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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by PAVING GREAT FUTURES.

Totals

Total revenue
$869,954
Total expenses
$688,571
Contributions and grants received
$829,616
Grants paid
$43,733
Program service revenue
$41,083
Investment income
-$753
Other revenue
$8
Total assets, end of year
$546,132
Total liabilities, end of year
$235,626
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$310,506
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$419,340
Management and general expenses
$269,231
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$419,340

Program services were 60.9% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $609,273

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $220,343

  • 2a · Program service revenue: PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE

    total $41,083 · related or exempt $41,083

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $4,708 · excluded $4,708

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    other assets $6,500

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    other assets $11,961

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    other assets -$5,461

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$5,461 · related or exempt -$5,461

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER INCOME

    total $8 · related or exempt $8

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $8

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $9,933 · program services $9,933

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $33,800 · program services $33,800

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $229,736 · program services $114,868 · management and general $114,868

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $191,856 · program services $95,928 · management and general $95,928

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $14,363 · program services $7,181 · management and general $7,182

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $36,008 · program services $18,004 · management and general $18,004

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $0

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $57,036 · program services $45,730 · management and general $11,306

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $0

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $33,508 · program services $26,742 · management and general $6,766

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $0

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $48,807 · program services $39,046 · management and general $9,761

  • 17 · Travel

    total $129 · program services $129

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $5,896 · program services $4,422 · management and general $1,474

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $6,409 · program services $5,320 · management and general $1,089

  • 24a · Other expenses: REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE

    total $14,266 · program services $11,413 · management and general $2,853

  • 24b · Other expenses: PROGRAM COSTS

    total $6,824 · program services $6,824

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $0

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $71,029 · end of year $151,665

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    end of year $0

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    end of year $0

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $174,708 · end of year $370,721

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $6,142 · end of year $6,142

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $24,238

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $8,505

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $33,590 · end of year $15,733

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $1,871 · end of year $1,871

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $39,806 · end of year $63,529

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $69,588 · end of year $133,859

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $48,823 · end of year $38,238

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $129,123 · end of year $310,506

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

PGFs goal is to rehabilitate marginalized and at-risk communities by fostering their economic, social, and political development, with a particular focus on supporting the recently incarcerated, who often face disproportionate challenges integrating into society. PGF achieves this mission through six core competencies: entrepreneurship, job readiness, financial literacy, responsible life skills, community service, and civic engagement. By addressing these areas, PGFs comprehensive work experience programs transform individuals struggling to find their path into productive and empowered community leaders capable of driving meaningful and lasting change.

Activities or mission (Part I)

TO INCREASE THE HEALTH AND WEALTH IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN ORDER FOR MARGINALIZED AND AT RISK INDIVIDUALS TO THRIVE SOCIALLY, ECONOMICALLY, AND POLITICALLY.

  • Since 2013, PGF has been a cornerstone of support for individuals from low-income, high-crime communities in San Diego. Our programs are strategically designed to address the unique challenges faced by individuals dealing with overcoming the barriers of justice system involvement or those at risk of criminal involvement, including gang activity, substance abuse, human trafficking, incarceration, homelessness, and violence.Six Core CompetenciesOur work is guided by six core competencies aimed at fostering personal growth, community engagement, and self-sufficiency:1.Responsible Life Skills2.Job Readiness3.Financial Literacy4.Entrepreneurship5.Community Service6.Civic Engagement________________________________________Core 6 ProgramThe Core 6 Program is a comprehensive 10-week training initiative coupled with robust supportive services. Participants benefit from case management and mental health support in addition to wraparound services including but not limited to; transportation assistance, housing support, access to medical services, and provision of work attire and tools, business start-up expenses, and a network of community resources.-Impact: During the reporting period, 276 participants enrolled in the program, with a commendable 72% completion rate.________________________________________On-the-Job Training (OJT)Our on-the-job training initiative employs a three-pronged approach to assess, educate, and prepare participants, equipping them to become self-regulated and self-sufficient individuals. Participants gain hands-on experience in key sectors such as food service, hospitality, administration, and business operations.-Impact: Through partnerships with Nellys Kitchen Inc and PGF administrative services, 51 participants engaged in OJT, with a 59% program completion rate.________________________________________Core 6 YouthThe Core 6 Youth Program empowers young participants through tailored training, mentorship, community engagement and leadership opportunities. Many youth participants also enrolled in the Elevate Youth Program, further amplifying their development.-Impact: During the reporting period, 54 youth participants completed the program, achieving a 100% success rate.________________________________________Core 6 2.0 (Microenterprise)Core 6 2.0 provides advanced entrepreneurial support, helping participants establish or expand their businesses. This program offers access to technical resources, mentorship, and workshops in areas such as digital literacy, financial management, marketing strategies, and business planning.-Services Provided:-One-on-one mentorship-Training on debt management, budgeting, and savings-Webinars on business development and financial literacy-Impact: During the reporting period, 21 participants successfully launched their businesses, completing critical steps such as obtaining business licenses and implementing business plans.

    Expenses $419,340 · Grants $43,733 · Revenue $35,630

As filed on the 2023 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Jarasion Bowser

    CEO

    Total calculated
    $92,509
    From this org
    $89,615
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $2,894
    Hours/week
    40

  • Janell Davis

    COO

    Total calculated
    $80,881
    From this org
    $80,881
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Marlon Griffin

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $48,678
    From this org
    $48,678
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Troy Chatman

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Latoya Bailey

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Barry Harris Jr

    Chairman

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Terrell Brown

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

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Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
21 February 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202520529349301412

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