EIN 26-0711355

Support Our Scholars (SOS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
State
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2021-12-01
Description
Support Our scholar'Scholars's mission is to provide college-bound women the vital combination of preparation, scholarships, and guidance necessary to complete an undergraduate education. Three strategies are used to accomplish this goal: a high school college prep course called steps to success, a mentor program, and financial assistance for living expenses not covered by financial aid.
Also known as...
The Foundation for Success Now Support Our Scholars
Total revenues
$1,194,676
2021
Total expenses
$730,165
2021
Total assets
$1,509,974
2021
Num. employees
7
2021

Program areas at SOS

During 2021, the organization provided financial Support and mentoring to 25 women pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree at an accredited institution. These students are required to maintain a 3.0 gpa, follow mentor/student communication guidelines, and maintain a good standing in the college community.

Who funds Support Our Scholars (SOS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Greater Washington Community FoundationGeneral Support$100,000
Andrew P Caneza Family FoundationTo Provide Financial and Emotional Support To Disadvantaged Young Women With Extraordinary Potential.$62,500
Schwab Charitable FundEducation$43,300
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at SOS

NameTitleCompensation
Kym MerrillTreasurer$0
Susan JohnsonPresident$69,065
Katrina LawrencePast Treasurer$0
Lauren GrabellExecutive Director$0

Financials for SOS

RevenuesFYE 12/2021
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,260,662
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$7,119
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$37,204
Net income from fundraising events$-110,309
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,194,676

Form 990s for SOS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-122021-09-10990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
2018-122019-09-14990View PDF
2017-122018-12-22990View PDF
2016-122017-10-18990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Elinor and T.W. Miller Jr. Foundation
August 14, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
August 3, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
March 30, 2022
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $12,000 from Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation (EMGF)
September 22, 2021
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $35,000 from Greater Washington Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsReceives government fundingProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1985
Winter Park, FL 32790
Metro area
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
County
Orange County, FL
Website URL
supportourscholars.org/ 
Phone
(407) 920-1922
IRS details
EIN
26-0711355
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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