Neighborhood Focus is located in Greenville, SC. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Neighborhood Focus employed 14 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Neighborhood Focus 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 12/2022, Neighborhood Focus generated $373.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $413.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.9% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FOUNDED IN 2004 AND FORMALLY ORGANIZED AS A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT IN 2006, NEIGHBORHOOD FOCUS IS A CHRIST-CENTERED BILINGUAL COMMUNITY CENTER THAT EMPOWERS CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES TO FULLY ACHIEVE THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL. OUR MISSION IS TO SHARE HOPE AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN THE WHITE HORSE ROAD CORRIDOR OF GREENVILLE, SC. NEIGHBORHOOD FOCUS OFFERS A SET OF STRATEGIC PROGRAMS ON A 7-ACRE CAMPUS IN THE HEART OF BEREA, SC THAT WORK TOGETHER ACROSS AGE-BANDS AND WHOLE FAMILIES TO CREATE RESILIENCY, UPWARD MOBILITY AND SUSTAINABLE WELL-BEING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE SUCCESS. WE'RE PASSIONATE ABOUT PREPARING STUDENTS - SPECIFICALLY, TODAY'S UNDER- SERVED, UNDER-PERFORMING, HIGH POTENTIAL GEN Z STUDENTS - FOR TOMORROW'S OPPORTUNITIES. AT NEIGHBORHOOD FOCUS, WE BELIEVE THAT IT'S ABOUT MORE THAN SCHOOL. WE BELIEVE IT'S REALLY ALL ABOUT HAVING A SAVING RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHR
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DESIGNED TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN A HIGH-QUALITY, OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAM, NEIGHBORHOOD FOCUS IS ORGANIZED TO HELP STUDENTS STAY ON THE PATHWAY TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND LIFE SUCCESS. OUR PROGRAMS SEEK TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS (1) TRANSITION SUCCESSFULLY INTO AND OUT OF THE VARIOUS LEVELS OF SCHOOL AND ARE PREPARED FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS, (2) REMAIN ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN A STRUCTURED, RELATIONAL CHARACTER EDUCATION AND DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM, AND (3) DEVELOP THE NECESSARY SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS THAT THE NEXT GENERATION NEEDS TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS. AS THE ONLY FREE, FAITH-BASED OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAM EQUIPPED TO SERVE THE HISPANIC STUDENT POPULATION IN THE CHALLENGING WHITE HORSE ROAD CORRIDOR OF GREENVILLE, NEIGHBORHOOD FOCUS EMPLOYS A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY EXPANDED LEARNING PROGRAMS, REDUCE RISKY ADOLESCENT BEHAVIORS, AND DEVELOP STUDENTS' POST-SECONDARY SKILLS FOR CAREER AND LIFE SUCCESS. HISTORICALLY, NEIGHBORHOOD FOCUS PRIMARILY SERVED ELEMENTARY-AGED STUDENTS. TO HELP ADDRESS AN UNMET NEED IN THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE QUALITY PROGRAMS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AS WELL, WE EXPANDED OUR PROGRAM OFFERINGS OVER RECENT YEARS TO INCLUDE SEPARATE BUT SIMILAR PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN (CALLED LAUNCH) AND MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (CALLED ACCELERATE). OUR THREE CORE PROGRAMS, BENEFITTING APPROXIMATELY 250 PERSONS PER YEAR, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: AFTERSCHOOL, FRIDAY CLUB AND SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM. AFTERSCHOOL IS A FREE PROGRAM OPERATING MONDAY-THURSDAY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR FROM 2:45 TO 6:00PM WHICH PROVIDES HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, ACADEMIC TUTORING IN READING AND MATH, STEAM-FOCUSED (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH) LEARNING ENRICHMENT, CHARACTER EDUCATION, LIFE SKILLS, CAREER READINESS AND RECREATION. ON TUESDAYS, STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN FACILITATOR-LED EXPERIENTIAL STEAM LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES. THURSDAY PROVIDES 45 MINUTES OF FOCUSED TIME ON CAREER READINESS, ALTERNATING ON A WEEKLY BASIS BETWEEN JOB AND LIFE SKILLS CURRICULUM AND CAREER DISCOVERY DAYS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON STEAM PATHWAYS. MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON A COMBINATION OF CHARACTER EDUCATION AND WELLNESS (FITNESS, SPIRITUALITY AND NUTRITION). FRIDAY CLUB MEETS 2-3 FRIDAYS PER MONTH, GENERALLY FROM 3:00 TO 6:00PM. FRIDAY CLUB PROVIDES A STRUCTURED TIME FOR STUDENTS, THEIR FRIENDS, FAIMILIES AND MENTORS TO RELAX, HAVE FUN AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH GAMES, DISCIPLESHIP, CHARACTER EDUCATION AND FIELD TRIPS. ORGANIZED RECREATION, GROUP ACTIVITIES, FAMILY DEVOTION TIME AND A HOT MEAL ARE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR TO ALL PARTICIPANTS. SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM IS AN IMMERSIVE DAY CAMP THAT OPERATES OVER 8 WEEKS FROM MID-JUNE TO EARLY AUGUST. THE HIGHLY STRUCTURED, HOLISTIC PROGRAM, LED IN PART AND SUPPORTED BY LOCALLY-BASED ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULTS THAT HAVE BEEN POSITIVELY IMPACTED BY NEIGHBORHOOD FOCUS IS A COMBINATION OF VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO OFFSET THE SUMMER LEARNING SLIDE THROUGH AN EMPHASIS ON STEAM LEARNING, CHARACTER EDUCATION AND PERSONAL DISCIPLESHIP. THE PROGRAM IS ORGANIZED TO MEET STUDENTS' NEEDS THROUGH PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL TRAINING. ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE BIBLE STUDY, WORSHIP AND MUSIC, READING, ARTS AND CRAFTS, SPORTS AND RECREATION, PRACTICAL LIVING SKILLS LESSONS AND A MIX OF FUN AND EDUCATIONAL OFF-SITE FIELD TRIPS. WITHOUT ACCESS TO A QUALITY AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM, ADEQUATE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND MENTORING IN STEAM FIELDS, LARGE SEGMENTS OF THE UNDER- RESOURCED HISPANIC STUDENT POPULATION WILL BE ILL-PREPARED TO PARTICIPATE EFFECTIVELY IN THE MODERN STEAM-BASED WORKPLACE. NEIGHBORHOOD FOCUS IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING GREENVILLE HISPANIC CHILDREN AND STUDENTS WITH A SAFE AND FUN PLACE TO GO WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT WHERE THEY CAN BE COMFORTABLE BEING THEMSELVES, CREATE NEW, HEALTHY FRIENDSHIPS, DEVELOP POSITIVE CHARACTER TRAITS, AND LEARN HOW TO LEAD A CHRIST-CENTERED LIFE THAT POSITIONS THEM FOR SUCCESS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH MINISTRIES, BENEFITING APPROXIMATELY 500 PERSONS, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASSES; EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR NUTRITION, EXERCISE AND HEALTHY LIVING; SUPPORT FOR HOSPITAL AND PRIVATE PRACTICE SUPPORTED FREE MEDICAL CLINICS AND HEALTH FAIRS FOR DENTAL, VISION AND MAMMOGRAM SCREENINGS; FOOD AND MEAL DISTRIBUTION, BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND CHRISTMAS AND EASTER OUTREACH EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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D Keith Groce Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $69,779 |
Jay Alexander Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Clary Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ed Roman Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Joe Thomason Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Thomas Willcox Chairman | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $357,325 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,250 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $357,325 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $625 |
Investment income | $1,708 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $13,467 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $373,125 |
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. | $69,779 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,467 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $113,732 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $14,039 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,724 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,016 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,729 |
Office expenses | $345 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $38,055 |
Travel | $5,450 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $295 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $11,971 |
All other expenses | -$1,397 |
Total functional expenses | $413,909 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $536,457 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total assets | $536,457 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $8,308 |
Total liabilities | $8,308 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $146,935 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $381,214 |
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 | $536,457 |