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PRACTICAL KNOWLEGDE INC

FLUSHING, NY · EIN 921552648 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE P51 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · knowledgethatspractical.org
revenue
$55K
expenses
$10K
net assets
$49K
employees
mission · from form 990

Help college-bound students overcome barriers to higher education

profile · synthesized from sources

Practical Knowledge, Inc. helps college-bound students, especially from under-resourced and first-generation backgrounds, overcome barriers to higher education. The organization delivers hands-on workshops, coaching, and scholarship strategies to support students and families in planning, applying, and paying for college without debt. Programs are offered in schools, libraries, and communities nationwide, with a focus on equity and cultural relevance.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Black, Brown & HBCU Bound
Culturally grounded program supporting students interested in Historically Black Colleges and Universities through resources, peer communities, application guidance, and student stories.
College & Scholarship Workshops
Hands-on workshops that guide students and families through college planning, applications, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities with a focus on accessibility and cultural relevance.
Debt-Free Degree Planning
Coaching and resources to help students create personalized college funding plans that minimize or eliminate student loan debt.
Mentorship and Wraparound Services
Supports student transition to and persistence in college through mentorship, campus safety, wellness programming, and other wraparound services.
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • College Access and Success Support 2 activities
    • College and scholarship preparation coaching
      Provides coaching to college-bound students to help them prepare for college and secure scholarships, having supported over 1,000 students and helping them secure over $2.5 million in scholarships.
    • Partnership delivery of educational programs
      Delivers college and scholarship preparation programs in collaboration with over 50 schools and libraries to expand access for students.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$55K
Contributions & grants$55K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$10K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$1K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$49K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$49K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +67.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • Yvonne Daniels — Director
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Cedarmore Corporation Partner — Partnered on the Collegeology program to engage high school students through interactive workshops and resources.
  • ElevenLabs Partner — Displayed as a partner organization on the website's "Our Partners" section.
  • Steward Hamilton Consulting Partner — Collaborated on programs to support students in college preparation and scholarship opportunities.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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