Rockaway Youth Community Power is located in Far Rockaway, NY. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (O51) the organization is classified as: Youth Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Rockaway Youth Community Power employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rockaway Youth Community Power 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, Rockaway Youth Community Power generated $176.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $283.5k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.8%) per year over the past 6 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ROCKAWAY YOUTH TASK FORCE IS A MEMBER-LED ORGANIZATION OF YOUTH OF COLOR WITHIN THE ROCKAWAY PENINSULA THAT BUILDS POWER TO SECURE, SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND RACIAL JUSTICE FOR ALL. WE DEVELOP POLITICALLY CONSCIOUS LEADERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN IMPROVING THEMSELVES AND THEIR COMMU
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ROCKAWAY ADVOCACY PROJECT (YOUTH ORGANIZING): RAP PROVIDES YOUTH IN ROCKAWAY WITH A STRUCTURED WAY TO BE CIVICALLY INVOLVED. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR POLITICALLY CONSCIOUS YOUTH TO CONNECT WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES, ENGAGE THEIR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND BECOME DEDICATED LEADERS AND ORGANIZERS. IN WEEKLY POLITICAL EDUCATIONS, YOUTH PURSUE TARGETED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND LEARN CONCRETE SKILLS LIKE OUTREACH, NETWORKING, AND PUBLIC SPEAKING. THROUGH RAP, ORGANIZERS CREATE AND LEAD CAMPAIGNS TO FIGHT FOR THE ISSUES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THE COMMUNITIES THEY REPRESENT.
OFTEN, THE STORIES OF YOUNG WOMEN OF COLOR AND THEIR COMMUNITIES ARE IGNORED IN MAINSTREAM MEDIA. AS AN EXTENSION OF OUR ORGANIZING, THE ROCKAWAY ADVOCATE IS A CITIZEN JOURNALISM PROJECT. PARTICIPANTS IN THE ROCKAWAY WRITERS PROGRAMS PUBLISH THE ROCKAWAY ADVOCATE WHICH IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AND IN PRINT. IT SERVES AS BOTH A PLATFORM FOR OUR ADVOCACY WORK AS WELL AS A PATHWAY FOR YOUNG WOMEN OF COLOR IN ROCKAWAY TO TAKE BACK THEIR OWN NARRATIVE IN THE MEDIA WHILE GAINING CONCRETE TRANSFERABLE SKILLS. IT ALSO ALLOWS US TO OFFER MEDIA COMMENTARY ON CURRENT EVENTS WHILE GIVING PARTICIPANTS A PLATFORM TO DISSECT AND SHARE INFORMATION IN OUR COMMUNITY
PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dr Kaydian Reid Program Advisor | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Tanya Allen Civil Academic Advisor | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Deicy Rhodas Youth Leaders | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Ashley Prevot Youth Leaders | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Corrine Brown Youth Leaders | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Shareen Chung Social Media Designer | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $115,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $60,997 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $175,997 |
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 | $176,150 |
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. | $66,666 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,481 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,127 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $125 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,307 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $19,750 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,438 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $40,979 |
Travel | $8,629 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,250 |
Interest | $672 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,719 |
Insurance | $10,936 |
All other expenses | $5,706 |
Total functional expenses | $283,546 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$26,124 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | -$26,124 |
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 | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$26,124 |
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 | -$26,124 |