Golden Apple Foundation For Excellence In Teaching
Golden Apple Foundation For Excellence In Teaching
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About this organization
Mission
Golden Apple’s mission is to inspire, develop and support teacher and school leader excellence in Illinois, especially in schools-of-need. There is a critical shortage of high-quality educators statewide and nationwide. Golden Apple is committed to making a material difference in resolving the teacher shortage through its Scholars and Accelerators programs by expanding the state’s pipeline of highly effective, diverse educators. Our leading-edge education preparation delivers exceptional teachers who make an impact from day one. We help students thrive in the classroom and in life.
About
SCHOLARS OF ILLINOIS - THE SCHOLARS OF ILLINOIS PROGRAM IDENTIFIES TALENTED HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND COLLEGE FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES WHO HAVE THE PROMISE AND DRIVE TO BE EXCELLENT TEACHERS IN HIGH-NEED SCHOOLS. THE PROGRAM PREPARES THEM FOR IMMEDIATE AND LASTING SUCCESS IN THE MOST CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENTS. THE PROGRAM WELCOMED OVER 2,500 STATEWIDE PARTICIPANTS AND IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE URGENT NEED FOR RESILIENT AND HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEACHERS SERVING ILLINOIS STUDENTS IN ECONOMICALLY AND EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED SCHOOLS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES TUITION ASSISTANCE TO EACH FUTURE TEACHER WHILE THEY PURSUE AN UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION. THE SCHOLARS PARTICIPATE IN A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF PRE-STUDENT-TEACHING INTERNSHIPS; MENTORING AND COURSE WORK DELIVERED BY GOLDEN APPLE AWARD-WINNING TEACHERS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “To inspire, develop and support teacher and school leader excellence in illinois, especially in schools-of-need.because the critical contributor to student achievement is the quality of the teacher in the classroom, golden apple provides exceptional teacher preparation for teachers at all stages of their careers. through the organization's innovative programs offering method, resource and mentorship, the organization works to transform teachers and teaching, enriching both student and teacher lives.”.
Their activities were defined as: “To advance the teaching profession by recognizing excellent teachers, leveraging their thinking and efforts to improve education, recruiting and preparing prospective teachers, and providing all teachers with innovative resources.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as IL.
- The non-profit's address in 2019 as per the filing is 8 S MICHIGAN AVE NO 700, CHICAGO, IL, 60603.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 26 employees as of 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $105,608.
- The organization has 22 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1985.
- The organization pays $2,466,319 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $190,246 in fundraising expenses.
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