2025-09-03T19:03:02-05:00 2024-12-31 272087941 MELISSA PETERSEN AND COMPANY PO BOX 92202 SANTA BARBARA CA 93190 990 2024-01-01 991559774 Mission Scholars MISS 8052421338 133 E De La Guerra 366 Santa Barbara CA 93101 Cassie Lancaster Executive Director 8052421338 2025-09-03 1 1 Melissa Petersen P01072423 8056948331 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Cassie Lancaster 133 E De La Guerra 366 Santa Barbara CA 93101 1789763 0 X www.missionscholars.org X 2024 CA Empowering students on the path to college and career success. 6 4 7 80 0 0 1786377 0 3386 -9344 1780419 8112 0 529146 0 38082 126346 663604 1116815 1133425 15298 1118127 Mission Scholars uses comprehensive college admissions guidance, mentorship, and career development training to help exceptional, low-income students reach their full potential and become a force for change in our communities. 0 0 536025 8112 In 2024, Mission Scholars provided comprehensive support across its College Access, Affordability, and Success programs. All Class of 2024 Scholars submitted an average of 16 college applications, with 100% completing FAFSA/CADAA and securing over $1.4 million in scholarshipsincluding the program's third Gates Scholar and first Edison Scholar. Through robust volunteer engagement, including a 75% retention rate for Essay Coaches, students received individualized support throughout the admissions process. Mission Scholars also delivered targeted college success programming, leading to 90% of college students staying on track to graduate in four years, 60% securing meaningful summer internships, and 100% of alumni returning as peer mentors. 536025 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X Kim Phillips Treasurer 8052421338 133 E De La Guerra 366 Santa Barbara CA 93101 Chris Bruzzo President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Julia Rodgers Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Kim Phillips Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Estefania Contreras Trustee 1.00 X 0 0 0 Cassie Lancaster Trustee/Executive Director 50.00 X X 165000 0 20244 Katie Kinsella Trustee/Director of Programs 45.00 X X 96000 0 8472 261000 0 28716 1 0 1 0 0 87525 969301 729551 1786377 3386 3386 0 87525 9344 -9344 -9344 1780419 0 0 -5958 8112 8112 261000 219939 14530 26531 184852 184852 46699 24061 21060 1578 36595 33238 1167 2190 32307 29145 3162 263 263 22286 18474 3812 8130 6692 1438 24000 24000 1057 662 148 247 264 264 Direct program expenses 36016 36016 Event expenses 2023 2023 663604 536025 89497 38082 344901 62217 726307 0 1133425 15298 0 15298 X 1021887 96240 0 1118127 0 1133425 1116815 1312 0 X 0 0 0 X 902376 902376 902376 902376 902376 3386 3386 905762 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 Scholarship awards 13 8112 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cassie Lancaster Trustee/Executive Director 157500 0 7500 0 0 0 0 0 20244 0 185244 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b After the draft of the 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director and the Treasurer , it is circulated to the entire board via email before it is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c All board members, officers, and employees are required to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest to the Board of Directors annually, using the Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form provided by the Organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Executive compensation is determined by the board of directors using comparative information for other similar nonprofits. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization's governing and financial documents are available upon request by contacting the Organization during normal business hours.