Strive International Inc

Organization Overview

Strive International Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (J20) the organization is classified as: Employment Preparation & Procurement, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Strive International Inc employed 101 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Strive International Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Strive International Inc generated $8.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2016, Strive International Inc has awarded 56 individual grants totaling $11,545,906. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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STRIVES MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE ACQUIRE THE LIFE-CHANGING SKILLS AND ATTITUDES NEEDED TO OVERCOME CHALLENGING CIRCUMSTANCES, FIND SUSTAINED EMPLOYMENT, AND BECOME VALUABLE CONTRIBUTORS TO THEIR FAMILIES, THEIR EMPLOYERS, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. STRIVE SPECIALIZES IN SERVING AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS FROM HIGH POVERTY COMMUNITIES WHO HAVE MULTIPLE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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STRIVES FLAGSHIP PROGRAM, CAREER PATH, FOLLOWS FIVE PILLARS, WHICH ARE PROVEN TO INCREASE STUDENTS JOB PLACEMENT AND RETENTION RATES. IT BEGINS WITH STRIVES SIGNATURE CAREER READINESS WORKSHOP, STRIVE START. DELIVERED THROUGH A WORK-SIMULATED ENVIRONMENT, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES THE TRAINING PEOPLE NEED TO NOT ONLY LAND A JOB, BUT BUILD A CAREER. START FOCUSES ON ATTITUDE, ACCOUNTABILITY, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, WORKPLACE ETHICS, PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE, AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS. FOLLOWING STRIVE START, STUDENTS CONTINUE WITH OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING, WHICH FOLLOWS ONE OF SEVERAL CAREER PATHS ALIGNED WITH LOCAL MARKET DEMAND AND EMPLOYER NEEDS. TRAINING RESULTS IN ONE OR MORE INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS. THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM, CAREER COACHING GIVES EACH STUDENT INTENSE, PERSONAL ATTENTION TO IDENTIFY AND REMOVE THE OBSTACLES THAT STAND IN THE WAY OF THEIR SUCCESS IN THE WORKPLACE. FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF CAREER PATH, STRIVE PROVIDES JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS THROUGH DEEP PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS, SECURING JOBS THAT ARE A GOOD MATCH FOR STUDENTS INTERESTS AND SKILLS AND HAVE A FUTURE FOR GROWTH. ALL STRIVE STUDENTS ARE OFFERED LIFETIME SERVICES OF FOLLOW-UP AND SUPPORT. THOUGH THEY MAY GRADUATE AND BEGIN THEIR CAREERS, STRIVE CONTINUES TO STAND BY ALL OF ITS STUDENTS.STRIVE ALSO RUNS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS FOR SPECIFIC POPULATIONS, INCLUDING FOR REENTRY POPULATIONS AND FOR PARENTS. ALL PROGRAMS FOLLOW OUR FIVE-PILLAR MODEL, BUT INCLUDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS RANGING FROM PARENTING WORKSHOPS TO PRE- AND POST-RELEASE CLASSES. THE FOCUS IS ON ECONOMIC STABILITY, JOB PLACEMENTS AND SUPPORT.


STRIVE IS THE NATIONS LEADING SOLUTION FOR PEOPLE WHO FACE THE BIGGEST OBSTACLES TO EMPLOYMENT. OUR PROVEN MODEL PROPELS STUDENTS INTO CAREERS THAT LEAD TO UPWARD MOBILITY. WHAT MAKES STRIVE UNIQUE IS THE NETWORK OF PROVIDERS. THE UNPARALLELED NETWORK IS A COMBINATION OF OPERATED SITES (NEW YORK CITY AND ATLANTA) AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS (OUR AFFILIATE NETWORK) IN CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY, TOTALING 12 US CITIES. STRIVES HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING AND JOBDEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS IN AREAS OF CONCENTRATED POVERTY AND UNEMPLOYMENT. EACH AFFILIATE IS AN INDEPENDENT 501C3 ORGANIZATION THAT LICENSES WITH STRIVE TO UTILIZE THE STRIVE PROGRAM AND PARTICIPATE IN CAPACITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES. STRIVE SUPPORTS THE NATIONAL NETWORK VIA 1) A CAPABLE TEAM OF DEDICATED STAFF THAT SUPPORT THE NATIONAL NETWORK, 2) CAPACITY-BUILDING FORUMS FOR STRIVE AFFILIATES TO STRENGTHEN PROGRAM QUALITY AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE NETWORK,SUCH AS THE ANNUAL STRIVE INSTITUTE, 3) A NATIONAL PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, 4) PROGRAM MANUALS PREDICATED ON EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES, AND 5) ACTIVELY SOLICITING AND SECURING NATIONAL GRANTS FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Philip Weinberg
President & CEO
$316,845
Lakythia Ferby
Ed New York
$157,592
Cynthia Trevor
VP Devel & Comm
$153,884
Tasha Jackson
Cfao
$147,210
Greg Wise
Vice President
$140,617
Jamal Vailes
Ed Atlanta
$124,817

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Jevs Human Service
Program Implementation
$278,486
Justice Resource Institute
Program Implementation
$225,712
San Diego Second Chance
Program Implementation
$422,649
The Tns Group
It Services - Data Mgmt
$218,605
Public Health Management Corporation
Program Implementation
$100,580
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$593,043
Related organizations$0
Government grants $4,160,956
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,658,171
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$8,412,170
Total Program Service Revenue$125,000
Investment income $539
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,546,656

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Strive International Inc has awarded $1,292,381 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SAN DIEGO SECOND CHANCE PROGR

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San Diego, CA

PURPOSE: Employment related programs

$369,969

JUSTICE RESOURCE INSTITUE INC

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Needham, MA

PURPOSE: Employment related programs

$318,390

JEVS HUMAN SERVICES

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Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: Employment related programs

$301,528

WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM WORKFORCE

PURPOSE: Employment related programs

$268,516

CAREER RESOURCES INC

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Bridgeport, CT

PURPOSE: Employment related programs

$17,891

PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT CORP

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Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: Employment related programs

$16,087
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Strive International Inc has recieved totaling $25,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Gray Foundation

Cohoes, NY

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.

$25,000
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