Persevere is located in Salt Lake City, UT. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (O30) the organization is classified as: Adult & Child Matching Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Persevere employed 61 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Persevere 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 12/2021, Persevere generated $4.4m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 51.0% per year over the past 3 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EMPOWER JUSTICE-INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS AT RISK FOR FURTHER JUSTICE INVOLVEMENT TO SUCCEED AS PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CODING CLASSES - PERSEVERE PROVIDES SKILL-BASED VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN 6 INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED SOFTWARE-DEVELOPER CERTIFICATIONS, UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM OUR STUDENTS ARE CERTIFIED AS FULL STACK DEVELOPERS, ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER JOBS IN TECHNOLOGY TODAY.
TRANSITION HOUSING PROGRAM - PARTICIPANTS IN THE CODING CLASS PROGAM HAVE THE OPTION TO LIVE IN TRANSITION HOUSING PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION.
SUPPORT SERVICES - IN ADDITION TO TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PERSEVERE ENROLLS ALL OF OUR STUDENTS IN CASE MANAGEMENT THAT BEGINS WHILE THE STUDENT IS INCARCERATED AND CONTINUES FOR A YEAR AFTER THEY ARE RELEASED. WE ALSO TEACH ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS SUCH AS CAREER READINESS AND FIVE OTHER MODULES INSIDE THE CLASSROOM AND IN THE COMMUNITY CALLED PERSEVERE+. THESE MODULES INCLUDE FINANCIAL FITNESS, EMOTIONAL WELLNESS, PHYSICAL WELLNESS, FAMILY REUNIFICATION, AND RECOVERY. PERSEVERE'S GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC, WRAP-AROUND APPROACH TO RE-ENTRY WHICH INCLUDES EDUCATION, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gerald Brown Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $10,508 |
Sean Hosman Chair/acting | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marjorie Rist Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robb Kunz Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Casey Riley Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,680,185 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,667,670 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,347,855 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $13,383 |
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 | $4,361,245 |
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. | $212,013 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,237,277 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $298,017 |
Payroll taxes | $174,848 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $13,402 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $57,499 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $298,219 |
Advertising and promotion | $71,884 |
Office expenses | $46,083 |
Information technology | $52,712 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $108,833 |
Travel | $30,380 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $40,723 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,363 |
Insurance | $2,647 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,755,612 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $19,496 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,009,617 |
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 | $7,400 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,396 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,046,910 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $185,764 |
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 | $496,509 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $402,316 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $151,805 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,236,394 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$789,484 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $600,000 |
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 | $1,046,910 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Persevere has recieved totaling $92.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $92 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Persevere Salt Lake City, UT | $1,046,910 | $4,361,245 |
The Buddy Program Inc Aspen, CO | $2,449,078 | $2,020,434 |
Larimer County Partners Inc Fort Collins, CO | $705,399 | $1,091,154 |
Denver Youth Program Denver, CO | $812,703 | $1,447,052 |
Friends Of The Children - Utah Kearns, UT | $826,822 | $752,684 |
San Miguel Mentoring Program Telluride, CO | $221,174 | $191,481 |
Huerfano County Youth Services Walsenburg, CO | $54,241 | $0 |
Boys to Men Mentoring Network North Central Arizona Inc Prescott, AZ | $0 | $0 |
Ace Mentor Program Of America Inc Tempe, AZ | $274,327 | $0 |
Lady Di Talks To Youth And Parents Inc North Las Vegas, NV | $193,745 | $0 |
M W Saint Mark Grand Lodge Af & Am Inc Las Vegas, NV | $151,884 | $0 |