Mission
Character: Be About It is a prevention-based program designed to instill essential character traits in children from grades K-8. The program is taught by trained law enforcement officers, aiming to improve youth behavior, reduce dropouts, and address the issues leading to youth violence and incarceration.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
2013
EIN
46-3950326
Total Assets
$26.31 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
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At a Glance
Program Overview
Learn about how the Character: Be About It program fosters positive character traits in youth.
Testimonials
Read testimonials from school staff about the effectiveness of the program.
Get Involved
Find out how you can help us promote character development in schools.
Impact Stats
50
Number of schools served
Impact on Schools
Implemented in 50 schools with documented success.
950
Total students engaged
Student Engagement
Program has engaged 950 students from diverse backgrounds.
4780
Students served per dropout cost
Cost Efficiency
For the price of one school dropout, programming can cover 4,780 students.
Our Programs
Character: Be About It
A structured curriculum aimed at instilling character traits in youth, taught by law enforcement officers.
Learn MoreTestimonials
"Our principals and teachers have also found the program to be effective in helping create a safer and more positive learning environment."
Dr. Jay D. Badams
Superintendent of Schools
"This prevention model addresses risk factors at the critical time of grade three."
Joseph H. Markiewicz
Co-Project Director, Penn State
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
45
36
/100
Program Expense Ratio
61.53%
6
/20
Program Revenue Growth
-23.38%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.02265
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.4007
6
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 34.44K | 40.07% |
| Program Services | 51.5K | 59.93% |
| Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 85.94K | 100.00% |
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