Fostering Life-Changing Opportunities, operating under the name Flourish Initiative, is located in Columbia, MO. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Flourish Initiative employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Flourish Initiative 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, Flourish Initiative generated $4.3m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $627.7k during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WEAVING RESOURCES AND RELATIONSHIPS TOGETHER SO ALL YOUTH FLOURISH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EMERGENCY & BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE FLO HAS EARMARKED FUNDS THAT ARE RAISED THROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS, MERCHANDISE SALES, AND INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS TO MEET BASIC AND EMERGENCY NEEDS OF STUDENTS AND FAMILIES AS THEY ARISE. MEETING BASIC NEEDS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS EFFECTIVE ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPORTS POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR FLO'S OTHER PROGRAMS. STAFF TRACK REQUESTS AND EXPENSES FOR ASSISTANCE, COMPLETE CASE NOTES, MANAGE AGREEMENTS, AND PERFORM FINANCIAL DOCUMENTATION FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL/HOUSEHOLD RECEIVING ASSISTANCE USING SECURE CLOUD-BASED INFORMATION SYSTEMS. NEEDS CATEGORIES INCLUDE EDUCATION-RELATED, EMPLOYMENT-RELATED, FOOD, MEDICAL/PHYSICAL HEALTH, SHELTER/HOUSING, TECHNOLOGY/COMMUNICATION, TRANSPORTATION.
THE FLOURISH HOME ('FLOME')IN 2020, THE FLOURISH HOME OPENED FOR OPERATION WITH CAPACITY TO PROVIDE UP TO 6 YOUTH (AGES 16-19) EMERGENCY SHELTER AND/OR TRANSITIONAL LIVING SERVICES, DEPENDING ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL HOUSING NEEDS. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ARE IN PLACE FOR CLIENT REFERRAL, INTAKE, ASSESSMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND DISCHARGE. RESIDENTS PARTICIPATE IN OTHER FLO AND/OR COMMUNITY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AS THOSE ARE APPLICABLE, BASED ON THEIR CASE MANAGEMENT GOALS. GOALS ARE DEVELOPED BASED ON BIO-PSYCHO-SOCIAL ASSESSMENTS AND WITH INPUT FROM YOUTH AND THEIR OTHER SUPPORT SYSTEMS. EACH RESIDENT HAS THEIR OWN BEDROOM AND IS ASSIGNED CHORES TO HELP MAINTAIN A CLEAN, SAFE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WITH SUPERVISION FROM QUALIFIED, CARING HOUSE PARENTS.
$AVES THE STUDENTS ACHIEVING VALUING EDUCATIONAL SAVINGS ($AVES) PROGRAM CONSISTS OF TWO COMPONENTS INDIVIDUALIZED 'GAME PLANS' FOR STUDENTS THAT ALLOW THEM TO EARN DEPOSITS INTO A 529 SAVINGS ACCOUNT AND MENTORING. GAME PLAN GOALS ARE CREATED WITH STUDENTS AND ARE BASED ON ASSESSMENTS AND SCHOOL OR PARTNER AGENCY INPUT. GOALS AND ACTION STEPS ARE UNIQUELY CREATED TO MEET POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AND OVERALL WELL-BEING. ACTIVITIES THAT FULFILL ACTION STEPS ARE COORDINATED BY FLO STAFF, SUCH AS EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND PROVIDED BY FLO IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VETERANS UNITED EMPLOYEES OR OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS. WHEN ACTION STEPS ARE MET, SAVINGS ARE DEPOSITED. HIGH SCHOOL $AVES STUDENTS ARE ALSO OFFERED THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE PAIRED WITH A MENTOR WHO CAN SUPPORT STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUCCESS WITH RESPECT TO THEIR GAME PLAN. MENTORINGTHE GOAL OF MENTORING IS TO MATCH STUDENTS WITH A TRUSTED, CARING ADULT WHO CAN SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF THEIR SOCIAL CAPITAL AND HELP THEM DEVELOP LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS. VOLUNTEER MENTORS ARE RECRUITED, TRAINED, AND MATCHED BY STAFF FOR QUALIFYING STUDENTS WHO ARE PARTICIPATING IN OTHER FLO PROGRAMS. MENTORS ENGAGE IN VARIOUS ACTIVITIES THAT CAN INCREASE LIKELIHOOD OF THEIR MENTEES' POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS; INCLUDING SOME OF THOSE LISTED ON THEIR MENTEE'S GAME PLAN. THEY ALSO LIAISE WITH CASE MANAGERS WHEN BASIC OR EMERGENCY NEEDS ARISE FOR THEIR MENTEE. MENTORS WORK WITH FLO STAFF TO CLARIFY STUDENT GOALS AND MENTORSHIPS ARE PROVIDED ONGOING SUPERVISION. INTERNSHIPS FLOURISH INTERNSHIPS HAVE GROWN INTO TWO PROGRAMS, PREP I AND PREP II, AND ARE OFFERED TO RISING JUNIORS AND RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES EXPERIENCING BARRIERS TO HIGHER EDUCATION OR EMPLOYMENT. THEY WORK EITHER PART-OR FULL-TIME AND RECEIVE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN A REAL-WORLD, CORPORATE SETTING. PREP I INTERNS APPLY THEIR LEARNING TO COMPLETE A SERVICE PROJECT WHILE PREP II GETS MORE HAND-ON EXPERIENCE AT 40 HOURS A WEEK WITHOUT AS MUCH PROGRAMMING. INTERNS IN BOTH PROGRAMS WALK AWAY WITH AN EMPLOYMENT PORTFOLIO, INTERVIEW OUTFIT, A FUTURE CAREER OR HIGH EDUCATION PLAN, AND ENHANCED SOFT AND HARD EMPLOYMENT SKILLS. THEIR PERFORMANCE IS MANAGED AND EVALUATED ALONG WITH THEIR FINAL PRESENTATION. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION, EACH INTERN RECEIVED A $2500 SCHOLARSHIP FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH HIGH EDUCATION.
SCHOLARSHIPS THE FLOURISH INITIATIVE'S FIRST FORMAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM BEGAN IN 2020. ALTHOUGH THERE ARE MULTIPLE PROGRAMS SHAPED UNIQUELY FOR TRADE, TECHNICAL, LICENSING, CERTIFICATE, 2-YEAR OR 4-YEAR DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS, THE GOAL IS THE SAME--TO REDUCE SOCIO-ECONOMIC BARRIERS AND INCREASE ACCESS TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS OF COLOR IN MISSOURI. IN ADDITION TO SCHOLARSHIPS, STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH GROUP MEETINGS, ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS, OR RECORDED PRESENTATIONS ON AN ONLINE LEARNING WEBSITE. SOME SELECTED SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE ALSO PAIRED WITH MENTORS TO INCREASE THEIR PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT NETWORK AND HELP THEM MEET UNIQUE ACADEMIC/CAREER-RELATED GOALS. CASE MANAGEMENTCASE MANAGEMENT IS A WRAP AROUND SERVICE WOVEN THROUGHOUT ALL FLOURISH PROGRAMS. QUALIFIED YOUTH SPECIALISTS ENGAGE, ASSESS, INTERVENE, REFER, MONITOR, EVALUATE, DISCHARGE, AND FOLLOW-UP LONG-TERM WITH FLOURISH PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND SOMETIMES THEIR FAMILIES, TO ENSURE BASIC (PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS) ARE MET AND THAT SERVICES ARE COORDINATED AND INFORMED ACROSS PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Loreli Wilson President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rae Cooper Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jewell Simms Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Eryca Neville Director | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Claire Slama Director | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Rebekah Freese Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $4,295,924 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,295,924 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,295,924 |
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. | $199,859 |
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 | $210,137 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,288 |
Other employee benefits | $18,442 |
Payroll taxes | $66,603 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $102 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,577 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,779 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,052 |
Information technology | $14,554 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $27,151 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,221 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,751 |
Insurance | $14,930 |
All other expenses | $1,296 |
Total functional expenses | $627,671 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $613,934 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $4,608,000 |
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 | $5,396 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,670 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $274,457 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,505,457 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $90,508 |
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 | $90,508 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,306,949 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $108,000 |
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 | $5,505,457 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Fostering Life-Changing Opportunities has recieved totaling $500,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Veterans United Foundation Columbia, MO PURPOSE: 2021 2ND A&G TO FLO | $250,000 |
Veterans United Foundation Columbia, MO PURPOSE: 2021 1ST A&G TO FLO | $250,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Rosecrance Inc Rockford, IL | $86,180,732 | $66,976,100 |
Hope Haven Incorporated Rock Valley, IA | $37,686,994 | $51,176,008 |
Cornerstone Service Inc Joliet, IL | $39,737,270 | $40,769,202 |
Lighthouse For The Blind St Louis, MO | $132,994,524 | $33,499,796 |
University Of Kansas School Of Medicine Wichita Medical Practice Wichita, KS | $23,042,705 | $28,281,707 |
Signal Centers Inc Chattanooga, TN | $10,070,860 | $27,319,073 |
Center For Human Services Inc Sedalia, MO | $26,886,839 | $25,741,187 |
Southeast Kansas Independent Living Inc Parsons, KS | $4,553,369 | $22,669,232 |
Mainstream Living Inc Stuart Ambrose Ames, IA | $14,812,634 | $26,461,263 |
Area Resources For Community And Human Services St Louis, MO | $7,485,781 | $21,715,515 |
Kreider Services Inc Dixon, IL | $7,634,045 | $20,356,792 |
Life Patterns Inc Topeka, KS | $3,993,814 | $21,307,130 |