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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by RAINIER SCHOLARS.

Totals

Total revenue
$17,504,417
Total expenses
$9,902,108
Contributions and grants received
$16,736,634
Grants paid
$271,808
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,003,867
Other revenue
-$236,084
Total assets, end of year
$17,869,569
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,159,256
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$16,710,313
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$6,955,438
Management and general expenses
$1,978,073
Fundraising expenses
$968,597
Program service expenses (Part III)
$6,955,438

Program services were 70.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $242,454

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $1,240,321

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $15,253,859

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $363,765

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $350,054 · excluded $350,054

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $5,734,362

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $5,080,549

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $653,813

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $653,813 · excluded $653,813

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $44,162

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $1,240,321

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $290,461

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$246,299 · excluded -$246,299

  • 11a · Other revenue: REBATES & REWARDS

    total $6,701 · excluded $6,701

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $3,514 · excluded $3,514

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $10,215

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $150,000 · program services $150,000

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $121,808 · program services $121,808

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $928,333 · program services $375,625 · management and general $377,708 · fundraising $175,000

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $4,874,033 · program services $3,684,589 · management and general $661,349 · fundraising $528,095

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $185,992 · program services $118,459 · management and general $38,063 · fundraising $29,470

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $461,597 · program services $351,761 · management and general $65,701 · fundraising $44,135

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $560,188 · program services $399,409 · management and general $100,173 · fundraising $60,606

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $333,216 · program services $153,578 · management and general $179,638

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $2,444 · management and general $2,444

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $78,050 · management and general $78,050

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $12,270 · fundraising $12,270

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $26,247 · management and general $26,247

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $421,151 · program services $182,025 · management and general $203,161 · fundraising $35,965

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $56,229 · program services $17,406 · management and general $38,823

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $87,427 · program services $44,044 · management and general $24,342 · fundraising $19,041

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $150,366 · program services $82,584 · management and general $29,598 · fundraising $38,184

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $243,333 · program services $215,048 · management and general $28,285

  • 17 · Travel

    total $680,551 · program services $653,690 · management and general $21,502 · fundraising $5,359

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $124,796 · program services $65,055 · management and general $55,910 · fundraising $3,831

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $150,605 · program services $150,605

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $52,440 · program services $13,967 · management and general $21,832 · fundraising $16,641

  • 24a · Other expenses: STUDENT ACTIVITIES

    total $147,027 · program services $147,027

  • 24b · Other expenses: BOOKS

    total $28,758 · program services $28,758

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $25,247 · management and general $25,247

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $392,497 · end of year $610,003

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $3,442 · end of year $10,144

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $552,987 · end of year $472,473

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $4,773 · end of year $10,394

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $1,099,937

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $574,752

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $652,750 · end of year $525,185

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $7,954,795 · end of year $15,604,371

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $498,885 · end of year $636,999

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $444,397 · end of year $313,371

  • 18 · Grants payable

    beginning of year $150,000 · end of year $61,250

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    end of year $93,818

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $546,568 · end of year $690,817

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $7,634,460 · end of year $15,751,912

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,284,704 · end of year $958,401

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

CULTIVATES THE ACADEMIC POTENTIAL AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS OF UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS. BY CREATING ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES AND HOLISTIC SUPPORT, WE INCREASE COLLEGE GRADUATION RATES AND EMPOWER NEW GENERATIONS OF LEADERS.

Activities or mission (Part I)

ACADEMIC AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INCREASE COLLEGE ACCESS AND GRADUATION RATES AMONG LOW-INCOME STUDENTS, MANY OF WHOM ARE FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS, AND BUILD AND SUPPORT THE NEXT GENERATION OF CAREER AND COMMUNITY LEADERS.

  • ACADEMIC COUNSELING - THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS SCHOLARS AND FAMILIES ON THEIR CHOSEN PATHWAY TO COLLEGE GRADUATION. ACADEMIC COUNSELORS VISIT EACH SCHOLAR AT THEIR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGE CAMPUSES. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, WEEKLY TUTORING, SKILL BUILDING WORKSHOPS AND ANNUAL RETREATS, ALL DESIGNED TO BUILD INCREASED SKILLS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS. FAMILIES ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH PARENT EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOPS AND INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS, AS WELL AS REGULAR CONTACT WITH ACADEMIC COUNSELORS.

    Expenses $2,177,691 · Grants $70,765

  • ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PHASE - AN INTENSIVE 14-MONTH EXPERIENCE CENTERED IN SEATTLE, WA IN A SUPPORTIVE COHORT ENVIRONMENT, DESIGNED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR PLACEMENT ON COLLEGE PREPARATORY PATHWAYS IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS. STUDENTS BUILD AND STRENGTHEN FOUNDATION ACADEMIC SKILLS, CULTURAL IDENTITY AND RESILIENCY OVER THE COURSE OF TWO SUMMER SESSIONS AND ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS AND SATURDAYS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. OVERALL, STUDENTS COMPLETE THE EQUIVALENT OF ONE ADDITIONAL SCHOOL YEAR (1,000 HOURS) OF ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, DESIGNED TO PREPARE THEM TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN COLLEGE PREP PATHWAYS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL.

    Expenses $1,970,522 · Grants $159,051

  • TACOMA PROGRAM - THE ORGANIZATION EXPANDED INTO TACOMA, WA WITH A STRONG PARTNER RELATIONSHIP WITH TACOMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SEVERAL LOCAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. THIS MODEL IS DIFFERENT FROM SEATTLE AS THE MAJORITY OF SCHOLARS ARE ANTICIPATED TO FOLLOW A COLLEGE PREP PATHWAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE ORGANIZATION'S APPROACH TO THE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT ON RAMP DIFFERS SIGNIFICANTLY FROM SEATTLE WITH AN EXTENDED AEP MODEL SPANNING TWO YEARS AND THREE SUMMERS THAT ACCOMMODATES AND ENCOURAGE SCHOLARS TO EXCEL ACADEMICALLY AND PURSUE EXTRA CURRICULAR INTERESTS.

    Expenses $1,891,497 · Grants $2,872

  • LEADERSHIP & CAREER DEVELOPMENT - THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPS POTENTIAL AND CREATES ACCESS TO LEADERSHIP AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN WORKSHOPS THAT FOSTER SKILL BUILDING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURAL IDENTITY AND RESILIENCE, AS WELL AS FIELD TRIPS FOCUSED ON CAREER EXPLORATION AND SUMMER ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT RETREATS AND WORKSHOPS, FOCUSED ON IMPORTANT CIVIC AND SOCIETAL ISSUES. HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE SCHOLARS RECEIVE SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, PERSONALIZED CAREER COUNSELING, OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREER EXPLORATION AND PROFESSIONAL MENTORSHIP.

    Expenses $915,728 · Grants $39,120

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Joe Beliore

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4
  • John Birrer

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4
  • Nicolette Sharp

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4
  • Kevin Baker

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 1 related
  • Ayda Cader

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Zander Doroski

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 1 related
  • Bisrat Gebre

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Thaddaeus Gregory

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Pam Harrington

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Abdul Kallon

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Bernie Noe

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Laura Orser

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Sujal Patel

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Eduardo Penalver

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Fred Revera

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Laura Selipsky

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Sarah Smith

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Patrick Supanc

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Jorge Valcarcel

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Michelle Galvin

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Mike Rodden

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Andy Jassy

    TRUSTEE (TO 12/2024)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Bradaigh Wagner

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Eddie Lincoln

    CHIEF EXEC. OFFICER (FROM 10/2024)

    Total calculated
    $54,427
    From this org
    $52,932
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $1,495
    Hours/week
    40
  • Morgan Larsen

    DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS

    Total calculated
    $157,714
    From this org
    $144,865
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $12,849
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $144,865
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $5,373
    Nontaxable benefits
    $7,476
    Filer's total
    $157,714
  • Kaila Davis Nsimbi

    ASSOCIATE ED, SEATTLE/INTERIM ED

    Total calculated
    $233,937
    From this org
    $214,205
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $19,732
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $214,205
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $10,760
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,972
    Filer's total
    $233,937
  • Jennifer Ward

    ASSOCIATE ED, TACOMA

    Total calculated
    $195,897
    From this org
    $178,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,897
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $178,000
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $8,925
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,972
    Filer's total
    $195,897
  • Janelle Blakely

    CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $174,906
    From this org
    $160,684
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $14,222
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $160,684
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $5,250
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,972
    Filer's total
    $174,906
  • Sumiko Huff

    DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC GROWTH

    Total calculated
    $172,299
    From this org
    $155,579
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $16,720
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $155,579
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $7,748
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,972
    Filer's total
    $172,299
  • Stephanie Wright

    DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

    Total calculated
    $157,559
    From this org
    $140,734
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $16,825
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $140,734
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $7,853
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,972
    Filer's total
    $157,559
  • Carina Schubert

    DIRECTOR OF INDIVIDUAL GIVING

    Total calculated
    $143,091
    From this org
    $127,978
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,113
    Hours/week
    40
  • Sonya Claxton

    DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC COUNSELING

    Total calculated
    $140,728
    From this org
    $127,875
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $12,853
    Hours/week
    40
  • Bethany Furubayashi

    DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT

    Total calculated
    $139,746
    From this org
    $124,547
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,199
    Hours/week
    40
  • Rafael Delcastillo

    FORMER EXEC. DIR. (TERM. 4/2024)

    Total calculated
    $145,828
    From this org
    $133,407
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $12,421
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $133,407
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $3,449
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,972
    Filer's total
    $145,828

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
15 May 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.5
Source object
202601359349311910

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