Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by FORTRESS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC.

Totals

Total revenue: $1,503,275
Total expenses: $1,409,236
Contributions and grants received: $1,179,266
Grants paid: $0
Program service revenue: $172,457
Investment income: $0
Other revenue: $151,552
Total assets, end of year: $1,216,741
Total liabilities, end of year: $90,000
Net assets or fund balances, end of year: $1,126,741
Program services expenses (Part IX): $1,065,490
Management and general expenses: $190,700
Fundraising expenses: $153,046
Program service expenses (Part III): $1,065,490

Program services were 75.6% 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.

1a · Federated campaigns

$0
1b · Membership dues

$0
1c · Fundraising events

$30,000
1d · Related organizations

$0
1e · Government grants (contributions)

$0
1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

$1,149,266
1g · Noncash contributions included above

$50,736
2a · Program service revenue: CCMS REIMBURSEMENTS

total $89,812 · related or exempt $89,812 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
2b · Program service revenue: CACFP REIMBURSEMENTS

total $42,755 · related or exempt $42,755 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
2c · Program service revenue: TUITION

total $31,204 · related or exempt $31,204 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
2d · Program service revenue: SUMMER PROGRAM FEES

total $8,686 · related or exempt $8,686 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
2e · Program service revenue

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
2f · All other program service revenue

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
3 · Investment income

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
5 · Royalties

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
6a · Gross rents

real property $15,153 · personal property $0
6b · Less rental expenses

real property $0 · personal property $0
6c · Rental income or loss

real property $15,153 · personal property $0
6d · Net rental income or loss

total $15,153 · related or exempt $15,153 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

securities $0 · other assets $0
7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

securities $0 · other assets $0
7c · Gain or loss

securities $0 · other assets $0
7d · Net gain or loss

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
8a · Fundraising events: gross income

$175,476
8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

$30,000
8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

$39,077
8c · Net income from fundraising events

total $136,399 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
9a · Gaming: gross income

$0
9b · Gaming: direct expenses

$0
9c · Net income from gaming

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
10a · Gross sales of inventory

$0
10b · Cost of goods sold

$0
10c · Net income from sales of inventory

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
11a · Other revenue

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
11b · Other revenue

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
11c · Other revenue

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
11d · All other revenue

total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
11e · Other revenue, total

$0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

total $0 · program services $0
2 · Grants to domestic individuals

total $0 · program services $0
3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

total $0 · program services $0
4 · Benefits paid to or for members

total $0 · program services $0
5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

total $65,450 · program services $6,545 · management and general $26,180 · fundraising $32,725
6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
7 · Other salaries and wages

total $837,934 · program services $729,849 · management and general $46,537 · fundraising $61,548
8 · Pension plan contributions

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
9 · Other employee benefits

total $8,775 · program services $7,185 · management and general $269 · fundraising $1,321
10 · Payroll taxes

total $70,649 · program services $58,054 · management and general $5,285 · fundraising $7,310
11a · Fees: management

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11b · Fees: legal

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11c · Fees: accounting

total $35,952 · program services $0 · management and general $35,952 · fundraising $0
11d · Fees: lobbying

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

total $3,354 · fundraising $3,354
11f · Fees: investment management

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
11g · Fees: other

total $14,155 · program services $4,503 · management and general $9,652 · fundraising $0
12 · Advertising and promotion

total $3,028 · program services $3,028 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
13 · Office expenses

total $8,601 · program services $0 · management and general $8,220 · fundraising $381
14 · Information technology

total $22,521 · program services $1,024 · management and general $19,703 · fundraising $1,794
15 · Royalties

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
16 · Occupancy

total $104,092 · program services $92,850 · management and general $5,756 · fundraising $5,486
17 · Travel

total $1,433 · program services $492 · management and general $941 · fundraising $0
18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

total $953 · program services $0 · management and general $953 · fundraising $0
20 · Interest

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
21 · Payments to affiliates

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

total $51,613 · program services $46,039 · management and general $2,854 · fundraising $2,720
23 · Insurance

total $14,648 · program services $3,788 · management and general $10,860 · fundraising $0
24a · Other expenses: PROGRAM SUPPLIES & FOOD

total $100,829 · program services $100,829 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
24b · Other expenses: BANK & PAYMENT PROCESSING FEES

total $42,805 · program services $0 · management and general $7,593 · fundraising $35,212
24c · Other expenses: PROGRAM ACTIVITIES & TRANSPORTATION

total $7,165 · program services $7,165 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
24d · Other expenses: STAFF TRAINING

total $6,913 · program services $2,729 · management and general $2,989 · fundraising $1,195
24e · All other expenses

total $8,366 · program services $1,410 · management and general $6,956 · fundraising $0
26 · Joint costs (an allocation of the lines above)

total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

beginning of year $13,573 · end of year $155,629
2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

beginning of year $300 · end of year $300
3 · Pledges and grants receivable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
4 · Accounts receivable

beginning of year $17,160 · end of year $11,405
5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
7 · Other notes and loans receivable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
8 · Inventories for sale or use

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

beginning of year $0 · end of year $2,380
10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

$1,284,820
10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

$237,793
10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

beginning of year $1,093,587 · end of year $1,047,027
11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
12 · Investments: other securities

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
13 · Investments: program-related

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
14 · Intangible assets

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
15 · Other assets

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
18 · Grants payable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
19 · Deferred revenue

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

beginning of year $0 · end of year $90,000
23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
25 · Other liabilities

beginning of year $80,000 · end of year $0
27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

beginning of year $1,044,620 · end of year $1,126,741
28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

Mission and programs · 2024

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-generation approach includes programs designed to ignite spiritually engage rationally and equip individuals academically.

Activities or mission (Part I)

To build bridges between poverty and promise. Our dual-generation approach includes programs designed to ignite spiritually engage rationally and equip individuals academically.

FORTRESS PRESCHOOL IS A FULL-TIME LICENSED PRESCHOOL WHICH PROVIDES SMALL GROUP AND ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION FROM OUR ON-STAFF READING INTERVENTION SPECIALIST UTILIZING BOTH TECHNOLOGY AND TRADITIONAL TEACHING METHODS. 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 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.

Expenses $873,618 · Revenue $111,275
CACFP - THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM CACFP IS A FEDERAL USDA INITIATIVE THAT PROVIDES FINANCIAL REIMBURSEMENTS FOR NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS SERVIED TO ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN PARTICIPATING DAYCARES AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND ADULT CARE FACILITIES.

Expenses $35,212 · Revenue $38,777
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.

Expenses $7,175
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.

Expenses $1,645 · Revenue $64,454
LEAD LEARN ENGAGE ACHIEVE DISCIPLINE FORMALLY EQUIP IS THE PARENT ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM. FORTRESS DOES NOT CHARGE FOR ITS PROGRAMS INSTEAD REQUIRES TWELVE HOURS OF ENGAGEMENT FROM EACH FAMILY. THE LEAD PROGRAM OFFERS PARENTING CLASSES SERVICES AND FAMILY EVENTS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN THE FAMILY AND ENCOURAGE ENGAGEMENTS.

Expenses $1,166
ALLOCATION OF EXPENSE IN SUPPORT OF ALL PROGRAMS SALARIES PAYROLL TAXES BENEFITS OCCUPANCY INSURANCE DEPRECIATION

Expenses $146,674

As filed on the 2024 return.

Listed in Part VII

Stacy Martin

Executive Director

Total calculated

$64,425

From this org

$64,425

From related orgs

$0

Other

$0

Hours/week

40
Stephanie Frost

Chair

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Kirk Lundblade

Treasurer

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Jason Brown

Secretary

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Danny Phillips

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Sherrie Alexander

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Jhala Criss

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Brent Dore

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Sean Ruff

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Nathalie Jones

Director

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Veronica Rhode

Director - 2024 only

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Tamera Saling Starke

Director - 2024 only

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.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type: form_990
Tax year: 2024
Filed: 25 August 2026
IRS schema version: 2024v5.1
Source object: 202602379349300500

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