Young Eisner Scholars

“A draft return was reviewed by the current board , executive director as well as a representative from the current accounting firm responsible for the organization's books. Any comments will be discussed with outside CPA and any necessary changes will be made to the return prior to filing.”

“On an annual basis, all board members and officers are required to sign a written statement stating they have read the written conflict of interest policy statement and have disclosed all known possible conflicts.”

“In determining Executive Director Rebecca Tucker compensation, the board chair obtained outside data from GuideStar's Annual Compensation Report as well the California Center for Nonprofit Management Compensation Guide. A recommendation was made to the finance committee who approved such compensation and then further presented to the full board for their approval.”

“The conflict of interest policy, audited financial statements, last three years of Form 990, and Form 1023 are available upon request.”

“Young Eisner Scholars ("YES") is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with over two decades of education development work in underserved communities in Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, and rural Appalachian North Carolina. For bright, ambitious students from low-income neighborhoods, a college degree represents a clear path out of the crippling cycle of generational poverty. However, this potential is often stifled by their circumstances: a lack of exposure and access due to financial, educational, and social inequality. YES identifies promising young students from Title I middle schools, and provides them with the essential resources and support necessary to make college and career success attainable goals. We aim for each student to have the opportunity to make choices about their educational and professional pursuits that are not restricted by their socio-economic limitations. YES support is long-term and holistic, meeting the needs of our scholars at every level - academic, socio-emotional, mental & physical health, financial - and beginning in 6th grade and continuing through high school, college, and beyond career placement. At each level, YES works to address the multitude of challenges that historically have prevented low-income students from accessing academic, social, and career opportunities. YES provides the essential academic, social, and cultural preparation necessary for our scholars to overcome the opportunity, achievement, and awareness gaps endemic to their socioeconomic status.”