Opportunity Scholars
WINCHESTER, VA · Youth Development
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Opportunity Scholars has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARS' MISSION IS TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND TRAINING PATHWAYS FOR STUDENTS FROM LOW INCOME AND ETHNICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES. OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARS SERVES AS THE CONNECTION BETWEEN STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, K-12 SCHOOLS, HIGHER EDUCATION PROVIDERS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES. THROUGH CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE COACHING, ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND RISK-FREE FINANCING, OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARS HELPS STUDENTS ACHIEVE THE ACADEMIC AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR GREAT JOBS IN THE PRIORITY WORKFORCE SHORTAGE AREAS WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. BY HELPING STUDENTS GET HIGH PAYING JOBS WHILE TARGETING PRIORITY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS, BOTH THE STUDENTS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES ACHIEVE TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR ECONOMIC STATUS AND A REDUCTION IN INCOME INEQUALITY.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Opportunity Scholars
$1.6M in foundation grants on record from 21 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $1.1M | 4 |
| Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County | $200K | 3 |
| Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties | $55K | 2 |
| Truist Foundation | $46K | 1 |
| Carl L and Jossie P Biggs Charitable Trust | $31K | 2 |
| Community Foundation | $30K | 2 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $26K | 3 |
| Gupta Family Foundation | $25K | 1 |
| United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley | $16K | 2 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | $13K | 1 |
Leadership
RACHEL SCHAEFER — CEO (Principal officer)
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