Per Scholas, Inc.
Per Scholas, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Per Scholas is a national organization that has been advancing economic mobility and racial equity for more than 25 years. Through rigorous training, professional development, and robust employer connections, we prepare individuals traditionally underrepresented in technology for high-growth careers in the industry. We partner with leading employers to build more diverse talent pools, directly connecting our graduates to new career opportunities with leading employers, from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups. With campuses in 17 cities, Per Scholas has trained 14,000 individuals in tech skills at no cost to learners, building bridges to careers in technology.
About
Vocational Training - Per Scholas is a national nonprofit that drives positive and proven social change in communities across the country. Through rigorous and tuition-free technology training and professional development, We prepare motivated and curious adults who are un- or underemployed and/or are from overlooked and disadvantaged communities for life-changing careers as IT professionals, and create onramps to businesses in need of their talents. Today, we provide our solutions in eleven cities across the country. To date, Per Scholas has trained more than 10,000 individuals, helping them build lasting, life-changing careers in technology.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “Opening doors to technology careers for individuals from overlooked and disadvantaged communities, and for individuals who are unemployed or underemployed”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Opening doors to technology careers for individuals from overlooked and disadvantaged communities, and for individuals who are unemployed or underemployed”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is MA.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2019 is 804 E 138TH STREET 2ND FLOOR, BRONX, NY, 104541902.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2019 shows a total of 237 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $3,794,665.
- The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 26 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1994.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $10,412,167 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $864,271 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.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.