2026-04-21T14:20:05-07:00 2025-06-30 861468133 Bonk Cushman Eagle & Garcia 5440 Morehouse Dr Ste 3500 San Diego CA 92121 990 2024-07-01 460467961 ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD ADVA 8585760132 6917 TAIT STREET SAN DIEGO CA 92111 MONICA K SANTOS Executive Director 2026-04-21 true true RYAN R EAGLE CPA EA P01801239 6192978080 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MONICA K SANTOS 6917 TAIT STREET SAN DIEGO CA 92111 489367 false X www.advancingstudentsforward.org X 2002 CA ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD (ASF) PROVIDES MULTI-YEAR EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND STRUCTURED ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT TO LOW-INCOME STUDENTS IN COLONIA TECOLOTE, TIJUANA, MEXICO. THE ORGANIZATION ADDRESSES FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL BARRIERS THAT PREVENT STUDENTS FROM CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION BEYOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.ASF SERVES APPROXIMATELY 70 STUDENTS ANNUALLY FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL THROUGH UNIVERSITY OR TECHNICAL COMPLETION. STUDENTS ARE SELECTED BASED ON DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED, ACADEMIC POTENTIAL, AND RESIDENCY WITHIN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. EACH YEAR, APPROXIMATELY TEN NEW STUDENTS ENTERING SEVENTH GRADE ARE ADMITTED INTO THE PROGRAM.ASF MAKES A LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO EACH PARTICIPANT AND EXPECTS STUDENTS TO REMAIN IN THE PROGRAM THROUGH COMPLETION OF THEIR SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. MOST STUDENTS PARTICIPATE FOR SIX TO TEN YEARS.IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING PARTIAL FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SCHOOL-RELATED EXPENSES, ASF DELIVERS A STRUCTURED STUD 6 4 2 12 0 127639 115369 0 37554 72345 23889 50256 189082 237970 65900 84800 0 166773 173377 0 91261 127787 141067 360460 399244 -171378 -161274 2870123 2736571 4749 6829 2865374 2729742 ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD (ASF) PROVIDES ACCESS TO SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS IN COLONIA TECOLOTE, TIJUANA, MEXICO, BY ADDRESSING FINANCIAL AND STRUCTURAL BARRIERS THAT OFTEN PREVENT STUDENTS FROM CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION BEYOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.ASF SERVES APPROXIMATELY 70 STUDENTS ANNUALLY FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL THROUGH UNIVERSITY OR TECHNICAL COMPLETION. STUDENTS ARE SELECTED BASED ON DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED, ACADEMIC POTENTIAL, AND RESIDENCY WITHIN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. EACH YEAR, APPROXIMATELY TEN NEW STUDENTS ENTERING SEVENTH GRADE ARE ADMITTED INTO THE PROGRAM.ASF OPERATES A LONG-TERM, COHORT-BASED STUDENT SUCCESS MODEL THAT COMBINES PARTIAL FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS WITH STRUCTURED ACADEMIC SUPPORT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN MONTHLY MEETINGS, MAINTAIN ACADEMIC STANDARDS, AND REMAIN ENGAGED IN PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.MOST STUDENTS REM false false 113380 STUDENT SUCCESS AND SUPPORT PROGRAMADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD (ASF) PROVIDES A STRUCTURED, MULTI-YEAR STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAM SERVING APPROXIMATELY 70 STUDENTS ANNUALLY IN COLONIA TECOLOTE, TIJUANA, MEXICO. THE PROGRAM COMBINES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH ACADEMIC, LEADERSHIP, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO HELP STUDENTS COMPLETE THEIR SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN REQUIRED MONTHLY MEETINGS THAT INCLUDE ACADEMIC CHECK-INS, TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS. UNIVERSITY-LEVEL PARTICIPANTS SERVE AS PEER LEADERS AND ASSIST IN FACILITATING MEETINGS AND PRESENTATIONS.ASF PROVIDES PARTIAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL-RELATED EXPENSES, EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES, AND ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A STUDENT CENTER THAT OFFERS A SUPERVISED SPACE FOR STUDYING, INTERNET ACCESS, HOMEWORK SUPPORT, AND PEER COLLABORATION.THE PROGRAM INCLUDES SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND INDIVIDUALIZED GUIDANCE DELIVERED BY A TEAM THAT INCLUDES COUNSELORS, EDUCATORS, ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. SUPPORT IS TAILORED TO STUDENT NEEDS TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC PERSISTENCE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.ASF CONDUCTS PARENT-STUDENT WORKSHOPS TWICE ANNUALLY TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND REINFORCE ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND REMAIN ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.ASF ALSO FACILITATES ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING INITIATIVES, INCLUDING COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS WITH COMMUNITY AND UNIVERSITY PARTNERS. ONE SUCH INITIATIVE, ASF UPCYCLE, ENGAGES STUDENTS IN HANDS-ON LEARNING RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, ENGINEERING CONCEPTS, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH A COMMUNITY-BASED WASTE UPCYCLING PROJECT.ALUMNI REMAIN ENGAGED THROUGH MENTORSHIP, LEADERSHIP ROLES, AND COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION, REINFORCING THE PROGRAMS LONG-TERM, COHORT-BASED MODEL.THROUGH THIS INTEGRATED APPROACH, ASF ADDRESSES FINANCIAL, ACADEMIC, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL BARRIERS TO EDUCATIONAL COMPLETION AND WORKFORCE READINESS. 61890 61400 EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD (ASF) PROVIDES NEED-BASED EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO APPROXIMATELY 70 LOW-INCOME STUDENTS ANNUALLY IN TIJUANA, MEXICO, ENABLING THEM TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION BEYOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.IN MEXICO, FAMILIES ARE GENERALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR TUITION, UNIFORMS, BOOKS, TRANSPORTATION, AND RELATED SCHOOL EXPENSES BEGINNING IN MIDDLE SCHOOL. THESE COSTS CREATE SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS TO CONTINUED ENROLLMENT. ASF SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DESIGNED TO PARTIALLY OFFSET THESE EXPENSES AND REDUCE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON FAMILIES.SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DISTRIBUTED ON A MONTHLY BASIS AND ARE CONTINGENT UPON STUDENTS MEETING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING ATTENDANCE AT MONTHLY MEETINGS, PARTICIPATION IN SERVICE ACTIVITIES, AND MAINTENANCE OF ACADEMIC STANDARDS.IN ADDITION TO RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, STUDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN WORK-STUDY OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE ASF COMMUNITY CENTER. THROUGH THESE ROLES, STUDENTS PROVIDE OFFICE SUPPORT, PEER TUTORING, AND ASSISTANCE WITH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING HOMEWORK SUPPORT, ENGLISH, AND COMPUTER INSTRUCTION FOR NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH. STUDENTS ALSO ASSIST IN ORGANIZING AND STAFFING AN ANNUAL SUMMER PROGRAM SERVING LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN.THROUGH THIS STRUCTURED SCHOLARSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY MODEL, ASF SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL PERSISTENCE WHILE REINFORCING STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. 175270 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false true true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 7 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 80855 0 0 RYAN R EAGLE CPA EA BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JENN DEPOY BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROBIN RIERDAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ODESMA DALRYMPLE BOARD CHAIR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARIAELENA GONZALEZ BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 80855 0 false false false 0 115369 115369 0 58120 58120 0 0 43340 13079 30261 30261 30261 239019 224794 14225 14225 14225 33519 13524 19995 0 0 0 237970 102606 0 0 84800 84800 0 80855 40428 8085 32342 0 64271 12854 44990 6427 4358 1612 1613 1133 12162 3766 5846 2550 11731 4296 4312 3123 0 67 67 4900 4900 0 0 13550 13550 4647 490 3328 829 45338 522 44816 1858 1858 8442 8442 0 10094 10094 5004 5004 0 0 0 0 17163 6613 10550 2555 2555 STUDENT MENTORING 7125 7125 STUDENT CURRICULUM 6475 6475 EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES 4717 4717 AUTOMOBILE EXPENSES 4661 4661 4471 2094 2336 41 399244 175270 132713 91261 22425 37665 22206 7208 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1593387 166885 1453280 1426502 1372212 1265196 0 0 0 0 2870123 2736571 4749 6829 4749 6829 X 2865374 2706082 23660 2865374 2729742 2870123 2736571 -161274 25642 X X false false false X 279066 334945 884661 127639 135364 1761675 0 0 279066 334945 884661 127639 135364 1761675 0 1761675 53758 69988 58579 74778 101460 358563 0 20191 22054 523 42768 2163006 0.81450 0.93580 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 750000 750000 750000 111398 638602 31784 4253 27531 61153 51234 9919 450 450 1426502 CREDIT CARDS 6304 PAYROLL LIABILITIES 525 6829 true TIJUANA, MEXICO 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES SEE SCHEDULE O 175270 175270 175270 TIJUANA, MEXICO SCHOLORSHP/DONATION 84800 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 62 X X X X X false ASF 40TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT 31804 31804 13236 31804 31804 13236 13236 18568 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.