Edu-futuro

What it reported doing in 2024

Edu-futuro: empowering youth and families since 1998 founded in 1998 by visionary immigrant parents in collaboration with arlington public schools (aps), edu-futuro emerged as a response to the unmet needs of students overlooked by local governments and existing nonprofits. Today, edu-futuro remains steadfast in its mission to transform lives through education, mentorship, leadership development, parent engagement, case management, and workforce training. Over 25 years, we have evolved from a dedicated volunteer initiative into a respected community leader, employing 26 full-time staff, 16 americorps members, 06 americorps vistas, 35 part-time professionals, and mobilizing 300 volunteers annually. Transformative programs that drive lasting change emerging leaders programs (elp) the emerging leaders program builds a robust educational pipeline to empower under-resourced youth from middle school through college. This four-stage program tackles systemic inequities, fosters leadership, and propels first-generation students toward college and successful careers: 1.stem/robotics clubs: addresses the minority employment gap in high-growth career fields by helping students in grades 6-8 increase confidence in stem subject areas. 2.elp i: prepares students in grades 9-12 for college through workshops, mentorship, speech competitions, college campus visits, and career exploration. 3.elp ii: focuses on high school seniors, providing intensive one-on-one mentorship for college applications, scholarships, and fafsa/vasa completion to ensure they can afford higher education and graduate successfully. 4.elp iii: offers support to first and second year college students, pairing them with mentors to navigate college life and build essential professional skills. Additionally, the summer internships program provides graduates of the elp with opportunities to gain professional experience through internships with local business partners, building both soft and hard skills for future careers. Parent empowerment services (pes) edu-futuro empowers parents to navigate challenges, advocate for their children, and foster family resilience. Our comprehensive offerings include: participate in my education (participa en mi educacin): equips parents to navigate the u.s. Educational system, promoting student success. Engaged parents (padres comprometidos): strengthens parent-school relationships and prepares families for the college journey. Families reunite program (fr): facilitates family reintegration after years of separation, promoting emotional healing. Preschooler plus parent (pip): a bilingual and culturally sensitive program designed for immigrant families with children aged 0 to 5 years. Pip prepares children for kindergarten readiness while equipping parents with strategies to foster early childhood development and ensure a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Case management services: personalized support for financial, legal, and family challenges, including crisis intervention and emergency assistance. Workforce development services (wds) the workforce development services (wds) program equips parents with tools to enhance their employability and financial stability through the following offerings: tech for parents: training on internet navigation, school-related apps, and digital tools. Resume and cover letter workshops: guidance to improve job application materials and expand career opportunities. Financial literacy workshops: training on money management, debt handling, and identity theft prevention. Chronic absenteeism program (cap) edu-futuro tackles school absenteeism, a significant barrier to academic success, through a holistic approach: early identification of at-risk students in collaboration with schools. Tailored support to address barriers like transportation, health, and emotional needs. Home visits conducted by trained specialists to strengthen family engagement. Community partnerships to provide wraparound support. Impact: t

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 87.6%; rating input score 88
• Program expense ratio: 92.5%; rating input score 93
• Fundraising efficiency: $11.71 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 43; 43rd percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 0 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 0
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Missing
  • Board or committee approval: Missing
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 7 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 88
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Fail
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 5.5%; rating input score 52; 52nd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.77; rating input score 29; 29th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.05; rating input score 71; 71st percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 9.4%; rating input score 32; 32nd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 20% per year; rating input score 100; 85th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 18.3% per year; rating input score 100; 86th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 22.9% per year; rating input score 100; 87th percentile among comparable filings