Evanston Scholars

Organization Overview

Evanston Scholars is located in Evanston, IL. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 07/2021, Evanston Scholars employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Evanston Scholars 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 07/2021, Evanston Scholars generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 07/2021. While expenses have increased by 20.2% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

EVANSTON SCHOLARS (ORGANIZATION) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IMPROVES COLLEGE ACCESS AND SUCCESS FOR FIRST-GENERATION AND LOW-INCOME EVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL (ETHS) STUDENTS.THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE SIX-YEAR PROGRAM TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORT NETWORK THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE BOOKS, SUMMER COLLEGE PROGRAMS, ACT TEST PREPARATION, COLLEGE VISITS, WORKSHOPS, TRAINING, MENTORING AND OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES TO PROVIDE A 6-YEAR PROGRAM TO STUDENTS TO IMPROVE COLLEGE ACCESS AND SUCCESS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Steve Newman
Executive Director
$125,000
David Chan
Vice-President
$0
Dan Kanter
Treasurer
$0
Katie Dealy
President
$0
Mary Finnegan
Secretary
$0
Kourtney Cockrell
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$364,154
Related organizations$0
Government grants $121,009
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$832,952
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $73
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,318,115
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $4,400
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$13,472
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,309,843

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 28 grants that Evanston Scholars has recieved totaling $315,512.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Cless Family Foundation

Northbrook, IL

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$50,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$44,010
Evanston Community Foundation Inc

Evanston, IL

PURPOSE: Education

$32,800
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL

$32,250
Vivo Foundation

Libertyville, IL

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE

$30,000
Finnegan Family Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$25,000
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