The Buck Scholars Association Inc.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “The mission of the buck scholars association is to foster the personal and professional growth of the nearly 300 frank h. buck scholars and expand educational opportunities for a new generation of extraordinarily promising northern california youth.”.

When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “Scholarships that further educational purposes are the principal activity of the organization,with 75% of the organization's time devoted to the selection and administration of this program. scholarship applicants will be expected to show strength of character, enterprise, and personal initiative. special consideration will be given to students who are unique, with a strong interest in school or community activities, and those who exhibit an unusual capacity for creativeproblem solving. scholarships will be considered for a wide range of support - four year collegiate institutions, graduate school, community colleges and specialized trade schools. charitable support will be provided to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations for many areas: computers, software and technology equipment for classrooms, buildingrenovations, artist in the schools programs, reading programs, educational mini-grant programs, library expansions, pre-school programs and others.”.

• The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is CA, as reported.
• The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was PO Box 1650, Rancho Mirage, CA, 922701057.
• The form of the non-profit reports 2 employees as of 2020.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Does not operate a school.
• Does not collect art.
• Provides credit counseling.
• Does not have foreign activities.
• Is not a donor advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
• Revenue is less than $100,000.
• Revenue less expenses is -$119,680.
• The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 11 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 2008.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
• The organization pays $103,666 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $1,670 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has a written whistleblower policy.