Strategies For A Stronger Sanford is located in Sanford, ME. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Strategies For A Stronger Sanford employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Strategies For A Stronger Sanford 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 12/2022, Strategies For A Stronger Sanford generated $76.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (16.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $114.5k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.1%) per year over the past 7 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 ORGANIZATION IS BUILDING A STRONG FUTURE FOR THE CITY BY ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY IN EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION NURTURES PARTNERSHIPS, PROVIDES SUSTAINABILITY TO COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, AND HELPS TO CREATE THE LOCAL CONDITIONS NECESSARY TO FOSTER A SHARED VISION AND PROMOTE THE HELATHY DEVELOPMENT OF A THRIVING CITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE AND EDUCATE YOUTH AND ADULTS ON DRUG RELATED ISSUES TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES ON THESE ISSUES. SUPPORT OF A "YOUTH COUNCIL" PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO SHARE THEIR VOICE ON THESE AND OTHER ISSUES.
NOTE THAT OTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE SIMILAR IN NATURE AND DONE VIA SIMILAR PROGRAMMING, STAFFING AND SHARED OVERHEAD SO COSTS ARE NOT ALLOCATED ACROSS ACCOMPLISHMENTS BUT RATHER REPORTED IN SUM TOTAL.
THE ORGANIZATION HELPS BUILD RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS TO FACILITATE PARENT, COMMUNITY, AND YOUTH VOICE AND INVOLVMENT IN EDUCATION RELATED ISSUES TO BETTER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY'S YOUTH AND INCREASE POSITIVE YOUTH OUTCOMES.
THE ORGANIZATION HAS A BACKPACK PROGRAM INITIATIVE WHICH HELPS MEET BASIC HUNGER NEEDS FOR CHILDREN AND SUPPORTS THEIR ACADEMIC PROGRESS WHICH CONTRIBUTES TO CREATING A THRIVING COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Anne-Marie Mastraccio Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Connie Roux Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Ericka Sanbord Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Kendra Williams Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Lisa Blanchette President | Officer | $0 | |
Teena Bourque Treasurer | Officer | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $10,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $64,340 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $74,340 |
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 | $1,774 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $76,114 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $27,535 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,426 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,104 |
Advertising and promotion | $434 |
Office expenses | $794 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $4,048 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,263 |
Insurance | $5,059 |
All other expenses | $62,845 |
Total functional expenses | $114,508 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $77,907 |
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 | $10,894 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $88,801 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $88,801 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $88,801 |