EIN 52-1072250

Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
14
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust supports academically ambitious African American students with financial need through admissions guidance and comprehensive educational programs.
Total revenues
$1,527,888
2023
Total expenses
$1,652,642
2023
Total assets
$12,528,532
2023
Num. employees
14
2023

Program areas at Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust

The three greatest accomplishments of the Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust include our admissions support, our student / parent programs and our facilitation of private and public partnerships. In admissions, we provide individualized admissions and financial aid counseling to applicants and their parents. Our student and parent programs include academic enrichment, leadership development, parent networking and college-bound support. In addition, b.e.s.t. Builds partnerships and facilitates collaborations between private and public Educational leaders throughout Baltimore. The totality of our programmatic work supports applicant students and parents, enrolled students and parents and the Educational community in Baltimore.

Grants made by Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Jemicy SchoolSHDF, Emergency Funding, Chick Lord Scholar, Fa Gift$69,731
Maryvale Preparatory SchoolSHDF, Gap Funding, Simms Grants, Fa Gift, Emergency Funding$61,374
Gilman SchoolSHDF, Gap Funding, Simms Grants, Emergency Funding, Fa Gift$54,809
...and 15 more grants made

Who funds Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
T Rowe Price CharitableMultiple$80,100
Network for GoodUnrestricted$45,364
The Orokawa FoundationEndowment Fund$40,000
...and 29 more grants received totalling $469,729

Personnel at Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust

NameTitleCompensation
Jessica SurianoExecutive Director$143,723
Jill WoodDirector of Finance and Operations$85,109
Crystal A. LeeDeputy Director$97,509
Crystal AlstonDirector of Advancement$105,256
Alecia PridgenDirector of Enrollment Management$77,033
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$752,572
Program services$456,614
Investment income and dividends$318,677
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$25
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,527,888

Form 990s for Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-06990View PDF
2022-062023-05-09990View PDF
2021-062022-04-26990View PDF
2020-062021-05-05990View PDF
2019-062020-09-22990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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ScholarMatchSan Francisco, CA$4,434,883
Fund for Advancement of Minorities Through Education (FAME)Pittsburgh, PA$1,289,300
Link Unlimited ScholarsChicago, IL$2,549,480
Battier Take Charge FoundationMiami, FL$1,092,862
Higher Heights Youth Empowerment ProgramsNew Haven, CT$589,868
Data update history
August 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 17, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from The Orokawa Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $35,000 from The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $5,100 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
EducationAfrican Americans
Characteristics
MembershipsProvides grantsState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
808 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21201
Metro area
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
County
Baltimore City, MD
Website URL
besttrust.org/ 
Phone
(410) 752-2225
Facebook page
B.E.S.T.Scholars 
IRS details
EIN
52-1072250
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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