Join Hands Esl Inc is located in East Saint Louis, IL. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (O20) the organization is classified as: Youth Centers & Clubs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Join Hands Esl Inc employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Join Hands Esl 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 06/2023, Join Hands Esl Inc generated $980.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $923.9k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 26.0% 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
SERVING UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN EAST ST. LOUIS, ILLINOIS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR ALL CHILDREN AND TEENS IN THE DREAM PATH AND WHEN POSSIBLE SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND PRIVATE SCHOOL THROUGH THE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 11 CHILDREN IN PRIVATE EDUCATION AT SCHOOLS INCLUDING SR. THEA BOWMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN EAST ST. LOUIS, ALTHOFF HIGH SCHOOL IN BELLEVILLE, AND UNITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL IN EAST ST. LOUIS.
THE FAMILY MENTORING PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON RELATIONSHIPS, PROVIDING A PATHWAY OUT OF POVERTY FOR FAMILIES THROUGH SUPPORT, MENTORING PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION ADVOCACY. MENTORS AND STAFF JOURNEY WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES HELPING THEM NAVIGATE THE MANY BARRIERS TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS THAT EXIST FOR CHILDREN GROWING UP IN INTERGENERATIONAL POVERTY. IT INCLUDES FAMILY MENTORING, TEEN MENTORING, AND EDUCATION ADVOCACY. THE DREAM PATH FAMILY PROGRAM CURRENTLY SERVES 38 FAMILIES AND 125 CHILDREN. CURRENTLY THE PROGRAM SERVES 28 TEENS AND 30 COLLEGE STUDENTS. OUR MODEL EMPLOYS A "BIRTH THROUGH COLLEGE" CURRICULUM AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS TO BUILD SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING: THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, JOIN HANDS BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS, INCREASES SELF ESTEEM, AND BROADENS THE HORIZONS OF CHILDREN 8-12 IN TWO PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS IN EAST ST. LOUIS. THROUGH THE GIRLS CLUBS AND BOYS CLUBS AND OTHER YOUTH CLASSES AND PROGRAMS, WE PROVIDE RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES TO APPROXIMATELY 80 CHILDREN, WITH A CURRENT VOLUNTEER TO CHILD RATIO OF 1:3 FOR ACTIVITIES AND OUTINGS. THIS PROGRAM HELPS TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO STAY ON THE RIGHT TRACK, DO THE RIGHT THING AND FOCUS ON EDUCATION. VOLUNTEERS ACT AS ROLE MODELS AND BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS, REFLECTING THE BEAUTY AND WORTH OF EACH CHILD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sheila Burton Managing Director | Officer | 40 | $94,084 |
Abby Cole Director Of Development | Officer | 40 | $91,095 |
Ja'shira Savannah Executive Director - Ldt | Officer | 40 | $61,184 |
Donna Schnieders Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kathleen Davis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joseph Bante Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $980,796 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $980,796 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $980,796 |
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. | $246,363 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,605 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $255,349 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $35,315 |
Payroll taxes | $47,740 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,807 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $94,715 |
Office expenses | $24,051 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $41,108 |
Travel | $7,722 |
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 | $3,290 |
Insurance | $10,382 |
All other expenses | $42,364 |
Total functional expenses | $923,851 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $48,099 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $84,959 |
Accounts receivable, net | $90,608 |
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 | $525 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,924 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $227,115 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,716 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,375 |
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 | $33,091 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $194,024 |
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 | $227,115 |