COLLEGE CHOICE FOUNDATION

EIN: 475631608 501(c)(3) Education

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Total Revenue
$519,935
Total Expenses
$515,482
Total Assets
$192,705
Net Assets
$188,811
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
AL
Principal Officer
JOSEPHINE LOWERY
Phone
2054014212
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

COLLEGE CHOICE FOUNDATION, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $520K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE MYRIAD SUPPORTS AND RESOURCES FOR HIGH-ACHIEVING STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME BACKGROUNDS SO THEY CAN GAIN ENTRANCE INTO, ATTEND, AND GRADUATE COLLEGE

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $92,472

CCF OFFERS YEAR-ROUND ACT PREP FOR APPROX 50 HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS WHICH CONSIST OF ACT TEST PREP COMPANIES OR TUTORS PROVIDING 30 OR MORE HOURS OF IN-DEPTH ACT TEST PREP, WHICH IS SO CRITICAL IN...

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CCF OFFERS YEAR-ROUND ACT PREP FOR APPROX 50 HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS WHICH CONSIST OF ACT TEST PREP COMPANIES OR TUTORS PROVIDING 30 OR MORE HOURS OF IN-DEPTH ACT TEST PREP, WHICH IS SO CRITICAL IN HELPING STUDENTS RAISE THEIR ACT SCORES SO THEY ARE MORE COMPETITIVE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND HELPS BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE. THE GOAL IS FOR SCHOLARS TO INCREASE THEIR ACT TEST SCORE BY 2-4 POINTS ON AVERAGE. WE ALSO OFFER TWO WAIVERS SO THAT SCHOLARS CAN TAKE THE TEST MULTIPLE TIMES FOR FREE AS WELL AS COVER THE COST IF THEY WANT TO TAKE THE TEST MORE THAN TWO TIMES. ADDITIONALLY, WE COVER THE COST OF APPLYING TO COLLEGES FOR APPROXIMATELY 50 SCHOLARS, WE ASSIST WITH THE COST TO FILE FINANCIAL AID FORMS LIKE THE CSS PROFILE. WE COVER THE COST OF ESSAY COACHING, PROFESSIONAL RESUME SERVICES AND COLLEGE-APPLICATION WORKSHOPS AND CAMPS.

Program 2
Expenses: $190,632

During the year, CCF takes appoximately 50 Scholars on cross-country college visits which require charter buses, airfare, meals, transportation, and lodging. These visits are imperative, as they...

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During the year, CCF takes appoximately 50 Scholars on cross-country college visits which require charter buses, airfare, meals, transportation, and lodging. These visits are imperative, as they allow Scholars to envision what four years on a college campus would look and feel like. We have found, repeatedly, that it is the in-person visit to a campus that is a game-changer. A campus visit allows Scholars to experience traveling to the school, the people who live and work there, and the actual learning environment on campus.

Program 3
Expenses: $67,910

CARE/COLLEGE For Scholars in college APPROX 150, CCF provides resources not covered by their financial aid applications that promote success in higher education like financing textbooks, lab fees...

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CARE/COLLEGE For Scholars in college APPROX 150, CCF provides resources not covered by their financial aid applications that promote success in higher education like financing textbooks, lab fees, dorm items, tutoring, airfare to and from school, emergencies, storage unit expenses and undergraduate enrollment fees.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $535,375
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,957
Other Revenue $-17,397
TOTAL REVENUE $519,935

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $298,933
Salaries & Benefits $100,138
Fundraising Expenses $52,294
Program Expenses $446,546
Other Expenses $116,411
TOTAL EXPENSES $515,482

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $519,935 $531,940 0.0%
Expenses $515,482 $487,112 +0.1%
Net Income $4,453 $44,828 -0.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
3
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$7,500
Total Directors
14
$72,500
Key Employees
1
$65,000
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOSEPHINE LOWERY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 040.00
Director Key Emp Highest
$65,000 $0 $65,000
BARRY SMITH SECRETARY/RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 001.00
Officer Director
$7,500 $0 $7,500
LORI BATEMAN DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM BEMBRY PRESIDENT 001.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON BROACH DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA HOWICK DIRECTOR 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY HALE DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASSANDRA JOSEPH DIRECTOR EMERITUS 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARL THOMAS DIRECTOR 001.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER WALLACE TREASURER 002.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENYSE THORNLEY-BROWN VICE PRESIDENT 002.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SEAN CONBOY DIRECTOR 001.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE PLOSSER DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HAROLD WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 001.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $519,935 $515,482 $192,705 $4,453
2024 $531,940 $487,112 $216,358 $44,828
2023 $406,769 $369,755 $139,530 $37,014
2022 $397,562 $367,255 $105,016 $30,307
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