NATIONAL OFFICE THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S INTERNATIONAL AWARD USA

EIN: 812700285 501(c)(3) Youth Development

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$889,764
Total Expenses
$809,906
Total Assets
$738,081
Net Assets
$684,613
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
BELINDA JORDAN
Phone
7732097665
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

NATIONAL OFFICE THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S INTERNATIONAL AWARD USA, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $890K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $810K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S INTERNATIONAL AWARD USE TRANSFORMS INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIES,AND SOCIETIES AROUND THE WORLD, HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE EXCEED EXPECTATIONS. IT ALLOWS THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS TO BE RECOGNIZED CONSISTENTLY WORLDWIDE THROUGH A UNIQUE INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $492,557 Revenue: $122,411

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S INTERNATIONAL AWARD USA (THE ORGANIZATION) OFFICES WERE ESTABLISHED IN MAY OF 2016. AS A LICENSED NATIONAL AWARD OPERATOR BY THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S INTERNATIONAL AWARD...

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THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S INTERNATIONAL AWARD USA (THE ORGANIZATION) OFFICES WERE ESTABLISHED IN MAY OF 2016. AS A LICENSED NATIONAL AWARD OPERATOR BY THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOUNDATION (IAF), AWARD USA OPERATES WITH OVER 37 PROGRAM PARTNERS (AWARD CENTERS): SCHOOLS, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, CORPORATIONS AND COLLEGES TO DELIVER THE AWARD NATIONALLY IN 28 STATES & DC. AWARD USA ALSO OFFERS AN INNOVATIVE VIRTUAL AWARD PROGRAM CONNECTING YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE USA WITH MENTORS THROUGH ELECTRONIC MEANS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE AWARD WHERE NO AWARD CENTERS HAVE YET BEEN ESTABLISHED. AWARD USA'S AMBITION IS THAT EVERY YOUNG PERSON IN THE USA SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE THE AWARD. CONTINUED FUNDING FOR AWARD USA COMES FROM PRIMARILY PRIVATE DONORS, AS WELL AS GRANT SUPPORT, AWARD PARTICIPANT FEES,AND AWARD CENTER LICENSING FEES. SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE RAISED TO SUPPORT MARGINALIZED AND LOW INCOME YOUNG PEOPLE IN THEIR AWARD ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THEIR ADVENTUROUS JOURNEYS. THE AWARD EQUIPS YOUNG PEOPLE FOR LIFE. THE AWARD IS: - OPEN TO ALL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 14-24, REGARDLESS OF THEIR BACKGROUND AND CIRCUMSTANCES. - ABOUT PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INDIVIDUAL CHALLENGE: IT IS A NON-COMPETITIVE, ENJOYABLE, VOLUNTARY PROGRAM, WHICH REQUIRES SUSTAINED EFFORT OVER TIME. - A NON-FORMAL EDUCATIONAL FRAMEWORK WHICH CAN COMPLEMENT FORMAL EDUACATION OR OFFER A SUBSTITUTE WHERE FORMAL OPPORTUNUTIES ARE NOT AVALIBLE, - COMPRISED OF THREE LEVELS: BRONZE, SILVER AND GOLD. - CONSISTS OF FOUR SECTIONS: VOLUNTARY SERCICE, SKILLS, PHYSICAL RECREATION AND ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY, AS WELL AS A PROJECT AT THE GOLD LEVEL.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $767,353
Program Service Revenue $121,225
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $1,186
TOTAL REVENUE $889,764

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $652,412
Fundraising Expenses $64,989
Program Expenses $492,557
Other Expenses $157,494
TOTAL EXPENSES $809,906

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $889,764 $872,564 +0.0%
Expenses $809,906 $877,215 -0.1%
Net Income $79,858 $-4,651 -18.2%
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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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
10
Volunteers
1108

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
6
$124,521
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RYAN RUSKIN BOARD MEMBER (THRU MAY 2025) 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL SMITH GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW HILTZIK SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN DANIELSON CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMMA MORTON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DUNCAN PALMER AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID CLARKE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNE CURRIE CEO 40.00
Officer
$50,678 $2,550 $53,228
ELIZABETH HIGGINS-BEARD CEO (THRU 05/11/2025) 40.00
Officer
$67,941 $3,352 $71,293
MEGAN M ZEGLER DIRECTOR, FINANCE (THRU 12/20/2024) 1.00
Highest
$101,591 $4,703 $106,294
LISA METZGER-MUGG VP PROGRAM AND OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$134,110 $6,706 $140,816
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 $889,764 $809,906 $738,081 $79,858
2024 $872,564 $877,215 $638,561 $-4,651
2023 $537,924 $820,270 $626,863 $-282,346
2022 $1,439,756 $710,741 $952,122 $729,015
2021 $665,598 $835,974 $243,861 $-170,376
2020 $1,103,677 $962,538 $368,708 $141,139
2019 $548,607 $957,422 $806,449 $-408,815
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