Fellowship of Urban Youth Ministries

Organization Overview

Fellowship of Urban Youth Ministries, operating under the name CityConnexx, is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (S82) the organization is classified as: Mens Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. CityConnexx 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 12/2019, CityConnexx generated $26.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (27.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $42.5k during the year ending 12/2019. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (28.4%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2019

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

FELLOWSHIP OF URBAN YOUTH MINISTRIES DBA CITYCONNEXX IS A SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHRISTIANS MINISTERING TO AT RISK CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE USA. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE NETWORKING, INFORMATION SERVICES, PUBLICATIONS, CONSULTANT SERVICES, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND JOINT ADVOCACY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

CITYCONNEXX: YPNS CUSTOM SHORT-TERM MISSIONS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE VOLUNTEERS RESOURCES AND FUNDING TO OUR NETWORK OF MINISTRY PARTNERS BY MATCHING SUBURBAN CHURCH AND COLLEGE GROUPS TO THE DNA OF OUR INNER CITY AND NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRY PARTNERS WHO SERVE THE BASIC NEEDS AND SHARE THE GOSPEL AND LOVE OF CHRIST WITH THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH LIVING IN THEIR HIGH-RISK NEIGHBORHOODS. CITYCONNEXX IS UNIQUELY DESIGNED TO ENRICH THREE COMPONENTS OF MINISTRY OF WHICH THE SYNERGY BUILDS THE KINGDOM THROUGH TRAINING, VOLUNTEERISM AND EVANGELISM.


TRAINING: YPN PROVIDES THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF TRAINING, INSPIRATION AND MOMENTS OF RETREAT FOR THOSE ON THE FRONT-LINES OF MINISTRY. OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP TRAINING IS A UNIQUE AND FIRST OF ITS KIND TRAINING FOR SMALL EVANGELICAL URBAN MINISTRY EXECUTIVES DESIGNED FOR THOSE CALLED OF GOD WITH A HEART AND PASSION FOR REACHING THE LEAST OF THESE IN OUR NATIONSS HIGH-RISK COMMUNITIES. THROUGH OUR MINISTRY PARTNER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, YPN CONTINUES TO PROVIDE EXECUTIVE COACHING FOR THOSE WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND DESIRE ASSISTANCE TO BUILD UPON THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES LEARNED ALONG WITH FOLLOW-UP TO HELP THEM SUCCEED IN THEIR ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUNDRAISING TASKS. YPN ADDITIONALLY PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS IN SPONSORING OTHER BENEFICIAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR NETWORK OF MINISTRY PARTNERS.


EDUCATION & RECREATION: YPN PROVIDES FUNDING AND RESOURCES TO OUR NETWORK OF MINISTRY PARTNERS FOR THEIR WEEKLY PROGRAMS SERVING CHILDREN AND YOUTH LIVING IN AMERICAS HIGH RISK COMMUNITIES. THEIR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OFFER TUTORING, MENTORING, SKILL-BUILDING, RECREATION AND SECURITY. AND THEIR SUMMER PROGRAMS REACH IN THE MOST DIFFICULT OF URBAN ENVIRONMENTS AND NATIVE AMERICAN RESERVATIONS WITH UNIQUELY DESIGNED ENDEAVORS LIKE SUMMER DAY CAMPS TO KEEP KIDS OFF THE STREETS, AND WEEKLY SPORTS CAMPS.


NETWORKING: YPN FACILITATES CITY-WIDE AND NATIONAL NETWORKS OF MINISTRY AND RESOURCE PARTNERS. WE SEEK TO ENHANCE COOPERATION AND TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS FOR SUPPORT AND SELF-SUSTAINABILITY. YPN RESEARCHES AND DELIVERS BEST PRACTICES AND PROGRAM MATERIALS TO OUR PARTNERS. WE HELP ESTABLISH AND FUND LOCAL NETWORKS OF PARTNERS FOR FELLOWSHIP, INTERACTION AND RESOURCE INFORMATION EXCHANGE. YPN LEVERAGES OUR NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS TO BRING FUNDING AND RESOURCES TO OUR LOCAL MINISTRY PARTNERS. OUR NETWORK OF MINISTRY PARTNERS INCLUDES 28 FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS FROM 20 CITIES ACROSS US, DEDICATED TO SERVING CHILDREN AND YOUTH LIVING IN THEIR HIGH-RISK COMMUNITIES. THOUGH THEY MAY BE FROM DIFFERING URBAN, RURAL OR NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES, THEY ALL HAVE ONE COMMON GOAL--TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS ACADEMIC, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John Thexton
Executive Director
$26,524
Dave Palmer
President
$0
Fred Warkentine
Treasurer
$0
Jay Height
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,150
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,150
Total Program Service Revenue$20,900
Investment income $6
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 $671
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $26,727

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Fellowship of Urban Youth Ministries has recieved totaling $45.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Cars For Charity Inc

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$45
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