TY 2021 Form 990

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(1) WILLIAM GOODLOE...................................................................... PRESIDENT & CEO	50.0 ................. 0.0		X			490,444	52,312
(2) JULIAN JOHNSON...................................................................... Executive Vice President	50.0 ................. 0.0		X			324,010	46,937
(3) Sarah E Levin Goldstine...................................................................... Chief Admin. Off. thru 5/2/22	50.0 ................. 0.0		X			287,162	54,660
(4) MINDY DAVIS...................................................................... MANAGING DIR., CAREER GENERAL	50.0 ................. 0.0			X		255,401	44,848
(5) Stephen L Sagner...................................................................... VP - Development THRU 4/29/22	50.0 ................. 0.0			X		267,632	26,681
(6) RENE GOLDBERG...................................................................... VP - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY	50.0 ................. 0.0				X	217,687	50,674
(7) MILLIE HAU...................................................................... VP OF HIGH SCHOOL	50.0 ................. 0.0			X		235,495	32,244
(8) NICOLE MOORE...................................................................... SENIOR VP OF CAREER	50.0 ................. 0.0			X		215,540	36,316
(9) OMAR WANDERA...................................................................... EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-SEO SCHOLAR	50.0 ................. 0.0			X		188,421	38,090
(10) TRICIA DALEY...................................................................... INTERIM VP,FINANCE thru 7/8/22	50.0 ................. 0.0				X	170,944	51,225
(11) CATHERINE FINNERAN...................................................................... VP OF COLLEGE SCHOLARS	50.0 ................. 0.0			X		169,787	51,165
(12) COLIN SHAY...................................................................... DIR. OF EXECUTIVE INITIATIVES	50.0 ................. 0.0				X	163,249	44,797
(13) RAINA SINGH...................................................................... DIR. OF ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT	50.0 ................. 0.0			X		172,161	35,752
(14) Nicole McCauley...................................................................... Senior Director	50.0 ................. 0.0				X	149,600	16,127
(15) DAREE LEWIS...................................................................... PROGRAM DIRECTOR	50.0 ................. 0.0				X	145,086	15,007
(16) HENRY KRAVIS...................................................................... CHAIRMAN	2.0 ................. 0.0	X	X			0	0
(17) AMY ELLIS-SIMON...................................................................... VICE CHAIR	2.0 ................. 0.0	X	X			0	0

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(18) RAMSEY SMITH........................................................................ VICE CHAIR	2.0 .......................0.0	X	X
(19) MARK BIELER........................................................................ SECRETARY	2.0 .......................0.0	X	X
(20) GILBERT GARCIA........................................................................ TREASURER	2.0 .......................0.0	X	X
(21) HARA AMDERMARIAM........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(22) JAMES ATTWOOD........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER THRU 7/26/22	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(23) FRANK BAKER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(24) MILTON BERLINSKI........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(25) ORLANDO BRAVO........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(26) MAYA CHORENGEL........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(27) JOHN CIVANTOS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(28) HYTHEM T EL-NAZER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(29) Deborah L Harmon........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER EFF. 3/29/22	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(30) JOSHUA FINK........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER THRU 10/13/21	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(31) CARLA HARRIS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(32) NICHOLAS HUMPHRIES........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(33) CHRIS LEE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(34) Eric J Lee........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER EFF. 12/7/21	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(35) NINON MARAPACHI........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(36) MAYBEL MARTE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(37) KENNETH MEHLMAN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(38) KAMMY MOALEMZADEH........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(39) VERDUN PERRY........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(40) JOSEPH PLUMERI II........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(41) OSCAR SALAZAR........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(42) Julian C Salisbury........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(43) EDWARD TAM........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(44) KEITH WOFFORD........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(45) KATHRYN WYLDE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	2.0 .......................0.0	X
(46) Saratu Gharley........................................................................ COO eff. JULY 2022	50.0 .......................0.0		X

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
EAGLE HILL CONSULTING LLC, 241 18TH STREET SOUTH ARLINGTON,VA22202	CONSULTING	315,500
VCHIEF LLC, 3011 SUNRISE COURT MIDDLETON,WI53562	STAFF SERVICES	301,383
AVISON YOUNG SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LT, 555 S FLOWER STREET LOS ANGELES,CA90071	PROPERTY MANAGEMENT	270,678
CVENT LLC, 1765 GREENBORO STATION PLACE TYSONS CORNER,VA22102	EVENT MGMT SOFTWARE	263,325
Pillars of Wall street, 330 East 38th street NEW YORK,NY10016	financial training	231,000
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 22

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2021

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

SPONSORS FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY INC

Employer identification number

13-2578670

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2017	(b) 2018	(c) 2019	(d) 2020	(e) 2021	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	19,771,155	26,046,060	34,898,801	48,138,339	44,656,558	173,510,913
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....						0
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..						0
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	19,771,155	26,046,060	34,898,801	48,138,339	44,656,558	173,510,913
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) ..						9,649,807
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						163,861,106

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2017	(b) 2018	(c) 2019	(d) 2020	(e) 2021	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	19,771,155	26,046,060	34,898,801	48,138,339	44,656,558	173,510,913
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	267,898	323,991	281,675	237,357	390,591	1,501,512
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..						0
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..						0
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						175,012,425

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2021 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

93.628 %

Public support percentage for 2020 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

90.874 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2021. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3 % or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2020. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2021. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2020. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2017	(b) 2018	(c) 2019	(d) 2020	(e) 2021	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2017	(b) 2018	(c) 2019	(d) 2020	(e) 2021	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2021 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2020 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2021 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2020 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2021. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2020. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by 0.035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes	1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity	2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations	3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets	4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI)	5
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions	6
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.	7
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	8
9 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6	9
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount	10

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2021	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2021
1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
a From 2016.......
b From 2017.......
c From 2018.......
d From 2019.......
e From 2020.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2021 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2016 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2021 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2021, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2021. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2022. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2017.....
b Excess from 2018.....
c Excess from 2019.....
d Excess from 2020.....
e Excess from 2021.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2021)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

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2021

Name of the organization

SPONSORS FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY INC

Employer identification number

13-2578670

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2021)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2021) Page 2

Name of organization SPONSORS FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY INC

Part I Contributors	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)

Page 3

Name of organization SPONSORS FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY INC		Employer identification number 13-2578670

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)

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Name of organization SPONSORS FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY INC			Employer identification number 13-2578670
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)

Additional Data

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

SPONSORS FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY INC

Employer identification number

13-2578670

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	16,653,507	13,652,446	11,707,594	11,149,636	10,019,405
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	-3,067,650	3,001,061	1,944,852	557,958	1,130,231
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	13,585,857	16,653,507	13,652,446	11,707,594	11,149,636

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

90.120 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

5.960 %

Term endowment SchDMd Bullet

3.920 %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....	10,426,109	5,655,916	4,770,193
c	Leasehold improvements	14,920	14,920	0
d	Equipment ....	3,602,214	1,676,729	1,925,485
e	Other .....	0	0	0
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				6,695,678

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes	0
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	3,006,298
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	40,786,344
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-3,784,403
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	846,633
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-2,937,770
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	43,724,114
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	43,724,114

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	40,263,852
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	846,633
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	846,633
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	39,417,219
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	39,417,219

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference

Explanation

SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4:

THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT REFLECTS THE WISHES OF THE DONORS TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT WHILE LEAVING THE CORPUS INTACT. THE BOARD DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT SERVES AS THE ACCUMULATED BUDGET SURPLUSES SERVING AS A GENERAL RESERVE.

SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2:

SEO IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) AND, THEREFORE, HAS MADE NO PROVISIONS FOR INCOME TAXES IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. IN ADDITION, SEO HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS A PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER SECTIONS 509(A)(1) AND 170(B)(1)(A)(VI) OF THE IRC. SEO HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITION TAKEN IN ITS FILINGS WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) AND STATE JURISDICTION WHERE IT OPERATES. SEO BELIEVES THAT ITS INCOME TAX FILING POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION AND DOES NOT ANTICIPATE ANY ADJUSTMENTS THAT WOULD RESULT IN A MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON SEO'S FINANCIAL CONDITION, RESULTS OF OPERATION, OR CASH FLOWS. ACCORDINGLY, SEO HAS NOT RECORDED ANY RESERVES, OR RELATED ACCRUALS FOR INTEREST AND PENALTIES FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AT AUGUST 31, 2022.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2021

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2021

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
SPONSORS FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY INC

Employer identification number

13-2578670

Part I

Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

YesNo

If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50083H

Schedule G (Form 990) 2021

Page 2

Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 NY Gala (event type)	(b) Event #2 San Francisco (event type)	(c) Other events 2 (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	10,062,423	3,616,991	903,332	14,582,746
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	10,030,423	3,603,241	827,382	14,461,046
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	32,000	13,750	75,950	121,700

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .	58,406	0	10,197	68,603
7	Food and beverages . . .	350,263	24,717	282,262	657,242
8	Entertainment . . . .
9	Other direct expenses . . .	338,441	112,579	271,004	722,024
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .				1,447,869
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .				-1,326,169

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.

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Schedule G (Form 990) 2021

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
SPONSORS FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY INC

Employer identification number
13-2578670

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of noncash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Schedule I (Form 990) 2021

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1) SCHOLARSHIPS	2152	1,314,026
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2:	THE ORGANIZATION ISSUES GRANTS WITH LETTER CONTRACTS, THE CONDITIONS OF WHICH THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

SPONSORS FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY INC

Employer identification number

13-2578670

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Yes

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2021

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1WILLIAM GOODLOE PRESIDENT & CEO	(i) (ii)	477,543 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	12,901 ------------- 0	35,000 ------------- 0	17,312 ------------- 0	542,756 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2JULIAN JOHNSON Executive Vice President	(i) (ii)	289,085 ------------- 0	34,925 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	34,600 ------------- 0	12,337 ------------- 0	370,947 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3Sarah E Levin Goldstine Chief Admin. Off. thru 5/2/22	(i) (ii)	251,562 ------------- 0	35,600 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	19,500 ------------- 0	35,160 ------------- 0	341,822 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4MINDY DAVIS MANAGING DIR., CAREER GENERAL	(i) (ii)	222,612 ------------- 0	32,789 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	20,174 ------------- 0	24,674 ------------- 0	300,249 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5MILLIE HAU VP OF HIGH SCHOOL	(i) (ii)	216,695 ------------- 0	18,800 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	21,969 ------------- 0	10,275 ------------- 0	267,739 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6RENE GOLDBERG VP - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY	(i) (ii)	203,337 ------------- 0	14,350 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	26,000 ------------- 0	24,674 ------------- 0	268,361 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7NICOLE MOORE SENIOR VP OF CAREER	(i) (ii)	187,127 ------------- 0	28,413 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	15,344 ------------- 0	20,972 ------------- 0	251,856 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8OMAR WANDERA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-SEO SCHOLAR	(i) (ii)	171,171 ------------- 0	17,250 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	19,500 ------------- 0	18,590 ------------- 0	226,511 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
9RAINA SINGH DIR. OF ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT	(i) (ii)	156,145 ------------- 0	16,016 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	4,523 ------------- 0	31,229 ------------- 0	207,913 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
10TRICIA DALEY INTERIM VP,FINANCE thru 7/8/22	(i) (ii)	167,944 ------------- 0	3,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	16,065 ------------- 0	35,160 ------------- 0	222,169 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
11CATHERINE FINNERAN VP OF COLLEGE SCHOLARS	(i) (ii)	152,787 ------------- 0	17,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	29,250 ------------- 0	21,915 ------------- 0	220,952 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
12COLIN SHAY DIR. OF EXECUTIVE INITIATIVES	(i) (ii)	148,314 ------------- 0	14,935 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	13,568 ------------- 0	31,229 ------------- 0	208,046 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
13Nicole McCauley Senior Director	(i) (ii)	139,600 ------------- 0	10,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	3,790 ------------- 0	12,337 ------------- 0	165,727 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
14DAREE LEWIS PROGRAM DIRECTOR	(i) (ii)	140,086 ------------- 0	5,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	4,050 ------------- 0	10,957 ------------- 0	160,093 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
15Stephen L Sagner VP - Development THRU 4/29/22	(i) (ii)	231,632 ------------- 0	36,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	26,681 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	294,313 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

Schedule J (Form 990) 2021

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
Part I, Line 1a:	The organization provided Tax indemnification and gross-up payments to the PRESIDENT & CEO, WILLIAM GOODLOE, in the amount of $12,901. The amount is taxable and included on Schedule J, Part II, Column B, III.
Part I, Line 7:	Bonuses were paid based on the performance of the individuals and within the approved budget. Bonuses were taxable and reported on the individuals' 2021 form w-2s, and included on schedule j, part ii in column b (ii).

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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

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Name of the organization

SPONSORS FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY INC

Employer identification number

13-2578670

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .	X	5	421,443	market quotation
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( )
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 51227J

Schedule M (Form 990) (2021)

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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
Part I, Column B:	the numerical data here represents the total number of contributions.

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization

SPONSORS FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY INC

Employer identification number

13-2578670

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FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1:	SEO PREPARES UNDERSERVED YOUNG PEOPLE TO LEAD BY EXAMPLE IN THEIR FAMILIES' COMMUNITIES AND CAREER. IT PROVIDES SUPERIOR EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER PROGRAMS TO YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE UNDERSERVED AND/OR UNDERREPRESENTED.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1:	SEO'S MISSION IS TO CREATE A MORE EQUITABLE SOCIETY BY DELIVERING SUPERIOR PROGRAMS TO CLOSE THE ACADEMIC AND CAREER OPPORTUNITY GAPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FROM UNDERSERVED AND/OR UNDERREPRESENTED BACKGROUND. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH THE ACADEMIC SKILLS AND PERSONAL TOOLS TO TAKE FULL OWNERSHIP OF THEIR EDUCATION, NAVIGATE AND GRADUATE COLLEGE. WE ALSO RECRUIT AND PREPARE COLLEGE STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONAL TO ENTER LEADING COMPANIES AND ADVANCE IN THEIR CAREERS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D:	SEO LAW HELPS UNDERREPRESENTED FUTURE LAWYERS IN LAW SCHOOL EXCEL IN THEIR LEGAL CAREERS. SEO'S LAW CATALYST PROGRAM SUPPORTS STUDENTS IN GAINING ADMISSION TO LAW SCHOOL THROUGH A COMBINATION OF LSAT PREPARATION, ADMISSIONS CONSULTATION AND ATTORNEY MENTORSHIP. SEO'S LAW FELLOWSHIP IS A PREMIER TRAINING PROGRAM THAT OFFERS INCOMING LAW STUDENTS ACCESS TO PAID INTERNSHIPS AT TOP LAW FIRMS, IMMERSIVE MENTORSHIP, NETWORKING, AND LAW SCHOOL PREPARATION AND TRAINING; GIVING THEM THE BEST CHANCE FOR EXCELLING LAW SCHOOL. IN 2022, 185 SEO FELLOWS JOINED 46 SEO LAW PARTNERS NATIONWIDE. APPROXIMATELY 1,700 SEO'S LAW ALUMNI HAVE GONE ON TO HOLD POSITIONS RANGING FROM LAW PARTNERSHIP TO LEADERSHIP IN CIVIL SERVICE AND BUSINESS. THE SEO CATALYST PROGRAM PROVIDES SELECTED CATALYST SCHOLARS INTENSIVE LAW SCHOOL APPLICATION ASSISTANCE BY PROVIDING FREE LSAT PREPARATION CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, PERSONALIZED REVIEW OF APPLICATION MATERIALS, EXCLUSIVE DISCUSSION WITH LAW SCHOOL ADMISSIONS OFFICE, AND MENTORSHIP WITH A PRACTICING ATTORNEY. IN 2022, 45 SEO CATALYST PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM. EXPENSES : $1,335,379 GRANTS : $0 REVENUE : $0 THE SEO LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE SUPPORTS THE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF SEO ALUMNI AT EVERY STAGE OF THEIR CAREER. SEO ALUMNI HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMUNICATE WITH ALUMNI ACROSS THE GLOBE TO SEEK ADVICE, SHARE SKILLS, AND EXCHANGE RESOURCES. THE SEO LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE ALSO PROVIDES ONGOING DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, ONLINE MANAGEMENT AND SKILL-BUILDING RESOURCES FROM HARVARD BUSINESS PUBLISHING AND OTHERS, WEBINARS, IN-PERSON TRAININGS, PROFESSIONAL AND EXECUTIVE COACHING, ACCESS TO EXPERTS AND CIVIC LEADERS, BOARD SERVICE, AND MORE. THE SEO LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE WILL ALSO BE A FORUM FOR SEO ALUMNI TO GATHER THEIR COLLECTIVE WISDOM AND INFLUENCE TO ADDRESS PROBLEMS THAT INORDINATELY AFFECT BLACK, LATINX, AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN OUR SOCIETY. BY SUPPORTING ALUMNI'S PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE USES THE POWER OF OUR NETWORK TO ADVANCE ONE MISSION: THE CREATION OF A MORE EQUITABLE SOCIETY AT EVERY LEVEL, INCLUDING THE VERY TOP. EXPENSES : $1,224,974 GRANTS : $0 REVENUE : $0 Other Programs EXPENSES : $1,466,853 GRANTS : $0 REVENUE : $0
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, Line 4:	SEO amended its bylaws adopted 12/7/2021 to reflect the following significant changes: 1. Removed upper limit to the number of Directors who may serve on the Board. 2. Clarified that it is only the President/CEO who serves as an ex-officio Director and no other executive staff are eligible for this post. 3. Clarified that Honorary Directors are eligible to serve only as non-voting members of Committees of the Board. 4. Conformed to NY law, Directors may be removed only for cause. The By-Laws Committee elected to make removal by a majority vote, rather than 2/3 majority, which is in line with typical non-profit practice. 5. Conformed to NY law, this new section delineates what powers cannot be delegated to others and must remain responsibilities of the full Board. 6. Clarified Board responsibilities concerning oversight of the President.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B:	FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY A NATIONAL ACCOUNTING FIRM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT. IT IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD MEMBERS AND A COMPLETE COPY IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C:	THE MANAGER OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE SENDS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE TO EACH BOARD MEMBER AND KEY EMPLOYEE ANNUALLY AND UPON APPOINTMENT OR HIRE FOR COMPLETION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A:	DURING CALENDAR 2021 THE BOARD REVIEWED AND VOTED ANY SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE PRESIDENT & CEO. THIS IS DOCUMENTED VIA BOARD MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B:	DURING CALENDAR 2021 THE PRESIDENT & CEO AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DETERMINED THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM'S SALARY ADJUSTMENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19:	SEO MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND ON SEO'S WEBSITE.
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:CONSULTANCY AND PROF FEES TOTAL FEES:5741212

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE SCHEDULE O
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	28
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	28
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2021 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	514
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	492
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	48,138,339	44,656,558
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	0	0
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	243,680	393,725
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	-267,318	-1,326,169
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	48,114,701	43,724,114
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	1,097,404	1,314,026
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	22,145,963	26,090,708
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 2,286,504
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	9,682,205	12,012,485
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	32,925,572	39,417,219
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	15,189,129	4,306,895
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	70,514,583	71,324,699
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	5,678,779	5,966,403
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	64,835,804	65,358,296

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 19,700,177 including grants of $ 1,314,026 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	SEO SCHOLARS IS A FREE, EIGHT-YEAR, ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT TRANSFORMS PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INTO COLLEGE GRADUATES. SEO SCHOLARS SUCCESSFULLY EDUCATES, AND MENTORS UNDERSERVED, LOW- INCOME PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO AND THROUGH COLLEGE WITH A 90% COLLEGE GRADUATION RATE. SEO SCHOLARS EXCEED OR MATCH THE SAT SCORES OF ALL COLLEGE BOUND SENIORS NATIONALLY, ELIMINATING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP AND 100% OF PARTICIPANTS ARE ACCEPTED TO FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022, SEO SCHOLARS SERVED 1,132 COLLEGE STUDENTS AT 190 CAMPUSES ACROSS 31 STATES.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 6,606,258 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	SEO CAREER PREPARES HIGH ACHIEVING AND UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS, INCLUDING BLACK, LATINX, AND NATIVE AMERICAN COLLEGE STUDENTS FOR CHALLENGING SUMMER INTERNSHIPS THAT LEADS TO COVETED FULL-TIME JOBS. SEO CAREER CLOSES THE OPPORTUNITY GAP BY PROVIDING ENTRY TO HIGH-GROWTH PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND BEST -IN-CLASS TRAINING FOR STUDENTS TO SUCCEED. IN 2021 AND 2022 OVER 1,200 SEO INTERNS WERE RECRUITED FOR PARTNERS NATIONWIDE AND 89 % OF THE ELIGIBLE INTERNS RECEIVED FULL TIME JOB OFFERS. TO DATE, SEO HAS RECRUITED OVER 8,200 INTERNS FOR ITS U.S. PARTNERS.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,931,033 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	SEO ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT PROVIDES EDUCATION, ACCESS, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT TO BOTH YOUNG AND EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE TRADITIONALLY UNDERREPRESENTED IN THE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT SECTOR. THE INITIATIVE INCLUDES: THE SEO ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (AIFP); INTERNSHIPS WITH ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT FIRMS; AND THE SEO ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT CONFERENCE. MORE THAN 845 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED SEO'S 2022 ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT CONFERENCE. SINCE INCEPTION, 90% OF ELIGIBLE FELLOWS HAVE RECEIVED FULL TIME JOB OFFERS IN THE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT SECTOR.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 4,027,206 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e	Total program service expenses32,264,674

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	3,452,619	0	596,835

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c	14,461,046
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	30,195,512

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g	421,443

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		44,656,558

		Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		0

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			390,591	0	0	390,591
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds			0
5 Royalties...........			0
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents			6a
b	Less: rental expenses			6b
c	Rental income or (loss)	0	0	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			0
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		528,027	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses		524,893	7b
c	Gain or (loss)		3,134	7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........			3,134			3,134
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 14,461,046of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a	121,700
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b	1,447,869
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			-1,326,169			-1,326,169
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a	0
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b	0
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..			0
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a	0
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b	0
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			0
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			0
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			43,724,114	0	0	-932,444

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	0
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........	1,314,026	1,314,026
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............	0
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......	0
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	3,142,204	2,599,324	333,040	209,840
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........	0
7	Other salaries and wages........	18,898,154	15,537,715	2,088,015	1,272,424
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	390,178	338,359	27,460	24,359
9	Other employee benefits .......	1,921,055	1,665,922	135,202	119,931
10	Payroll taxes ...........	1,739,117	1,508,147	122,397	108,573
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	0
b	Legal .........	171,317		171,317
c	Accounting ...........	67,513		67,513
d	Lobbying ...........	0
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	0
f	Investment management fees ......	0
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	5,741,212	4,638,544	841,915	260,753
12	Advertising and promotion ....	0
13	Office expenses .......	460,960	384,009	48,363	28,588
14	Information technology ......	1,860,249	1,442,941	336,194	81,114
15	Royalties ..	0
16	Occupancy ...........	753,748	532,279	203,595	17,874
17	Travel ............	576,722	558,387	11,919	6,416
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	463,733	448,991	9,583	5,159
20	Interest ...........	0
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	583,567	284,139	239,671	59,757
23	Insurance ...	134,848	57,413	65,360	12,075
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	PROGRAM SUPPLIES	531,332	490,752	38,099	2,481
b	EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE	349,331	275,788	59,078	14,465
c	MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES	317,953	187,938	67,320	62,695
d
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	39,417,219	32,264,674	4,866,041	2,286,504
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			1,995	1	1,995
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			28,868,062	2	21,616,244
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			14,224,562	3	13,685,528
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			0	4	0
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
				0	5	0
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
				0	6	0
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........			0	7	0
8	Inventories for sale or use ............			0	8	0
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			355,568	9	388,741
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	14,043,243
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	7,347,565	6,995,114	10c	6,695,678
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			17,464,085	11	25,662,890
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			0	12	0
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			0	13	0
14	Intangible assets ...............			0	14	0
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			2,605,197	15	3,273,623
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			70,514,583	16	71,324,699

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	2,509,414	17	2,960,105
18	Grants payable ...	0	18	0
19	Deferred revenue .........	0	19	0
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........	0	20	0
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D	0	21	0
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
		0	22	0
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..	0	23	0
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..	0	24	0
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	3,169,365	25	3,006,298
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	5,678,779	26	5,966,403

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	49,906,906	27	50,307,353
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	14,928,898	28	15,050,943
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	64,835,804	32	65,358,296
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	70,514,583	33	71,324,699