Mission
Sammy’s Buddy Program pairs students with disabilities with their typical peers in schools throughout Colorado and Utah to create authentic learning experiences that help both special education and general education students learn and grow together. The program emphasizes empathy, leadership, social emotional regulation, and authentic understanding of diversity.
Basic Information
Founded in
2015
EIN
47-4186488
Total Assets
$258.8 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance
Buddy Program
Pairs students with disabilities with their typical peers for authentic learning experiences.
Kindness Campaigns
Promotes kindness and inclusion through active participation and recognition.
Leadership Academies
Develops student leaders from both special education and general education students.
Impact Stats
Students Impacted
Impact on Students
Since 2016, we have impacted over 28,000 students in Denver and Salt Lake City metro area schools.
Schools Targeted
Program Expansion Goals
Our goals for the 2023-24 school year are 33 schools and 3500 additional students in Colorado and Utah.
Number of Schools
Growth in Participation
The program currently runs in eight schools in Colorado and seven schools in Utah.
Our Programs
Buddy Program
Pairs students with disabilities with their typical peers to foster learning and friendship.
Learn MoreKindness Campaigns
Encourages students to engage in acts of kindness and promotes inclusion in classrooms.
Learn MoreTestimonials
"Inclusion can make a world of difference in the lives of everyone involved."
Abby Latham
Special Education Teacher
"The program teaches empathy, leadership, social emotional regulation, and authentic understanding of the value of diversity."
Noelle Converse, PhD
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
45
48
/100
Program Expense Ratio
81.09%
14
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.01326
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
1.098
10
/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 | 255.7K | 100.00% |
| Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
| Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 255.7K | 100.00% |