2026-08-17T14:54:34-07:00 2024-06-30 943408364 WILLIAMS ADLEY AND CO-CA LLP 7677 Oakport St Suite 1000 OAKLAND CA 94621 990 2023-07-01 770401635 Foundation for a College Education FOUN 6503225048 1950 Bay Road East Palo Alto CA 94303 Elizabeth Wells Executive Director 2026-08-17 true true Robert H Griffin P00201416 5108938114 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X 1950 Bay Road East Palo Alto CA 94303 3770105 false X https://collegefoundation.org/ X 1995 CA FCE's mission is to increase the number of first-generation low-income students of color from East Palo Alto, CA and surrounding communities who graduate with a degree from a four-year college or university. FCE was founded out of a desire to improve the social and economic conditions of East Palo residents. FCE's belief was education is a powerful tool for the individual, family and community. 17 17 9 52 0 1388323 3267917 0 12622 160708 -7565 322138 1393380 3750763 57605 0 0 826579 963693 0 270929 389514 531774 1273698 1495467 119682 2255296 1873434 4259984 186562 317816 1686872 3942168 X FCE's mission is to increase the number of first-generation low-income students of color from East Palo Alto, CA and surrounding communities who graduate with a degree from a four-year college or university. FCE was founded out of a desire to improve the social and economic conditions of East Palo residents. FCE's belief was education is a powerful tool for the individual, family and community. false false 519844 College Bound Program Believing that high expectations lead to high achievement, FCE has developed a program that encourages low-income students to pursue advanced academic work, so they are prepared to succeed in college. Under the College Bound Program, students receive tutoring, leadership development, college planning and counseling, plus financial aid, and scholarship application guidance. One hundred percent of FCE's students graduate from high school and enroll in post-secondary institutions. Eighty-eight percent of them complete college within six years. FCE helps students develop the academic skills and self-confidence to succeed in college and beyond. 231495 College Success ProgramRecognizing that getting students into college is only the first step, FCE continues to support them through college to ensure that they graduate with a bachelor's degree or higher. The College Success Program provides students with mentoring, summer internship opportunities, career counseling and leadership development workshops to ensure that they complete their undergraduate education 213164 College Scholarship Program The College Scholarship Program offers competitive scholarships to help offset the costs associated with funding a college education. Scholarships, which are funded by individual and foundation donors, play a key role in ensuring that low-income students complete college within six years. 97640 1062143 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 13 0 true 9 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 17 17 false false false false false false true true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X Elizabeth Wells 6503225048 1950 Bay Road East Palo Alto CA 94303 X Elizabeth Wells Exec Director 40.00 0.00 163200 0 13250 Donna Chandra Dir of Development 40.00 0.00 127500 0 13250 Shelley Willig Board member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Janice Brody Board member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Pishny Board member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Andrews Board member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nicole Rubin Board member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joyce Latu-Fahamokioa Board member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Leigh Winter Martin Board member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marissa McGee Board member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rachel Boyce Board member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Paul J Collins Board member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Leila Jere Chairman 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Paul Resnick Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Devin Gaines Vice Chair 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nadia Johnson Secretary 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 290700 26500 2 false true false 0 3267917 7238 3267917 0 160708 160708 0 0 0 0 341480 19342 322138 0 0 0 3750763 160708 0 0 0 0 290700 174420 43605 72675 0 503354 367878 13028 122448 0 103888 60387 21876 21625 65751 44904 4690 16157 0 0 0 0 0 0 68130 613 46148 21369 0 14500 9620 4880 0 0 120115 108000 6115 6000 23021 22825 196 0 0 0 0 0 11359 11359 Program Expense 217196 217196 Scholarship Expenses 27500 27500 Program Consultants 12950 12950 Misc Expense 9581 3705 4453 1423 27422 12145 6045 9232 1495467 1062143 162395 270929 797496 929852 0 239076 225800 0 0 0 54798 132798 0 23184 57424 146235 26877 574 119358 758305 2794752 0 0 0 1 0 1873434 4259984 79829 139326 106733 178490 186562 317816 X 1558930 3804553 127942 137615 1686872 3942168 1873434 4259984 X 2255296 X false true X false false X 1298122 1591861 1460438 1542563 3736486 9629470 0 0 1298122 1591861 1460438 1542563 3736486 9629470 165533 9463937 7940 16145 16707 12622 160708 214122 0 5871 5871 9849463 0.96090 0.92640 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 146235 26877 119358 119358 Accrued Expenses 26300 Accrued Payroll and Related Liabilities 40740 Scholarships pay non current 111450 178490 4238674 468569 19342 487911 3750763 3750763 1983378 468569 19342 487911 1495467 1495467 Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 fund raiser expenses $19342 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S fund raiser expenses $19342 false March to Success 2023 341480 341480 19342 341480 341480 19342 19342 322138 Part I, Line 2b - Fundraiser Additional Information Special event false false false false false false false false false Elizabeth Wells Exec Director 163200 13250 176450 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Meta Summer Academy ProgramThe Meta Summer Academy Program provides externs the opportunity to learn about the day-to-day operations of one of the worlds leading social media networks by being part of a dynamic workforce. Externs work closely with Metas mentors in their respective capacities to gain real-world work experience and on-the-job skills that will help propel them into successful careers. The programs goal is to inspire and motivate young people to achieve economic success, stability, and mobility through skills development and early career exploration in the tech industry. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Student and Family Events FCE brings their entire community of staff, families and students together to meet each other and celebrate the successes of the students supported by the programs offered. These events also include community partners, donors and alums that build support for the organization and take great pride in its impact on the community. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b There is an audit committee that oversees the annual audit and presents to the board for approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b form 990 presented to the audit committee for review and approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public. Amended Explanation In-kind services and some responses corrected.