The mission of Cousins Empowered Optimists DBA CEO Superheroes is to break the cycle of generational limited thinking and to inspire and support the pursuit of excellence as a lifestyle through skill development. In 2024 we provided quality S.T.E.A.M. and golf instruction leadership and entrepreneurial development strategies family tech events classroom instruction field trips social services and academic reinforcement to 1,572 youth and families throughout Illinois: https: youtu.be 74WgByFpsQY?si=nb2hLQnTCiczjwGvWe created our organization after a conversation with Dr. Mae Jemison mentor to one of our co-founders. During an event at DuSable Museum in her honor Dr. Jemison expressed her desire to see an increase in S.T.E.A.M. skill development strategies for American youth. Our co-founder promised to help create these opportunities and began the launch of Cousins Empowered Optimists known widely as CEO Superheroes. https: youtu.be iLOEO8wbGEk?si=cbwsEapOG7HFo8EK
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No paid executives reported in 2024. Cousins Empowered Optimists reported 22 unpaid officers and board members on its 990.
What Education executives earn in Illinois
Cousins Empowered Optimists reported no executive compensation in its latest filing. For context, the highest-paid executive at a comparable education organization in Illinois earns a median of $80,294.
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In 2024, Cousins Empowered Optimists reported $258k in total revenue and $255k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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