Fortress Youth Development Center Inc
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $874.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 38
- Location
- Fort Worth, TX
- Founding
- 09/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 42-1588482
Organization Overview
Fortress Youth Development Center Inc, operating under the name Fortress, is located in Fort Worth, TX. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Fortress employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fortress 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, Fortress generated $874.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $948.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MISSION STATEMENT: BUILDING BRIDGES FROM POVERTY TO PROMISE. STRATEGY: OUR DUAL-GENERATIONAL APPROACH INCLUDES PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IGNITE SPIRITUALLY ENGAGE RELATIONALLY AND EQUIP ACADEMICALLY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FORTRESS AFTER SCHOOL PROVIDES PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS WHO ATTEND A NEIGHBORHOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. IN THE CLASSROOM THERE IS A SHARED ACADEMIC FOCUS ON COMPLETING HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS AND READING. BEYOND THAT FORTRESS TEACHERS SUPPORT SCHOOL LEARNING WITH ENGAGING AND HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ART PROJECTS SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS AND OUTDOOR LEARNING. STUDENTS IN NEED OF EXTRA ACADEMIC SUPPORT RECEIVE SMALL GROUP AND ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION FROM OUR ON-STAFF READING INTERVENTION SPECIALIST UTILIZING BOTH TECHNOLOGY AND TRADITIONAL TEACHING METHODS. TIME IS ALLOTTED EACH WEEK FOR OUTDOOR PLAY AND GAMES. STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH ONE ANOTHER AND WITH STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. THEY ARE ALSO GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE NEW TALENTS AND SKILLS THAT MAY OPEN DOORS FOR THEM IN THE FUTURE. SPECIAL EVENTS SUCH AS FIELD TRIPS AND SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS ALSO MAKE THE PROGRAM AN ENRICHING FUN EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS
FORTRESS PRESCHOOL IS A FULL-TIME LICENSED PRESCHOOL WHICH PROVIDES CREATIVE PLAY EARLY LITERACY TRAINING AND SCHOOL READINESS FOR CHILDREN AGES 18 MONTHS-4 YEARS. CHILDREN ENROLLED IN FORTRESS PRESCHOOL PARTICIPATE IN BOTH TEACHER AND CHILD-DIRECTED ACTIVITIES RECEIVE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AND ENJOY BOTH OUTSIDE AND INSIDE PLAY.
FORTRESS SUMMER IS A DAILY BIBLE-FOCUSED PROGRAM WHICH KEEPS CHILDREN ENGAGED IN A FUN SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHILE ENCOURAGING ACADEMIC AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH. IT EMPLOYS THE GIFTS AND RESOURCES OF VISITING YOUTH MISSION GROUPS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bethany White Director | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Danny Phillips Director | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Sherrie Alexander Director | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Tamera Saling Starke Director | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Stephanie Frost Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Kirk Lundblade Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $102,459 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $760,612 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $863,071 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,877 |
| Investment income | $3 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $9,616 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $204 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $874,771 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $578,344 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $43,823 |
| Fees for services: Management | $2,575 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,138 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,247 |
| Office expenses | $57,366 |
| Information technology | $24,221 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $104,447 |
| Travel | $3,037 |
| 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 | $81,657 |
| Insurance | $6,635 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $948,029 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $78,090 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $545 |
| 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 | $1,526,974 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,605,609 |
| 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 | $890,000 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $890,000 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $715,609 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,605,609 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Fortress Youth Development Center Inc has recieved totaling $167,820.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Caris Foundation Irving, TX PURPOSE: PAYMENT FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $102,104 |
Communities Foundation Of Texas Dallas, TX PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $27,076 |
The Morris Foundation Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: FORTRESS PARENTS L.E.A.D. | $25,000 |
Alcon Foundation Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
Fash Foundation Hurst, TX PURPOSE: FORTRESS LITERACYPROGRAM | $3,000 |
Edwards Charitable Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL GRANT | $500 |
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