Lets Talk Safety Inc, operating under the name The Pillars, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (P99) the organization is classified as: Human Services N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Pillars employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pillars 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 06/2023, Pillars generated $799.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $804.1k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 36.8% per year over the past 6 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
LET'S TALK SAFETY, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SUBSTANCE MISUSE PREVENTION PROGRAMS TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, SCHOOLS AND GROUPS THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY TARGETED TO TEENS AND YOUTH. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OPERATES A RECOVERY COMMUNITY AND OUTREACH CENTER IN NEW YORK CITY. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES HOLISTIC WELLNESS SERVICES, FOOD, CLOTHING, AND EDUCATIONAL TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE POSITIVE INTERVENTIONS FOR LIVING LIFE WITH ADDICTION RECOVERY SUPPORT NYC (PILLARS) OFFERS A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SUBSTANCE MISUSE RECOVERY THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS THAT SUPPORT ALL WHO ARE IN RECOVERY, AND THOSE LOVING SOMEONE IN ACTIVE ADDICTION. THE PROGRAM HELPS THOSE RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED FOR A HEALTHY AND BALANCED LIFESTYLE.
SUBSTANCE MISUSE FREE ENVIRONMENT IN HARLEM (SAFE) WORKS TO CREATE A NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND EMPOWERING HARLEM'S YOUTH TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A SUBSTANCE MISUSE FREE LIFESTYLE. IT IS A TEEN LED PREVENTION COALITION
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Fred Hodges Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Taylor Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Nathan Smith Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeanene Boyd Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Anaiyah Smith Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $4,905 |
Felecia Pullen President | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $168,264 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $765,963 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,029 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $772,992 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $26,139 |
| 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 | $799,131 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $213,210 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,006 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $81,622 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $29,254 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $58,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $158,491 |
| Advertising and promotion | $849 |
| Office expenses | $44,848 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $195,562 |
| Travel | $16,257 |
| 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 | $4,722 |
| Insurance | $877 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $804,092 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $161,837 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $13,611 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $67 |
| 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 | $3,269 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $28,828 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $710,145 |
| Total assets | $917,757 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $61,808 |
| 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 | $779,514 |
| Total liabilities | $841,322 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $76,435 |
| 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 | $917,757 |