SERVE YOUR CITY

EIN: 800753615 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$575,764
Total Expenses
$530,088
Total Assets
$747,494
Net Assets
$681,211
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
MAURICE COOK
Phone
2023411732
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SERVE YOUR CITY, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $576K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $530K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

FOR MORE THAN A DECADE, SYC HAS PROVIDED LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR AT-RISK DC STUDENTS, GIVING BLACK AND BROWN CHILDREN ACCESS TO ROWING, SWIMMING, YOGA, TENNIS, TUTORING, AND INSPIRING EXPERIENCES OFTEN NOT READILY AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN FROM UNDER-RESOURCED FAMILIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $211,540

MUTUAL AID: THROUGH THIS WORK, SYC PROVIDES FOOD, PPE, BASIC NEEDS SUPPLY, DIAPERS, AND FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED, INCLUDING WEEKLY CRITICAL SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION TO OUR...

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MUTUAL AID: THROUGH THIS WORK, SYC PROVIDES FOOD, PPE, BASIC NEEDS SUPPLY, DIAPERS, AND FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED, INCLUDING WEEKLY CRITICAL SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION TO OUR UNHOUSED NEIGHBORS LIVING IN ENCAMPMENTS. THIS PROGRAM IS BEING IMPLEMENTED IN DC WARDS 5, 6, 7, AND 8 AND HAS PROVIDED OVER 30,000 UNITS OF SERVICE.

Program 2
Expenses: $169,537

YOUTH EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT, ENCOMPASSING TWO PROJECTS: FREE SCHOOL FOR UNLIMITED YOUTH - THIS PROGRAM OFFERS FREE IN-PERSON AND ONLINE TUTORING AND PARTICIPATION CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES THAT...

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YOUTH EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT, ENCOMPASSING TWO PROJECTS: FREE SCHOOL FOR UNLIMITED YOUTH - THIS PROGRAM OFFERS FREE IN-PERSON AND ONLINE TUTORING AND PARTICIPATION CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES THAT HAVE BEEN HISTORICALLY COST-PROHIBITIVE FOR OUR LOCAL BLACK AND BROWN YOUTH. ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ROWING, AQUATICS, TENNIS, EQUESTRIAN, YOGA, TRAPEZE, AND THE ARTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $562,388
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $13,108
Other Revenue $268
TOTAL REVENUE $575,764

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $19,591
Salaries & Benefits $191,733
Fundraising Expenses $69,181
Program Expenses $381,077
Other Expenses $318,764
TOTAL EXPENSES $530,088

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $575,764 $532,189 +0.1%
Expenses $530,088 $536,996 0.0%
Net Income $45,676 $-4,807 -10.5%
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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
23
Volunteers
150

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
1
$173,911
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MAURICE COOK EXECUTIVE DI 55.00
Officer
$161,889 $12,022 $173,911
MICHAEL COBURN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MADDY GITOMER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILLY MAYFIELD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NAA SACKEYFIO BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Director
$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
2025 $575,764 $530,088 $747,494 $45,676
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $591,091 $551,956 $536,265 $39,135
2022 $631,063 $584,423 $481,203 $46,640
2022 $598,389 $727,131 $497,130 $-128,742
2021 $900,893 $740,036 $625,872 $160,857
2020 $607,407 $331,250 $287,203 $276,157
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