Whats Next Ministry

What it reported doing in 2025

Academics are important. GPA is important. College is a great goal. However our experience has taught us several lessons about academics as it relates to our young men. Not all are interested in or capable of attending college. College is not the best choice for each young man. Academics can be difficult and a huge negative for some of our young men. School is not only a challenge but can be the most painful part of the day for some. This is why we have developed a unique academic plan for each student. The goal may be accomplishing a task. It may be making up an assignment. It could be to prepare a young man for a college entrance exam. Each student is on a different level due to their academic experiences prior to high school. Our main goal is to develop confidence and instill a work ethic in each student so they take pride in each successful step of their plan. Two days of academic tutoring led by staff and volunteers occur each week. Additional tutoring is available during exam weeks and upon student request. The staff knows each students grades attendance and frequently has discussions with their teachers guidance counselors and parents. This academic support combined with our mental health approach helps grow their confidence level and desire to be better. Our academic support has been influential in helping students attend college become eligible for high school sports develop a skill and most importantly gain self-confidence. A robust support model is available for those students seeking further education after high school. Application support FAFSA student loan guidance school tours and experienced advice from staff and partners help the student choose the appropriate 4-year school community college 2 year junior college or trade school. The Whats Next Wilton Parr Education Endowment offers financial assistance to help cover the cost of student needs and assist in lowering their overall school loans. Expected outcomes for our academic model are as follows : 1. Have at least 1 academic session grade check with a WN Life Coach. 2. No zeros in any class reported on the Power School student report. 3. Less than 9 absences in any class for the semester. 4. Based on the individual the expected GPA can vary from 1.5 to 3.5. 5. Complete 2 IXL self-learning sessions on the IXL software in the WN Academic Success Center these sessions are in math and reading comprehension and all young men have a base line grade level once they enter into the WN organization. 6. High School graduation by age 19. 7. A minimum level of 10th grade math and reading comprehension upon high school graduation.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 57.6%; rating input score 58
• Program expense ratio: 79.6%; rating input score 80
• Fundraising efficiency: $23.62 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 60; 60th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 78th 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; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 3 of 7 controls in place; rating input score 43
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Fail
  • Document-retention policy: Fail
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 27.7%; rating input score 80; 80th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.81; rating input score 37; 37th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 88; 88th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 78; 78th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 0.1% per year; rating input score 100; 16th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 37.4% per year; rating input score 100; 93rd percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 14.7% per year; rating input score 100; 69th percentile among comparable filings