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EIN 26-1545078

Avenue Scholars

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
44
City
Omaha
State
Nebraska
Year formed
2007
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
B80: Student Services and Organizations of Students
Description
Avenue Scholars offers comprehensive support to Omaha area students of talent and need from high school through community college or entry into the workforce, leading to enhanced lives and careers. The organization provides academic support, career exploration, professional networking opportunities, and financial assistance.
Also known as...
Avenue Scholars Foundation
Total revenues
$5,049,542
2023
Total expenses
$4,996,166
2023
Total assets
$2,844,840
2023
Num. employees
44
2023

Program areas at Avenue Scholars

To provide an Avenue of success for Nebraska and Iowa area students of talent and need by offering comprehensive support from high school through community college or entry into the workforce leading to enhanced lives and careers. Services include academic support, college application support, mentoring, group and individual counseling, work study guidance, financial aid and scholarship support.

Who funds Avenue Scholars

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Charles E Lakin FoundationContribution for General Purposes$1,720,223
The Sherwood Foundation2022/2023 Operating Grant$859,075
Weitz Family FoundationGeneral Operating$300,000
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at Avenue Scholars

NameTitleCompensation
Ken BirdDirector$506,918
Lindsay DeckerChief Executive Officer
Michael AlvanoChief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer$175,256
Mike AlvanoVice President and Treasurer
Catie DagleChief Program and People Officer
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for Avenue Scholars

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,884,220
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$66,699
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$91,344
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$7,279
Total revenues$5,049,542

Form 990s for Avenue Scholars

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-06-20990View PDF
2022-082023-04-03990View PDF
2021-082022-06-28990View PDF
2020-082021-06-21990View PDF
2019-082021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Leland J and Dorothy H Olson Charitable Foundation
August 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $859,075 from The Sherwood Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $300,000 from Weitz Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2121 N 117 Ave 220
Omaha, NE 68164
Metro area
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
County
Douglas County, NE
Website URL
avescholars.org/ 
Phone
(402) 916-9777
IRS details
EIN
26-1545078
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2007
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B80: Student Services and Organizations of Students
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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