2024-10-29T12:15:27-04:00 2023-12-31 814987490 DOUCETTE & DOUCETTE CPAS LLC 31 HAYWARD ST STE 2F FRANKLIN MA 02038 990 2023-01-01 825201485 THE UPWARD PROJECT UPWA 4018646343 65 MORA STREET DORCHESTER MA 02124 MINDY WRIGHT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4018646343 2024-10-29 true false DENISE M SMITH CPA P01476230 5083393078 2024-10-29 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z MINDY WRIGHT 65 MORA STREET DORCHESTER MA 02124 450317 false X THEUPWARDPROJECT.ORG X 2020 MA TO PROVIDE LOW INCOME, FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS WHO ATTEND SELECTIVE COLLEGES THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE AND GRADUATE PREPARED FOR CAREERS IN COMPETITIVE AND HIGH WAGE FIELDS. TO SEEK UPWARD MOBILITY FOR STUDENTS AND WORK TO DISRUPT THE RACIAL EQUITY WEALTH GAP IN BOSTON. 6 5 2 0 172674 445424 0 2 0 1009 4893 173685 450317 0 0 84235 143184 0 16025 56794 140957 141029 284141 32656 166176 68604 252151 0 68604 252151 X TO PROVIDE LOW INCOME, FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS WHO ATTEND SELECTIVE COLLEGES THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE AND GRADUATE PREPARED FOR CAREERS IN COMPETITIVE AND HIGH WAGE FIELDS. TO SEEK UPWARD MOBILITY FOR STUDENTS AND WORK TO DISRUPT THE RACIAL EQUITY WEALTH GAP IN BOSTON. false false 28295 INTERNSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. INCLUDES CAREER ALIGNED SUMMER EXPERIENCE RANGING FROM STUDYING ABROAD, RESEARCH PROGRAMS, INTERNSHIPS, CO-OPS AND CLASSES. PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH UPFRONT COSTS OF PARTICIPATING IN THE OPPORTUNITIES, WHICH INCLUDED THE COST OF THE PROGRAM, TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING, AND MATERIALS NEEDED TO FULLY ENGAGE IN THE EXPERIENCE. 53025 SUMMER INTENSIVE. NEW SCHOLARS (12) PARTICIPATED IN THE TWO WEEK-LONG INTENSIVE WHERE THEY ATTENDED WORKSHOPS, CAREER TRIPS, AND ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN CAREER EXPLORATION. NEW SCHOLARS TO THE PROGRAM GET ACCESS TO A NEW LAPTOP, A BOOK STIPEND, AND MONEY TO BUY PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING. 54746 COLLEGE SUCCESS & EARLY CAREER COUNSELING. SCHOLARS MET WITH THEIR COLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAM MANAGER EVERY TWO WEEKS. THEY WORKED TO SECURE AN INTERNSHIP, ATTEND A SUMMER PROGRAM, OR TAKE SUMMER CLASSES THAT ARE CAREER ALIGNED. 39609 SOCIAL & CULTURAL CAPITAL. SCHOLARS ACCESSED FUNDING TO ENRICH THEIR COLLEGE EXPERIENCES AND HELP UNLOCK ACCESS TO PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZAION HOSTED SCHOLARS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT MULTIPLE LOCAL SPORTING EVENTS. YOUNG PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. SUPPORT SCHOLARS BY REVIEWING FULL-TIME OFFERS AND HELP THEM ONBOARD TO THEIR JOBS. ALSO CONDUCT MONTHLY CHECK-INS TO ENSURE A SEAMLESS TRANSITION INTO THEIR FIRST JOB. ALUMNI NETWORK. THE NEW PROGRAM INCLUDES ACCESS TO A FINANCIAL ADVISOR FOR A YEAR AS WELL AS A WINTER DINNER REUNION. STUDENTS HAVE USED THEIR ADVISOR TO OPEN UP IRA ACCOUNTS, TRANSFER SAVINGS TO HIGH YIELD ACCOUNTS AND PLAN FOR HOME OWNERSHIP. 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TO SEEK UPWARD MOBILITY FOR STUDENTS AND WORK TO DISRUPT THE RACIAL EQUITY WEALTH GAP IN BOSTON. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D SOCIAL & CULTURAL CAPITAL. SCHOLARS ACCESSED FUNDING TO ENRICH THEIR COLLEGE EXPERIENCES AND HELP UNLOCK ACCESS TO PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZAION HOSTED SCHOLARS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT MULTIPLE LOCAL SPORTING EVENTS. YOUNG PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. SUPPORT SCHOLARS BY REVIEWING FULL-TIME OFFERS AND HELP THEM ONBOARD TO THEIR JOBS. ALSO CONDUCT MONTHLY CHECK-INS TO ENSURE A SEAMLESS TRANSITION INTO THEIR FIRST JOB. ALUMNI NETWORK. THE NEW PROGRAM INCLUDES ACCESS TO A FINANCIAL ADVISOR FOR A YEAR AS WELL AS A WINTER DINNER REUNION. STUDENTS HAVE USED THEIR ADVISOR TO OPEN UP IRA ACCOUNTS, TRANSFER SAVINGS TO HIGH YIELD ACCOUNTS AND PLAN FOR HOME OWNERSHIP. OTHER PROGRAMS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION HAS A BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A BOARD OFFICERS ARE ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B DECISIONS ARE MADE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 8B THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES THAT ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE FORM 990. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE SALARY OF OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G IN-KIND CONSULTING 15,769 36,794 0 FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 NET ASSET ADJUSTMENT FROM PRIOR YEAR 17,371