2025-03-03T13:15:53-08:00 2024-06-30 861468133 Bonk Cushman Eagle & Garcia 5440 Morehouse Dr Ste 3500 San Diego CA 92121 990 2023-07-01 460467961 ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD ADVA 8585760132 6917 TAIT STREET SAN DIEGO CA 92111 MONICA K SANTOS Executive Director 2025-03-03 true true RYAN R EAGLE CPA EA P01801239 6192978080 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MONICA K SANTOS 6917 TAIT STREET SAN DIEGO CA 92111 280264 false X www.advancingstudentsforward.org X 2002 CA THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE ACADEMICALLY FOCUSED STUDENTS FROM UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS, ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AND PROMOTE THEIR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS. THE MISSION OF ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD (ASF) IS TO PROVIDE UNDERSERVED STUDENTS ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS SO THEY CAN PROVIDE A PROMISING FUTURE FOR THEMSELVES AND THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH THEY LIVE. ASF SERVES AN AVERAGE OF 70 AT RISK STUDENTS FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL THROUGH UNIVERSITY. STUDENTS MUST DEMONSTRATE ECONOMIC NEED, PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF GOOD GRADES AND LIVE IN THE VICINITY OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER IN THE TOWN OF TECOLOTE IN THE CITY OF TIJUANA, MEXICO. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN MONTHLY MEETINGS, MAINTAIN GOOD GRADES, AND PERFORM SERVICE PROJECTS. ASF PROVIDES LONG-TERM SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE TO THE STUDENTS. EACH YEAR, TEN NEW STUDENTS WHO ARE ENTERING THE SEVENTH GRADE ARE ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM. THE EXPECTATI 6 4 2 12 0 884661 127639 0 17898 37554 24200 23889 926759 189082 75525 65900 0 163450 166773 0 46985 122647 127787 361622 360460 565137 -171378 2979234 2870123 8879 4749 2970355 2865374 THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE ACADEMICALLY FOCUSED STUDENTS FROM UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS, ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AND PROMOTE THEIR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS. THE MISSION OF ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD (ASF) IS TO PROVIDE UNDERSERVED STUDENTS ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS SO THEY CAN PROVIDE A PROMISING FUTURE FOR THEMSELVES AND THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH THEY LIVE. ASF SERVES AN AVERAGE OF 70 AT RISK STUDENTS FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL THROUGH UNIVERSITY. STUDENTS MUST DEMONSTRATE ECONOMIC NEED, PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF GOOD GRADES AND LIVE IN THE VICINITY OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER IN THE TOWN OF TECOLOTE IN THE CITY OF TIJUANA, MEXICO. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN MONTHLY MEETINGS, MAINTAIN GOOD GRADES, AND PERFORM SERVICE PROJECTS. ASF PROVIDES LONG-TERM SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE TO THE STUDENTS. EACH YEAR, TEN NEW STUDENTS WHO ARE ENTERING THE SEVENTH GRADE ARE ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM. THE EXPECTATI false false 113934 STUDENT SUPPORT - STUDENTS RECEIVE EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES, MENTORING, OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND ATTENDING PARENT/STUDENT WORKSHOPS. DURING MONTHLY STUDENT MEETINGS, STUDENTS ARE SUPPORTED IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. THIS INCLUDES TEAM-BUILDING AND EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS, AND WORKSHOPS TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE. UNIVERSITY LEVEL STUDENTS SERVE AS TEAM LEADERS. THEY ARERESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECTING THE MEETINGS AND FOR PREPARING THE EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS.ASF RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELLBEING OF OUR STUDENTS. OUR DEDICATED TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS WORK COLLECTIVELY AND IN AN INTENTIONAL FASHION TO OFFER DIFFERENT LEVELS OF GUIDANCE USING A VARIETY OF METHODS TO ENGAGE AND OFFER SUPPORT ACCORDING TO THEIR NEEDS. THIS TEAM CONSISTS OF COUNSELORS, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. ASF ALSO HAS A STUDENT DROP-IN CENTER. IT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A SAFE SPACE WHERE STUDENTS CAN MEET INFORMALLY WITH THEIR PEERS WHILE AT THE SAME TIME, ACCESS THE INTERNET, WORK TOGETHER ON HOMEWORK AND ACCESS TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE IF NEEDED. THE CENTER OFFERS A PLACE AWAY FROM THE NEGATIVE INFLUENCES AND DANGERS THEY MAY FACE ON THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS. IT IS A PLACE WHERE THEY CAN BE WITH LIKE MINDED PEERS WHO ARE STRIVING FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS, IN THE COMPANY OF CARING, SUPPORTING ADULTS.IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN AN ENGINEERING PROJECT THAT INCLUDES UPCYCLING AND POLLUTION PREVENTION. PROJECT ASF UPCYCLE IS A COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE SUPPORTED BY THE CROSS-CULTURAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND NON-PROFITS. THE INITIATIVE SEEKS TO GIVE ASF STUDENTS AGENCY IN THEIR QUEST TOWARDS EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE. ANCHORED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STUDENT-LEAD COMMUNITY-BASED WASTE UPCYCLING BUSINESS, ASF UPCYCLE ENGAGES ASF STUDENTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS THAT WILL IN TURN BE USED TO CREATE A MARKET FOR WASTE PRODUCTS THAT WOULD HAVE OTHERWISE ENDED UP IN THE LANDFILL STREAM OR WORSE, BY TRANSFORMING THESE PRODUCTS, VIA AN UPCYCLING PROCESS, INTO AFFORDABLE GOODS AND SERVICES FOR THEIR COMMUNITY. ALUMNI OF ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD (ASF) CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE AND MENTOR CURRENT STUDENTS. THEY ALSO SERVE AS AMBASSADORS FOR ASF IN THE BROADER COMMUNITY. PARENT-STUDENT WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED TWO TIMES A YEAR TO STRENGTHEN THE PARENT-CHILD BOND. THIS HELPS TO EXPAND THE PARENT'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE ACADEMIC CHALLENGES ANDREQUIREMENTS THEIR CHILDREN FACE AND IMPROVES THEIR COMMUNICATION, STRENGTHENING THEIR RELATIONSHIPS. EACH ACADEMIC YEAR, A SPECIFIC CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE STUDENT'S NEEDS AND TO EXPAND THEIR HORIZONS. THIS CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR CAREERS OF THE FUTURE. ASF IS COMMITTED TO OUR STUDENTS AND ENSURING THAT THEY HAVE ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND TOOLS NECESSARY FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN WHATEVER SCENARIO THAT MAY PRESENT ITSELF. 42980 42500 SCHOLARSHIPS - SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO AT RISK STUDENTS IN VARIOUS COMMUNITIES IN TIJUANA, MEXICO, ENABLING THEM TO ATTEND SCHOOL BEYOND SIXTH GRADE. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND MONTHLY MEETINGS, PARTICIPATE IN SERVICE PROJECTS, AND MAINTAIN GOOD GRADES. EACH YEAR, AN AVERAGE OF 70 AT RISK STUDENTS FROM VARIOUS COMMUNITIES IN TIJUANA, MEXICO ARE GIVEN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE. IN MEXICO, FIFTY PERCENT OF STUDENTS DO NOT COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION AFTER SIXTH GRADE BECAUSE THEY MUST PAY FOR TUITION AND BOOKS. IN MANY COMMUNITIES, THE SCHOOLS CANNOT ACCOMMODATE THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS WANTING TO ENROLL DUE TO LACK OF SPACE. AS A RESULT, MANY STUDENTS WISHING TO CONTINUE THEIR STUDIES MUST ENROLL IN SCHOOLS IN NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES AND THISCOMPOUNDS THE EXPENSE INCURRED BY THEM TO CONTINUE SCHOOL. ASF STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND MONTHLY MEETINGS, PARTICIPATE IN SERVICE PROJECTS, AND MAINTAIN GOOD GRADES. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE GIVEN ON A MONTHLY BASIS TO HELP WITH THE TUITION AND EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES, PROVIDED THE STUDENTS HAVE FULFILLED THEIR MONTHLY REQUIREMENTS AND OBLIGATIONS TO THE PROGRAM. WORK STUDY OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALSOAVAILABLE TO THE STUDENTS. ASF STUDENTS STAFF THE COMMUNITY CENTER BY PROVIDING OFFICE SUPPORT AND TUTORING MORE THAN 70 CHILDREN FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD. THEY SERVE AS TEACHERS FOR THE MANY CLASSES OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING HOMEWORK SUPPORT, ENGLISH, AND COMPUTER CLASSES. PARTICIPANTS OF ASF ALSO PREPARE THE CURRICULUM AND STAFF THE MONTH-LONG SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM FOR MORE THAN ONE HUNDREDELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN. ASF STUDENTS ARE LOOKED UPON AS ROLE MODELS IN THE COMMUNITY. 156914 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 8 0 true 2 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 6 4 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X MONICA K SANTOS 8585760132 6917 TAIT STREET SAN DIEGO CA 92111 MONICA K SANTOS Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X X 78500 0 0 RYAN R EAGLE CPA EA BOARD MEMBER 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JENN DEPOY BOARD MEMBER 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROBIN RIERDAN BOARD MEMBER 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ODESMA DALRYMPLE BOARD CHAIR 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARIAELENA GONZALEZ BOARD MEMBER 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 78500 0 false false false 0 127639 127639 0 38691 38691 0 0 36087 12721 23366 23366 23366 77324 78461 -1137 -1137 -1137 0 0 0 CASH BACK REWARDS 523 523 523 189082 523 60920 0 0 65900 65900 0 78500 39250 7850 31400 0 61920 13824 41184 6912 4859 1798 1798 1263 10164 2980 5220 1964 11330 4155 4152 3023 0 0 8475 8475 0 0 14110 14110 26964 480 26171 313 5789 3679 2110 1932 1932 6234 6234 0 7382 7382 3417 3417 0 0 0 0 21695 11021 10674 4990 4990 STUDENT MENTORING 7150 7150 AUTOMOBILE EXPENSES 5040 5040 STUDENT CURRICULUM 4850 4850 STUDENT ENRICHMENT 2790 2790 6969 2716 4253 360460 156914 156561 46985 58178 22425 58198 22206 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1593387 140107 1484590 1453280 1378268 1372212 0 0 0 0 2979234 2870123 8879 4749 8879 4749 X 2954829 2865374 15526 2970355 2865374 2979234 2870123 -171378 66397 X X false false false X 1938664 279066 334945 884661 127639 3564975 0 0 1938664 279066 334945 884661 127639 3564975 0 3564975 -55385 53758 69988 58579 74778 201718 0 20191 22054 523 42768 3809461 0.93580 0.94950 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 750000 750000 750000 92168 657832 31784 3438 28346 61153 44501 16652 450 450 1453280 CREDIT CARDS 4293 PAYROLL LIABILITIES 456 4749 true TIJUANA, MEXICO 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES SEE SCHEDULE O 156914 156914 156914 TIJUANA, MEXICO SCHOLORSHP/DONATION 65900 WIRE/CHECK 1 false false false false false false Part I, Line 2 - Grantmakers Explanation For Monitoring Use of Funds Outside US STUDENTS MUST BE UNABLE TO FUND THEIR OWN SCHOOLING PAST THE SIXTH GRADE, MAINTAIN GOOD GRADES, AND COME FROM THE AREA AROUND TECOLOTE IN TIJUANA, MEXICO. Part I, Line 3f - Method of Accounting MODIFIED CASH Part I, Line 3f - Investments and Expenditures SEE SCHEDULE O Part II, Line 1 - Method of Accounting MODIFIED CASH Part III, Line 1 - Estimated Number of Recipients 56 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 MONICA SANTOS, WHO IS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD MEMBER, ENGAGES RYAN EAGLE, CPA, WHO IS ALSO A BOARD MEMBER, TO PREPARE HER ANNUAL PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURNS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, REVIEWED BY A PARTNER AT THE SAME ACCOUNTING FIRM, AND THEN REVIEWED ONCE MORE BY THE SIGNING OFFICER BEFORE FINAL AUTHORIZATION TO FILE. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b ANNUAL BOARD MEETINGS ARE CONDUCTED TO REVIEW THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL POSITION AND THE PERFORMANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD (ASF) CREATES AND FOLLOWS THROUGH ON THE POLICIES IN PLACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH BEST PRACTICES OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AS RECOMMENDED BY RESPECTED RESOURCES PUBLISHED BY BOARD SOURCE AND THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS. BOARD MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCESS AND POLICIES ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY.