irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $788KTHE TELLURIDE ASSOCIATION SOPHOMORE SEMINAR (TASS) OFFERS BRIGHT, MOTIVATED HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES CHALLENGING SIX-WEEK COLLEGE LEVEL COURSES IN HUMANITIES TOPICS. WE WORK WITH UNIVERSITY FACULTY TO CREATE EXCITING COURSES DESIGNED TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE TO LEARN CRITICAL THINKING, COMMUNITY-BUILDING, AND SELF-GOVERNANCE. BECAUSE WE BELIEVE THAT ALL STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE THEIR IDEALS, WE COVER ALL PROGRAM COSTS, INCLUDING TUITION, ROOM & BOARD, FIELD TRIPS, AND FACILITIES FEES. STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED MAY APPLY FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WITH TRAVEL COSTS AND A SUBSIDY TO REPLACE SUMMER EARNINGS.
- #2 $24KTELLURIDE ASSOCIATION SPONSORS A VARIETY OF AWARDS FOR STUDENTS AT MANY STAGES OF THEIR ACADEMIC CAREERS.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Student Awards Program
Sponsors various awards for students at different stages of their academic careers to support educational and intellectual development.
Telluride Association Sophomore Seminar (TASS)
Offers bright, motivated high school sophomores a six-week college-level seminar in humanities topics, including Black Studies and Critical Ethnic Studies, with full coverage of tuition, room and board, books, field trips, and facilities fees.
Telluride Association Summer Program (TASP)
Provides a six-week educational experience for high school juniors focused on rigorous academic seminars led by university faculty, emphasizing intellectual engagement, self-governance, and community living.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Alumni engagement and programmingCurates newsletters and hosts an annual three-day in-person convention for board and alumni members, with travel and lodging covered, to sustain engagement with a global alumni network.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Community improvement projectsPlans and implements annual community-based projects integrating service and research to improve public life in the Ann Arbor area.
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Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Free summer seminars for high school studentsOffers free six-week residential summer programs for high school sophomores and juniors focused on critical thinking, democratic community, and rigorous academic study in humanities and Critical Black Studies, covering all costs including tuition, room and board, books, field trips, and travel, with need-based financial support for lost earnings. Programs are held at various university campuses, including Cornell, University of Michigan, and University of Maryland.
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Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
- Funding academic awards and scholarshipsFunds academic awards and scholarships for students at various stages of education, including cash stipends and graduate fellowships at institutions such as Cornell University and Central European University.
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Student Housing and Residential Services 1 activity
- Funding and operation of self-governed residential houses for university studentsProvides full room and board scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students at Cornell University and the University of Michigan through self-governing residential houses that support intellectual community, democratic decision-making, and academic programming. Supports 20–30 students annually at each location, with facilities and funding for seminars, events, and guest engagement.
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Guest Lodging for Members and Affiliates 1 activity
- Hosting visiting scholars and speakersProvides short-term housing and logistical support for visiting scholars, artists, and speakers, with priority given to those unable to travel without lodging assistance, to foster intellectual exchange within residential houses.
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Youth Debate and Public Speaking Programs 1 activity
- Public speaking and oratorical skills developmentOperates structured public speaking programs (e.g., PubSpeaks) requiring all residential house members to present formal or informal hour-long talks to develop oratorical and critical thinking skills as part of community life in Ithaca and Ann Arbor.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Support for summer program staff and operationsEmploys college students and recent graduates as factotums to support the delivery of summer academic programs, including logistical and educational assistance on campus.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Faculty engagement in academic programmingRecruits and hosts university faculty as Faculty Fellows and residential guests to teach seminars, deliver lectures, and support intellectual engagement in both summer programs and residential houses at Cornell and the University of Michigan, enhancing academic programming through direct faculty participation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.05M
Contributions & grants$288K9%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2.76M90%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$3.86M
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$1.69M
Grants paid out$24K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$75.08M
Cash$2.63M
Investments$70.29M
Liabilities$91K
Net assets$74.99M
Liquid reserves226.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +45.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| AMINA OMARI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $161K |
| BARBARA ALDEN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $159K |
| ASIA CLEGGETT | DIRECTOR AND SUMMER PROGRAM MANAGER | 40 | $105K |
board members · 22
- ADEPEJU OSHODI — DIRECTOR
- AIXA MARCHAND — DIRECTOR
- AKILA MUTHUKUMAR — DIRECTOR
- AKSHATHA KOMMALAPATI — DIRECTOR
- ALEC NEVALA-LEE — DIRECTOR
- ALEXIS LEFFT — DIRECTOR
- AMALIA SKILTON — DIRECTOR
- ARIANNA REGALADO — DIRECTOR
- ARIELLE COPELAND — DIRECTOR
- AVERILL LESLIE — DIRECTOR
- BIANCA WAKED — DIRECTOR
- CARLOS GEMORA — DIRECTOR
- CARTER ZOEEY WILKINSON — DIRECTOR
- CELENE GAYLE — DIRECTOR
- CENGIZ CEMALOGLU — DIRECTOR
- CHEN LI — DIRECTOR
- CHINELO ONYILOFOR — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPH ZHANG — DIRECTOR
- CO'RELOUS BRYANT — VICE-PRESIDENT OF STRATEGY AND DIRECTOR
- CONOR HODGES — DIRECTOR
- CORY MYERS — DIRECTOR
- DANIELA RODRIGUEZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Central European University Partner — Offers graduate fellowships to Telluride housemembers at Central European University in Budapest, Hungary.
- Cornell University Partner — Collaborated with Telluride Association on administrative matters related to TASP and TASS programs.
- Cornell University Partner — Collaborates with Cornell University to support student participation in the Telluride House residential program.
- Cornell University Partner — Funds and operates a residential house in partnership with Cornell University.
- Cornell University Partner — Host institution for the Telluride House and multiple educational programs including TASP and TASS.
- Cornell University Partner — Hosts Telluride Association's residential program for university students.
- Cornell University Partner — Hosts a Telluride Association Branch providing room and board scholarships to students.
- Cornell University Partner — Hosts the TASS program, as indicated by the group photo caption referencing "Cornell TASS 2024".
- Indiana University Partner — Host institution for the Telluride Association Sophomore Seminar from 1993 to 2016.
- Lincoln College, Oxford Network — Partner in an exchange program with Telluride House established in 1950.
- Smithsonian Institution Partner — Recipient of a $3,500 grant from Telluride Association for a fossil expedition in Siberia in 1914.
- Telluride Association Network — Telluride House is a program run by Telluride Association; members collaborate on governance, budgeting, and programming.
- University Faculty Partner — Collaborates with university faculty to design and lead academic seminars for high school students.
- University of Maryland Partner — Hosts the Telluride Association Summer Seminar program in College Park, MD.
- University of Michigan Partner — Funds and operates a residential house in partnership with the University of Michigan.
- University of Michigan Partner — Host institution for the Telluride Association Sophomore Seminar starting in 2002.
- University of Michigan Partner — Hosts Telluride Association's residential program for university students.
- University of Michigan Partner — Hosts a Telluride Association Branch providing room and board scholarships to students.
- other educational organizations Partner — Partners with educational organizations to advance shared goals.
- universities Partner — Partners with universities to advance shared educational goals.
strategies · 5
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.
- Critical Pedagogy for Social Transformationmethodology: critical-pedagogyBy centering curricula on systems of power, privilege, and oppression—such as through Critical Black Studies and Anti-Oppressive Studies—the organization fosters social transformation because analyzing structural injustice equips students to challenge inequity and engage in justice-oriented action.
- Democratic Self-Governance as Pedagogymethodology: democratic_educationBy immersing students in democratic self-governance within residential programs, the organization cultivates leadership, critical thinking, and civic engagement because lived experience in collective decision-making deepens intellectual and social development more effectively than traditional instruction.
- Full-Need Financial Access Modelmethodology: full-need financial access modelBy covering all program costs and providing additional travel and stipend support, the organization ensures equitable access because removing financial barriers enables participation from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, aligning with its mission of inclusive leadership development.
- Transformative Justice in Community Buildingmethodology: transformative-justiceBy integrating transformative justice practices into residential life, the organization builds community resilience and addresses conflicts non-punitively because restorative approaches strengthen trust, accountability, and inclusion among participants.
- Work-and-Study Integration for Character Developmentmethodology: work_and_studyBy combining practical work with academic study, the organization develops character and judgment because engaging in real-world responsibilities grounds intellectual learning in tangible experience, fostering maturity and ethical reasoning.