Public Charity

The College Initiative

The College Initiative is a Public Charity headquartered in Memphis, TN. Financial data from the 2018 filing: $461K revenue, $530K expenses, $198K total assets. 3 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $106K, appear in IRS filings.

EIN: 461308864 Memphis, TN General Support NTEE: DEFAULT Latest filing: 2018
Total Revenue$461K
Total Expenses$530K
Total Assets$198K
Grant Records3
Funding Total$106K
Filing Years2017–2018

Mission

The College Initiative provides college-capable, low-income students with the tools and mentorship they need to successfully apply to and succeed in college. The College Initiative forms partnerships with school districts, energetic teachers, and college student volunteers to ensure that every student aspiring to go to college will have the opportunity to do so.

Officers & Directors

Board Member Afshan Latif
Board Member Ashanta Evans Blackwell
Board Member Brandon Arrindell
Board Member Diane Jalfon
Director, Founder and CEO Gabriel Fotsing
Board Member Matthew Clair

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Top Grant Purposes

EDUCATIONAL
$50,000 1 grant
GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
$50,000 1 grant
Education
$5,500 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2018 $461K $530K $198K
2017 $729K $733K $283K

Between 2017 and 2018, reported annual revenue declined from $729K to $461K (-37%), with total assets most recently reported at $198K.

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