FRIENDS of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy

FRIENDS of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy is a U.S. nonprofit organization, recognized as a 501(c)3 entity with an Employer Identification Number (EIN) of 45-4884806. Established in 2011, this organization is dedicated to supporting the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy, a magnet secondary school for boys located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas.

Mission

The mission of the FRIENDS of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy is to invest in and empower endangered young men, with the goal of developing them into leaders and role models for their community. They focus on fostering academic rigor through a character-based education model, complemented by rich extracurricular experiences. The organization aims to create a replicable model that can benefit larger numbers of students across Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) and other educational systems.

Objectives and Programs

• Student Enrichment: The organization supports individual student achievement by providing opportunities for participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) programs, college tours, cultural immersion activities, and leadership development initiatives.
• Professional Enrichment: FRIENDS enhance the leadership skills, qualifications, and credentials of BOMLA faculty and staff through conferences and training focused on curriculum and programming for single-gender schools.
• Program Enrichment: The organization promotes innovation and thought leadership by sustaining and expanding school programs. This includes providing access to state-of-the-art tools, software, equipment, and materials to enhance learning.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

FRIENDS of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy affirms a deep commitment to advancing diversity, equity, fairness, inclusion, and justice. They employ data-driven strategic initiatives to ensure equitable outcomes for students, families, and communities served by the organization.

Leadership Structure

The organization is led by a Board of Directors, which oversees its strategic direction and fundraising efforts. This board is comprised of community leaders and educators who are passionate about supporting the mission of the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy.

Funding

FRIENDS of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy operates with an annual budget between $500,000 and $999,999. The organization is focused on fundraising and "friendraising" to continue supporting the educational and extracurricular needs of the students at the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy.