irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $58KSUMMER HEALTHCARE EXPOSURE PROGRAM (2 REGIONS): A 5-WEEK OPPORTUNITY FOR UP TO 30 STUDENTS TO EXPERIENCE A VARIETY OF CAREERS WITHIN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY AND IDENTIFY THE REQUIREMENTS NEEDED FOR THEIR INDIVIDUAL PURSUITS; PREPARING THEM FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF A QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE THROUGH A FOCUS ON CAREER AWARENESS, WORKPLACE SKILLS AND SCIENCE PREPARATION.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
ACED Support Model
Academic, Counseling, and Emotional Development model offering entrance exam support, application assistance, financial aid guidance, mentoring, and soft skills development for STEM-focused students
Healthcare Industry Awareness Courses
School-day courses that expose students to healthcare professions through classroom instruction, professional interactions, and site visits to healthcare facilities
Summer Healthcare Exposure Program
5- to 6-week immersive program for up to 30 students, providing exposure to healthcare careers, site visits to hospitals and clinics, interaction with professionals, and training in workplace skills and science preparation
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 2 activities
- Healthcare Industry Awareness Courses during school dayOffers academic-year courses during school hours that include professional interaction with healthcare workers and site visits to hospitals, clinics, and post-secondary institutions to build awareness of healthcare careers.
- Summer Healthcare Exposure ProgramOperates a 5- to 6-week immersive summer program for up to 30 students across multiple regions, providing hands-on career exposure, site visits to healthcare facilities, interaction with healthcare professionals, and workforce preparation in healthcare fields.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$202K
Contributions & grants$202K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$227K
Program expenses41%
Admin / overhead54%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$62K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$79K
Cash$79K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$79K
Liquid reserves4.2 mo
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -11.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERISSA SPENCER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $62K |
board members · 3
- LUTONYA RUSSELL-HUMES — BOARD MEMBER
- RAYMOND A FARQUHARSON — BOARD CHAIRMAN
- STEPHANIE EVANS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- 2025 Summer Healthcare Exposure Partner — Partner organization or program collaborating with Kool Nerd Prep on the Summer 2025 healthcare career exposure initiative.
- Crystal Run Healthcare Government — Raymond Farquharson serves as Director of Diagnostic Imaging at Crystal Run Healthcare.
strategies · 3
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.
- ACED Model for Holistic Student Support 91 orgsmethodology: ACED modelBy providing academic, emotional, and social support through the A.C.E.D. model, the organization helps underserved students succeed in school and beyond, because integrated support systems address root barriers to educational persistence and long-term success.shared approach: Long-Term Mentorship Pipeline →
- Workforce Development Through Healthcare Expertise 14 orgsmethodology: workforce-development-through-healthcare-expertiseBy leveraging allied healthcare expertise, the organization prepares young people of color for in-demand healthcare careers, because exposure to sector-specific skills and mentorship increases career readiness and access to stable employment pathways.shared approach: Early Exposure Pipeline →
- Hands-On Experiential Learning for STEM Educationmethodology: hands-on experiential learningBy using hands-on experiences and exploration activities, the organization delivers STEM-based education and career training to underserved and underemployed young adults, because experiential learning increases engagement, knowledge retention, and workforce readiness more effectively than traditional instruction.