Open Roads Academy Inc.
Open Roads Academy Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
OPEN ROADS ACADEMY, INC. IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR FINANCIALLY-DISADVANTAGED HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE-AGE STUDENTS THAT INCREASE LITERACY SKILLS AS WELL AS IMPROVE LIFE AND WORK READINESS. THE GOAL IS GIVE OPEN ROADS STUDENTS THE TOOLS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. OPEN ROADS ACHIEVES THIS MISSION THROUGH EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS THAT COMBINE TRAVEL IN NATURE WITH TEACHING OF THE DOCUMENTARY ARTS OF FILM, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND WRITING. OPEN ROADS FURTHERS ITS REACH THROUGH TRAVEL PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS AND THE PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTARY FILMS WITH SUPPORTING IMPACT CAMPAIGNS THAT AIM TO MAKE MEASURABLE CHANGE IN THE CORE ISSUE AREAS OF: EDUCATIONAL EQUITY, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, AND HUMAN RIGHTS.
About
OPEN ROADS ACADEMY, INC. PROMOTES DOCUMENTARY STORYTELLING AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AS TOOLS FOR LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. FROM THAT PLATFORM, THE PRIMARY GOAL IS TO USE THE CREATIVE PROCESS OF DOCUMENTARY STORYTELLING TO HELP ADOLESCENTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS ENHANCE SELF-CONFIDENCE AND BUILD ESSENTIAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS, BOTH WITH WORD AND IMAGE. ALL OF THIS RESULTS IN GUIDING YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH THE OFTEN-DIFFICULT TRANSITION FROM ADOLESCENCE INTO PRODUCTIVE ADULTHOOD. THE INTENDED OUTCOME IS THAT STUDENTS BECOME EQUIPPED WITH THE MOTIVATION AND SKILLS TO BE INSPIRED LEARNERS, ENGAGED CITIZENS, AND POSITIVE CONTRIBUTORS IN THEIR HOME COMMUNITIES AND BEYOND. OPEN ROADS' PRIMARY POPULATION IS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, WITH PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON SERVING FINANCIALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Open roads academy, inc. is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for financially-disadvantaged high school and college-age students that increase literacy skills as well as improve life and work readiness. the goal is give open roads students the tools to break the cycle of poverty. open roads achieves this mission through extracurricular programs that combine travel in nature with teaching of the documentary arts of film, photography, and writing. open roads furthers its reach through travel programs for adults and the production of documentary films with supporting impact campaigns that aim to make measurable change in the core issue areas of: educational equity, environmental protection, and human rights.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Open roads academy, inc. is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for financially-disadvantaged high school and college-age students that increase literacy skills as well as improve life and work readiness. the goal is give open roads students the tools to break the cycle of poverty. open roads achieves this mission through extracurricular programs that combine travel in nature with teaching of the documentary arts of film, photography, and writing. open roads furthers its reach through travel programs for adults and the production of documentary films with supporting impact campaigns that aim to make measurable change in the core issue areas of: educational equity, environmental protection, and human rights.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as CA.
- The non-profit's address in 2019 is noted in the filing as 1223 WILSHIRE BLVD 351 NO 351, SANTA MONICA, CA, 90403.
- The non-profit's form for 2019 reports a total of 0 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $17,660.
- The organization has 4 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2001.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $17,275 in fundraising expenses.