Community Connections For Youth Inc

Organization Overview

Community Connections For Youth Inc is located in Bronx, NY. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (I21) the organization is classified as: Youth Violence Prevention, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Community Connections For Youth Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Connections For Youth 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 06/2022, Community Connections For Youth Inc generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.1% 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.

Since 2018, Community Connections For Youth Inc has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $337,241. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CCFY'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER GRASSROOTS FAITH AND NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY DRIVEN ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION FOR YOUTH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CCFY STRONGLY BELIEVES THAT FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IS A CRITICAL PIECE OF SUPPORTING THE DIVERSION OF YOUNG PEOPLE AWAY FROM THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. CCFY'S PARENT PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES PARENTS OF SYSTEM-INVOLVED YOUTH WITH PEER COACHES TO GUIDE THEM THROUGH THEIR CHILD'S INVOLVEMENT IN THE COURT SYSTEM. CCFY'S FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAM ENGAGES PARENTS AND THEIR YOUNG PEOPLE IN MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS, ONGOING PARENTING WORKSHOPS, ADVOCACY TRAINING, AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING SESSIONS.CCFY'S YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY, AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE STRENGTHS-BASED ALTERNATIVE-TO-INCARCERATION AND ALTERNATIVE-TO-SUSPENSION PROGRAMMING FOR AT-RISK YOUTH. CCFY'S SOUTH BRONX COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS INITIATIVE PROVIDES EARLY DIVERSION PROGRAMMING FOR COURT-INVOLVED YOUTH THROUGH WHICH THEY ARE CONNECTED TO POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND GROUP MENTORING ACTIVITIES. CCFY'S 4AS PROGRAM FEATURES AN INTENSIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM FOR YOUTH TO DEVELOP THEIR MENTORING SKILLS AND PREPARE THEM TO BECOME "CREDIBLE MESSENGERS" FOR OTHER YOUTH.


IN CITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, CCFY PROVIDES EXPERT CONSULTATION TO SYSTEM AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS SEEKING TO IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECTS FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM. CCFY'S TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES: (1) FACILITATING PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN SYSTEM AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY-BASED ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION; (2) CONSULTING WITH JUVENILE JUSTICE AGENCIES TO IMPROVE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, CULTURAL COMPETENCE, AND POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS; AND (3) GROWING PROGRAMMATIC AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY OF GRASSROOTS FAITH AND NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE YOUTH IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Anthony Bugg-Levine
Treasurer
$0
Chanabelle Arriaga
Secretary
$0
Hernan Carente
Chair
$0
Lovisa Brown
Co-Chair
$0
Andrea Briscoe ESQ
Board Member
$0
Van Dyke Billings III
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $579,921
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,214,907
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,794,828
Total Program Service Revenue$684,827
Investment income $208
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 $2,479,863

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Community Connections For Youth Inc has awarded $199,831 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NEIGHBORHOOD BENCHES INC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$8,300

DREAM DARE TO REVITALIZE EDUCATION THRU ARTS & MEDIATION INC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5,825

HIGHLANDER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER INC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$166,256

REVOLUTIONARY FITNESS INC

PURPOSE: FRESH AIR PROGRAM SUPPORT

$11,825

YOUNG URBAN CHRISTIANS AND ARTISTS INC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$7,625
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