Pencil, Inc.
Pencil, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Connecting Students to Success In 1995, PENCIL was founded with the goal of raising awareness about public education by inviting civic and business leaders into New York City public schools. From those early days to our work today implementing hands-on, immersive programs that open eyes, open minds, and open doors, PENCIL realizes its mission “to connect students to success.” PENCIL makes it easy for business professionals, educators, and students to work together—in schools and the workplace.
About
In 2019, PENCIL connected over 3,500 NYC students to approximately 1,400 volunteers through its Partnership and Internship Programs. In addition, PENCIL impacted an estimated 3,395 students through its Principal For A Day program.PENCILs Partnership Program served 2,270 students across 57 New York City public schools by leveraging the talents and resources of NYCs business community to improve students college and career readiness. These partnerships were supported by 44 companies. Analysis of year end surveys showed the following impact of PENCIL Partnership activities:100% of surveyed Principals reported PENCIL partnerships had an impact on their school100% of surveyed Principals reported PENCIL encouraged students to create goals that challenged their perception of possibility. 86% of students surveyed reported improvement in one or more of PENCILs asset domains. PENCIL served an additional 470 students from 9 schools through its Point of Engagement programs. These single day events connected students to 245 volunteers from 8 companies through college and career readiness workshops, tailored to highlight unique elements of a company and/or industry.97% of surveyed students agreed that PENCIL connected them with professionals they would not otherwise meet.98% reported the events made them feel proud of who they were.99% reported the events made them reflect on their own personal qualities. PENCILs annual Principal For A Day event is the entry point to engage corporate partners in the Partnership Program. On April 16th, PENCIL facilitated personalized hands-on experiences between 134 schools and 158 participants. Business executives participated by shadowing school principals throughout the day to learn firsthand the issues facing public schools, as well as hosting panels for teachers and career workshops for students. PENCIL trained 767 students through its 2019 Internship Program. PENCIL placed 589 in six-week internships at 222 businesses across New York City. Of the 2019 internship cohort, 73% reported receiving public assistance and/or an income below the area median income. In total, these interns received over $1.3 million in wages. Business mentors and student interns also report that the Internship program had a positive impact on participants communication skills, networking skills, professional skills, and their career awareness and planning.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “New york city schools are filled with students who have potential and ambition to go far and we envision a city filled with students whose opportunities match their ambitions. since 1995, weve played a critical role in bringing together business professionals, educators, and students to open eyes, open minds, and open doors. by doing so, we connect students to success.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “Since 1995, weve played a critical role in bringing together business professionals, educators, and students to open eyes, open minds, and open doors. by doing so, we connect students to success.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of NY.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as 30 West 26th Street 5th Floor, New York, NY, 10010 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 28 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 -$132,064.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is established through a review and approval process by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 25 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- 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 pays $2,236,806 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $650,974 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.