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SERVING OUR CHILDREN (SOC) IS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE D.C. OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (OSP). THE OSP PROGRAM OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOW-INCOME K-12 STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO ATTEND A PARTICIPATING PRIVATE SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$17.2M
Program Spending
92%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$17.2M
Total Expenses
▼$17.2M
Total Assets
$786.1K
Total Liabilities
▼$798.9K
Net Assets
-$12.8K
Officer Compensation
→$120K
Other Salaries
$685.7K
Investment Income
$0
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$192.4M
Awards Found
3
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Education | DC OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $90.4M | FY2016 | Oct 2015 – Sep 2016 | Open → |
| Department of Education | DC OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $85M | FY2021 | Oct 2020 – Sep 2025 | Open → |
| Department of Education | ADMINISTER THE D.C. OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDING K-12 SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOW INCOME D.C. STUDENTS TO ATTEND A D.C. PRIVATE SCHOOL. | $17M | FY2026 | Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 | Open → |
Department of Education
$17M
ADMINISTER THE D.C. OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDING K-12 SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOW INCOME D.C. STUDENTS TO ATTEND A D.C. PRIVATE SCHOOL.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
10
Clean Audits
6
Material Weakness
Yes
Noncompliance Issues
Yes
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $17.3M | Yes | 2026-07-01 |
| 2024 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $17.2M | Yes | 2025-06-20 |
| 2023 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $20.1M | No | 2024-05-15 |
| 2022 | Minor Findings | Unmodified (Clean) | $20.7M | No | 2023-11-07 |
| 2021 | Material Weakness | Unmodified (Clean) | $17.9M | No | 2022-12-19 |
| 2020 | Material Weakness | Unmodified (Clean) | $19.6M | No | 2022-06-16 |
| 2019 | Material Weakness | Unmodified (Clean) | $18M | No | 2022-06-16 |
| 2018 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $17.4M | No | 2019-06-27 |
| 2017 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $12.3M | No | 2018-06-25 |
| 2016 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $13.1M | No | 2017-06-08 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$17.3M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$17.2M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$20.1M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$20.7M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$17.9M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$19.6M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$18M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$17.4M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$12.3M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$13.1M
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
990-N (e-Postcard) Filing History
This organization files simplified Form 990-N (annual gross receipts ≤ $50,000).
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $17.2M | $17.2M | $17.2M | $786.1K | -$12.8K |
| 2022IRS e-File | $20.1M | $20.1M | $20.1M | $998.5K | -$13.2K |
| 2021 | $17.8M | $17.8M | $17.9M | $196.6K | -$81.6K |
| 2020 | $19.6M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Rachel Sotsky | Executive Director | 35 | $120K | $0 | $0 | $120K |
| Kevin P Chavous | President & Chairman | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Donald Hense | Treasurer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Rachel Sotsky
Executive Director
$120K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$120K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kevin P Chavous
President & Chairman
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Donald Hense
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Mills | Mgr, Family & Community Engagement | 35 | $123.6K | $0 | $6,542 | $130.1K |
Kevin Mills
Mgr, Family & Community Engagement
$130.1K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$123.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$6,542
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Rich | Director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Lampkin | Director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Emmanuel S Bailey | Director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Williams | Director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Washington | Director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheila Morris | Director |
David Rich
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Emily Lampkin
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Emmanuel S Bailey
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $19.6M |
| $19.6M |
| $821.5K |
| -$1,154 |
| 2019 | $18.1M | $18.1M | $18.2M | $423.5K | $16.8K |
| 2018 | $17.5M | $17.5M | $17.5M | $394.5K | $104.6K |
| 2017 | $12.4M | $12.4M | $12.7M | $626.2K | $124.2K |
| 2016 | $7.6M | $7.6M | $7.2M | $687.8K | $676.1K |
| 2015 | $6.7M | $6.7M | $6.3M | $398.1K | $395.7K |
| 2021 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2020 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2019 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 0.3 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Thomas O'Hara | Director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
John Williams
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kevin Washington
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sheila Morris
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Thomas O'Hara
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0