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KOL Education Foundation

Education is the Key to Success

Vallejo, CA   |  https://www.KOLEducationFoundation.org
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KOL Education Foundation

EIN: 81-1615346

Mission

Our Mission is to Inspire, to Encourage, and Support and prepare our Youth with leadership skills and scholarships so they may attend college or trade school and become successful citizens.

Ruling year info

2017

ED

Gene Carter

Co Principal Officer

Frank Grimsley II

Main address

1770 Tuolumne Street

Vallejo, CA 94589 USA

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EIN

81-1615346

Subject area info

Youth development

Population served info

Children and youth

Students

At-risk youth

Adults

Young adults

NTEE code info

Youth Development Programs (O50)

Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (O12)

Youth Development Programs (O50)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

Tax forms

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Communication

Blog

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

We see a problem that at-risk high school students need financial help, encouragement, and support when going to college. We help them by giving them social skills, community support, and scholarships.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Go To High School Go To College

Help high school youth focus on a higher education

Population(s) Served
Students
At-risk youth

Help student with leadership skills, self-esteem

Population(s) Served
At-risk youth
Students

Help youth deal with responsibilities and teen pregnancy

Population(s) Served
Students
At-risk youth

Leadership, Support & Encourage each other & Etiquette training

Population(s) Served
Students
At-risk youth

We celebrate their achievements and academic success

Population(s) Served
Students
Adults

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of training events conducted

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Ethnic and racial groups, At-risk youth

Related Program

Go To High School Go To College

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of students entering College or Trade School.

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Ethnic and racial groups, At-risk youth

Related Program

Go To High School Go To College

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of free participants on field trips

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Ethnic and racial groups, At-risk youth

Related Program

Dress For Success

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of students showing improvement in test scores

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Ethnic and racial groups, At-risk youth

Related Program

Go To High School Go To College

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of students who receive scholarship funds and/or tuition assistance

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Children and youth

Related Program

Go To High School Go To College

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

KOL Education Foundation believe the most effect way to address disparities in our community
is through education, our community and youth. Our school are in driers need of help and our
youth that is suffering because lack of quality education, positive leadership, and low self-esteem.
Solano County, only 25% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 10%
scored at or above that level for reading. Solano County is unranked in California Middle
Schools. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how
well they prepare their students for high school.
There a vast need for help to give our students skills and encouragement to excel in school.
Our workshop is design to helps their reading, math, science by motivating and building
personnel abilities.
Our Foundation have educators, mentors, and professional that work with the students outside
the class room that gives instructions on these subjects. Over the years we have expanded from
just High School students to now High school and middle school students with plans to grow.
Funds will be spent on educational material, books and supplies that will work with their school
material. Also we feel educational fieldtrips have given the students hands on learning. Places
like California Academy of Science, Lawrence Hall of Science, The High Tech Museum and
others.
Funds will also be used to development and educate our Board members and volunteers to
inquire resource in education. Marketing material for recruitment and pamphlet to distribute to
the schools. Also to help with the reward programs for the students as we showcase their
accomplishments and grade improvements.

We raise money with Grants, Fundraising, and corporate sponsorships.
We support youth from the high schools in our county. We also conduct workshops for the youth.

We have been doing this for over twenty years and now we are doing this as a nonprofit. We have a good reputation in the community. We also have strong leadership with many years of experience.

Before we started the nonprofit we gave away over $280,000 in scholarships. The next goal is to give away larger and more scholarships.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.
done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

Financials

KOL Education Foundation
Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Revenue vs. expenses:  breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info
NET GAIN/LOSS:    in 
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Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

KOL Education Foundation

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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KOL Education Foundation

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents
Letter of Determination
Form 1023/1024

ED

Gene Carter

Strong decision-making ability, organizational, and leadership skills. Over 20 years of progressive experience in technology and marketing, with over fifteen years in youth development, non-profit management, and administration. A MBA candent, Business Owner, and sit on many nonprofits Board.

Co Principal Officer

Frank Grimsley II

KOL Education Foundation

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation
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KOL Education Foundation

Board of directors
as of 04/18/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board of directors data
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Board chair

Mr. Frank Grimsley II

Danny Jefferson

Gene Carter

Terrell Bowman

Ayax Noble

Tony Santos

Charles Brown II

John Max Trujillo

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 2/1/2021
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Black/African American
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Black/African American
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

Equity strategies

Last updated: 04/18/2024

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.