Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids is located in Little Rock, AR. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids 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, Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 9 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:
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TO PROVIDE HIGH-RISK STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION BY COMPLETING HIGH SCHOOL SO THEY CAN ATTEND COLLEGE. THE THREE MAJOR GOALS FOR EACH STUDENT IN THE PROGRAM ARE: (1) TO ENSURE THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND ALLOW THEM TO EXPAND THEIR HORIZONS; (2) TO BUILD THEIR CONFIDENCE, SELF-ESTEEM AND SPIRITUAL AWARENESS; AND (3) TO INSTILL IN THEM THE IMPORTANCE OF HELPING OTHERS. THESE GOALS ARE ACHIEVED BY PROVIDING A POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE BUILT ON LOVE, NURTURING, AND DISCIPLINE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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P.A.R.K. IS AN AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM BASED IN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, WHICH OPERATES MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE YEAR FOR HIGH-RISK STUDENTS. STUDENTS ENTER THE PROGRAM IN THE 8TH GRADE, BEGINNING A FIVE-YEAR COMMITMENT TO HELP ENSURE A STUDENT'S GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL GROWTH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Keith Jackson President | Officer | 40 | $123,600 |
Melanie Jackson Director | Trustee | 40 | $50,896 |
Kevin P Couch Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Fortune Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jacquelyn Mendelsohn Hall Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jay C Hartman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $1,425,329 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,425,329 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $85 |
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 | $1,425,414 |
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. | $174,496 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $50,896 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $524,039 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $21,081 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $588 |
Office expenses | $140,101 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $4,204 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $610 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $184,459 |
Insurance | $205,079 |
All other expenses | $20,843 |
Total functional expenses | $1,557,485 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $266,267 |
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 | $43,199 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,612,579 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $266,003 |
Total assets | $4,188,048 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,317 |
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 | $31,487 |
Total liabilities | $32,804 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,155,244 |
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 | $4,188,048 |