DISCOVERU: Form 990, tax year 2012

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Organization
DISCOVERU (EIN 26-2053733)
Tax period
2012-08-01 to 2013-07-31
Filed
2014-03-14
IRS object ID
201430769349300113
Schema version
2012v2.0
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Timestamp2014-03-14T17:10:57-07:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2013-07-31TaxPeriodEndDate
Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2012-08-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

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EIN262053733EIN

Name Name

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Business Name Line1DISCOVERUBusinessNameLine1
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Name ControlDISCNameControl
Phone8327571090Phone

US Address USAddress

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Address Line1PO Box 4059AddressLine1
CityHoustonCity
StateTXState
ZIP Code77210ZIPCode

Officer Officer

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NameTonyel SimonName
TitleExecutive DirectorTitle
Phone8327571090Phone
Date Signed2014-02-25DateSigned
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Tax Year2012TaxYear
Build TS2015-11-30 17:44:51ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

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ZIP Code77210ZIPCode
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Activity Or Mission DescriptionWe envision the day when every young person has the academic and personal skills to succeed in high school, college, and life. To realize this vision, we focus our efforts on one mission: to provide resources and learning experiences that empower at-risk youth to take the next step toward higher education.ActivityOrMissionDescription
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DescriptionMany FLOs have tuition and/or travel costs that range from $50 to $3,000 depending on the magnitude of the FLO, its location, and duration. Last year we supported 126 students with partial, needs-based financial assistance to attend FLOs. The process for acquiring financial assistance mirrors the processes students and their families will encounter when applying for financial aid and scholarships for collegeDescription

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DescriptionTo ensure students gain the full benefit of FLO participation, the DiscoverU program director supports FLO Coordinators with comprehensive training and technical assistance, to educate students about FLOs, support their application and successful completion of FLOs, and leverage their experiences to prepare for college.Description
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (10 entries)

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Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

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Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

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Form990 Schedule I Part III Form990ScheduleIPartIII

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Type Of GrantAid provided directly to approximately 28 educational enrichment program providers on behalf of students qualifying for Free and Reduced Lunch.TypeOfGrant
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Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV

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IdentifierSchI_P01_S00_L02Identifier
Return ReferenceSchedule I, Part I, Line 2ReturnReference
ExplanationDiscoverU provided needs-based tuition and registration assistance on behalf of individual students to 28 different Fantastic Learning Opportunities. DiscoverU granted 102 financial aid awards with an average award of $602 per individual student. In order to receive aid, DiscoverU requires that students qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program and complete an application that details their family income.Explanation

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

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Form990 Schedule M Part II Form990ScheduleMPartII

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IdentifierSchM_P01_S00_L09Identifier
Return ReferenceSchedule M, Part I, Line 9ReturnReference
ExplanationFinal installment of 3 year grant from the Bezos Family Foundation. Received $100,000 in Amazon securities that were cashed out in the amount of $101,044.Explanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (8 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
F990_P01_S00_L09Form 990, Part I, Line 9Students pay a portion of their registration, tuition and travel costs for summer programs directly to DiscoverU which is in turn paid directly to the providers.
F990_P01_S00_L17Form 990, Part I, Line 17Insurance, mileage, general supplies, registration, bank fees, service charges, technology supplies, software subscriptions
F990_P06_S0B_L11bForm 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11bForm 990 is reviewed by Board President, Board Treasurer and the Executive officer provides all governing directors an electronic copy of the Form 990 prior to its filing with the IRS.
F990_P06_S0B_L15Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15DiscoverU's governing body must approve the compensation package for staff members. The last review during the 2012 fiscal year took place May 12, 2013 regarding program director salary.
F990_P06_S0C_L19Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19DiscoverU provides financial statements to be added to the agenda and minutes for all bi-monthly board meetings. All policies are included in the organizational by-laws. These minutes and by-laws are furnished upon request.
F990_P09_S00_L24eForm 990, Part IX, Line 24eRegistration, tuition and travel costs for summer programs for low income high school youth
F990_P10_S00_L17Form 990, Part X, Line 17Visa credit card charges
F990_P11_S00_L09Form 990, Part XI, Line 9DiscoverU serves as a fiscal agent for students by providing partial needs based financial assistance for students. DiscoverU also provides installment plans for students to pay their portion of tuition and travel. In the 2012-13 fiscal year, DiscoverU was required to write off unpaid and unused student portions of tuition and/or travel and school service fees that were not collectible.

Reasonable Cause Explanation ReasonableCauseExplanation

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ExplanationDue to the change in executive officers during the filing period, a request was submitted for an extension. Since this time period, the organization has employed a full-time executive officer and will adhere to all filing deadlines.Explanation

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