Fortress Youth Development Center Inc

Organization Overview

Fortress Youth Development Center Inc, operating under the name Fortress, is located in Fort Worth, TX. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Fortress employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fortress 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, Fortress generated $874.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $948.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.5% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

MISSION STATEMENT: BUILDING BRIDGES FROM POVERTY TO PROMISE. STRATEGY: OUR DUAL-GENERATIONAL APPROACH INCLUDES PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IGNITE SPIRITUALLY ENGAGE RELATIONALLY AND EQUIP ACADEMICALLY

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FORTRESS AFTER SCHOOL PROVIDES PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS WHO ATTEND A NEIGHBORHOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. IN THE CLASSROOM THERE IS A SHARED ACADEMIC FOCUS ON COMPLETING HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS AND READING. BEYOND THAT FORTRESS TEACHERS SUPPORT SCHOOL LEARNING WITH ENGAGING AND HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ART PROJECTS SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS AND OUTDOOR LEARNING. STUDENTS IN NEED OF EXTRA ACADEMIC SUPPORT RECEIVE SMALL GROUP AND ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION FROM OUR ON-STAFF READING INTERVENTION SPECIALIST UTILIZING BOTH TECHNOLOGY AND TRADITIONAL TEACHING METHODS. TIME IS ALLOTTED EACH WEEK FOR OUTDOOR PLAY AND GAMES. STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH ONE ANOTHER AND WITH STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. THEY ARE ALSO GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE NEW TALENTS AND SKILLS THAT MAY OPEN DOORS FOR THEM IN THE FUTURE. SPECIAL EVENTS SUCH AS FIELD TRIPS AND SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS ALSO MAKE THE PROGRAM AN ENRICHING FUN EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS


FORTRESS PRESCHOOL IS A FULL-TIME LICENSED PRESCHOOL WHICH PROVIDES CREATIVE PLAY EARLY LITERACY TRAINING AND SCHOOL READINESS FOR CHILDREN AGES 18 MONTHS-4 YEARS. CHILDREN ENROLLED IN FORTRESS PRESCHOOL PARTICIPATE IN BOTH TEACHER AND CHILD-DIRECTED ACTIVITIES RECEIVE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AND ENJOY BOTH OUTSIDE AND INSIDE PLAY.


FORTRESS SUMMER IS A DAILY BIBLE-FOCUSED PROGRAM WHICH KEEPS CHILDREN ENGAGED IN A FUN SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHILE ENCOURAGING ACADEMIC AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH. IT EMPLOYS THE GIFTS AND RESOURCES OF VISITING YOUTH MISSION GROUPS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Stephanie Frost
Chair
$0
Kirk Lundblade
Treasurer
$0
Jason Brown
Secretary
$0
Danny Phillips
Director
$0
Sherrie Alexander
Director
$0
Veronica Rohde
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $102,459
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$760,612
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$863,071
Total Program Service Revenue$1,877
Investment income $3
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $9,616
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $204
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $874,771

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Fortress Youth Development Center Inc has recieved totaling $167,820.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Caris Foundation

Irving, TX

PURPOSE: PAYMENT FOR GENERAL SUPPORT

$102,104
Communities Foundation Of Texas

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.

$27,076
The Morris Foundation

Fort Worth, TX

PURPOSE: FORTRESS PARENTS L.E.A.D.

$25,000
Alcon Foundation

Fort Worth, TX

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY

$10,000
Fash Foundation

Hurst, TX

PURPOSE: FORTRESS LITERACYPROGRAM

$3,000
Edwards Charitable Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL GRANT

$500
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