COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF THE CHARLESTON AREA INC

EIN: 570915384 501(c)(3)

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC

Total Revenue
$822,567
Total Expenses
$621,702
Total Assets
N/A
Net Assets
N/A
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
JAMIE J COOPER
Phone
8437406793
Tax Period
2020-08-01 to 2021-07-31

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF THE CHARLESTON AREA INC, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit that reported $823K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue fell 50% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $201K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS (CIS) OF CHARLESTON SERVES APPROXIMATELY 8,000 STUDENTS IN 15 CHARLESTON AND BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS, USING AN EVIDENCED-BASED COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO BRING COMMUNITY SERVICES TO STUDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND SCHOOLS. THROUGH A PROCESS OF INTEGRATED STUDENT SUPPORTS AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING, CIS IS CHANGING THE OPPORTUNITY EQUATION FOR STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE LOWCOUNTRY SINCE 1989.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $540,881 Revenue: $249,750

STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAM:THE STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE A CHILD'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND THE DECISION TO REMAIN IN SCHOOL. WHEN A...

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STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAM:THE STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE A CHILD'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND THE DECISION TO REMAIN IN SCHOOL. WHEN A SCHOOL PARTNERS WITH CIS, IT GAINS A LIAISON THAT FOCUSES ON BRINGING RESOURCES INTO THE SCHOOL TO SUPPORT THE BASIC AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS THAT HELP ALLOW CHILDREN TO LEARN AND TEACHERS TO TEACH. WORKING WITH EACH SCHOOL'S ADMINISTRATION, CIS DEVELOPS ANNUAL SITE PLANS THAT PRIORITIZE THE SUPPORT NEEDS OF THE POPULATION. THIS SUPPORT COMES THROUGH THE COORDINATED INTEGRATION OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AS WELL AS DIRECT SERVICES PROVIDED BY FULL-TIME CIS STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALISTS AT EACH SCHOOL. CIS SPECIALISTS HAVE, AT MINIMUM, A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN AN EDUCATION, SOCIAL WORK, OR COUNSELING FIELD AND ARE PROVIDED ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ON HOW TO EDUCATE AND COUNSEL STUDENTS IN LIFE SKILLS, ANGER MANAGEMENT, HEALTHY CHOICES AND GOAL SETTING. THOSE IDENTIFIED TO BE AT THE HIGHEST RISK FOR NOT COMPLETING HIGH SCHOOL ARE CASE-MANAGED BY CIS SPECIALISTS AND OFFERED A WEALTH OF SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN PROTECTIVE SERVICES TO COUNTER THE NEGATIVE CHALLENGES THEY MAY FACE.

Program 2

VOLUNTEERS & MENTORING:COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS' MENTORING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED COUNSELING AND LIFE SKILLS TO STUDENTS IN PARTICIPATING CIS SCHOOLS. THE WEEKLY OR BI-WEEKLY...

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VOLUNTEERS & MENTORING:COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS' MENTORING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED COUNSELING AND LIFE SKILLS TO STUDENTS IN PARTICIPATING CIS SCHOOLS. THE WEEKLY OR BI-WEEKLY MENTOR-STUDENT SESSIONS ARE GENERALLY ONE-TO-ONE, BUT AT THE UPPER MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL LEVELS OFTEN TAKE PLACE IN SMALL GROUP SETTINGS. IN ADDITION TO ASSISTING STUDENTS WITH ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS, MENTORS HELP STUDENTS LEARN RESILIENCY SKILLS AND DEVELOP GREATER SELF-ESTEEM TO ENSURE THAT THEY REMAIN IN SCHOOL AND ON TRACK TO GRADUATE. TO ENCOURAGE AND REWARD PARTICIPATION, STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH OCCASIONAL OFF-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS, COMPANY TOURS, AND FIELD TRIPS TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE REGION, OFTEN WITH MENTOR INVOLVEMENT IN THESE ACTIVITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $569,837
Program Service Revenue $249,750
Investment Income $259
Other Revenue $2,721
TOTAL REVENUE $822,567

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $503,726
Fundraising Expenses $49,736
Program Expenses $540,881
Other Expenses $117,976
TOTAL EXPENSES $621,702

Year-over-Year Comparison

2020 2019 Change
Revenue $822,567 $1,647,678 -0.5%
Expenses $621,702 $1,432,417 -0.6%
Net Income $200,865 $215,261 -0.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
25
Volunteers
92

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
$165,395
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARK FELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARCHIE FRANCHINI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENTON KELLY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEN HOLLY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA TAYLOR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE UGENTI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PORTER JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA WALTERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY SCHMOYER CHAIR 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID BURT VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THERESE GRIFFIN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRETT LANZL TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE COOPER CEO 40.00
Officer
$110,949 $2,894 $113,843
CIERRA SCOTT VP OF FINANCE 40.00
Officer
$48,641 $2,911 $51,552
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
2021 $822,567 $621,702 No data $200,865
2020 $1,647,678 $1,432,417 $1,088,926 $215,261
2019 $1,361,803 $1,441,115 $656,851 $-79,312
2018 $1,416,240 $1,760,532 $650,106 $-344,292
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