VERNON AVENUE PROJECT INC

EIN: 272995249 501(c)(3) Youth Development

JAMAICA, NY

Total Revenue
$728,788
Total Expenses
$913,656
Total Assets
$299,689
Net Assets
$279,686
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
REV JAMES O'SHEA
Phone
6465527013
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

VERNON AVENUE PROJECT INC, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $729K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $914K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

THE VERNON AVENUE PROJECT, INC. WAS FORMED IN 2010 TO RECONNECT YOUNG MEN, 17-24, TO POSITIVE LIFE PATHS THROUGH ENTRENPRENURSHIP, EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP. THE ORGANIZATION, ALSO KNOWN AS "RECONNECT" OFFERS FORMATIVE ENTRY LEVEL WORK THROUGH THE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. WORK IS PROVIDED AT RECONNECT GRAPHICS. THE YOUTH PARTNERS WERE YOUNG MEN NOT WORKING OR IN SCHOOL WHO EXPERIENCED THE BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT - MOST FOR THE FIRST TIME - MAKING STRIDES TOWARDS THEIR PERSONAL JOURNEY TO A MORE POSITIVE LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $137,413

THE RECONNECT BUILDING MAINTENANCE TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDES HANDS-ON, DIRECT TRAINING ON THE JOB FOR OUR YOUTH PARTNERS. THE PROGRAM HAS TWO ELMENTS: CUSTODIAL/JANITORIAL - RECONNECT PROVIDES DAILY...

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THE RECONNECT BUILDING MAINTENANCE TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDES HANDS-ON, DIRECT TRAINING ON THE JOB FOR OUR YOUTH PARTNERS. THE PROGRAM HAS TWO ELMENTS: CUSTODIAL/JANITORIAL - RECONNECT PROVIDES DAILY FULL-SUITE JANITORIAL SERVICES TO IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, THOMAS BERRY PLACE, AND THE PASSIONIST MONASTERY 365 DAYS A YEAR. BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR - RECONNECT PROVIDES MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES INCLUDING BOILER MAINTENANCE, FIRE CODE COMPLIANCE, ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND GOUNDS MAINTENANCE.

Program 2
Expenses: $239,807

THE RECONNECT GRAPHICS AND PRINTING SHOP IS A BUSINESS THAT PROVIDES HANDS-ON, DIRECT ON-THE-JOB TRAINING FOR OUR YOUTH PARTNERS. THE GRAPHICS AND PRINTING SHOP OFFERS FULL SERVICE, HIGH QUALITY...

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THE RECONNECT GRAPHICS AND PRINTING SHOP IS A BUSINESS THAT PROVIDES HANDS-ON, DIRECT ON-THE-JOB TRAINING FOR OUR YOUTH PARTNERS. THE GRAPHICS AND PRINTING SHOP OFFERS FULL SERVICE, HIGH QUALITY PRINTING SERVICES; WE PROVIDE SERVICES TO HUNDREDS OF BUSINESSES IN THE NEW YORK CITY REGION EACH YEAR. OUR PRINT SHOP CAN PRINT ANYTHING ONTO ANYTHING, BUT THE MAINSTAY OF OUR BUSINESS IS PRINTING GARMENTS SUCH AS TEE SHIRTS, SWEAT SHIRTS, CAPS, AND OTHER ACCESSORIES. WE ALSO MAKE TOTE BAGE, CUSTOMIZED MUGS, AND TEXTILES FOR EVENTS (SUCH AS TABLE CLOTHS AND BANNERS). ALL OF OUR YOUTH PARTNERS SPEND TIME BEING TRAINED IN OUR GRAPHICS AND PRINTING SHOP.

Program 3
Expenses: $145,430

IN 2021, RESPONDING TO LOCAL REQUESTS AFTER PEOPLE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE THE RECONNECT ORGANIC GARDEN, WE BEGAN TO CONSTRUCT RAISED BEDS AND GARDEN BOXES FROM CEDAR AND OTHER HARDWOODS. WE USE...

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IN 2021, RESPONDING TO LOCAL REQUESTS AFTER PEOPLE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE THE RECONNECT ORGANIC GARDEN, WE BEGAN TO CONSTRUCT RAISED BEDS AND GARDEN BOXES FROM CEDAR AND OTHER HARDWOODS. WE USE GALVANIZED, WEATHERPROOF HARDWARE AND FIXTURES, AND PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED COLOR PAINTED AND STAINED FINISHES, AS WELL AS NATURAL WOOD. OUR BOXES ARE BUILT IN OUR FULLY- SUPPLIED WOODWORKING SHOP, AND WE TRAIN RECONNECT YOUTH PARTNERS TO HELP US BUILD THE BOXES AS PART OF THE ENTERPRISE. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HORT, WE FULFILLED SEVERAL LARGER ORDERS IN OUR FIRST YEAR, MAKING 75 GARDEN PLANTERS AND PLANTING BEDS. WE PLAN TO GROW THIS ENTERPRISE THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS DEVELOPED WITH OTHER PARISHES IN THE DIOCESE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $392,961
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $624
Other Revenue $335,203
TOTAL REVENUE $728,788

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $761,421
Fundraising Expenses $13,971
Program Expenses $781,923
Other Expenses $152,235
TOTAL EXPENSES $913,656

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $728,788 $791,290 -0.1%
Expenses $913,656 $772,019 +0.2%
Net Income $-184,868 $19,271 -10.6%
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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
10
Independent Members
9
Employees
46
Volunteers
25

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
5
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SCOTT AIESE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN BLOOM DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN ETTRICKS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH JANNETTY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TINA SUMMERLIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF LITTELL SECRETARY 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MELVIN MADERA SECRETARY/TR 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
REV JAMES O'SHEA EXECUTIVE DI 60.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SONIA ORTIZ-GULARDO VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MARJORIE PARKER CHAIRPERSON 4.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $728,788 $913,656 $299,689 $-184,868
2022 $791,290 $772,019 $499,699 $19,271
2021 $279,524 $364,243 $480,876 $-84,719
2020 $292,382 $295,251 $540,818 $-2,869
2019 $456,528 $407,918 $543,282 $48,610
2018 $573,284 $369,260 $525,725 $204,024
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