BRYC_Fiscal Year 2025 Impact Report

Cristion Henry Southern University Lab School (2021) Southern University (Dec 2024) Pursuing: Master’s in criminal justice Career path: Law enforcement

FISCAL YEAR 2024–2025

2024–2025 FELLOWSHIP

484 8–12th Fellows

BRYC’s free, best-in-class college and career readiness programs equip youth throughout Louisiana’s Capital Region with the knowledge, skills, opportunities, and resources to succeed during and after high school.

11

Districts

72% 56 17%

EBRPSS Students

Schools

2024–2025 Service Locations

BRYC Legacy

In-School Sites: Liberty Magnet High School McKinley Senior High School Northeast High School Scotlandville Magnet High School Tara High School

BRYC Downtown 460 N 11th St

91 %

BRYC Iberville Plaquemine, LA

BRYC Airline 14141 Airline Hwy

Fellows agree: I’m glad I’m in BRYC. ACT Scores

CLASS OF 2025

183 Seniors

768

Acceptances

93%

Enrolled 2-Yr / 4-Yr

7%

Military / Workforce

Notable Acceptances

$15.5M Gift Aid Awarded

$3.5M

21.6 BRYC 19.4 U.S. 18.4 LA 17.8 EBR PARISH

4.2 pts Avg Per-Fellow Gain

79 %

TOPS-Eligible Seniors*

Senior Spotlights

Gift Aid Redeemed

Daviyah Anthony

Kennedi Jackson

William Matthews

Ja’Nika Stanley

Through Scotlandville’s in-school pilot, Xavier-bound Daviyah Anthony got support with college and scholarship applications right in the classroom. It worked — she’s BRYC’s sixth Gates Scholar, one of 750 recipients chosen from over 50,000 applicants nationwide.

Aspiring electrical engineer Kennedi Jackson (BRMHS) is a QuestBridge Scholar, one of just 10% of applicants (25,500 total) to match with her dream school. This fall, she’ll attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 100% debt free.

Ja’Nika Stanley (Liberty) and William Matthews (Belaire) are 2025 Louisiana Young Heroes, making them BRYC’s seventh cohort and adding a fifth year to our streak.

The Class of 2025 also includes winners of Amazon Future Engineers, Rhodes Bonner, Cam Jordan Legacy, McKinley Alumni Association, Ron Brown Signature, and Tulane Legislative scholarships, among many others; finalists for QuestBridge, Gates, Levine Scholars, and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund; and 12 academic excellence honorees. * Includes TOPS Tech

COLLEGE FELLOWS & ALUMNI Alumni Spotlights

Stephen Adjei

Total Alumni

920

Ivory Gipson

Brittany Williams

Stephen Adjei (U High ‘20) graduated from Dartmouth with a biomedical engineering/pre-med degree. As an E.E. Just Undergraduate Fellow, Stephen conducted research on underexpressed bri3 genes in zebrafish at Kasper Lab within Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine. He plans to pursue a career in healthcare, focusing on the intersection between medicine and machine learning.

Skidmore College graduate Ivory Gipson (Northeast ‘21) is a former LA Young Hero and recipient of the BRYC-exclusive Levy Scholarship, generously funded by Dr. Judith and Robert Levy.

In April 2025, he was awarded Skidmore’s Jane Anne Hapeman Distinguished Service Award in recognition of “strong character and high initiative.” Ivory previously interned with Northwestern Mutual and hopes to work in sports marketing.

Newly-minted Louisiana State University alumna Brittany Williams (BRMHS ‘20) is bound for Houston, Texas, and a position as associate process engineer with Valero. “All of the long nights and early mornings in Patrick F. Taylor Hall have paid off. I’ve been patient and remained dedicated for this exact moment,” Brittany shared. “Everyone that has been a part of my journey is appreciated beyond words.”

SCHOLARSHIPS & AID Total Aid Awarded

$223.5K

472 14

304 40

Graduate School

2-Yr / 4-Yr Degrees

Advanced Degrees

Persistence

84% BRYC

2- & 4-Yr Persistence (All Alumni)

90% BRYC

4-Yr Persistence (Bachelor’s Seeking)

77% BRYC

4-Yr Persistence (All Alumni)

15% U.S.

4-Yr Persistence (Low-SES)

Return on Investment BRYC measures return on investment by calculating workforce participation as a function of high school diploma/bachelor’s degree attainment, then comparing annual wages, lifetime tax value, and state unemployment savings for BRYC Fellows vs. lower-income youth who graduate college at the national average rate of 15%. By 2029, BRYC’s first 16 years will yield:

560

90

More Bachelor’s Degree-Holders

More Workforce Participants

$495K $12.2M $107.4M Annual State Unemployment Savings

Increased Annual Wages

Additional Lifetime Tax Value

Annually, BRYC provides direct aid to Fellows, families, and Alumni in the form of BRYC-exclusive scholarships, stipends, fee subsidies, and basic needs micro-grants.

We wish to thank all of our generous donors, including our 2025 scholarship sponsors and Basic Needs Fund grantor:

Fraenkel Fellows

Basic Needs Fund

$27.5K Fees/Stipends

Degrees

2- Yr / 4-Yr Schools

$144.6K $51.4K Scholarships

Enrollment

Family scholarship sponsors: Jeffrey Fraenkel and Alan Mark Dr. Judith and Robert Levy

In 2024, Jeffrey Fraenkel and Alan Mark created the Albert Fraenkel II Enterprise Award in memory of Jeffrey’s father Albert — entrepreneur, civic leader, and early champion of innovative BRYC Fellows.

For a complete list of corporate and nonprofit donors, please visit thebryc.org/partners-sponsors.

BRYC COMMUNITY 100% 98%

Volunteers agree: I recommend volunteering with BRYC.

Senior Fellows agree: BRYC taught me new things about applying for college and scholarships.

97% Source: Spring 2025 end-of-year survey

VIPS:

Volunteers Investing in Passions (VIPS)

185

2024–2025 VIPS

Hours

3,150

Senior Ronnie Finley (BRMHS) with counselor Sharae Vicknair and VIP mentor Mondrai Hogg

Value

$109,589 Source: independentsector.org

#10

#24

in Baton Rouge

in the Capital Region Baton Rouge Business Report Best Places to Work

The NonProfit Times Best NonProfits to Work For

John W. Barton Sr. Award Lucas Spielfogel Executive Director

2024 Community Partner of the Year Baton Rouge Youth Coalition

2024 Practitioner of the Year Josh Howard Chief of Staff

The Advocate Best of Baton Rouge

The Capital Region 500 Lucas Spielfogel (#89) Executive Director

Best Under 40 Catherine Molleno Chief of Persistence

Thank you, Mr. Lucas, and the entire BRYC staff, for your unwavering dedication and support. You promised that all Fellows would have what they needed to succeed — and you delivered. Your commitment has made a lasting impact, and I’m deeply grateful.

I think this program is absolutely amazing! Everything is organized and well put together. The counselors make sure he is taking advantage of all of the opportunities afforded to him. This has truly allowed me as a single parent to feel supported in my son’s academic future.

I am absolutely AMAZED with the kind of support my daughter has received since becoming a Fellow. Her ACT score increased each time she took it. She enjoyed the spring break college tour. She is also receiving support as a young entrepreneur. I am looking forward to her matriculating through senior year and continuing to show growth.

BRYC is an excellent opportunity for the extra assistance teens need as they prepare to transition to college. It helps develop study habits, opens avenues for financial assistance, and gives them confidence.

Wow!!! You all have been amazing! You’ve unlocked aspirations joined with motivation to work hard and dream big. I’ve watched this young man mature in ways I have always envisioned he could and would. Keep giving these young people a safe space to grow!

2024–2025 Awards & Accolades

#1

Spring 2025 Guardian Testimonials

Guardians agree: I recommend BRYC to other families.

Nationwide

Twenty in their 20s Brei Gage-Batiste Iberville Site Lead

As a parent, I’m truly grateful for BRYC and the role it’s played in my children’s growth — both academically and personally. The support, mentorship, and exposure to new opportunities have made a big difference. I’ve seen my children become more confident, focused, and motivated about their futures.

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Fiscal Year 2025 Impact Report This report was prepared by Elin Hawkinson for the Baton Rouge Youth Coalition, Inc., on May 31, 2025. All data is accurate as of this date. With questions, please contact elin@thebryc.org. thebryc.org

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