FORTRESS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC

EIN: 421588482 501(c)(3) Youth Development

FORT WORTH, TX

Total Revenue
$1,166,780
Total Expenses
$1,324,070
Total Assets
$1,124,620
Net Assets
$1,044,620
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
STACY MARTIN
Phone
8173551007
Tax Period
2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31

FORTRESS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

BY "BUILDING BRIDGES FROM POVERTY TO PROMISE" WE FEEL CALLED TO PROVIDE RESOURCES THAT BRING HOPE TO THE LIVES OF FAMILIES WORKING TO END THE CYCLE OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY. OUR DUAL GENERATIONAL APPROACH INCLUDES PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IGNITE SPIRITUALLY, ENGAGE RELATIONALLY, AND EQUIP ACADEMICALLY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $31,186 Revenue: $5,190

FORTRESS AFTER SCHOOL PROVIDES PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS WHO ATTEND A NEIGHBORHOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. IN THE CLASSROOM, THERE IS A SHARED ACADEMIC FOCUS ON COMPLETING HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS AND READING...

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FORTRESS AFTER SCHOOL PROVIDES PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS WHO ATTEND A NEIGHBORHOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. IN THE CLASSROOM, THERE IS A SHARED ACADEMIC FOCUS ON COMPLETING HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS AND READING. BEYOND THAT, FORTRESS TEACHERS SUPPORT SCHOOL LEARNING WITH ENGAGING AND HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ART PROJECTS, SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS, AND OUTDOOR LEARNING. STUDENTS IN NEED OF EXTRA ACADEMIC SUPPORT RECEIVE SMALL GROUP AND ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION FROM OUR ON-STAFF READING INTERVENTION SPECIALIST, UTILIZING BOTH TECHNOLOGY AND TRADITIONAL TEACHING METHODS. TIME IS ALLOTTED EACH WEEK FOR OUTDOOR PLAY AND GAMES. STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH ONE ANOTHER, AND WITH STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. THEY ARE ALSO GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE NEW TALENTS AND SKILLS THAT MAY OPEN DOORS FOR THEM IN THE FUTURE. SPECIAL EVENTS SUCH AS FIELD TRIPS AND SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS ALSO MAKE THE PROGRAM AN ENRICHING, FUN EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $792,829 Revenue: $111,580

FORTRESS PRESCHOOL IS A FULL-TIME, LICENSED PRESCHOOL WHICH PROVIDES CREATIVE PLAY, EARLY LITERACY TRAINING, AND SCHOOL READINESS FOR CHILDREN AGES 18 MONTHS-4 YEARS. CHILDREN ENROLLED IN FORTRESS...

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FORTRESS PRESCHOOL IS A FULL-TIME, LICENSED PRESCHOOL WHICH PROVIDES CREATIVE PLAY, EARLY LITERACY TRAINING, AND SCHOOL READINESS FOR CHILDREN AGES 18 MONTHS-4 YEARS. CHILDREN ENROLLED IN FORTRESS PRESCHOOL PARTICIPATE IN BOTH TEACHER AND CHILD-DIRECTED ACTIVITIES, RECEIVE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AND ENJOY BOTH OUTSIDE AND INSIDE PLAY.

Program 3
Expenses: $19,236 Revenue: $12,103

FORTRESS SUMMER IS A DAILY BIBLE-FOCUSED PROGRAM WHICH KEEPS CHILDREN ENGAGED IN A FUN, SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHILE ENCOURAGING ACADEMIC AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH. IT EMPLOYS THE GIFTS AND RESOURCES OF...

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FORTRESS SUMMER IS A DAILY BIBLE-FOCUSED PROGRAM WHICH KEEPS CHILDREN ENGAGED IN A FUN, SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHILE ENCOURAGING ACADEMIC AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH. IT EMPLOYS THE GIFTS AND RESOURCES OF VISITING YOUTH MISSION GROUPS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $865,167
Program Service Revenue $8,188
Investment Income $9
Other Revenue $293,416
TOTAL REVENUE $1,166,780

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $935,910
Fundraising Expenses $208,702
Program Expenses $1,060,636
Other Expenses $388,160
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,324,070

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,166,780 $1,476,462 -0.2%
Expenses $1,324,070 $1,527,053 -0.1%
Net Income $-157,290 $-50,591 +2.1%
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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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
26
Volunteers
N/A

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
9
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEPHANIE FROST CHAIR 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
KIRK LUNDBLADE TRESURER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JASON BROWN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DANNY PHILLIPS DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SHERRIE ALEXANDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
VERONICA ROHDE DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
TAMERA SALING STARKE DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JHALA CRISS DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
BRENT DORE DIRECTOR 1.00
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 $1,166,780 $1,324,070 $1,124,620 $-157,290
2022 $1,048,976 $680,000 $1,974,735 $368,976
2021 $874,771 $948,029 $1,605,609 $-73,258
2020 $874,397 $657,023 $1,780,803 $217,374
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