Cohesion Network Inc is located in Allentown, PA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Cohesion Network Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cohesion Network 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 12/2023, Cohesion Network Inc generated $299.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 37.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $267.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 35.1% per year over the past 5 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WE COLLABORATE WITH RESIDENTS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO EMPOWER ONE ANOTHER TO FLOURISH AND BECOME LEADERS WHO CREATE LASTING CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY BLOCK AMBASSADORS: WE FACILITATE MONTHLY MEETINGS AND ONGOING COMMUNICATION WITH A NETWORK OF LEADERS AND RESIDENTS WHO ESTABLISH MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. THIS GROUP OF LEADERS IS TRAINED, EQUIPPED, AND EMPOWERED TO SERVE AS LIAISONS BETWEEN THEIR NEIGHBORS AND CITY OFFICIALS. THEY STAY IN CONTACT WITH US AND EACH OTHER ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS; THEY SHOW UP ON BEHALF OF THEIR NEIGHBORS, REPRESENT THEM AT COMMUNITY MEETINGS, AND PROVIDE VITAL RESOURCES TO FAMILIES IN NEED. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDE THEM WITH TRAINING IN FIRST AID AND ADMINISTERING LIFE-SAVING NARCAN TO THOSE WHO HAVE OVERDOSED.
CHARACTER EDUCATION: BASED ON OUR SEVEN-POINT CHARACTER EDUCATION CURRICULUM, WE ENGAGE STUDENTS, BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. CHARACTER IS AT THE HEART OF OUR WORK. TO GET TO THE HEART OF THIS CRITICAL TOPIC, WE FACILITATE DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENTS AND RELATIONSHIPS BASED ON TRUST AND RESPECT AS WE SEEK TO CHALLENGE EACH PERSON TO LEARN AND GROW. THROUGH EACH INTERACTIVE SESSION, WE PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS WITH PRACTICAL OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE TO HELP THEM DEVELOP A HIGH LEVEL OF CHARACTER. AS A RESULT, PARTICIPANTS GAIN GREATER SELF-AWARENESS, INCREASED KNOWLEDGE, AND THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEMSELVES, OTHER PEOPLE, AND THEIR COMMUNITY.
POSITIVE DISCIPLINE WORKSHOPS: OUR FACILITATORS ARE CERTIFIED IN THE POSITIVE DISCIPLINE PARENTING AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT MODEL, EQUIPPING PARENTS, TEACHERS, CHILDCARE PROVIDERS, YOUTH WORKERS, AND OTHERS TO GAIN INVALUABLE TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE. THROUGH AUTHENTIC, VULNERABLE, AND OPEN-HEARTED SESSIONS, LEADERS ARE EQUIPPED TO IMPLEMENT THESE PRINCIPLES AT HOME, IN THE COMMUNITY, AND IN THE CLASSROOM. THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO HELP CHILDREN GROW IN THEIR CONCERN FOR OTHERS, UNDERSTAND RESPECT, ENGAGE IN HEALTHY PROBLEM SOLVING DEVELOPING SKILLS TO BE SUCCESSFUL, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Darian Colbert Sr Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $70,659 |
Yolanda Colbert Operations Dir | Trustee | 40 | $54,747 |
Bill Cummings Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Taressa Diaz Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Emmanuel Lumbayi Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Angela Castro Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $96,935 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $39,330 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $136,265 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $162,655 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $299,320 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $114,865 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,973 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $14,890 |
Payroll taxes | $38,769 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $750 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,024 |
Office expenses | $2,596 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,900 |
Travel | $9,289 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $9,150 |
All other expenses | $18,097 |
Total functional expenses | $267,513 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,035 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $23,000 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,235 |
Total assets | $37,270 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,333 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,333 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $35,937 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $37,270 |