CENTER FOR URBAN FAMILIES INC

EIN: 522142708 501(c)(3) Human Services

BALTIMORE, MD

Total Revenue
$4,296,257
Total Expenses
$7,789,267
Total Assets
$11,560,083
Net Assets
$11,203,918
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
JOSEPH T JONES
Phone
4103675691
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CENTER FOR URBAN FAMILIES INC, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $4.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 61% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $7.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 81% operating deficit.

Mission

FOUNDED IN 1999, THE CENTER FOR URBAN FAMILIES (CFUF) HAS AS ITS MISSION TO STRENGTHEN URBAN COMMUNITIES BY HELPING FATHERS AND FAMILIES ACHIEVE STABILITY AND ECONOMIC SUCCESS. CFUF ENVISIONS A SOCIETY WHERE INDIVIDUALS HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND RESOURCES TO BE SELF- SUFFICIENT; PARENTS HAVE THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE THE BEST FOR THEIR CHILDREN; AND FAMILIES ARE A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.CFUF IS IMPLEMENTING OUR ALL IN STRATEGY BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMIC SECURITY, STRENGTHENING FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, AND PROVIDING ACCESS TO KEY INTERVENTIONS THROUGH PROGRAMS IN THREE FOCUS AREAS: ECONOMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMS EQUIP MEMBERS WITH TOOLS TO ACHIEVE WORKPLACE SUCCESS. (STRIVE AND BACK TO BUSINESS). FAMILY STABILITY PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS. (BALTIMORE RESPONSIBLE FATHERHOOD SERVICES, AND BALTIMORE 2GEN ECOSYSTEM INITIATIVE. PLACED-BASED PROGRAMS THAT BUILD THE CAPACITY OF RESIDENTS TO DETERMINE THEIR COMMUNITIES' FUTURE (BCAAN).

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,415,117 Revenue: $2,328,893

STRIVE BALTIMORERESUME WRITING AND INTERVIEWING, WITH ATTITUDINAL TRAINING THAT PREPARES INDIVIDUALS TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN EMPLOYMENT. AN INTENSIVE 3-WEEK WORKSHOP THAT COMBINES TANGIBLE SKILLS, SUCH...

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STRIVE BALTIMORERESUME WRITING AND INTERVIEWING, WITH ATTITUDINAL TRAINING THAT PREPARES INDIVIDUALS TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN EMPLOYMENT. AN INTENSIVE 3-WEEK WORKSHOP THAT COMBINES TANGIBLE SKILLS, SUCH AS BACK TO BUSINESS. A 3-DAY JOB READINESS TRAINING THAT FOCUSES ON REFRESHING THE SOFT SKILLS AND JOB SEARCH SKILLS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE WHO ARE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $457,427 Revenue: $100,000

BALTIMORE RESPONSIBLE FATHERHOOD SERVICESA 3-WEEK TRAINING INTEGRATED INTO STRIVE BALTIMORE AND OTHER CFUF INITIATIVES THAT UTILIZES CFUF'S DEVELOPING ALL DADS FOR MANHOOD AND PARENTING (DADMAP)...

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BALTIMORE RESPONSIBLE FATHERHOOD SERVICESA 3-WEEK TRAINING INTEGRATED INTO STRIVE BALTIMORE AND OTHER CFUF INITIATIVES THAT UTILIZES CFUF'S DEVELOPING ALL DADS FOR MANHOOD AND PARENTING (DADMAP) CURRICULUM TO ASSIST NON- CUSTODIAL FATHERS, WITH LOW-INCOMES, TO INCREASE AND BUILD THEIR FATHERHOOD KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS.BALTIMORE 2GEN ECOSYSTEM INITIATIVE WITH FUNDING FROM THE KRESGE FOUNDATION, CFUF HAS BEGUN TO CREATE A COMMUNITY-DESIGNED, PLACE-BASED OPPORTUNITY ECOSYSTEM THAT WILL HELP TO INCREASE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY, WHILE MAXIMIZING THE STRENGTHS OF EXISTING COMMUNITY SYSTEMS. USING HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN, CFUF IS FORMALIZING COORDINATED CARE ACROSS SECTORS BY FORGING ECOSYSTEM PARTNERSHIPS AROUND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, SOCIAL CAPITAL, AND HEALTH AND WELL-BEING TO HELP FAMILIES ACHIEVE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY OUTCOMES. THIS 2GEN ECOSYSTEM INITIATIVE IS COMPRISED OF BALTIMORE AGENCIES, COMMUNITIES, AND PUBLIC SYSTEMS THAT SUPPORT WHOLE FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE OUTCOMES RELATED TO EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, STABILITY, AND PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:HEALTHY AND SAFE LIVING. THIS CITYWIDE STRATEGY INCLUDES ECOSYSTEM PARTNERS LIKE JUDY CENTERS WHICH PREPARE CHILDREN, AGES BIRTH THROUGH KINDERGARTEN, FOR SCHOOL READINESS; UNION BAPTIST HEAD START WHICH SERVES CHILDREN, AGES 3 TO 4, WITH WRAPAROUND SERVICES FOR FAMILIES; AND BALTIMORE HEALTHY START WHICH IS COMMITTED TO REDUCING INFANT MORTALITY BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $492,850

PRACTITIONERS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE IS CFUF'S NATIONALLY FOCUSED A 3-DAY JOB READINESS TRAINING THAT FOCUSES ON REFRESHING THE SOFT SKILLS AND JOB SEARCH SKILLS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH PRIOR WORK...

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PRACTITIONERS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE IS CFUF'S NATIONALLY FOCUSED A 3-DAY JOB READINESS TRAINING THAT FOCUSES ON REFRESHING THE SOFT SKILLS AND JOB SEARCH SKILLS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE WHO ARE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,285,317
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $10,940
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $4,296,257

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $160,000
Salaries & Benefits $4,427,805
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $5,365,394
Other Expenses $3,201,462
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,789,267

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,296,257 $11,075,942 -0.6%
Expenses $7,789,267 $5,957,920 +0.3%
Net Income $-3,493,010 $5,118,022 -1.7%
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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
20
Independent Members
24
Employees
88
Volunteers
24

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
7
$452,108
Total Directors
23
$629,282
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BARRY LANCASTER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN SEIGEL CHAIR, PROGRAM QUALITY COMMITTEE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL NORRIS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN ANDREWS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRITTNY HERRING DIRECTOR OF FAMILY STRENGTHENING & COMMUNITY ENGAG 40.00
Director
$119,478 $0 $119,478
CHRIS ROCKEY CHAIR, DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAMAN C BLAKENEY CHAIR, GOVERNACE COMMITTEE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID L WARNOCK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HENRY D KAHN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN G MCLEAN JR CHAIR, AUDIT COMMITTEE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH M JONES II CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KOFI OFORI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESTER DAVIS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LETITIA LOGAN PASSARELLA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARILYN AKLIN DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Director
$159,856 $0 $159,856
MICHELL BAKER DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE & CULTURE 40.00
Director
$65,742 $0 $65,742
PATRICK SISSMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER BOWE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONAE BROCK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SABREE AKINYELE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS 40.00
Director
$144,111 $0 $144,111
VERNA MYERS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY BLACKWELL FORTUNE DIRECTOR OF THE PRACTITIONERS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 40.00
Director
$140,095 $0 $140,095
WILLIAM CHIP F WENDLER II DIRECTTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION 40.00
$142,540 $0 $142,540
BRIAN LYGHT CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$168,870 $0 $168,870
JOSEPH T JONES JR PRESIDENT/FOUNDER 40.00
Officer
$283,238 $0 $283,238
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 $4,296,257 $7,789,267 $11,560,083 $-3,493,010
2022 $11,075,942 $5,957,920 $15,120,453 $5,118,022
2021 $7,230,185 $4,472,635 $10,418,883 $2,757,550
2020 $5,020,102 $4,366,517 $8,075,931 $653,585
2019 $4,575,542 $4,648,351 $6,812,917 $-72,809
2018 $5,014,590 $5,330,179 $7,249,063 $-315,589
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