Hay Center Foundation

Organization Overview

Hay Center Foundation is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (O11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Hay Center Foundation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hay Center Foundation 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 09/2021, Hay Center Foundation generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $491.6k during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROVIDE SERVICES TO FOSTER YOUTH TRANSITIONING TO ADULTHOOD IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SEE SCHEDULE OTHE HAY CENTER HOUSING CONTINUUM ALLOWS YOUTH TO FIND SAFE, STABLE HOUSING TO MEET THEIR EDUCATIONAL, EMPLOYMENT, AND MENTAL HEALTH GOALS.O BRIDGE HOUSING IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES YOUTH WITH A RENT-FREE PLACE TO LIVE WHILE YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, WRAP-AROUND SERVICES, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING. YOUTH WORK TOWARDS OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT AND/OR TRAINING TO GAIN MARKETABLE JOB SKILLS WHILE PREPARING TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY.O HOUSING OPTIONS IS A PUBLIC/PRIVATE VENTURE BETWEEN THE HAY CENTER, THE HAY CENTER FOUNDATION, AND THE HOUSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY. YOUTH ARE PROVIDED WITH HOUSING VOUCHERS PROVIDED BY THE HOUSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY. THE HAY CENTER FOUNDATION PROVIDES DEPOSITS, FIRST MONTH'S RENT, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER EXPENSES NEEDED FOR YOUTH TO MOVE INTO AN APARTMENT. YOUTH WORK WITH STAFF TO GAIN EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS. THE GOAL IS THAT YOUTH WILL BE PREPARED TO OBTAIN THEIR OWN HOUSING AND LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. FROM 2020-2021, THE HAY CENTER PARTICIPATED IN A PANDEMIC AID RELIEF PROGRAM WHERE YOUTH WERE PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO HELP WITH HOUSING, EDUCATION, AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS.


SEE SCHEDULE OYOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND ENHANCED LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS ALLOW YOUTH TO HAVE A VOICE AT THE TABLE, INTERACT WITH HAY CENTER STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS AND LEARN MUCH-NEEDED LIFE SKILLS. ENHANCED LIFE SKILLS INCLUDE FINANCIAL LITERACY, JOB READINESS, PARENTING, MEAL PREPARATION, HOUSING, AND OTHER AREAS IDENTIFIED BY OUR YOUTH. HOLIDAY EVENT IS A DECEMBER CELEBRATION WHERE FORMER FOSTER YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILY OF CHOICE ATTEND A FUN-FILLED EVENT WHILE CONNECTING WITH ADULTS OUTSIDE THE CPS SYSTEM. UNFORTUNATELY, YOUTH ARE OFTEN DISCONNECTED FROM FAMILY AND HAVE NO PLACE TO CELEBRATE SPECIAL TIMES OF THE YEAR. THE HAY CENTER AND STAFF STEP IN TO FILL THE VOID.PROM PREPARATION EVENT HELPS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE GET PREPARED FOR PROMS - AN EVENING THEY MIGHT NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO AFFORD. MATCHED WITH VOLUNTEER SHOPPERS, YOUTH ARE MENTORED THROUGH SHOPPING AND LIFE SKILLS NEEDED WHEN ATTENDING A SPECIAL EVENT.


THE TRANSITION COACHING PROGRAM MATCHES A CARING, RESPONSIBLE ADULT VOLUNTEER WITH YOUTH PREPARING TO "AGE OUT" OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THE COACH HELPS THE YOUTH DEVELOP A TRANSITION PLAN AS THEY EXPLORE OPTIONS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND/OR EMPLOYMENT. THE GOAL IS TO LESSEN THE RISK THESE YOUTH OFTEN FACE: HOMELESSNESS, UNEMPLOYMENT, EARLY PARENTHOOD, OR CRIMINAL RECORDS.


EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE SUPPORT FILLS IN WHERE PUBLIC CONTRACTS DO NOT ALLOW FUNDING. YOUTH ARE PROVIDED WITH THE SUPPORT NEEDED (BOOKS AND FEES, TUITION, TRAINING, UNIFORMS) TO WORK TOWARDS THEIR EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT GOALS. COLLEGE TOURS ALLOWS YOUTH TO EXPLORE THEIR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OPTIONS AS JUNIORS IN HIGH SCHOOL SO THAT PLANNING CAN TAKE PLACE BEFORE GRADUATION. COLLEGE BOUND EXPERIENCE PROVIDES A SIMULATED FIRST DAY OF COLLEGE INTERACTIVE EVENT FOR YOUTH LEAVING FOR COLLEGE.PEER LEADERSHIP/PEER SUPPORT IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH TO COME TOGETHER TO LEARN ABOUT A VARIETY OF TOPICS SUCH AS AUTO PURCHASING, CAR REPAIR, TENANT RIGHTS, CIVIL RIGHTS AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE STAFF WITH FEEDBACK REGARDING PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mary Green
Executive Director
$43,552
Niko Lorentzatos
Chair
$0
Andy Drumheller
Vice Chair
$0
Michael Lactson
Finance Chair
$0
Linda Hester
Secretary
$0
Leila Guillen
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$1,091,668
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $25,127
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,091,668
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $632
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 $1,092,300

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Hay Center Foundation has recieved totaling $300,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Powell Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES: FOOD/HOUSING INSECURITY OR OTHER STABLIZATION AND EMPOWERMENT EFFORTS

$300,000
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