2014-03-14T17:10:57-07:00 2013-07-31 990 2012-08-01 262053733 DISCOVERU DISC 8327571090 PO Box 4059 Houston TX 77210 Tonyel Simon 8327571090 2014-02-25 2012 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z Tonyel Simon PO Box 4059 Houston TX 77210 287564 0 X www.discoverus.org X 2008 TX We 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. 9 9 4 9 2627 0 110717 190656 55176 44207 0 52701 165893 287564 124070 71329 0 0 48462 43265 8311 0 909 16003 78480 196846 193074 -30953 94490 12762 134860 281 4772 12481 130088 We 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. 0 0 86776 86776 23571 Many 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 college 45346 45346 16227 To 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. 0 0 0 132122 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 X X X Tonyel Simon 8327571090 PO Box 4059 Houston TX 77210 Alvaro Garcia 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Barbara Garcia 1 0 X 0 0 0 David Johnston 1 0 X 0 0 0 Gita Kulkarni 1 0 X 0 0 0 Sergio Leal 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Monica Piquet-Rodriguez 10 0 X X 0 0 0 Linda Trendell 1 0 X 0 0 0 Billie Wesley 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Ursurla Williams 1 0 X 0 0 0 Steve Amstutz 40 0 X 1500 0 0 1500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 190656 0 190656 Student and Family Payments and School Service Fees 611710 44207 41580 2627 0 0 0 0 0 44207 0 0 0 0 0 EMERGE Fellowship Donations 561000 52701 52701 0 0 52701 287564 94281 2627 0 X 0 0 71329 71329 0 0 0 0 40112 38562 1250 300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3153 3153 0 0 0 0 3041 0 3041 0 0 0 0 79 0 79 60 0 60 1619 483 606 530 2596 2348 248 0 0 0 0 0 800 800 0 0 0 0 0 49 0 49 0 266 0 266 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1822 1822 68148 15447 52701 0 193074 132122 60043 909 X 9512 132650 1915 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3250 295 12762 134860 281 4772 281 4772 X 12481 130088 0 0 0 0 12481 130088 12762 134860 X 94490 0 228 0 12482 10407 X 0 0 0 X 35103 62143 182493 110207 218346 608292 35103 62143 182493 110207 218346 608292 332887 275405 608292 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 Aid provided directly to approximately 28 educational enrichment program providers on behalf of students qualifying for Free and Reduced Lunch. 102 602 SchI_P01_S00_L02 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 DiscoverU 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. X 1 101280 Sales basis method 0 0 0 SchM_P01_S00_L09 Schedule M, Part I, Line 9 Final 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. F990_P01_S00_L09 Form 990, Part I, Line 9 Students 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_L17 Form 990, Part I, Line 17 Insurance, mileage, general supplies, registration, bank fees, service charges, technology supplies, software subscriptions F990_P06_S0B_L11b Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 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_L15 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 DiscoverU'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_L19 Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 DiscoverU 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_L24e Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Registration, tuition and travel costs for summer programs for low income high school youth F990_P10_S00_L17 Form 990, Part X, Line 17 Visa credit card charges F990_P11_S00_L09 Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 DiscoverU 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. Due 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.