FORT WORTH CRADLE TO CAREER

EIN: 844203777 501(c)(3) Youth Development

FORT WORTH, TX

Total Revenue
$17,405,285
Total Expenses
$9,292,186
Total Assets
$15,496,433
Net Assets
$10,456,041
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
REGINA WILLIAMS
Phone
8175655997
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

FORT WORTH CRADLE TO CAREER, founded in 2019, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $17.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 324% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $8.1M, a strong 47% operating margin.

Mission

TO BRING COLLABORATIVE, SYSTEMIC CHANGE FOR STUDENTS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE AND TO POSITION TARRANT COUNTY AS A LEADING PRODUCER OF HIGH-QUALITY TALENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,165,943 Revenue: $1,295,667

THE POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS DEPARTMENT SUPPORTS THE T3 MISSION AND THE VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF TARRANT COUNTY STUDENTS BY PROVIDING HOLISTIC COLLEGE AND CAREER ADVISING/NAVIGATION TO HIGH SCHOOL...

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THE POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS DEPARTMENT SUPPORTS THE T3 MISSION AND THE VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF TARRANT COUNTY STUDENTS BY PROVIDING HOLISTIC COLLEGE AND CAREER ADVISING/NAVIGATION TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. OUR PROGRAM PAIRS ADVISORS WITH STUDENTS WHO WILL WALK ALONGSIDE THEM TO DEVELOP AN INFORMED PLAN FOR AFTER HIGH SCHOOL (ALIGNED TO THEIR STRENGTHS AND INTERESTS) AND EXECUTE THEIR PLAN ONCE THEY REACH THEIR SENIOR YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL. OUR PROGRAM ALSO ASSISTS STUDENTS WITH MATRICULATION TO OUR PARTNER COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES THROUGH A SUMMER MELT PROGRAM. IN ADDITION TO OUR STUDENT PROGRAMMING, OUR TEAM ALSO EXISTS TO PARTNER CLOSELY WITH DISTRICT AND CAMPUSBASED STAFF TO PROVIDE THOUGHT PARTNERSHIP, COACHING, AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT OVERALL COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS. TO DATE, OUR DEPARTMENT HAS SUPPORTED FIVE COHORTS WITH MATRICULATION AT OUR PARTNER COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES TOTALING OVER 8,600 STUDENTS AND COMPLETION OF OVER 7,000 POSTSECONDARY SUCCESS PLANS.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,011,072 Revenue: $696,833

COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS - THE COLLEGE SUCCESS T3 CONTINUES TO MAKE A SUBSTANTIAL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR T3 SCHOLARS AS THEY PROGRESS TO GRADUATE WITH A DEGREE OR CREDENTIAL WITHIN THE...

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COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS - THE COLLEGE SUCCESS T3 CONTINUES TO MAKE A SUBSTANTIAL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR T3 SCHOLARS AS THEY PROGRESS TO GRADUATE WITH A DEGREE OR CREDENTIAL WITHIN THE FIRST SIX YEARS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. T3 NOW HAS FIVE COHORTS OF T3 SCHOLARS AND OVER 5,200 STUDENTS ACROSS OUR EIGHT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS. ELIGIBLE SCHOLARS CONTINUE TO BE SUPPORTED BY A FIRST DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIP, WHICH ASSISTS IN ENSURING SCHOLARS ARE EQUIPPED AND RESOURCED TO START EACH SEMESTER, AND THE LAST DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIP COVERS THE REMAINING BALANCE IN TUITION COSTS FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS. IN COLLABORATION WITH BRIDGE PROGRAMS AND PERSISTENCE COACHING AT PARTNER INSTITUTIONS, T3 HAS DEVELOPED THE ACCLIMATE. PERSIST. THRIVE. FRAMEWORK WHICH DELIVERS ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SUPPORT TO STUDENTS WORKING TOWARDS A DEGREE OR CREDENTIAL.

Program 3
Expenses: $654,821

THE TARRANT TO & THROUGH (T3) PARTNERSHIP IS AN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO INCREASING THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN TARRANT COUNTY WHO PURSUE EDUCATION BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL. OUR GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT EACH...

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THE TARRANT TO & THROUGH (T3) PARTNERSHIP IS AN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO INCREASING THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN TARRANT COUNTY WHO PURSUE EDUCATION BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL. OUR GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT EACH STUDENT HAS THE TRAINING AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO THRIVE IN TODAY'S WORKFORCE. WE BELIEVE THAT FAMILY ENCOURAGEMENT AND BELIEF IN THEIR STUDENTS' FUTURE HELPS THEM TO CHOOSE THE BEST PATH TO SUCCESS. THE T3 FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM IS HERE TO SUPPORT FAMILIES ALONG THE WAY. FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES, T3 PROGRAMS, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT BEGIN IN MIDDLE SCHOOL. IF A PARENT/FAMILY MEMBER TAKES THE T3 FAMILY PLEDGE, THE PARTICIPANT WILL GAIN ACCESS TO THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES: LEARN THE STEPS NECESSARY TO CHOOSE AND ACCESS PATHWAYS THAT LEAD TO HIGH WAGE, HIGH DEMAND JOBS AND RECEIVE PERSONALIZED SUPPORT FROM FAMILY ENGAGEMENT TO ADVOCATE FOR STUDENT SUCCESS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,366,352
Program Service Revenue $1,992,500
Investment Income $46,433
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $17,405,285

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $82,774
Salaries & Benefits $4,584,754
Fundraising Expenses $778,021
Program Expenses $6,831,836
Other Expenses $4,624,658
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,292,186

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $17,405,285 $4,100,583 +3.2%
Expenses $9,292,186 $7,132,494 +0.3%
Net Income $8,113,099 $-3,031,911 -3.7%
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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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
71
Volunteers
15

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
5
$583,383
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
FROSTY TEMPEL FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH TEMPEL BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIANNE AULD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSE BRADSHAW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR FRANK HERNANDEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MERCEDES BOLEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANETTE LANDEROS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTIE PARKER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILIP WIGINTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM HARRIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY MCCALL PARTIAL YEAR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY MCIVER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELLEY PEARSON PARTIAL YEAR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REGINA WILLIAMS VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAM OP 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
NATALIE WILLIAMS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$241,371 $1,781 $243,152
MICHELLE JACKSON-BELL MANAGING DIRECTOR OF OPERA 40.00
Officer
$106,934 $7,783 $114,717
DR JASON TITUS DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE & CARE 40.00
Officer
$104,453 $1,681 $106,134
ROBERT CRAMER DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 40.00
Officer
$111,101 $8,279 $119,380
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 $17,405,285 $9,292,186 $15,496,433 $8,113,099
2024 $4,100,583 $7,132,494 $3,509,493 $-3,031,911
2023 $5,686,177 $3,913,626 $6,559,407 $1,772,551
2022 $6,007,121 $3,527,588 $4,859,182 $2,479,533
2021 $2,923,621 $1,844,609 $1,220,291 $1,079,012
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