Urban Vision is located in Akron, OH. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (S31) the organization is classified as: Urban & Community Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Urban Vision employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban Vision 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 08/2023, Urban Vision generated $801.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $695.9k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.0% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF URBAN VISION IS TO LIVE OUT THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST IN THE NORTH HILL COMMUNITY OF AKRON, OHIO BY COMING ALONGSIDE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AS THEY BECOME FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST AND LEADERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION PURPOSES TO BUILD A VIBRANT, UNIFIED NORTH HILL COMMUNITY, TRANSFORMED THROUGH THE LOVE AND HOPE OF JESUS CHRIST. THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER SUPPLEMENTAL LEARNING FOR GRADES K THROUGH 12; LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT; OUTREACH TO CHILDREN K-12TH GRADE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SET ON SUCCESS (SOS) - AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, 4 DAYS PER WEEK, K- 12TH GRADE, HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, DIGNITY STORES, RECREATION, MENTORING, MUSICAL INSTRUMENT LESSONS, DANCE CLASSES, WORKSHOP CLASSES, ART CLASSES, BIBLE QUIZZING, 115 INNERCITY STUDENTS ENROLLED. SUMMER SOS MET 6 HOURS PER DAY, 4 DAYS PER WEEK FOR 6 WEEKS, 3-NIGHT OVERNIGHT CAMP FOR 35 6-12TH GRADERS DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS, DISCIPLESHIP AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH FUN CAMP ACTIVITIES.
OUTREACH TO 24 6-12 GRADERS WEEKLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND 6 WEEKS IN THE SUMMER TO HAVE FUN, MAKE FRIENDS AND ENGAGE IN BIBLE LESSONS.
KIDS CLUBS (KC), 2ND-5TH GRADES, MET 3 HOURS WEEKLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, AND FOR SIX WEEKS IN THE SUMMER FOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BIBLE STORIES, SONGS, CRAFTS, RECREATION, DINNER, 78 INNERCITY STUDENTS.
ON YOUR MARK LIFEREADINESS PROGRAM PROVIDES A CHRISTCENTERED PLACE FOR EACH STUDENT TO DEVELOP EDUCATIONALLY, SOCIALLY, AND PHYSICALLY, 3 AND 4 YEAR OLDS MET 4 DAYS A WEEK, SEPARATE 2 HOUR MORNING AND AFTERNOON SESSIONS, LIGHT SNACK, AVG. ENROLLMENT OF 14-16 AT EACH SESSION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Rodney Matthews President & | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $73,750 |
Kurran Bishop Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Brook Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joe Caruso Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Brittany Unruh Durieux Assistant Se | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Randy Fearer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $52,731 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $731,917 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $43,930 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $784,648 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $7,117 |
Investment income | $983 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $12,150 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$4,195 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $801,843 |
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. | $85,013 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,013 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $333,599 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $22,428 |
Payroll taxes | $30,870 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,178 |
Office expenses | $3,708 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $354 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $34,507 |
Insurance | $13,635 |
All other expenses | $5,814 |
Total functional expenses | $695,914 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,166 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $339,048 |
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 | $2,636 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $655,136 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,004,986 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $35,010 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $15,400 |
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 | $50,410 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $921,209 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $33,367 |
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 | $1,004,986 |