2015-05-18T08:29:50-05:00 2014-07-31 HW&CO 23240 Chagrin Blvd Suite 700 Cleveland OH 441225450 990 2013-08-01 346580096 College Now Greater Cleveland Inc % MARK MAGYAR COLL 2162415587 50 Public Square Suite 1800 Cleveland OH 44113 Lee Friedman CEO 2162415587 2015-05-12 true Stanley J Olejarski CPA P00069074 2162415587 2013 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z Lee Friedman 50 Public Square Ste 1800 Cleveland OH 44113 9490491 false X www.collegenowgc.org X 1967 OH TO INCREASE COLLEGE ATTAINMENT THROUGH COLLEGE ACCESS AND SUCCESS ADVISING, FINANCIAL AID COUNSELING, AND SCHOLARSHIP SERVICES. 48 46 80 800 0 6794822 7476168 526710 708756 330572 351471 29135 22045 7681239 8558440 2675059 2656396 0 0 2833514 4132775 0 0 362419 1020362 1277640 6528935 8066811 1152304 491629 13593705 14607817 2086550 2207087 11507155 12400730 X TO INCREASE COLLEGE ATTAINMENT THROUGH COLLEGE ACCESS AND SUCCESS ADVISING, FINANCIAL AID COUNSELING, AND SCHOLARSHIP SERVICES. false false 2184536 1714761 83930 FINANCIAL AID: College Now Greater Cleveland provides direct scholarship assistance to 1,345 students of all ages through traditional and managed scholarship funds in the amount of $2,351,000 to students in the Northeast Ohio area. With assistance from 750 volunteers, College Now helps to ensure successful transitions to and through the first year of postsecondary enrollment via scholarship and retention services; and College Now strengthens postsecondary persistence and completion for traditional age scholarship recipients through an innovative e-mentoring program. College Now's traditional students enroll in college at a higher rates (58%) than low-income students across the country (51%) and near the average rate for students from all incomes across the country (68%). College Now's traditional students graduate at a higher rate (60%) than U.S. students from low-income backgrounds (11%) and a higher rate than the total U.S. average (56%) regardless of income. College Now provides students with in-depth financial aid advising assisting students in filling financial aid and scholarship applications including the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and assisting with special circumstance appeals and requests for verification; identifying other financial aid sources; providing tips on how to secure the maximum financial aid to help students persist to graduation with minimal student loan debt; interpreting the Student Aid Report, financial aid award letters; and determining final college costs. 2626570 624826 ADVISORY SERVICES: College Now provides college access advising, financial aid counseling and scholarship services to over 25,000 Northeast Ohio students and individuals via single and group sessions. College Now increases students' access to college via college access advising and financial aid counseling, leveraged by more than 70 staff and 24 AmeriCorps College Guides. During the 2013-2014 academic year, College Now served students in 77 Northeast Ohio schools (74 high schools and 3 middle schools) in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Summit, and Medina counties. College Now provides in-school services generally during the academic year with schedules varying per building. College Now also provides special afterschool and summer bridge programming. Services include: Academic Advising-guidance concerning graduation requirements; course requirements for specific college programs; and tips on time management skills necessary for postsecondary success. Career Exploration-guidance to students as they explore their own interests and various career opportunities and the training/education that is required to be successful in a particular field. Advisors also share information on specific careers in demand in the region. College Preparation and Application-assist students with researching postsecondary options; completing college applications and registering for the SAT and ACT exams; taking students to visit college campuses; and ensuring that students who have been accepted into college enroll and register for classes. College Now is also home to three federal TRIO programs designed to increase college access, persistence and graduation; Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound and GEAR UP. Through GEAR UP, College Now provides statewide technical assistance as a lead partner to the Ohio Board of Regents and the Ohio Department of Education. College Now is also home to four 21st Century Community Learning Centers funded by the Ohio Department of Education; these programs focus on increasing reading and math skills through ACT preparation and positive youth development via college and career planning activities. 881286 284284 ADULT LEARNER AND RESOURCE CENTER: In 2013-2014, College Now awarded $284,000 to 157 adult learners at an average of $1,812 per award. We helped adult learners secure $905,000 in federal and state grants and loans and $282,000 in institutional and other grants for a grand total of $1,471,000 in financial aid. In 2013-2014, College Now offered 248 neighborhood outreach presentations and workshops at about 100 locations in Northeast and Central Ohio with more than 60 percent the events targeted to adult learners, reaching 4,763 adults. College access and success advising, financial aid counseling, and scholarship services are also provided via the College Now Resource Center in downtown Cleveland. The Resource Center is free and open to the public and served 1,838 individuals during 2013-2014. In 2013-2014 College Now helped adult learners who visited our Resource Center enroll and persist in higher education at a 64 percent rate; nationwide, adults enroll in postsecondary education at rates ranging from 6-40 percent. 1670936 650224 11173 special services 1670936 650224 11173 7363328 true true false false false true false false false true true false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false true true false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false true 15 0 true 80 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false X 48 46 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false OH X X MARK MAGYAR 2162415587 50 PUBLIC SQUARE STE 1800 CLEVELAND OH 44113 WILLIAM KOEHLER CHAIRMAN 2.0 X X 0 0 0 BRENT BUCKLEY SECRETARY 2.0 X X 0 0 0 ROBERT SAADA TREASURER 2.0 X X 0 0 0 MYLAYNA ALBRIGHT 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financial supplement to the contributed income of College Now Greater Cleveland, Inc. (College Now) to be used for student grants and related purposes in the future, and to serve as an additional source from board designated funds for operating or capital needs as determined by College Now Greater Cleveland's board of directors. schedule d, part xi, #2d special events expenses schedule d, part xii, #2d special events expenses Golf Outing 337345 259492 77853 21000 25636 19381 Luncheon 213773 159973 53800 3500 13124 31086 1 40501 40501 2916 4138 591619 459966 131653 24500 41676 54605 120781 10872 true SCHOLARSHIPS 1391 2649269 Laptops for 1st Year Malone Scholarship Recipients 10 7127 Cost Laptops Schedule I, Part I, #2 All funds are tracked at the program/project level in the general ledger. The reports are then run from the system to complete the required grant reports. X true true X X X X false true false false false false false false false Lee Friedman Chief Executive Officer 256897 0 20000 0 0 0 0 0 15342 0 292239 0 0 0 ALENKA WINSLETT CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 143225 0 5000 0 0 0 7343 0 6718 0 162286 0 0 0 KITTIE WARSHAWSKY CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 146336 0 10000 0 0 0 7730 0 10189 0 174255 0 0 0 SCHEDULE J, PART I, #1A THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASES A CLUB MEMBERSHIP FOR THE CEO TO CONDUCT MEETINGS/LUNCHES WITH POTENTIAL DONORS OR OTHER PARTIES. THIS COST IS SUBJECT TO THE SAME PROCUREMENT AND EXPENSE REPORTING PROCEDURES THAT ARE USED THROUGHOUT THE ORGANIZATION. SCHEDULE J, PART I, #4B The organization and its chief executive officer (ceo) entered into an agreement whereas the ceo owns a split-dollar life insurance policy. In accordance with the agreement, the organization makes contributions to this policy throughout the ceo's employment which provides supplemental life insurance benefits to the ceo. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, Contributions under this type of arrangement are treated as a loan receivable and are not expensed by the organization. The organization will be repaid all contributions made to the policy plus accrued interest upon the ceo's death and the organization classifies these contributions as a long-term asset on the balance sheet. Lee Friedman CEO Life Insurance X 189808 208796 false true true 208796 Susan M Tyler Board Director 224691 Medical Insurance false Jeffrey M Wasserman Board Director 13745 Insurance Commissions false SCHEDULE L, PART II The organization and its chief executive officer (ceo) entered into an agreement whereas the ceo owns a split-dollar life insurance policy. In accordance with the agreement, the organization makes contributions to this policy throughout the ceo's employment which provides supplemental life insurance benefits to the ceo. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, Contributions under this type of arrangement are treated as a loan receivable and are not expensed by the organization. The organization will be repaid all contributions made to the policy plus accrued interest upon the ceo's death and the organization classifies these contributions as a long-term asset on the balance sheet. page 6, Part VI, Section B, #11B The Form 990 is reviewed in-depth by the organization's Finance Committee. This Committee is composed of financial professionals familiar with the requirements of Form 990. After the finance committee's review, the form 990 is provided to the full board. page 6, Part VI, Section B, #12c The organization requires periodic completion of a conflict of interest form by directors, officers, and key employees. page 6, Part VI, Section B, #15a and b All positions are evaluated by the Human Resources department by comparison with available data for similar positions in the industry and geographic area. This process is documented at the time the decision is made. page 6, part vi, section c, #19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request. college now greater cleveland's form 990 and audited financial statements are also available on their website. page 6, part vi, section a, #2 judith embrescia and chastity embrescia - family relationship