A Better Chance

Mission

A Better Chance is the oldest and only national organization of its kind changing the life trajectory for academically talented youth from historically underserved populations via access to rigorous and prestigious educational opportunities for students in grades 6-12. Founded in 1963, our historic mission is to increase substantially the number of well-educated young people of color who are capable of assuming positions of responsibility and leadership in American society. We carry out our mission through our signature College Preparatory Schools Program, which annually recruits, refers and supports about 350 scholars at more than 200 member schools in 29 states. More than 20,000 alumni have now gone on to distinguished careers as physicians, artists, educators, lawyers, politicians and corporate executives.

New York NY | EIN: 23-7173492
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501(c)(3) organization
253 West 35th Street, 15th Floor,
New York NY 10001
https://abetterchance.org/
646-346-1310

A Better Chance

Mission

A Better Chance is the oldest and only national organization of its kind changing the life trajectory for academically talented youth from historically underserved populations via access to rigorous and prestigious educational opportunities for students in grades 6-12. Founded in 1963, our historic mission is to increase substantially the number of well-educated young people of color who are capable of assuming positions of responsibility and leadership in American society. We carry out our mission through our signature College Preparatory Schools Program, which annually recruits, refers and supports about 350 scholars at more than 200 member schools in 29 states. More than 20,000 alumni have now gone on to distinguished careers as physicians, artists, educators, lawyers, politicians and corporate executives.

New York NY | EIN: 23-7173492
Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?
501(c)(3) organization
253 West 35th Street, 15th Floor,
New York NY 10001
https://abetterchance.org/
646-346-1310

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Accountability Panel
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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
100%
No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
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Financial Statements:Yes
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Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
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No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
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Records Retention Policy:Yes
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Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes
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