YES WE MUST COALITION

EIN: 541439744 501(c)(3)

BERLIN, MA

Total Revenue
$756,487
Total Expenses
$988,255
Total Assets
$1,975,100
Net Assets
$1,876,864
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
DR GLORIA NEMEROWICZ
Phone
5083587704
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

YES WE MUST COALITION, founded in 1988, is a small nonprofit that reported $756K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 441% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $988K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 31% operating deficit.

Mission

THE YES WE MUST COALITION STRIVES TO INCREASE DEGREE ATTAINMENT OF LOW-INCOME STUDENTS BY PROMOTING THE WORK OF SMALL, INDEPENDENT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES COMMITTED TO THIS PURPOSE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $843,746 Revenue: $543,034

COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS ARE PROJECTS IN WHICH YES WE MUST COALITION WORKS WITH A DEFINED GROUP OF MEMBER SCHOOLS ON A SPECIFIC GOAL. THE ORGANIZATION TYPICALLY RECEIVES A GRANT TO FUND THIS TYPE OF...

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COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS ARE PROJECTS IN WHICH YES WE MUST COALITION WORKS WITH A DEFINED GROUP OF MEMBER SCHOOLS ON A SPECIFIC GOAL. THE ORGANIZATION TYPICALLY RECEIVES A GRANT TO FUND THIS TYPE OF PROJECT. ONE CURRENT PROJECT IS FUNDED BY ASCENDIUM EDUCATION SOLUTIONS, INC. AND ITS PURPOSE IS TO PLAN COLLABORATIVELY TO CREATE CAREER PATHWAYS IN FOUR-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMS. A SECOND PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE GATES FOUNDATION FOR AN INTIATIVE THAT WILL CREATE A COLLABORATIVE NETWORK TO ASSIST MEMBER INSTITUTIONS TO COLLECT, ANALYZE, AND USE DATA TO MEET THEIR INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE NEEDS.

Program 2
Expenses: $18,928 Revenue: $63,280

MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT IS THE PRIMARY MISSION OF YES WE MUST COALITION AND INCLUDES RESEARCH AND DATA COLLECTION, DISSEMINATION OF LITERATURE AND BEST PRACTICES VIA THE WEBSITE, WEBINARS,A NEWSLETTER AND...

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MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT IS THE PRIMARY MISSION OF YES WE MUST COALITION AND INCLUDES RESEARCH AND DATA COLLECTION, DISSEMINATION OF LITERATURE AND BEST PRACTICES VIA THE WEBSITE, WEBINARS,A NEWSLETTER AND THE ANNUAL MEETING.

Program 3
Expenses: $12,367 Revenue: $3,000

OTHER PROJECTS INCLUDES THE ADVOCACY WORK OF THE COALITION.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $628,592
Program Service Revenue $90,625
Investment Income $37,270
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $756,487

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $372,551
Fundraising Expenses $24,842
Program Expenses $875,041
Other Expenses $615,704
TOTAL EXPENSES $988,255

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $756,487 $139,769 +4.4%
Expenses $988,255 $782,405 +0.3%
Net Income $-231,768 $-642,636 -0.6%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
4
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
2
$190,038
Total Directors
5
$190,038
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR GLORIA NEMEROWICZ President 40.00
Officer Director
$190,038 $0 $190,038
DR ANDREW SUND Treasurer 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ROSLYN CLARK ARTIS Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDRA DORAN Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR BASSAM M DEEB Secretary 0.00
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 $756,487 $988,255 $1,975,100 $-231,768
2024 $139,769 $782,405 $2,259,622 $-642,636
2023 $2,644,629 $245,922 $2,789,498 $2,398,707
2021 $174,565 $373,158 $652,826 $-198,593
2020 $336,168 $524,423 $859,567 $-188,255
2019 $271,763 $509,738 $1,048,428 $-237,975
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