Los Gatos, CA

PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE - SOUTH BAY

EIN 47-4727641

Education & Youth Development College Access & Scholarships Low-income Children & youth

Mission

To provide sustained college scholarships and one-to-one mentorship to high-achieving, low-income South Bay students, funding them through degree completion and supporting their persistence and success.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE - SOUTH BAY

Pursuit of Excellence — South Bay (POE‑South Bay) is an all‑volunteer 501(c)(3) scholarship chapter focused on helping high‑achieving, low‑income students from the South Bay area attend and complete college. The chapter provides multi‑year financial aid and assigns mentors who coach students throughout their college journey. Since its founding in 2015 POE‑South Bay reports it has supported dozens of students (85 served) and has produced a significant number of college graduates (35 graduates as of 2025). The program partners with local high schools and community groups, raises funds through local events and partners, and directs the vast majority of donations to student scholarships rather than administrative costs.

Notable achievements

Students served and graduates

Since 2015 the chapter reports supporting 85 students and achieving 35 college graduates as of 2025, demonstrating sustained multi‑year scholarship and mentoring support.

Funds raised for scholarships

POE‑South Bay reports raising over $1.2 million since inception and typically supports 7–10 students per year with multi‑year awards.

High participant graduation rate

Local partners and program materials report a graduation rate for participants (~78%) well above national averages for comparable populations, attributed to combined scholarship and mentor support.

At a glance

Total assets: $1.0M
Annual revenue: $216K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 47-4727641
Location: Los Gatos, CA
Website: poescholarships.org/locations/south-bay
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Recognized as a tax‑exempt 501(c)(3) scholarship organization and files annual Form 990s.

Named beneficiary of local philanthropic fundraisers (notably a major Summit League spring fundraiser) and supported by community partners and foundations.

Profiled in nonprofit data platforms and local community media; the chapter emphasizes a high ratio of funds directed to student support (organization reports 96% of funds go directly to students).

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