Phyllis Wheatley Community Center Inc

Organization Overview

Phyllis Wheatley Community Center Inc is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1945. 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 12/2021, Phyllis Wheatley Community Center Inc employed 46 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Phyllis Wheatley Community Center 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 12/2021, Phyllis Wheatley Community Center Inc generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.7% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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PHYLLIS WHEATLEY COMMUNITY CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE QUALITY PROGRAMS IN LIFE-LONG LEARNING, CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT FOR THE DIVERSE GREATER MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EDUCATION AND RESOURCES THE MARY T. WELLCOME CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (MTW) OF PWCC PREPARES CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME WORKING FAMILIES FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL BY PROVIDING A SAFE, AFFORDABLE, QUALITY, PRE-ACADEMIC PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS TO FIVE YEARS OLD. OUR RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULUM ENSURES KIDS ARE AHEAD OF THE CURVE, TEACHING DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE MATH, LANGUAGE, LITERACY, CREATIVE ARTS, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND CULTURAL AWARENESS SKILLS. STAFF WORK CLOSELY WITH PARENTS TO ENSURE EACH CHILD ACHIEVES IMPORTANT MILESTONES FOR DEVELOPMENT. OUR DIGITALTECHWORKS ACADEMY PROGRAMS OFFER OPTIONS FOR ALL AGE GROUPS, AND INCLUDE CODING COURSES AND ESPORTS FOR KIDS AND TEENS AND BASIC DIGITAL LITERACY AS WELL AS TRAINING FOR ADVANCED CERTIFICATIONS THAT OPEN CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE QUICKLY EXPANDING TECH INDUSTRY. THESE PROGRAMS ADDRESS THE EQUITY GAP THAT EXISTS IN TERMS OF ACCESS TO DIGITAL SKILL- BUILDING COURSES AND JOB READINESS, AND HELP FAMILIES STABILIZE FINANCIALLY, THANKS TO RELIABLE, LIVING WAGE JOBS. COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES PROVIDES WRAP-AROUND SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN ANY OF OUR PROGRAMS TO CONNECT THEM TO NEEDED RESOURCES AND SUPPORT. BY PARTNERING WITH OTHER NONPROFITS, THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS PWCC STAFF TO ASSESS THE HOLISTIC NEEDS OF CLIENTS ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND ENSURE THEY ARE ABLE TO ACCESS EVERYTHING THEY NEED IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN SUCCESS AFTER COMPLETION OF OUR PROGRAMMING.


YOUTH PROGRAMMING BE@SCHOOL - YEAR-ROUND ACTIVITIES, DURING AND AFTER SCHOOL AND DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS PROVIDE SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH STABLE, POSITIVE ROLE MODELS AND MENTORS WHO BUILD AND REINFORCE ACADEMIC AND LIFE SKILLS BY PROVIDING MENTORSHIP AND WORKING WITH FAMILIES TO ADDRESS A CHILD'S TROUBLE AREAS AT SCHOOL. THE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON STRENGTHENING FAMILY AND COMMUNITY TO ACCELERATE KIDS' LEARNING, BUILD DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS, PROMOTE LEADERSHIP SKILLS, DIVERT THEM FROM ENGAGING IN HIGH-RISK ACTIVITIES, AND WORK WITH LOW-PERFORMING STUDENTS TO GET THEM BACK ON TRACK IN SCHOOL. OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS INCLUDE BE@SCHOOL, OUR TRUANCY DIVERSION PARTNERSHIP WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY; RISE: BUILDING BRIDGES THROUGH BASKETBALL, WHICH GIVES YOUTH AND TEENS A SAFE SPACE TO HAVE IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS AND LEARN ABOUT THEMSELVES WHILE CREATING A DIALOGUE BETWEEN BLACK YOUTH AND POLICE OFFICERS; OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER; AND OUR NEWEST PROJECT, WHICH WILL RESTORE THE 100-ACRE CAMP THAT WAS DONATED TO PWCC IN 1956 TO SERVE AS A PLACE FOR OUR INNER CITY KIDS TO EXPERIENCE THE NUMEROUS BENEFITS OF SPENDING TIME OUTDOORS.


FAMILY STRENGHTENING HOPE FOR MEN, HOPE FOR WOMEN, & HOPE FOR YOUTH GROUPS PROVIDE NETWORKS OF SUPPORT TO HELP PEOPLE HEAL FROM TRAUMA AND GIVE PEOPLE A SECOND CHANCE AND A STRONGER SKILL SET FOR MANAGING ANGER AFTER THEY'VE BEEN INVOLVED IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AS PERPETRATORS OR AS VICTIMS. THE QUALITY PARENTING ACADEMY WORKS TO HELP FAMILIES INVOLVED WITH CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES TO PREVENT LEGAL SEPARATION FROM OCCURRING AND TO REUNITE FAMILIES AFTER IT HAS. PARTICIPANTS IDENTIFY PERSONAL AND FAMILY ASPIRATIONS, AND WORK TOWARD ACHIEVING REALISTIC PERSONAL AND FAMILY STABILITY GOALS. ACTIVITIES HELP PARTICIPANTS STRENGTHEN THEIR PARENTING SKILLS, LEARN WAYS TO RESOLVE CONFLICT, AND BUILD FAMILY AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SKILLS. OUR COVID COMMUNITY CONNECTION PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE TESTING AND VACCINATIONS TO ALL PEOPLE WHO NEED THEM AND SERVES AS A TRUSTWORTHY SOURCE OF INFORMATION ON COVID-19 AND VACCINE HESITANCE. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHOSE RECOVERY FROM THE PANDEMIC HAS BEEN DIFFICULT DUE TO DEPRESSION AND OTHER MENTAL ILLNESSES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Suzanne Burks
Executive Di
$147,188
Doug Hill
Chair (new)
$0
Angela Dixon
Chair (resi
$0
James Mcgregor
Vice Chair
$0
Laura Danielson
Sec-Treas
$0
Alfred Babington-Johnson
Director (re
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Macc Commonwealth Services Inc
Finance, Hr & It
$0
Thor Construction
Classroom Renovation
$0
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$134,750
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,480,816
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$561,772
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,212
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,177,338
Total Program Service Revenue$587,733
Investment income $4,755
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 $2,770,647

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Phyllis Wheatley Community Center Inc has recieved totaling $2,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Growing Hope Foundation

Owatonna, MN

PURPOSE: PROVIDES QUALITY PROGRAMS IN LIFE-LONG LEARNING FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTS, AS WELL AS FAMILY SERVICES FOR THE DIVERSE GREATER MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY.

$2,500
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