Community Connections For Youth Inc
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- Bronx, NY
- Founding
- 12/2009
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 26-4482112
Organization Overview
Community Connections For Youth Inc is located in Bronx, NY. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (I21) the organization is classified as: Youth Violence Prevention, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Community Connections For Youth Inc employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Connections For Youth 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 06/2021, Community Connections For Youth Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Community Connections For Youth Inc has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $356,341. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CCFY'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER GRASSROOTS FAITH AND NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY DRIVEN ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION FOR YOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CCFY STRONGLY BELIEVES THAT FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IS A CRITICAL PIECE OF SUPPORTING THE DIVERSION OF YOUNG PEOPLE AWAY FROM THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. CCFY'S PARENT PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES PARENTS OF SYSTEM-INVOLVED YOUTH WITH PEER COACHES TO GUIDE THEM THROUGH THEIR CHILD'S INVOLVEMENT IN THE COURT SYSTEM. CCFY'S FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAM ENGAGES PARENTS AND THEIR YOUNG PEOPLE IN MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS, ONGOING PARENTING WORKSHOPS, ADVOCACY TRAINING, AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING SESSIONS.CCFY'S YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY, AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE STRENGTHS-BASED ALTERNATIVE-TO-INCARCERATION AND ALTERNATIVE-TO-SUSPENSION PROGRAMMING FOR AT-RISK YOUTH. CCFY'S SOUTH BRONX COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS INITIATIVE PROVIDES EARLY DIVERSION PROGRAMMING FOR COURT-INVOLVED YOUTH THROUGH WHICH THEY ARE CONNECTED TO POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND GROUP MENTORING ACTIVITIES. CCFY'S 4AS PROGRAM FEATURES AN INTENSIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM FOR YOUTH TO DEVELOP THEIR MENTORING SKILLS AND PREPARE THEM TO BECOME "CREDIBLE MESSENGERS" FOR OTHER YOUTH.
IN CITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, CCFY PROVIDES EXPERT CONSULTATION TO SYSTEM AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS SEEKING TO IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECTS FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM. CCFY'S TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES: (1) FACILITATING PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN SYSTEM AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY-BASED ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION; (2) CONSULTING WITH JUVENILE JUSTICE AGENCIES TO IMPROVE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, CULTURAL COMPETENCE, AND POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS; AND (3) GROWING PROGRAMMATIC AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY OF GRASSROOTS FAITH AND NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE YOUTH IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM.
CCFY SUPPORTS OTHER GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH FISCAL SPONSORSHIP ARRANGEMENTS, ALLOWING PROMISING START-UP ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION WHILE THEY UNDERTAKE THE PROCESS OF INCORPORATING AND RECEIVING A 501(C)(3) DESIGNATION. CURRENTLY, CCFY SPONSORS FOUR START-UP ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE PROGRAMMING INCLUDING YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, MEDIA PRODUCTION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rev Ruben Austria Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $118,159 |
J Alexander Castro Dep. Dir. Of Ops, Asst. Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $80,421 |
Ashrufa Mishi Faruqee Interim Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Van Dyke Billings III Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hernan Carvente Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chanabelle Arriaga Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $344,946 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $566,471 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $911,417 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $720,097 |
| Investment income | $97 |
| 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 | $1,635,131 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $204,827 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $109,800 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $250,080 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $144,072 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $663,687 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $117,865 |
| Payroll taxes | $74,001 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $9,863 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $277,697 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $61,179 |
| Information technology | $51,038 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $142,442 |
| Travel | $10,278 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,400 |
| Interest | $1,513 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,934 |
| Insurance | $11,911 |
| All other expenses | $8,814 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,024,629 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $177,869 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $650,371 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $460,967 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $184,593 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $33,416 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,156 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $11,070 |
| Total assets | $1,526,442 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $189,281 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $393,565 |
| Total liabilities | $582,846 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $768,596 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $175,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,526,442 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Community Connections For Youth Inc has awarded $199,831 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
New Market, TN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $166,256 |
REVOLUTIONARY FITNESS INC PURPOSE: FRESH AIR PROGRAM SUPPORT | $11,825 |
NEIGHBORHOOD BENCHES INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,300 |
Bronx, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,625 |
DREAM DARE TO REVITALIZE EDUCATION THRU ARTS & MEDIATION INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,825 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Community Connections For Youth Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
H T Ewald Foundation West Bloomfield, MI PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Cattaraugus Community Action Inc Salamanca, NY | $8,199,277 | $10,722,581 |
The Housing Collective Inc Bridgeport, CT | $4,061,260 | $6,154,712 |
The Ministry For Hope Inc Port Jefferson, NY | $5,734,088 | $7,131,985 |
March For Our Lives Action Fund New York, NY | $1,444,399 | $4,094,155 |
Preventative Aftercare Inc Grove City, PA | $1,759,174 | $5,105,601 |
Life Camps Incorporated Jamaica, NY | $3,184,482 | $4,732,245 |
Roxbury Youthworks Inc Roxbury Crossing, MA | $2,179,709 | $3,751,446 |
Friends Of The Children New York New York, NY | $2,429,831 | $2,523,060 |
Girls For Gender Equity Inc-G G E Brooklyn, NY | $6,700,726 | $3,745,418 |
Francis Casey Inc Lewisburg, PA | $1,202,210 | $2,234,010 |
Community Connections For Youth Inc Bronx, NY | $1,526,442 | $1,635,131 |
Council Of Juvenile Justice Administrators Inc Hingham, MA | $759,447 | $2,101,848 |