named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
High Performance Team
Provides intensive squash training for top-performing students in the SEA network to compete at elite levels
International Fund
Supports the development of squash and education programs abroad, including affiliates in South Africa, India, Colombia, and Jordan
Pathways to Excellence
Five-year campaign launched in 2021 to improve educational, athletic, and career outcomes across the SEA network
Racquet Up
Member program in Detroit providing squash and academic support; expanded into a new youth development center in 2022
SEA Team Nationals
Annual national tournament bringing together student-athletes from member programs across the U.S.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Awarding grants to member organizations for capacity and program growthProvides annual financial grants totaling $691,000 to member organizations to support capital projects, academic and squash innovation, community engagement, and capacity building, including challenge grants exceeding $500,000 annually for new startups and facility development.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Capacity building and network support for member programsSupports the launch and strengthening of local squash and education programs through assistance with partnerships, leadership hiring, board and donor development, fundraising, peer network integration, and post-launch consultation. Provides professional development via staff retreats, conferences, Leadership Fellows Program, Staff Travel Fund, online trainings, safety standards, best practices sharing, and annual evaluations.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Direct youth development through integrated squash and education programmingProvides year-round academic tutoring, squash instruction, mentoring, college support, and civic leadership development for K–12 students in member programs, with sessions held three to four days per week during the school year and summer. Supports high school graduation and postsecondary enrollment, with 90% of long-term participants enrolling in college.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Funding scholarships and financial support for students and alumniProvides annual scholarships, financial aid, and career readiness grants to students and alumni of member organizations, including over $150,000 annually for summer programs at boarding schools and universities and $187,000 annually in student and alumni grants.
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- Organizing advocacy and civic engagement initiativesFacilitates high-level civic engagement through the annual Changemakers Tour, connecting students with national leaders including U.S. Senators, Governors, and Supreme Court Justices. Hosts major anniversary events that raise funds and awareness for the network, such as celebrations in New York City raising $2 million and $3.2 million respectively.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$9.88M
Contributions & grants$9.32M94%
Program service revenue$247K3%
Investment income$312K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4.42M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$1.32M
Grants paid out$590K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$17.22M
Cash$5.37M
Investments$6.92M
Liabilities$685K
Net assets$16.54M
Liquid reserves33.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +220.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Wyant | Executive Director | 40 | $274K |
| Sarah McConnell | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $167K |
| Robert Gibralter | Director of Growth | 40 | $131K |
| Manuela Perez | Director of Postsecondary Path | 40 | $115K |
board members · 21
- Adrian Grant — BOARD MEMBER
- Amanda Sobhy — BOARD MEMBER
- Arnold Lehman — BOARD MEMBER
- Busani Xaba — BOARD MEMBER
- David Ford Jr — BOARD MEMBER
- ESTEBAN ESPINAL — BOARD MEMBER
- Guillermo Moronta — BOARD MEMBER
- JUSTIN LUNGSTRUM — SECRETARY
- Jack Hellmann — Vice-Chair
- Janae Meyer — BOARD MEMBER
- Keith Wofford — BOARD MEMBER
- Kevin Klipstein — BOARD MEMBER
- Lynn Leong — BOARD MEMBER
- MARGARET KENT EDSON — BOARD MEMBER
- Oliver Weisberg — BOARD MEMBER
- Pam Kiernan — BOARD MEMBER
- Patrick Williams — BOARD MEMBER
- Paul Yablon — BOARD MEMBER
- Rene Mendez — BOARD MEMBER
- Sarah Robertson — BOARD MEMBER
- TIMOTHY BOROUGHS — CHAIR
relationships · 66
Who they work with
- Amherst College Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its varsity squash team.
- Archbishop Curley High School Partner — One of the private schools where students from the Squash and Education Alliance network have been placed.
- Bard College Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its varsity squash team.
- Bates College Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its varsity squash team.
- Boston College Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its club squash team.
- Boston University Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its club squash team.
- Bowdoin College Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its varsity squash team.
- Bucknell University Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its club squash team.
- Chatham University Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its varsity squash team.
- Choate Rosemary Hall Partner — One of the private schools where students from the Squash and Education Alliance network have been placed.
- Clark University Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its club squash team.
- Colby College Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its varsity squash team.
- Colgate University Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its club squash team.
- College of Charleston Partner — Housed SEA member programs and hosted SEA tournaments
- Columbia University Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its varsity squash team.
- Connecticut College Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its varsity squash team.
- Cornell University Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its varsity squash team.
- Dartmouth College Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its varsity squash team.
- Denison University Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its varsity squash team.
- Dickinson College Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its varsity squash team.
- Fordham University Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its varsity squash team.
- Franklin & Marshall College Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its varsity squash team.
- George Washington University Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its varsity squash team.
- Georgetown University Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its club squash team.
- Hamilton College Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its varsity squash team.
- Harvard University Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its varsity squash team.
- Haverford College Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its varsity squash team.
- Hobart & William Smith Colleges Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its varsity squash team.
- Ithaca College Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its club squash team.
- Lafayette College Partner — Hosts SEA alumni on its club squash team.
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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.
- Integrated Youth Development Modelmethodology: integrated-youth-developmentBy combining squash, academic support, mentoring, college preparation, and career development in a single program, the organization promotes long-term student success because sustained engagement across multiple domains reinforces holistic growth and resilience.
- Long-Term Student Support for College and Career Successmethodology: long-term_student_supportBy supporting students through high school and placing them in private schools and collegiate squash pathways, the organization increases college matriculation and personal development outcomes because sustained, high-dosage programming builds academic momentum and access to opportunity.
- Networked Quality Improvement and Best Practices Disseminationmethodology: network_modelBy coordinating a national network of programs and promoting information sharing, metric-based evaluations, and professional development, the organization improves overall program quality and scalability because standardized best practices enhance effectiveness across locally-run sites.