATHWAYS FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES.
1,639 INTERACTIONS WITH CLEO THE COUNSELOR CHATBOT PROVIDING EXCLUSIVE FINANCIAL AID AND COLLEGE ACCESS INFORMATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kim Michelson President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joyce Anderson Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sonya Miller Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Hackney Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Mattson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $362,813 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $362,813 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $309 |
| 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 | $363,122 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $298,000 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $929 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $724 |
| Office expenses | $208 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $315,980 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $58,271 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $58,271 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $58,271 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $58,271 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Honest Game Foundation has awarded $222,000 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: Student Support | $150,000 |
MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: Student Support | $25,000 |
CHARLOTTE MECKLENBERG SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: Student support | $27,000 |
HAMPTON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Student Support | $10,000 |
JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Student support | $10,000 |