Be Great Together

“Board members avrell stokes, cortney woodruff, and cortez bryant have a business relationship.”

“Form 990 is reviewed by the board of directors before submission to the irs.”

“Our conflict of interest policy applies to board members, officers, and key employees. Potential conflicts are disclosed annually and as they arise. The board of directors, or a designated committee, determines whether a conflict exists and reviews actual conflicts. Individuals with a conflict must recuse themselves from discussions and decisions related to the matter. They may provide information upon request but are prohibited from participating in deliberations and voting on the transaction.”

“Our organization follows a compensation review process. The board of directors conducts this process by reviewing comparable salary data from similar nonprofits and considering the organization's financial position. This process was last undertaken in 2024 for the executive director and for other key employees.”

“The organization makes it governing documents available upon request.”

“During 2024, begreat expanded partnerships in robotics, broadcasting, multilingual literacy, early childhood learning, school retail programs, as well as the launch of the campus cruisers internship program. Partnership accomplishments include: (1) multilingual library program - 122 students from the global academy at kansas city public schools benefited from the multilingual library, supporting their literacy development in their native languages. - added 1,000 books to the library, emphasizing cultural literacy and fostering a love of reading. - increased student engagement, with 97% of students interacting with the library monthly. (2) early childhood learning program (grace united early childhood center) - partnered with megh knappenberger, an artist, to lead sensory-rich activities for young children, enhancing creativity and sensory exploration. - introduced the highscope curriculum, which emphasizes independence, problem-solving, and social cooperation in early childhood education. - collaborated with umkc students to launch the campus cruisers internship program, providing opportunities for college students to engage in local public education. (3) family and consumer sciences program (success academy at anderson) - 20 students participated in the family and consumer sciences (facs) elective, gaining essential life skills in areas such as nutrition, kitchen safety, and entrepreneurship. - students engaged in hands-on projects related to culinary arts, hospitality, and financial literacy, enhancing their career readiness. - the program is expected to expand to 60+ students within five years, increasing access to practical, real-world education. (4) school store & retail program (northeast high school) - 153 students participated in the student-led school store, learning entrepreneurship, marketing, and financial management. - the program generated revenue that directly funded extracurricular and professional development opportunities for students. - partnered with kc g.i.f.t and local entrepreneurs to provide mentorship and hands-on retail business experience. (5) computer modeling & digital design program (center academy for success) - 35 students engaged in 3d modeling and digital design, creating real-world projects applicable to architecture and engineering fields. - partnered with multistudio, an architectural design institution, to provide students with professional industry exposure. - students will have the opportunity to participate in an upcoming "day-in-the-life" experience with professionals in the architecture field. (6) dual-language certification program (paseo academy of fine and performing arts) - 60 students participated in the dual-language program, improving bilingual literacy and cross-cultural communication skills. - students outperformed their monolingual peers in every tested subject, demonstrating the effectiveness of the program. - the program is part of a four-year pilot partnership with umkc, allowing students - both documented and undocumented - to earn enough credits to receive a spanish minor by senior year.”

“Consulting - english teacher: program service expenses 66,406. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 66,406. Payroll processing: program service expenses 933. Management and general expenses 182. Fundraising expenses 64. Total expenses 1,179.”