COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FOR YOUTH INC

EIN: 264482112 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

BRONX, NY

Total Revenue
$1,165,462
Total Expenses
$1,670,267
Total Assets
$1,467,652
Net Assets
$1,022,375
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
BELINDA RAMOS
Phone
3475900940
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FOR YOUTH INC, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 20% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 43% operating deficit.

Mission

THROUGH COMMUNITY-LED ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION, WE ARE ON A MISSION TO DISRUPT THE YOUTH PRISON PIPELINE BY DELIVERING DIRECT SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, MENTORING, TRAINING AND BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS. OUR DREAM IS TO SEE LOCAL COMMUNITIES TAKE THE LEAD IN CREATING A FUTURE WHERE NO CHILD IS BEHIND BARS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $651,053 Revenue: $0

YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS - CCFY STRONGLY BELIEVES THAT FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IS A CRITICAL PIECE OF SUPPORTING THE DIVERSION OF YOUNG PEOPLE AWAY FROM THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. CCFY'S PARENT PEER...

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YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS - CCFY STRONGLY BELIEVES THAT FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IS A CRITICAL PIECE OF SUPPORTING THE DIVERSION OF YOUNG PEOPLE AWAY FROM THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. CCFY'S PARENT PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES PARENTS OF SYSTEM-INVOLVED YOUTH WITH PEER COACHES TO GUIDE THEM THROUGH THEIR CHILD'S INVOLVEMENT IN THE COURT SYSTEM. CCFY'S FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAM ENGAGES PARENTS AND THEIR YOUNG PEOPLE IN MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS, ONGOING PARENTING WORKSHOPS, ADVOCACY TRAINING, AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING SESSIONS.CCFY'S YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY, AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE STRENGTHS-BASED ALTERNATIVE-TO-INCARCERATION AND ALTERNATIVE-TO-SUSPENSION PROGRAMMING FOR AT-RISK YOUTH. CCFY'S SOUTH BRONX COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS INITIATIVE PROVIDES EARLY DIVERSION PROGRAMMING FOR COURT-INVOLVED YOUTH THROUGH WHICH THEY ARE CONNECTED TO POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND GROUP MENTORING ACTIVITIES. CCFY'S 4AS PROGRAM FEATURES AN INTENSIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM FOR YOUTH TO DEVELOP THEIR MENTORING SKILLS AND PREPARE THEM TO BECOME "CREDIBLE MESSENGERS" FOR OTHER YOUTH.

Program 2
Expenses: $372,308 Revenue: $267,905

TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - IN CITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, CCFY PROVIDES EXPERT CONSULTATION TO SYSTEM AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS SEEKING TO IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING...

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TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - IN CITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, CCFY PROVIDES EXPERT CONSULTATION TO SYSTEM AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS SEEKING TO IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECTS FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM. CCFY'S TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES: (1) FACILITATING PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN SYSTEM AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY-BASED ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION; (2) CONSULTING WITH JUVENILE JUSTICE AGENCIES TO IMPROVE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, CULTURAL COMPETENCE, AND POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS; AND (3) GROWING PROGRAMMATIC AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY OF GRASSROOTS FAITH AND NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE YOUTH IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $830,628
Program Service Revenue $267,905
Investment Income $66,929
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,165,462

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $15,506
Salaries & Benefits $922,133
Fundraising Expenses $121,270
Program Expenses $1,023,361
Other Expenses $700,865
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,670,267

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,165,462 $1,457,924 -0.2%
Expenses $1,670,267 $1,803,216 -0.1%
Net Income $-504,805 $-345,292 +0.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
9
Volunteers
21

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$484,392
Total Directors
9
$168,693
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BELINDA RAMOS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$141,709 $26,984 $168,693
HERNAN CARVENTE MARTINEZ CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTONY BUGG-LEVINE TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE DIAZ SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHANABELLE ARRIAGA DIRECTOR (THRU NOV 2024) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VAN DYKE BILLINGS III DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHRUFA MISHI FARUQEE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIELY MORONTA-SANCHEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HA NGUYEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIO ALEXANDER CASTRO CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$131,185 $25,908 $157,093
LISETTE NIEVES CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$133,531 $25,075 $158,606
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,165,462 $1,670,267 $1,467,652 $-504,805
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,866,211 $1,737,647 $2,486,225 $128,564
2022 $2,479,863 $1,670,069 $1,931,991 $809,794
2021 $1,635,131 $2,024,629 $1,526,442 $-389,498
2020 $3,881,269 $3,158,026 $2,083,670 $723,243
2019 $4,337,788 $4,083,989 $1,541,832 $253,799
2018 $3,527,629 $3,446,398 $965,569 $81,231
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