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Education : Youth Education Programs and Services

College Bound, MO

Preparation. Placement. Persistence to degree completion.

four stars

91.73

110 North Jefferson St. Lousis, MO 63103
tel: (314) 361-4441   Web Site
EIN: 20-4768985

Board Leadership
Carol Staenberg
Chair

CEO
Scott Baier
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 91.73 four stars
  Financial 96.04 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 89.00 three stars
This rating was published 07/01/2018 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

College Bound provides promising students from under-resourced backgrounds with the academic enrichment, workforce development, social supports, and life skills needed to apply, matriculate, and succeed in four year colleges and careers. In 2006, two school districts approved the CB program, and 36 students placed their hopes for a better future in College Bound. The organization has grown to serve a projected 1,700 students (2012-13 school year) and their families through a variety of programs, including full scale implementation to 9th graders in four partner schools, and a comprehensive program that begins in 10th grade and serves students until they graduate from college. College Bound students come from 39 area high schools and are attending 70 colleges and universities nationwide.

College Bound provides promising students from under-resourced backgrounds with the academic enrichment, workforce development, social supports, and life skills needed to apply, matriculate, and succeed in four year colleges and careers. In 2006, two school districts approved the CB program, and 36 students placed their hopes for a better future in College Bound. The organization has grown to serve a projected 1,700 students (2012-13 school year) and their families through a variety of programs, including full scale implementation to 9th graders in four partner schools, and a comprehensive program that begins in 10th grade and serves students until they graduate from college. College Bound students come from 39 area high schools and are attending 70 colleges and universities nationwide.

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Financial

four stars

96.04

Accountability & Transparency

three stars

89.00

This rating was published 07/01/2018 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 79.9%
  Administrative Expenses 10.3%
  Fundraising Expenses 9.6%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.08
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.64
  Program Expenses Growth 12.7%
  Liabilities to Assets 15.2%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by College Bound, MO on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by College Bound, MO on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
College Bound, MO (MO) 91.73 four stars
Partnership with Children (NY) 95.37 four stars
Communities In Schools National Office (VA) 90.61 four stars
Breakthrough (TX) 90.18 four stars
Venture Philanthropy Partners (DC) 92.38 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,445,050
   Federated Campaigns $76,928
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $649,387
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $300,897
Total Contributions $2,472,262
   Program Service Revenue $35,685
Total Primary Revenue $2,507,947
   Other Revenue $45,867
TOTAL REVENUE $2,553,814
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,955,581
   Administrative Expenses $291,473
   Fundraising Expenses $262,763
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $2,509,817
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $43,997
   
Net Assets $3,967,158

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
To and Through $871,824 44.6%
Complete U $461,998 23.6%
Bridgit2College $398,739 20.4%

Ratings History
College Bound, MO has received 3 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2016-12 07/01/2018 91.73 four stars
2015-12 07/01/2017 93.78 four stars
2014-12 12/21/2016 92.89 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 20-4768985
Name in IRS Master File A MILLION STARS INC
NTEE Code O50
NTEE Classification Youth Development Programs, Other
NTEE Type Youth Development
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date June, 2006
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$128,588 5.12% Scott Baier Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
College Bound, MO (MO) 91.73 four stars
Umoja Student Development Corporation (IL) 92.18 four stars
Monarch School Project (CA) 95.05 four stars
Living Classrooms Foundation (MD) 90.20 four stars
Achievement Centers for Children & Families Foundation (FL) 88.42 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

College Bound, MO
110 North Jefferson
St. Lousis, MO 63103
tel: (314) 361-4441
fax: (314) 436-9210
EIN: 20-4768985

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Board Leadership

Carol Staenberg
Chair

CEO

Scott Baier
Executive Director

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