Freedom For Youth Ministries
- Assets
- $3.7m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 80
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Founding
- 01/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 03-0530851
Organization Overview
Freedom For Youth Ministries is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (O20) the organization is classified as: Youth Centers & Clubs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Freedom For Youth Ministries employed 80 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Freedom For Youth Ministries 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, Freedom For Youth Ministries generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.7% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EMPOWERS YOUTH ACROSS IOWA, THROUGH THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST, TO BREAK OUT OF THEIR CURRENT CONDAGE, DISCOVER THEIR GOD-GIVEN TALENTS, AND LEAD TRANSFORMED LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS - OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS HAVE ATTRACTED OVER 300 AT-RISK YOUTH, INCLUDING OUR FLAGSHIP CAMPUS IN DES MOINES AND 4 ADDITIONAL METRO LOCATIONS. ELEMENTARY CHILDREN, MANY REFUGEES, ARE TUTORED ON-SITE BY VOLUNTEERS. OUR FOCUS IS ON READING WHERE WE TRACK READING LEVELS OF EACH STUDENT. OVER 90% OF OUR STUDENTS ENTER OUR PROGRAMS AT LEAST ONE YEAR BEHIND IN READING LEVELS. WE HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN INCREASING THE READING LEVEL OF ALL OF OUR STUDENTS. OUR TEENS ARE ACTIVE IN OUR PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ART, POTTERY, COOKING, COMPUTERS, MUSIC, WELDING, WOODWORKING AND MECHANICS. YOUTH HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SELL ITEMS THEY HAVE MADE IN CLASSES AT OUR TEEN ARTS FEST. CRIME AND DROP-OUT RATES HAVE DECREASED AMONG OUR POPULATION SERVED. PROGRAMMING OCCURS 5 DAYS A WEEK ALL YEAR LONG AND OVER 23,000 MEALS ARE SERVED TO THE HUNGRY CHILDREN DURING PROGRAM.
EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS - FREEDOM FOR YOUTH MINISTRIES LAUNCHED A EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM THROUGH A COMPANY CALLED FREEDOM BLEND COFFEE. YOUNG PEOPLE FROM OUR INNER-CITY WHO HAVE DROPPED OUT OF SCHOOL OR GRADUATED AND HAVE HAD TROUBLE HOLDING A JOB, ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN AND DEVELOP SOFT SKILLS, SUCH AS PUNCTUALITY, RESPECTING AUTHORITY, COMMUNICATING WITH CO-WORKERS AND CUSTOMERS, IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT OFFERS GRACE AND ENCOURAGEMENT. OVER A ONE TO TWO YEAR TRAINING PERIOD, PARTICIPANTS WILL EARN A COMPETITIVE WAGE AND GAIN THE CONFIDENCE TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN A FULL-TIME POSITION. OUR ORGANIZATION WILL WORK WITH OUTSIDE EMPLOYERS TO MATCH THEM WITH GRADUATES OF OUR PROGRAM. OUR LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO BREAK THE GENERATIONAL POVERTY CYCLE IN MANY FAMILIES BY PREPARING YOUNG PEOPLE FOR LONG-TERM SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT. IN 2020, THE ORGANIZATION OPENED ANOTHER EMPLOYMENT TRAINING CENTER, CALLED FREEDOM CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS SIMILAR TO FREEDOM BLEND COFFEE CONCERNING LEARNING SOFT-SKILLS. IN ADDITION, PARTICIPANTS ARE LEARNING ABOUT VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION TRADES THROUGH CLASS ROOM PRESENTATIONS, HANDS-ON TRAINING AND WORKING ON JOBS IN THE FIELD.BETWEEN THE TWO EMPLOYMENT TRAINING OPPORUNITIES, 8 STUDENTS HAVE GRADUATED FROM THE PROGRAMS AND 5 MORE ARE SCHEDULED TO GRADUATE IN 2022, ALL WITH NEW JOBS PAYING COMPETITIVE WAGES WITH BENEFITS. THE POVERTY CYCLE IS BEING BROKEN IN MANY FAMILIES.
RURAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS - IN AN EFFORT TO REACH DISADVANTAGED YOUTH IN RURAL IOWA COMMUNITIES, WE HAVE LAUNCHED THE IOWA CHRISTIAN YOUTH NETWORK. LOCAL CHURCHES AND NON-PROFITS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES CAN JOIN THE NETWORK WHERE THEY CAN GET SUPPORT FOR CURRICULUM, APPLICATIONS, VOLUNTEER TRAINING, ETC. ORGANIZATIONS UNDER THE NETWORK HAVE NO AFFILIATION TO FREEDOM FOR YOUTH MINISTRIES. THE MINISTRY DOES, HOWEVER, CONTINUE TO OPERATE PROGRAMS IN 4 RURAL COMMUNITIES AND 2 OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE DES MOINES METRO AREA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Nelson Excutive Director | Officer | 40 | $99,401 |
Michael Lock Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Trevor Meers President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brittany Heard Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Lowe Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Keller Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $167,242 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,660,046 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,827,288 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,355 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,320 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,276 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$6,613 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $108,793 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,950,742 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $6,075 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $114,567 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $114,567 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $991,183 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,056 |
| Other employee benefits | $97,323 |
| Payroll taxes | $69,842 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $42,432 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $22,994 |
| Office expenses | $27,123 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $112,848 |
| Travel | $29,559 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,016 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $94,338 |
| Insurance | $36,947 |
| All other expenses | $10,308 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,713,799 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $214,521 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $583,420 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $116,667 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $57,358 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $15,339 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $25,328 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,731,145 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,950 |
| Total assets | $3,745,728 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $82,744 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $8,650 |
| 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 | $91,394 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,256,859 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $397,475 |
| 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 | $3,745,728 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Freedom For Youth Ministries has recieved totaling $100,705.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gabus Family Foundation Urbandale, IA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $100,000 |
Raccoon Valley Bank Charitable Foundation Perry, IA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $500 |
B E C K Foundation West Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: TO BE USED IN ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT PURPOSE | $205 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Chicago Youth Centers Chicago, IL | $12,863,906 | $13,202,301 |
Shining Star Youth & Community Services Chicago, IL | $3,676,399 | $6,489,608 |
Optimist International Saint Louis, MO | $4,353,135 | $4,531,047 |
Millard United Sports Omaha, NE | $2,238,363 | $3,321,799 |
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation East Saint Louis, IL | $8,631,994 | $3,358,244 |
Off The Street Club Chicago, IL | $13,861,023 | $2,690,813 |
Boys And Girls Clubs Of The Columbia Area Columbia, MO | $4,174,183 | $2,636,782 |
Hope Center Inc Omaha, NE | $5,012,297 | $2,174,111 |
Roseland Youth Center Chicago, IL | $11,665,313 | $1,985,848 |
Boys And Girls Club Of Lake County Waukegan, IL | $1,643,102 | $2,308,678 |
Inner City Impact Chicago, IL | $3,182,913 | $1,669,000 |
Freedom For Youth Ministries Des Moines, IA | $3,745,728 | $1,950,742 |