College Bound
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Guides under-represented students to college through mentorship and support. For fiscal year 2025 it reported $297K in revenue, $157K in expenses, and $257K in net assets.Pt I
Summary of the Filing
Where the work happens
262 12th grade students transitioned to college through workshops and mentoring on mentoring and financial aid applications. 23 laptops and 15 cash scholarships were awarded. 10 college students received job or internship placement assistance.
High school and college students 18-25 received food through the College Bound food pantry and the partnership with Benedictine University. 5,379 meals were provided to students and families.
53 12th grade students with IEPs or 504 plans received assistance to register for next schools disability resource centers educational accommodations.
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Governance & Policies
Officers, Directors & Key Employees
Elizabeth Paulus’s $800 as CEO is at the 1st percentile of top reported officer pay among 1616 $100K–1M education nonprofits. Peer set: organizations in the same NTEE major field of work and revenue-size band, compared on each org’s own highest-paid officer/key-employee, from Form 990 Part VII / 990-PF Part VIII. Descriptive placement, not a verdict on whether the pay is appropriate.
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Financial Metrics
Same NTEE category, revenue band, and state where available. Descriptive — not a grade.
| Metric | This org | Peer median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program ratio | 73% | — | — |
| Overhead ratio | 11% | — | — |
| Fundraising cost ratio | 8% | — | — |
| Revenue growth | 60% | — | — |
| Investment management fee ratio | 0% | — | — |
| Legal fee ratio | 0% | — | — |
| Accounting fee ratio | 1% | — | — |
| Fundraising fee ratio | 0% | — | — |
Straight from the Form 990 — descriptive, not an evaluation. A ratio is hidden when its base is zero or too small to be meaningful; the dollars are always shown.
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