irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.26MSCHOLAR SERVICES: ONCE OUR SCHOLARS MATRICULATE AT COMPETITIVE HIGH SCHOOLS, THEY CONTINUE TO RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM THE OLIVER SCHOLARS SCHOLAR SERVICES TEAM. EVERY SCHOLAR ATTENDING AN INDEPENDENT BOARDING SCHOOL RECEIVES 1-2 ON-CAMPUS VISITS FROM A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM. WE MONITOR HOW STUDENTS ARE ADJUSTING ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY AND MEET WITH SCHOOL OFFICIALS TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS HAVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO THRIVE. OUR PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARS ATTEND PROGRAMMING ONCE A MONTH TO STAY CONNECTED AND RECEIVE THE SAME ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SUPPORT AS THEIR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL COHORTS. SIGNATURE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY AND OUR ANNUAL STUDENT CONFERENCE, IN OUR OWN VOICES. ADDITIONALLY, OUR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES RECEIVE ONGOING COLLEGE COUNSELING, COLLEGE VISITS, COLLEGE ESSAY REVIEWS, AND FINANCIAL AID GUIDANCE. AND WE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THEM VIA ACCESS TO INTERNSHIPS AND MENTORS ONCE THEY MATRICULATE AT COLLEGE - WHERE WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID AND TRANSFER SUPPORT.
- #2 $993KADMISSIONS & PLACEMENT: OUR ADMISSIONS AND PLACEMENT PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE FIVE BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY TO IDENTIFY HIGH-ACHIEVING BLACK AND LATINX 7TH GRADERS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE OLIVER SCHOLARS PROGRAM. WE HOST ADMISSIONS INFORMATION SESSIONS ACROSS THE CITY TO EDUCATE FAMILIES ABOUT THE EDUCATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO THEIR HIGH POTENTIAL STUDENTS. ONCE ADMITTED, THESE STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO OUR SIGNATURE SCHOLAR IMMERSION PROGRAM AND HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION SUPPORT FROM OUR PLACEMENT TEAM FOR INDEPENDENT DAY, BOARDING SCHOOLS AND COMPETITIVE PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS. THE PLACEMENT TEAM DEVELOPS STRONG PARTNERSHIP RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR INDEPENDENT CONSORTIUM SCHOOLS IN THE CITY AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO ENSURE OUR SCHOLARS HAVE THE SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL AID THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN HIGH SCHOOL.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Admissions & Placement
Recruits high-achieving Black and Latinx 7th graders from NYC public schools, builds partnerships with independent and boarding schools, and supports families through the high school application process
Annual Community Service Day
Signature event that engages scholars in community service to foster civic responsibility and cohort bonding
In Our Own Voices Student Conference
Annual conference for scholars to share experiences, build leadership skills, and strengthen community ties
Scholar Immersion Program (SIP)
14-month academic and social enrichment program for 7th graders that includes two summer sessions, Saturday classes during the school year, and a residential week at a partner boarding school to prepare students for rigorous high schools
Scholar Services
Provides ongoing academic and social support to scholars in high school and college, including campus visits, college counseling, financial aid guidance, internships, and mentorship
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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College Access and Success Support 2 activities
- College access and matriculation supportSupports students in gaining admission to and enrolling in competitive colleges, including organizing college visits, providing financial aid guidance, and securing approximately $6 million in financial aid annually for scholars through partner schools.
- Long-term academic and pre-career support for high-achieving studentsProvides up to ten years of one-on-one support, summer coursework, and pre-career training to high-achieving Black and Latinx students from 7th grade through college matriculation, resulting in a 100% high school graduation rate and 90% enrollment in top colleges.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Admissions and recruitment operationsIdentifies high-achieving 7th graders through partnerships with NYC middle schools and community organizations, hosts admissions information sessions, and manages internal and external placement activities, including Interview Weekend and Mock Interview workshops to prepare students for independent school admissions.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Alumni engagement and supportMaintains a community of over 1,300 alumni and provides ongoing access to resources such as job alerts, continuing education opportunities, volunteerism, and emergency support through the Alumni Impact Fund.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Community service and civic engagementOrganizes annual Community Service Day and other volunteer activities, engaging over 120 students across multiple New York City boroughs to promote civic responsibility.
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding operations and programs through foundation and corporate supportFinances organizational operations and program delivery through grants and contributions from foundations and corporate partners.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Student development and career readiness programsOffers programs such as BrandU Business Camp, an Internship Program, and skills training (e.g., typing and word processing) to support student development and career readiness.
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Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Summer and academic enrichment programsOperates a 14-month academic and social enrichment program featuring two summer sessions and Saturday classes during the school year, including a residential summer component at a partner boarding school to prepare students for rigorous high school environments.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.90M
Contributions & grants$1.68M58%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1.50M52%
Other revenue$-281K
expenses
Total expenses$5.21M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$3.13M
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$25.11M
Cash$370K
Investments$19.60M
Liabilities$5.38M
Net assets$19.73M
Liquid reserves46.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +16.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DR DANIELLE R MOSS-COX | CEO | 35 | $384K |
| DR DEIDRE FRANKLIN CHIEF | PROGRAM & EQUITY OFFICER | 35 | $175K |
| MARK HALL - CHIEF ENROLLMENT | AND ACADEMIC OFFICER | 35 | $166K |
| SHARON STURRUP | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 35 | $153K |
board members · 21
- ADRIAN MILLAN — TRUSTEE
- DIVKAR GUPTA — TRUSTEE
- DON LEMON — TRUSTEE
- DOROTHEA SCHLOSSER — CHAIR
- DR BASIL SMIKLE JR — TRUSTEE
- DR LISA LONG — TRUSTEE
- EDWARD OLANOW — TRUSTEE
- ERIC EPSTEIN — TRUSTEE
- GUSTAVO SCHWED — TRUSTEE
- JAKY JOSEPH — TREASURER
- JONATHAN FOX — TRUSTEE
- KEITH CANTON — SECRETARY
- LOUISA TROUBH — VICE CHAIR
- MICHAEL KESSLER — TRUSTEE
- NICHOLAS DOERING-DORIVAL — TRUSTEE
- PAUL GOTTLIEB — TRUSTEE
- RAINA OBEROI — TRUSTEE
- SHIRLEY RUMIERK — TRUSTEE
- TERRY-ANN BURRELL — TRUSTEE
- VICTOR NUNEZ — TRUSTEE
- YVONNE QUINN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 117
Who they work with
- Berkshire School Partner — Boarding school partner placing Oliver Scholars in independent boarding schools.
- Blair Academy Partner — Boarding school partner placing Oliver Scholars in independent boarding schools.
- Brook School Partner — Boarding school partner placing Oliver Scholars in independent boarding schools.
- Brooklyn Friends School Partner — Consortium school partner placing Oliver Scholars in independent day or boarding schools.
- Brooklyn Friends School Partner — Hosted the first Oliver Scholar Interview Weekend.
- CBS Partner — Engaged in media interviews featuring the CEO discussing the organization's mission and student population.
- CNN Partner — Featured Oliver Scholars students in a profile on educational success among underserved youth.
- Cate School Partner — Boarding school partner placing Oliver Scholars in independent boarding schools.
- Choate Rosemary Hall Partner — Boarding school partner placing Oliver Scholars in independent boarding schools.
- Church Farm School Partner — Boarding school partner placing Oliver Scholars in independent boarding schools.
- Collegiate School Partner — Consortium school partner placing Oliver Scholars in independent day or boarding schools.
- Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School Partner — Consortium school partner placing Oliver Scholars in independent day or boarding schools.
- Concord Academy Partner — Boarding school partner placing Oliver Scholars in independent boarding schools.
- Convent of the Sacred Heart Partner — Consortium school partner placing Oliver Scholars in independent day or boarding schools.
- Cushing Academy Partner — Boarding school partner placing Oliver Scholars in independent boarding schools.
- Dana Hall School Partner — Boarding school partner placing Oliver Scholars in independent boarding schools.
- Deerfield Academy Partner — Boarding school partner placing Oliver Scholars in independent boarding schools.
- Director of Alumni Relations Partner — Staff member responsible for maintaining alumni connections and involvement.
- Dwight-Englewood School Partner — Consortium school partner placing Oliver Scholars in independent day or boarding schools.
- Emma Willard School Partner — Boarding school partner placing Oliver Scholars in independent boarding schools.
- Episcopal High School Partner — Boarding school partner placing Oliver Scholars in independent boarding schools.
- Ethel Walker School Partner — Boarding school partner placing Oliver Scholars in independent boarding schools.
- Ethical Culture Fieldston School Partner — Consortium school partner placing Oliver Scholars in independent day or boarding schools.
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used to share organizational updates and engage supporters.
- Foxcroft School Partner — Boarding school partner placing Oliver Scholars in independent boarding schools.
- Friends Seminary Partner — Consortium school partner placing Oliver Scholars in independent day or boarding schools.
- George Link Jr. Foundation, Inc. Funder — Foundation funder of Oliver Scholars programs
- George School Partner — Boarding school partner placing Oliver Scholars in independent boarding schools.
- Goldman Sachs Funder — Corporate supporter of Oliver Scholars programs
- Grace Church School Partner — Consortium school partner placing Oliver Scholars in independent day or boarding schools.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Career exposure and professional mentorship through partner networksmethodology: career_exposure_and_mentorshipBy connecting scholars with professionals and corporate partners for career exposure, interview training, and mentorship, the program increases students’ professional fluency and aspirations, because structured access to role models and real-world experiences builds identity, motivation, and opportunity awareness.
- Early identification and immersive preparation for rigorous schoolsmethodology: academic_and_social_immersionBy identifying high-potential students early and immersing them in a 14-month academic and social enrichment program—including summer residential experiences—the program builds the skills, confidence, and cohort cohesion necessary to succeed in competitive independent schools, because early and experiential intervention reduces transition shock and strengthens readiness.
- Long-term, individualized academic and career supportmethodology: long_term_individualized_supportBy providing sustained, tailored guidance across up to ten years, the program fosters continuous student development and success through college and into careers, because consistent mentorship and personalized planning build resilience, accountability, and long-term achievement.
- Targeted talent identification in underrepresented urban populationsmethodology: talent_identification_in_urban_schoolsBy proactively identifying high-achieving Black and Latinx students from urban public schools who are often overlooked—termed 'the forgotten brilliant'—and linking them to elite educational pathways, the program disrupts systemic exclusion, because early recognition and support of latent talent unlocks potential that traditional systems fail to capture.