Congressional Award Foundation
Congressional Award Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
The primary goal of the Congressional Award Foundation is to promote and recognize service, initiative and achievement, in America's youth. We strive to help young people realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
About
Gold Award Ceremony: Medals are earned by youth between the ages of 14 and 23 years of age. It represents more than 4,000 hours of volunteer time through self improvement education and physical fitness. Salaries allocated to the program are for specific mentoring, research and overall support to more than 27,000 youths, their guides and coaches.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “The primary goal of the congressional award foundation is to promote and recognize service, initiative, and achievement in america's youth. we strive to help young people realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.young people register for the congressional award program and set personally challenging goals in four program areas - voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness and expedition/exploration. these diverse areas encourage young people to discover new talents, learn about the world around them and to take positive action in their communities.the beauty of the congressional award program is that all young people, regardless of their situation, can qualify for an award. the program has no minimum grade point average requirements. it accommodates youth with special needs or disabilities, and is completely non-competitive. the congressional award program requires that youth work with an adult mentor or advisor, providing an oppo”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “The primary goal of the congressional award foundation is to promote and recognize service, initiative, and achievement in america's youth. we strive to help young people realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.young people register for the congressional award program and set personally challenging goals in four program areas - voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness and expedition/exploration. these diverse areas encourage young people to discover new talents, learn about the world around them and to take positive action in their communities.the beauty of the congressional award program is that all young people, regardless of their situation, can qualify for an award. the program has no minimum grade point average requirements. it accommodates youth with special needs or disabilities, and is completely non-competitive. the congressional award program requires that youth work with an adult mentor or advisor, providing an oppo”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as DC.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 379 Ford House Office Building, Washington, DC, 20515.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 6 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 between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $82,037.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 47 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 1979.
- 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 O.
- The organization pays $469,314 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $76,869 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.