Cherokee Focus Inc is located in Holly Springs, GA. The organization was established in 2006. 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 06/2022, Cherokee Focus Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cherokee Focus 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 06/2022, Cherokee Focus Inc generated $410.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $389.4k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.6%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CHEROKEE FOCUS IS A 501(C)(3) COLLABORATIVE WHOSE MISSION IS STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, YOUTH, AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGH COLLABORATION OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES, SKILLS, AND EXPERTISE BY REDUCING AND PREVENTING YOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ENHANCING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND IMPROVING HOUSING ALTERNATIVES FOR A STRONGER CHEROKEE COUNTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CHEROKEE YOUTH WORKS IS A IS A WORK SOURCE GEORGIA, WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) YOUTH PROGRAM. DESIGNED FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH AGES 16-24, THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ASSIST YOUTH IN GETTING THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO OBTAIN GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT AT A LIVABLE WAGE, IN A CAREER THEY CAN BE HAPPY AND SUCCEED IN. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ALSO HELP EACH PARTICIPANT TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE, SELF-SUFFICIENT CITIZENS WHO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN THAT FOCUSES ON EQUIPPING EACH PARTICIPANT WITH THE EDUCATION, WORK READINESS AND LIFE SKILLS NECESSARY TO SUCCEED. THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE TO THE WIOA ELIGIBLE YOUTH AND ALSO INCLUDES THE AVAILABILITY OF GED CLASSES, ASSISTANCE WITH COLLEGE ENROLLMENT, WORK READINESS SILLS, LIFE SKILL CLASSES, RESUME ASSISTANCE, PAID AND UNPAID WORK EXPERIENCES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS, TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION OPTIONS, AND SUPPORT SERVICES AS NEEDED AND AVAILABLE TO ASSURE SUCCESS SUCH HAS HELP WITH ANY NEEDED WORKPLACE UNIFORM OR TOOLS FOR THE JOB, ASSISTANCE FINDING TRANSPORTATION IF NEEDED, AND TEMPORARY HOUSING ASSISTANCE THROUGH LOCAL NON-PROFIT AND FAITH BASED PARTNERS IF NEEDED AND AVAILABLE. INTERNSHIPS, JOB SHADOWING, REFERRAL FOR OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ADULT MENTORING, SUPPORT SERVICES AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING ARE INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM AND FOLLOW-UP SERVICES FOR EACH PARTICIPANT DURING AND FOR NO LESS THAN 12 MONTHS AFTER COMPLETION OF THE CHEROKEE YOUTH WORKS PROGRAM.
SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THE DRUG FREE CHEROKEE INITIATIVE IN 2004, CHEROKEE FOCUS HAS BROUGHT TOGETHER CONCERNED CITIZENS, LOCAL BUSINESSES, YOUTH, PARENTS, HEALTH AGENCIES, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FAITH COMMUNITY, YOUTH SERVING ORGANIZATIONS, CIVIC CLUBS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC DRUG PREVENTION PLAN THAT ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF CHEROKEE COUNTY RELATED TO OUR YOUTH POPULATION. DRUG FREE CHEROKEE MODELS THEIR EFFORTS AFTER THE STRATEGIC PLANNING FRAMEWORK MODEL PREVENTION STRATEGIES ARE USED FOLLOWING THE CADCA SEVEN STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE THAT INCLUDE: PROVIDING INFORMATION; PROVIDING SUPPORT, ENHANCING ACCESS AND REDUCING BARRIERS, CHANGING CONSEQUENCES, PHYSICAL DESIGN, AND MODIFYING OR CHANGING POLICY TO REDUCE UNDERAGE USE OR MISUSE OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, VAPES, MARIJUANA, PRESCRIPTION AND OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS, AND OTHER LETHAL SUBSTANCES SUCH AS METH, HEROIN AND FENTANYL. THE VISION OF DRUG FREE CHEROKEE IS A UNITED CHEROKEE COUNTY THAT IS HEALTHY, SAFE, AND DRUG FREE. THIS FISCAL YEAR, DRUG FREE CHEROKEE WAS ONCE AGAIN AWARDED A DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES CONTINUATION GRANT FROM THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY. THE AWARD OF THIS GRANT HAS ENABLED DRUG FREE CHEROKEE TO EXPAND OUR UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION INITIATIVE. DRUG FREE CHEROKEE ALSO DEVELOPED A COMPREHENSIVE TOBACCO AND MARIJUANA INITIATIVE FOCUSING ON E- CIGARETTES AND VAPING AND RECEIVED NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR THEIR OVER- THE-COUNTER AND PREVENTION DRUG MISUSE CAMPAIGN
CHEROKEE FOCUS IS AN UMBRELLA ORGANIZATION GROUNDED AND FOCUSED ON THE POWER OF PEOPLE BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS THAT DEVELOP INTO POSSIBILITIES FOR THE BETTERMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING AND JOINT COLLABORATION, INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS COME TOGETHER TO ADDRESS GAPS IN SERVICES, RESOURCES AVAILABLE, AND ISSUES COMMON TO OUR DESIRE FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY. THE STRENGTH OF THIS COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP RESIDES IN COOPERATION BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES, CIVIC CLUBS, THE FAITH BASED COMMUNITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, EDUCATION, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. CHEROKEE FOCUS ENCOURAGES AND MODELS INTERAGENCY COMMUNICATION, PARTNERSHIP AND RESOURCE SHARING? THEREBY CREATING A MORE EFFICIENT SYSTEM OF SERVICES DELIVERY. CHEROKEE FOCUS PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR LEVERAGING RESOURCES, SKILLS, EXPERTISE AND FUNDING TO CREATE, DEVELOP AND SUSTAIN PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT WILL SUPPORT THE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN OF CHEROKEE COUNTY THROUGH A MEANS THAT COULD NOT BE ACCOMPLISHED BY ONE AGENCY OR INDIVIDUAL ALONE. THE CHEROKEE FOCUS COLLABORATIVE BODY MEETS ONCE EVERY MONTH ON THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. THE MISSION OF THE CHEROKEE COUNTY SUICIDE PREVENTION COALITION IS TO PREVENT DEATHS BY SUICIDE IN CHEROKEE COUNTY, TO BRING AWARENESS AND EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY, TO DECREASE THE STIGMA ASSOCIATED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, AND TO BRING HOPE FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE. THIS YEAR MARKED THE SECOND ANNUAL LABOR4LOVE 5K RUN/WALK FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION, HOSTED BY THE COALITION. THE COALITION MEETS MONTHLY. COALITION MEMBERS WORK TO PROVIDE YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOCUSED ON SUICIDE PREVENTION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jon Collins Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $98,290 |
Rachel Ashe Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Josh Bagby Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mandi Ballinger Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Hugh Beavers Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tiffany Bird Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $9,149 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $361,359 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $40,176 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $410,684 |
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 | $100 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $410,784 |
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. | $103,238 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,123 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $60,362 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,515 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,311 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $8,654 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $29,181 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,397 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,358 |
Insurance | $7,409 |
All other expenses | $1,161 |
Total functional expenses | $389,389 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $23,203 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $16,422 |
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 | $1,180 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,627 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $54,432 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,850 |
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 | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $20,000 |
Other liabilities | $6,524 |
Total liabilities | $39,374 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,058 |
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 | $54,432 |