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MATRICULATE INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 352531989 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · matriculate.org
revenue
$1.9M
expenses
$7.0M
net assets
$9.3M
employees
0
volunteers
1,000
program ratio
67%
mission · from form 990

MATRICULATE'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER HIGH-ACHIEVING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME BACKGROUNDS TO MAKE THE LEAP TO OUR NATION'S TOP COLLEGES.OUR VISION IS THAT ONE DAY ALL HIGH-ACHIEVING, LOW-INCOME HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN AMERICA WILL HAVE ACCESS TO COLLEGES WHERE THEY WILL THRIVE, GIVING THEM A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE THE TRAJECTORY OF THEIR OWN LIVES AND THE LIVES OF THEIR FAMILIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Matriculate is a national nonprofit that provides free, virtual, one-on-one college advising to high-achieving high school students from low-income backgrounds. The organization pairs students with trained near-peer advisors—current college students—who offer support through the college application, financial aid, and scholarship processes. Its mission is to increase access to top colleges for students who might otherwise lack the resources or guidance to navigate the system.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Advising Fellows Program
Trains and deploys current college students as near-peer advisors to guide high school students through the college application process; includes leadership roles such as Head Advising Fellows and Advising Fellow Leadership Team.
CollegePoint Partnership
Collaborates with CollegePoint to expand access to one-on-one advising and conduct joint research on the impact of advising interventions for low-income, high-achieving students.
High School Fellows Program
Provides free, virtual, one-on-one college advising to eligible high school juniors from low-income backgrounds, including support with essays, financial aid applications (FAFSA, CSS Profile), scholarships, and college selection.
Schoolhouse.world Partnership
Partners with Schoolhouse.world to offer free college advising to tutors and unlock free peer-to-peer tutoring in math and test prep for Matriculate students.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • College Access and Success Support 3 activities
    • Distributing college application support resources and fostering peer communities
      Provides high school students with scalable resources including cheat sheet guides, text message reminders, monthly newsletters, a questions hotline, and access to a Discord community. These tools support task completion and peer connection throughout the college application process.
    • Providing free virtual college advising to high-achieving, low-income high school students
      Offers one-on-one virtual college advising to high school juniors and seniors from low-income backgrounds, supporting them through college application, financial aid (including FAFSA and CSS Profile), scholarship applications, and college enrollment. The program serves over 3,000 students annually and includes ongoing support from pairing in spring through enrollment, with resources such as text nudges, newsletters, and a helpline.
    • Training and supporting undergraduate students as virtual college advisors
      Recruits, trains, and supports undergraduate students as Advising Fellows who provide one-on-one guidance to high school students over an 18-month period. Fellows are recruited from partner campuses and commit 4–6 hours per week; they receive training, resources, and staff support to guide students through the college application and enrollment process.
  • Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Building leadership capacity among undergraduate advising fellows
      Offers structured leadership roles including Head Advising Fellows, Advising Fellow Leadership Team, and National Advising Fellow Leadership Team to develop leadership and communication skills. These roles involve recruiting and mentoring peer fellows, supporting high school students, and contributing to program design and innovation, with eligibility for national roles requiring prior experience in the program.
  • Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
    • Conducting research on college advising interventions
      Conducts research on the effectiveness and impact of college advising programs to inform higher education policy and practice.
  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Connecting college students and alumni with professional opportunities
      Links college students and graduates with job, internship, and professional development opportunities through partnerships with employers.
  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
    • Funding college advising services through partnership with CollegePoint
      Finances and supports advising services for 63,000 high-achieving, lower-income students through a partnership with CollegePoint to improve access to top colleges and support with financial aid navigation.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.91M
Contributions & grants$1.37M72%
Program service revenue$93K5%
Investment income$440K23%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$6.97M
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$4.50M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.51M
Cash$506K
Investments$8.78M
Liabilities$247K
Net assets$9.26M
Liquid reserves16.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -39.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KIMBERLY OAKES SVP, PROGRAM & OPERATIONS 40 $177K
MORGAN DORNSIFE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ADVANCEMENT 40 $157K
SHIKHA BHATNAGAR VICE PRESIDENT, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS 40 $155K
BRYAN CONTRERAS MANAGING DIRECTOR, PROGRAM PARTNERSHIPS & GROWTH 40 $154K
TRACY DUNN MANAGING DIRECTOR, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 40 $152K
CRAIG ROBINSON CEO 40 $147K
BRYDEN SWEENEY-TAYLOR INTERIM CEO/DIRECTOR 40 $73K
board members · 13
  • CHARLEY MOORE — DIRECTOR
  • DANE SKILLRUD — DIRECTOR
  • GREGORY SPIVY — CHAIR
  • JASANNA BRITTON — DIRECTOR
  • JED HART — DIRECTOR
  • JIM LARIMORE — SECRETARY
  • JONATHAN ASHTOR ESQ — DIRECTOR
  • KIM COLLINS PARIZEAU — DIRECTOR
  • LAURAN TUCK — DIRECTOR
  • LYNN POOLE — DIRECTOR
  • MIECHA RANEA FORBES — DIRECTOR
  • SEAN CULLINAN — DIRECTOR
  • TOM FRY — TREASURER
relationships · 76

Who they work with

  • Accordion Partner — Employer partner providing internships and jobs to Matriculate students and alumni
  • American University Partner — Pathways Partner in student recruitment and advising
  • American University Partner — Signature advising partner institution collaborating with Matriculate to support student college access.
  • Bates College Partner — Advising Partner in recruiting and training undergraduate Advising Fellows
  • Bates College Partner — Signature advising partner institution collaborating with Matriculate to support student college access.
  • Bloomberg Philanthropies Partner — Collaborated through the CollegePoint Initiative to participate in a randomized controlled trial evaluating advising impact.
  • Bucknell University Partner — Pathways Partner in student recruitment and advising
  • Bucknell University Partner — Signature advising partner institution collaborating with Matriculate to support student college access.
  • Christensen Institute Network — Member of the Christensen Institute and Network for research on social capital impacts
  • College Board Partner — Partner organization to deliver free college advising and resources through BigFuture platform
  • CollegePoint Partner — Collaborates to virtually advise first-generation students and produce research on college advising interventions
  • Columbia University Network — Hosts a Matriculate Student Association, an all-volunteer group of trained undergraduate advisors supporting high school students.
  • Columbia University Partner — Hosts a Matriculate Student Association, an all-volunteer group of undergraduate Advising Fellows
  • Emory University Partner — Advising Partner in recruiting and training undergraduate Advising Fellows
  • Emory University Partner — Signature advising partner institution collaborating with Matriculate to support student college access.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to share program information and engage with students and partners.
  • Georgia Tech Partner — Advising Partner in recruiting and training undergraduate Advising Fellows
  • Georgia Tech Partner — Signature advising partner institution collaborating with Matriculate to support student college access.
  • Gettysburg College Partner — Pathways Partner in student recruitment and advising
  • Gettysburg College Partner — Signature advising partner institution collaborating with Matriculate to support student college access.
  • Hunter College Network — Hosts a Matriculate Student Association, an all-volunteer group of trained undergraduate advisors supporting high school students.
  • Hunter College Partner — Hosts a Matriculate Student Association, an all-volunteer group of undergraduate Advising Fellows
  • Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram as a platform to share program information and engage with students and partners.
  • Johns Hopkins University Partner — College partner in recruiting and training undergraduate Advising Fellows
  • Johns Hopkins University Partner — Signature advising partner institution collaborating with Matriculate to support student college access.
  • LinkedIn Partner — Uses LinkedIn as a platform to share program information and engage with students and partners.
  • Matriculate’s partner campuses Partner — Undergraduate students from these campuses are eligible to apply as Advising Fellows.
  • Miami University Partner — Pathways Partner in student recruitment and advising
  • Miami University Partner — Signature advising partner institution collaborating with Matriculate to support student college access.
  • Middlebury College Partner — Advising Partner in recruiting and training undergraduate Advising Fellows
+ 46 more
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.

  • Competency-Based Advisor Selection
    methodology: competency_based_selection
    By selecting advisors based on relational competencies, growth mindset, and coaching potential rather than prior experience, we cultivate a more inclusive and effective mentoring force because these traits enable deeper student engagement and adaptive support.
  • Intentional Identity-Based Matching
    methodology: intentional_identity-based_matching
    By matching students with advisors who share similar identities and career aspirations, we deepen trust and relevance in advising relationships because shared identity fosters relatability, reduces isolation, and strengthens motivation through culturally responsive mentorship.
  • Leadership Development Through Lived Experience
    methodology: student-leadership-development
    By investing in student advisors through stipends, professional development, and staff support, we sustain engagement and leadership capacity because recognizing lived experience as expertise fosters ownership, growth, and long-term commitment to peer support roles.
  • Near-Peer Advising Model
    methodology: near-peer_advising
    By pairing high-achieving, low-income high school students with undergraduate or recent graduate advisors from similar backgrounds, we increase engagement and success in college applications because relatable mentors build trust, model achievable pathways, and leverage lived experience to guide students through complex processes.