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 06/2021, Community Connections For Youth Inc employed 35 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 06/2021, Community Connections For Youth Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2018, Community Connections For Youth Inc has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $356,341. 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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.


CCFY SUPPORTS OTHER GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH FISCAL SPONSORSHIP ARRANGEMENTS, ALLOWING PROMISING START-UP ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION WHILE THEY UNDERTAKE THE PROCESS OF INCORPORATING AND RECEIVING A 501(C)(3) DESIGNATION. CURRENTLY, CCFY SPONSORS FOUR START-UP ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE PROGRAMMING INCLUDING YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, MEDIA PRODUCTION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $344,946
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$566,471
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$911,417
Total Program Service Revenue$720,097
Investment income $97
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 $1,635,131

Grants Awarded

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

Grant RecipientAmount

HIGHLANDER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER INC

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New Market, TN

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$166,256

REVOLUTIONARY FITNESS INC

PURPOSE: FRESH AIR PROGRAM SUPPORT

$11,825

NEIGHBORHOOD BENCHES INC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$8,300

YOUNG URBAN CHRISTIANS AND ARTISTS INC

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Bronx, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$7,625

DREAM DARE TO REVITALIZE EDUCATION THRU ARTS & MEDIATION INC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5,825
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Community Connections For Youth Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
H T Ewald Foundation

West Bloomfield, MI

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$10,000
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