irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $13KThe organization maintained and enhanced its technology and program support infrastructure to administer renewable undergraduate scholarships and provide ongoing student support. Activities included website and application system maintenance, secure data management, communication tools, and program coordination resources that support scholarship administration and student engagement.
- #2 $2KThe organization conducted outreach and program coordination activities to support scholarship recipients and promote scholarship opportunities. Activities included travel related to program oversight, meetings and conferences, communication with students and partners, and coordination of in-person and virtual program activities.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Ambassadors Program
Leadership initiative that empowers scholars to represent the fund and promote its mission in their communities
DDWSF Grant Writing Institute
Training program that equips scholars with grant writing and fundraising skills
David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarship
Annual renewable scholarship awarded to nine graduating high school seniors based on academic excellence, community service, and financial need
Internships and Exchanges
Opportunities for scholars to gain professional experience and broaden their perspectives through exchange programs
Scholar Summits
Gathering events for scholars to connect, share experiences, and develop leadership skills
Scholar Support Program
Provides ongoing support to recipients including community connections, mental and emotional health resources, and leadership development opportunities
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awarding renewable scholarships to high school seniorsProvides nine renewable scholarship awards annually to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence, community involvement, and financial need, supporting them throughout their undergraduate studies. Awards range from $1,000 to $1,500 per recipient.
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International Student Recruitment & Academic Partnerships 1 activity
- Conducting outreach and program coordination for scholarship supportEngages in outreach and coordination activities including travel, meetings, conferences, and communications with students and partners to support current scholars and promote scholarship opportunities.
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Digital Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Managing technology infrastructure for scholarship administrationMaintains and enhances technology systems including the organization’s website, application platforms, secure data management, and communication tools to support efficient scholarship operations and scholar engagement.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Providing leadership development and community-building programs for scholarsOffers structured leadership development programming such as Scholar Summits, the Ambassadors Program, the Grant Writing Institute, internships, and exchange opportunities, along with individualized support focused on mental and emotional health to foster scholar engagement and well-being.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$240K
Contributions & grants$237K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$77K
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising24%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$35K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$399K
Cash$9K
Investments$329K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$399K
Liquid reserves52.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +249.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Wilson | Executive Director | 35 | $6K |
board members · 15
- Alexander Wright — Board Member
- Bernard R Wilson — Finance Chair
- Charles E Wilson — Secretary
- Daniel Wilson — Board Member
- David R Wilson — Chair
- Freddie L Wilson — Board Member
- Jean Ann Barnes — Vice Chair
- Juan Delagarza — Board Member
- Julian Woods — Board Member
- Katelyn Jackman — Board Member
- Michael Wilson — Board Member
- Nolan McDowell-Lesesne — Board Member
- Seleste Burns — Board Member
- Tanya L Thomas — Governance Committee Chair
- Timothy M Wilson — Treasurer
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- USA Today Government — Recognized the Wilson family as "Family of the Year" in 1991.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts video content for the organization
- myKaleidoscope Partner — Partner organization providing the online application platform for scholarship submissions.
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.
- Holistic Scholar Supportmethodology: holistic_scholar_supportBy combining financial aid with sustained support programming, we improve scholar retention and success, because ongoing engagement addresses non-financial barriers to completion such as mentorship, guidance, and community belonging.
- Renewable Scholarship Modelmethodology: renewable_scholarship_modelBy providing renewable scholarships contingent on sustained academic performance and continued community involvement, we promote long-term educational persistence, because ongoing financial support reduces attrition and reinforces commitment to both learning and service.
- Values-Driven Selection and Developmentmethodology: values_driven_leadership_developmentBy selecting and developing scholars based on academic excellence, service, and faith-based community values, we cultivate future leaders committed to social contribution, because character and civic engagement are foundational to sustainable leadership.