Bench Mark Program is located in Lancaster, PA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Bench Mark Program employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bench Mark Program 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 12/2023, Bench Mark Program generated $844.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $903.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 26.8% per year over the past 5 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
BENCH MARK PROGRAM'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE MULTI-YEAR, POSITIVE MENTORSHIP TO HIGH RISK YOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BENCH MARK PROGRAM IS IN OUR 10TH YEAR OF OPERATING OUR OPEN GYM PROGRAM AND WE NOW SERVE AN AVERAGE OF MORE THAN 60 YOUTH/NIGHT DURING REGULAR OPEATION. THIS EQUATES TO OVER 250 INDIVIDUAL YOUTH/YEAR IN THIS PROGRAM ALONE. THE LAUNCH OF OUR WOMEN'S STRENGTH AND FITNESS CENTER WILL INCREASE THESE NUMBERS IN THE YEAR AHEAD, AND IN 2023, WE SAW A SLOW INCREASE IN YOUNG WOMEN ATTENDANCE AT OPEN GYM, ON AVERAGE 10 YOUNG WOMEN/NIGHT DURING REGULAR OPERATION. THE WSFC OPERATES WITHIN THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE OGANIZATION'S FACILITY AT 102 S PRINCE STREET AND INCLUDES PROGRAMMING THAT MEETS THE SPECIFIC NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF YOUNG WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM CONTINUES TO OPERATE WITHIN THE OPEN GYM, NOW SERVING A TOTAL OF 12 YOUTH/YEAR.
IN ADDITION TO THESE PROGRAMS, WE ARE OPERATING WITHIN THE FOLLOWING BRANCH SITE LOCATIONS: LANCASTER COUNTY YOUTH INTERVENTION CENTER, COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL, AND LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL WHERE WE SERVE ABOUT 10 STUDENTS PER DAY PER BRANCH SITE.
WE ARE IN OUR SIXTH YEAR OF OPERATING OUR STRENGTH-BASED SKILL BUILDING PROGRAM AND IT NOW SERVES OVER 30 YOUTH/YEAR.
WE ARE IN OUR SECOND YEAR OF OPERATING OUR PREDISPOSITION PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES 1:1 MENTORING TO HIGH-RISK YOUTH WITH GUN CRIME CHARGES. THIS PROGRAM INITIALLY SERVED 4 YOUTH/DAY AND IS NOW SERVING UP TO 8 YOUTH/DAY. THIS PROGRAM WAS SUPPORTED BY A GRANT FROM THE PA COMMISSION ON CRIME AND DELINQUENCY AND IS NOW SUPPORTED BY A COUNTY CONTRACT (OFFICIAL CONTRACT START IS 06/2024).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mitch Hanna Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Andrew Kehl Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Joshua Griffith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Francis Miliano Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Korman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lori Steigerwald Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $358,471 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $370,646 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $729,117 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $100,806 |
Investment income | $4,010 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $300 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,655 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $844,688 |
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. | $73,012 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $379,739 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,593 |
Other employee benefits | $19,238 |
Payroll taxes | $142,113 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,080 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,482 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,575 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,338 |
Office expenses | $17,951 |
Information technology | $488 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,614 |
Travel | $14,736 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,173 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $50,689 |
Insurance | $17,788 |
All other expenses | $16,683 |
Total functional expenses | $903,001 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $68,451 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $304,138 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $120,792 |
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 | $608,868 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $600 |
Total assets | $1,102,849 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,491 |
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 | $41,491 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,061,358 |
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 | $1,102,849 |