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Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP)

25 years of transforming lives

three stars

85.90

505 Eighth Avenue Suite 1400
New York, NY 10018
tel: (212) 974-7111   Web Site
EIN: 13-3662917

Board Leadership
Marcus Samuelsson & Mark Weiss
Co-Chairs

CEO
Karen Brosius
President

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 85.90 three stars
  Financial 81.34 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 93.00 four stars
This rating was published 12/21/2018 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) works with public schools across the country to prepare underserved high school students for college and career opportunities in the restaurant and hospitality industry. A national organization, C-CAP manages the largest independent culinary scholarship program in the United States. Since 1990, C-CAP has awarded students $31 million in scholarships and donated $2.5 million worth of supplies and equipment to classrooms. C-CAP operates in seven locations: New York; Los Angeles; Chicago; Philadelphia; Hampton Roads, VA; Prince George's County, Maryland; and statewide in Arizona.

Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) works with public schools across the country to prepare underserved high school students for college and career opportunities in the restaurant and hospitality industry. A national organization, C-CAP manages the largest independent culinary scholarship program in the United States. Since 1990, C-CAP has awarded students $31 million in scholarships and donated $2.5 million worth of supplies and equipment to classrooms. C-CAP operates in seven locations: New York; Los Angeles; Chicago; Philadelphia; Hampton Roads, VA; Prince George's County, Maryland; and statewide in Arizona.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2018
Total dollar amount of scholarship awarded
3,536,380
Number of partner schools
166
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Financial

three stars

81.34

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

93.00

This rating was published 12/21/2018 and includes data from FY2017, 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)		 89.2%
  Administrative Expenses 2.7%
  Fundraising Expenses 8.0%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.09
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.20
  Program Expenses Growth 3.8%
  Liabilities to Assets 47.1%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) 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

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) (NY) 85.90 three stars
The Cara Program (IL) 90.78 four stars
Goodwill Industries of Denver (CO) 87.36 three stars
Capital IDEA (TX) 92.20 four stars
STRIVE (NY) 88.32 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $3,956,231
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $1,020,795
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $4,977,026
   Program Service Revenue $823,171
Total Primary Revenue $5,800,197
   Other Revenue $13,704
TOTAL REVENUE $5,813,901
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $5,403,082
   Administrative Expenses $194,294
   Fundraising Expenses $628,113
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $6,225,489
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-411,588
   
Net Assets $1,322,720

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
Culinary Arts Education & Scholarship Competition $3,795,233 70.2%
Job Training and Career Advising $769,944 14.2%
College Access and Advising $472,170 8.7%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2017-06 12/21/2018 85.90 three stars
2016-06 03/01/2018 94.69 four stars
2015-06 11/01/2016 90.58 four stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 92.44 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 11/01/2015 90.96 four stars
2013-06 02/01/2015 91.38 four stars
2012-06 11/01/2013 93.32 four stars
2011-06 11/06/2012 81.96 three stars
2010-06 09/20/2011 79.59 two stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-06 05/01/2011 71.43 two 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 13-3662917
Name in IRS Master File CAREERS THROUGH CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM INC
NTEE Code J99
NTEE Classification Employment, Job Related N.E.C.
NTEE Type Employment, Job-Related
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (566) Job training, counseling, or assistance
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, 1992
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
Not compensated -- Karen Brosius President
Other Salaries of Note
$243,025 3.90% Susan Robbins Former President

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) (NY) 85.90 three stars
The Career Wardrobe (PA) 90.94 four stars
Millionair Club Charity (WA) 92.24 four stars
Goodwill of Silicon Valley (CA) 90.74 four stars
MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries (MO) 88.08 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP)
505 Eighth Avenue
Suite 1400
New York, NY 10018
tel: (212) 974-7111
fax: (212) 974-7117
EIN: 13-3662917

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Board Leadership

Marcus Samuelsson & Mark Weiss
Co-Chairs

CEO

Karen Brosius
President

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