College Bound, Inc.
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
College Bound, Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., founded in 1991. It pairs students with adult volunteers to support academic goals and foster meaningful mentoring relationships. Through a combination of mentoring, tutoring, and scholarship opportunities, the organization works with underserved District of Columbia public school students in grades 8 through 12 to expand access to a college education. The program results in high school completion for all participants and college enrollment for the vast majority, with 100% graduating high school and more than 95% matriculating to college. As a small to mid-sized nonprofit, it operates within the education nonprofit sector and focuses on improving educational outcomes for its local student population. In September 2023, College Bound announced a partnership with hbcu-cfnj to support the 2023 HBCU Fair alongside other organizations, reflecting its collaboration with external partners to advance its mission.