named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
B.E.T.A. Scholarship
Supports graduate students in social work, exemplified by a recipient pursuing a Master's at Hunter College
Be a Rising Bud Scholarship
Awarded to high school seniors and college freshmen pursuing undergraduate degrees in the Arts
Fully Bloomed Scholarship
Supports mothers pursuing post-secondary education including degrees, certifications, and training programs
STEM to Flowers Scholarship
Awarded to high school seniors and college freshmen pursuing undergraduate degrees in STEM fields
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Building capacity through expert engagement and ambassador programsOperates the OPBF Ambassador Program and engages S.T.E.A.M.-field experts to promote, educate, and empower women and girls in S.T.E.A.M. fields, supporting broader educational and leadership opportunities.
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Women's Microenterprise and Livelihood Development 1 activity
- Delivering direct educational and youth development programs internationallyOffers free entrepreneurial training for women in Colombia and provides high-caliber interdisciplinary arts and leadership programs for youth in Senegal and the Dominican Republic, including performing and visual arts classes, sports activities, and safe spaces for development, culminating in performances and skill-building in production and management.
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School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Donating essential supplies and funding to support women’s and youth programs globallyProvides in-kind donations and financial support to community initiatives, including health supplies in Puerto Rico, funding for sports and park creation in the Dominican Republic, and art supplies and program guidance in West Africa.
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Women's Educational Advancement 1 activity
- Funding scholarships for women and mothers in the United StatesProvides financial support through three named scholarship programs: the STEM to Flowers Scholarship for women pursuing STEM degrees, the Rising Bud/Be a Rising Bud Scholarship for women in the arts, and the Fully Bloomed Scholarship for mothers in post-secondary education, including certification and training programs.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Providing information about external programs and eventsShares information about external programs and events related to its mission without direct involvement in their delivery.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Supporting S.T.E.A.M. and leadership development for women and girls through the Planting Seeds ProjectImplements and supports S.T.E.A.M.-driven programs and leadership development for young girls, women, and mothers globally through the Planting Seeds Project, launched in 2020 and expanded to seven cities worldwide, impacting thousands in local communities. Activities include donating S.T.E.A.M. toys, computers, and educational resources to promote science, technology, and arts learning.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4K
Contributions & grants$4K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$14K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$11K
balance sheet
Total assets$263
Cash—
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Net assets$263
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -72.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- DARRION ALFORD — DIRECTOR
- FRANCES CARDONA — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER CUMBERBATCH — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER SANCHEZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Courageous Leadership Alliance, Inc. Partner — Donor contributing at the Green Level ($250–$499) to support the foundation's programs.
- Dr. Andrea Duhon Partner — OPBF Ambassador representing the Mathematics pillar.
- Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell Partner — OPBF Ambassador representing the Science pillar.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram as a platform for outreach and engagement.
- Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum Partner — Lists programs and registration links from the Intrepid Museum as part of its resource offerings.
- La Fundación para el Desarrollo de la Niñez y la Juventud de la zona suroeste en Santiago, República Dominicana Partner — Partner organization in Santiago, Dominican Republic, through which OMEGA PHI BETA FOUNDATION INC implements youth development programs.
- Martin Medina Partner — OPBF Ambassador representing the Arts pillar.
- Merryl Tengesdal Partner — OPBF Ambassador representing the Engineering pillar.
- Nabguana Farm Partner — Partner organization implementing the women's entrepreneurial program in Colombia.
- Ode Hoppie Partner — OPBF Ambassador representing the Technology pillar.
- Rachel "La Loca" Strauss Partner — OPBF Ambassador supporting efforts to uplift women and girls in S.T.E.A.M.
- Sunu Thiossane Partner — Collaborates with Sunu Thiossane in Dakar, Senegal, to support youth arts and academic enrichment through the Planting Seeds Project.
- Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter as a platform for outreach and engagement.
- Verified Scholarships Partner — Partner organization used for scholarship verification.
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.
- Community-Driven, Culturally Grounded S.T.E.A.M. Educationmethodology: culturally_grounded_youth_developmentBy adapting S.T.E.A.M. and arts programming to local contexts and cultural identities, the organization increases engagement and relevance, because education rooted in community needs and cultural expression fosters deeper learning and sustained participation.
- Financial Access as a Catalyst for Education and Creativitymethodology: financial_access_enables_creativityBy reducing financial barriers through scholarships and financial assistance, the organization enables young women, mothers, and girls to pursue education and creative development, because economic constraints are a primary obstacle to academic and artistic achievement.
- Leadership and Values-Based Empowerment for Women and Girlsmethodology: values-based_youth_developmentBy instilling core values and delivering leadership development programs, the organization builds long-term capacity among women and girls, because character development and empowerment foster sustained personal and community advancement.
- Representation and Expert Engagement to Expand Opportunitymethodology: representation-mattersBy increasing women's representation in STEM and the arts and engaging subject-matter experts, the organization inspires participation and expands access, because visible role models and expert influence break down systemic barriers and normalize inclusion.