Keeping Our Promise Inc is located in Rochester, NY. According to its NTEE Classification (Q71) the organization is classified as: International Migration & Refugee Issues, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Keeping Our Promise Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Keeping Our Promise Inc 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, Keeping Our Promise Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $303.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 131.3% per year over the past 2 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
PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE RESETTLEMENT ASSISTANCE TO ENDANGERED WARTIME ALLIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESETTLEMENT ASSISTANCE: KEEPING OUR PROMISE (KOP) PROVIDES HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO AFGHAN FAMILIES RELOCATED TO THE USA INCLUDING RENT, SECURITY DEPOSITS, AND APARTMENT ESSENTIALS SUCH AS NEW BEDS. WE SERVED 74 AFGHAN FAMILIES TOTALING 219 INDIVIDUALS IN THE GREATER ROCHESTER, NY AREA. THE MAJORITY OF THESE FAMILIES - 195 INDIVIDUALS - ARRIVED FROM AFGHANISTAN BETWEEN JULY 2021 AND DECEMBER 2021. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)OUR HOUSING GOAL IS TO PLACE FAMILIES IN LONG-TERM STABLE HOUSING WHERE THEY WILL FEEL COMFORTABLE LIVING FOR AT LEAST TWO OR MORE YEARS. TO MAKE A RENTAL DETERMINATION, KOP WILL ASSESS NEIGHBORHOOD DEMOGRAPHICS INCLUDING CRIME RATES, OWNERSHIP, AND GENERAL UPKEEP OF SURROUNDING HOUSING UNITS. KOP HAS ESTABLISHED WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH LANDLORDS, WHO FREQUENTLY OFFER POSITIVE REFERRALS TO OTHER LANDLORDS TO THE BENEFIT OF OUR FAMILIES. KOP ALSO WORKS ON GROUPING FAMILIES TOGETHER IN NEIGHBORHOODS SO THEY MAY HAVE MUTUAL SUPPORT OF EACH OTHER. THIS MODEL ALLOWS THE FAMILIES TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND STABILITY AFTER ESCAPING WAR. KOP VOLUNTEERS DO AN INITIAL "FIRST SHOP," SO EACH FAMILY IS STOCKED WITH 3-5 DAYS OF CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE FOOD UPON ARRIVAL, AND EACH FAMILY RECEIVES A GIFT CARD TO SHOP AT THE LOCAL HALAL STORE, AND LOCAL GROCERY STORES UNTIL THEY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SNAP BENEFITS. BENEFITS FOR FAMILIES WAS A NATIONWIDE PROBLEM IN 2021, AS THE US SAW A RECORD NUMBER OF AFGHAN REFUGEES IN A VERY SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME WHEN SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES WERE STRETCHED THIN, AND SHORT STAFFED FROM THE CONTINUING COVID PANDEMIC. THE WHEELS FOR WORK PROGRAM GAVE OUT 8 CAR GRANTS FOR THE HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD TO BE ABLE TO GET TO WORK. THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES A FAMILY TO CONTRIBUTE OR LOG 100 COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS WHILE STUDYING OR IMPROVING THEIR ENGLISH SKILLS, PASSING THEIR DRIVING PERMIT TEST, AND THEN THEIR PRACTICAL DRIVING TEST LEADING TO A DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND SECURING EMPLOYMENT. FAMILIES FREQUENTLY STATE THAT ACCESS TO A CAR HAS SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGED THEIR LIVES LEADING TO BETTER EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES BY REDUCING TRAVEL TIME, PROVIDING ACCESS TO A LARGER JOB MARKET, AND PROVIDING RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION. THE IDEA FOR THIS WHEELS FOR WORK PROGRAM CAME FROM A LARGE STUDY OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN 10 CITIES WHO PARTICIPATED IN TWO FEDERAL HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAMS STUDY (MOVING TO OPPORTUNITY) CONDUCTED BY THE URBAN INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AND UCLA. THE STUDY FOUND THAT FAMILIES WITH A CAR "WERE TWICE AS LIKELY TO FIND A JOB AND FOUR TIMES AS LIKELY TO STAY EMPLOYED".EACH FAMILY RECEIVES A CELL PHONE SO THEY CAN COMMUNICATE, USE GOOGLE MAPS FOR GETTING AROUND THE CITY AND USING THE BUS SERVICE BEFORE THEY HAVE A CAR, AND TO MAKE MEDICAL, SCHOOL OR EMPLOYMENT APPOINTMENTS. THE PHONE INCLUDES AT LEAST ONE MONTH OF PHONE SERVICE WHEN THEY ARRIVE IN ROCHESTER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ellen Smith Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $48,750 |
Jill Baszczynski Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5.2 | $0 |
Leah Granger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5.8 | $0 |
Irwin Solomon Chair | OfficerTrustee | 27.1 | $0 |
Noreen Selinger Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Deb Abell Director | Trustee | 7.3 | $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 | $1,088,326 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,088,326 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $82 |
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 | $1,096,266 |
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. | $215,992 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,750 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,187 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $7,326 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,005 |
Payroll taxes | $4,645 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $25 |
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 | $975 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,800 |
Office expenses | $8,925 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $2,647 |
All other expenses | $4,963 |
Total functional expenses | $303,945 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $270,990 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $596,327 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $867,317 |
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 | $837,317 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $30,000 |
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 | $867,317 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Keeping Our Promise Inc has recieved totaling $60,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50,000 |
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10,000 |
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