named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Emma L. Cunningham Memorial Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors from designated schools in New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Tennessee, and California to support their college education.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awards annual college scholarships to graduating high school seniorsAnnually awards college scholarships to graduating high school seniors from designated schools in New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Tennessee, and California, with recent recipients attending institutions such as Montclair State University and pursuing degrees in fields like psychology and computer science.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$9K
Contributions & grants$9K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$5K
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Grants paid out$5K
balance sheet
Total assets$21K
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Net assets$21K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +69.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Paul Boulifard — Trustee
- Sarah Smith-Elk — Trustee
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.
- Merit and Motivation-Based Scholarship Selection 41 orgsmethodology: merit_and_motivation_selectionBy evaluating applicants based on demonstrated determination, dedication, and readiness to pursue educational goals, the fund identifies recipients most likely to benefit from and succeed in academic advancement, because personal drive is a key predictor of educational persistence and impact.shared approach: Holistic Student Investment →
- Education as a Pathway for Immigrant Integration and Advancementmethodology: immigrant_support_through_educationBy providing scholarships to immigrant students, the fund helps overcome financial and cultural barriers to higher education, because educational access enables long-term socioeconomic integration and empowers individuals to contribute meaningfully to society.
- Supporting Public Good Through Education in Communication Fieldsmethodology: education_for_public_goodBy investing in students pursuing journalism and communication, the fund advances public discourse and civic engagement, because educated voices in these fields are essential for a functioning democracy and informed society.