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EIN 26-1545078

Avenue Scholars

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
38
City
Omaha
State
Nebraska
Year formed
2007
Most recent tax filings
2022-08-01
NTEE code, primary
B80: Student Services and Organizations of Students
Description
Avenue Scholars offers comprehensive support to Omaha area students of talent and need from high school through community college or entry into the workforce, leading to enhanced lives and careers. The organization provides academic support, career exploration, professional networking opportunities, and financial assistance.
Also known as...
Avenue Scholars Foundation
Total revenues
$4,937,256
2022
Total expenses
$5,321,023
2022
Total assets
$2,155,096
2022
Num. employees
38
2022

Program areas at Avenue Scholars

To provide an Avenue of success for omaha area students of talent andneed by offering comprehensive support from high school throughcommunity college or entry into the workforce leading to enhanced livesand careers. Services include academic support, college applicationsupport, mentoring, group and individual counseling, work studyguidance, financial aid and scholarship support.

Who funds Avenue Scholars

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Charles E Lakin FoundationContribution for General Purposes$1,789,160
The Sherwood FoundationOperating Funds for 2021/2022$850,000
Weitz Family FoundationGeneral Operating$400,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Avenue Scholars

NameTitleCompensation
Ken BirdPresident and Chief Executive Officer$445,921
Michael AlvanoChief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer$236,630
Mike AlvanoChief Financial Officer
Kris ValentinDirector of Human Resources and Partnerships
Kristopher ValentinSenior Director of Human Resources$108,505
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Avenue Scholars

RevenuesFYE 08/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,740,575
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$20,852
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$63,223
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$112,606
Total revenues$4,937,256

Form 990s for Avenue Scholars

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-082023-04-03990View PDF
2020-082021-06-21990View PDF
2019-082021-01-21990View PDF
2018-082019-06-19990View PDF
2017-082018-05-14990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
June 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 14, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 14, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 10, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $850,000 from The Sherwood Foundation
August 13, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
7101 Mercy Rd 240
Omaha, NE 68106
Metro area
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
Website URL
avescholars.org/ 
Phone
(402) 916-9777
IRS details
EIN
26-1545078
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2007
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B80: Student Services and Organizations of Students
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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