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GEORGE BIDDLE KELLEY FOUNDATION INC
Albany, NY · EIN 161772170 · Form 990EZ · FY2019 · Small ($100K-$1M) · gbkfoundation.org
revenue
$107K
expenses
$4K
net assets
$238K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

The George Biddle Kelley Education Foundation was formed with a mission to engage in activities that provide information, resources, advocacy, programs and services to assist in the development of strong families in at-risk communities. The Foundation works in conjunction with other national and local organizations to promote events and programs that benefit these communities such as providing scholarships, conducting college bus tours, and hosting workshops to increase the youth's awareness about responsibility, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

profile · synthesized from sources

The George Biddle Kelley Education Foundation supports youth in at-risk communities in the Capital Region of New York through scholarships, mentorship, and educational programs. It focuses on fostering responsibility, leadership, STEM, and entrepreneurship among young people, particularly young males. The foundation collaborates with local organizations and is affiliated with Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Alpha ESQ
Mentorship program for young males ages 12-18 focusing on personal responsibility, relationships, STEM, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy through interactive sessions that build knowledge, critical thinking, and self-esteem.
Civic Engagement
Initiative promoting voter participation and civic responsibility, exemplified by events like the "First of All We Vote" training and reception.
College Bus Tours
Program that increases youth awareness and access to higher education through organized visits to college campuses.
GBK Scholarship
Annual scholarship program for college-bound high school students in the Capital Region, many of whom are first-generation college attendees, awarded under the Alpha Phi Alpha "Go to High School, Go to College" initiative.
Workshops on Responsibility, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship
Hosts educational workshops aimed at increasing youth awareness and skills in key developmental areas.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Awarding scholarships to college-bound high school students
      Provides annual scholarships to college-bound high school students in the Capital Region, particularly first-generation college students, through the "Go to High School, Go to College" program. The George Biddle Kelley Scholarship is specifically offered to support these students.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Conducting youth development workshops and college readiness tours
      Organizes and conducts college bus tours and hosts educational workshops focused on responsibility, leadership, and entrepreneurship for youth, particularly in at-risk communities in the Greater Capital Region.
  • Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
    • Hosting civic and voter engagement events
      Hosted a training and reception event in 2018 focused on voter engagement, indicating ongoing efforts to promote civic participation among youth and community members.
  • Youth Development Programs 1 activity
    • Mobilizing volunteers and community engagement
      Engages volunteers in the Capital Region of New York to support youth development initiatives and strengthen community programming.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Organizing virtual fundraising and awareness events
      Hosted a virtual fundraiser keynote event on April 26, 2021, featuring Dr. Eddie Glaude, to support organizational programming and outreach.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2019
revenue
Total revenue$107K
Contributions & grants$125K117%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$238K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$238K
1 years on record · 2019–2019
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Albany High School Football Booster & College Access Program Partner — Collaborated on college access and student support programming.
  • Albany Medical College Partner — Provided sponsorship and support for the foundation's programs and missions.
  • All-American Soap Box Derby Partner — Collaborated on STEM readiness initiatives.
  • Alpha Phi Alpha Network — Emulates the aims and values of Alpha Phi Alpha, the fraternity of which George Biddle Kelley was a founding member.
  • Alpha Phi Alpha Partner — Co-hosted a 2018 training and reception event with the George Biddle Kelley Foundation.
  • Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity Partner — Collaborates with the GBK Foundation to create scholarships for city students.
  • Community Cuts & Styles (CD-NPHC) Partner — Collaborated on service learning initiatives.
  • Cut Hypertension Community Heath Initiative Partner — Partnered on community health programming focused on hypertension.
  • The Albany Promise Stakeholder Council Partner — Engaged as a stakeholder in local education and community development initiatives.
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.

  • Civic Engagement Through Collaborative Events
    methodology: civic_engagement_through_collaboration
    By combining voter engagement events with organizational collaboration, the foundation increases civic participation because joint efforts amplify reach and embed democratic practices within community networks.
  • Competitive Selection with Interviews
    methodology: competitive_selection_with_interview
    By incorporating interviews into the scholarship selection process, the foundation identifies candidates with higher potential for leadership and engagement because personal interaction reveals motivation, character, and readiness beyond academic metrics.
  • Interactive Mentorship for Empowerment
    methodology: interactive_mentorship_model
    By using interactive mentorship that replaces misinformation with factual education, the foundation builds life skills, self-esteem, and critical thinking in young males because relational learning fosters deeper engagement and personal transformation.
  • Youth Development Through Leadership and STEM
    methodology: youth_development_through_stem
    By focusing on leadership, STEM, entrepreneurship, and civic responsibility, the foundation promotes holistic youth development because these domains build critical thinking, responsibility, and empowerment necessary for long-term success.