College Visions

Mission

College Visions empowers first-generation students from underserved communities to achieve the promise of higher education and become the next generation of leaders.

Vision

All first-generation students from historically underserved communities have the opportunity and support to thrive in college, build careers, and lead in their communities.

Goals

1.Enhance Operational Excellence: We will codify our program curriculum and practices to ensure consistent, high-quality implementation and to facilitate program replication.
2.Deepen and Expand our Impact: We will formalize and enhance our career programming as a core component of our work, and explore expansion into new communities in Rhode Island and the New England region.
3.Strengthen our Financial Position for Long-Term Growth and Sustainability: We will grow and diversify revenue streams, including an endowment and planned giving, to secure the organization’s future and amplify our mission.

Providence RI | EIN: 27-2344723

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501(c)(3) organization

180 Westminster Street, Suite 203,
Providence RI 02903

https://www.collegevisions.org

401-490-3996

College Visions

Mission

College Visions empowers first-generation students from underserved communities to achieve the promise of higher education and become the next generation of leaders.

Vision

All first-generation students from historically underserved communities have the opportunity and support to thrive in college, build careers, and lead in their communities.

Goals

1.Enhance Operational Excellence: We will codify our program curriculum and practices to ensure consistent, high-quality implementation and to facilitate program replication.
2.Deepen and Expand our Impact: We will formalize and enhance our career programming as a core component of our work, and explore expansion into new communities in Rhode Island and the New England region.
3.Strengthen our Financial Position for Long-Term Growth and Sustainability: We will grow and diversify revenue streams, including an endowment and planned giving, to secure the organization’s future and amplify our mission.

Providence RI | EIN: 27-2344723

Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

180 Westminster Street, Suite 203,
Providence RI 02903

https://www.collegevisions.org

401-490-3996

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Additional Information

Program Expense Ratio:64.61% of total expenses

SCORE73%

Average percentage of expenses on programs and services over the past three years. A ratio greater than 70.00% receives full credit.

ExpensesFY2023

Administrative: 18.0%
Fundraising: 19.7%
Program: 62.2%

ExpensesFY2024

Administrative: 19.7%
Fundraising: 19.9%
Program: 60.5%

ExpensesFY2025

Administrative: 13.9%
Fundraising: 16.3%
Program: 69.9%

Administrative
Fundraising
Program

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990

Liabilities to Assets Ratio:26.61% of total assets

SCORE100%

Evaluation area metrics
Score	Metric
73%	Program Expense Ratio:64.61% of total expenses Average percentage of expenses on programs and services over the past three years. A ratio greater than 70.00% receives full credit. ExpensesFY2023 Administrative: 18.0% Fundraising: 19.7% Program: 62.2% ExpensesFY2024 Administrative: 19.7% Fundraising: 19.9% Program: 60.5% ExpensesFY2025 Administrative: 13.9% Fundraising: 16.3% Program: 69.9% Administrative Fundraising Program Source: Public data from IRS Form 990
100%	Liabilities to Assets Ratio:26.61% of total assets

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