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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by MOTIVATING INSPIRING SUPPORTING AND SERVING SEXUALLY EXPLOITED YOUTH.

Totals

Total revenue
$2,388,711
Total expenses
$2,339,238
Contributions and grants received
$2,327,663
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$6,300
Investment income
$52,599
Other revenue
$2,149
Total assets, end of year
$3,434,929
Total liabilities, end of year
$204,988
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$3,229,941
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$1,616,512
Management and general expenses
$706,705
Fundraising expenses
$16,021
Program service expenses (Part III)
$1,616,512

Program services were 69.1% 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)

    $1,804,564

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $523,099

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $2,867

  • 2a · Program service revenue: PROGRAM SERVICES

    total $6,300 · related or exempt $6,300

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $52,599 · excluded $52,599

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER INCOME

    total $2,149 · excluded $2,149

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $2,149

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $406,153 · program services $365,538 · management and general $40,615

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $532,956 · program services $300,040 · management and general $232,916

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $15,228 · program services $10,471 · management and general $4,757

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $143,652 · program services $91,338 · management and general $52,314

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $292,749 · program services $181,273 · management and general $110,867 · fundraising $609

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $10,341 · management and general $10,341

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $140,500 · management and general $140,500

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $143,059 · program services $129,259 · fundraising $13,800

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $16,391 · program services $148 · management and general $15,250 · fundraising $993

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $63,023 · program services $34,788 · management and general $27,681 · fundraising $554

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $38,091 · program services $20,369 · management and general $17,698 · fundraising $24

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $108,103 · program services $105,022 · management and general $3,081

  • 17 · Travel

    total $27,320 · program services $15,336 · management and general $11,943 · fundraising $41

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $9,800 · management and general $9,800

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $15,751 · program services $5,394 · management and general $10,357

  • 24a · Other expenses: CLIENT EXPENSES

    total $182,913 · program services $181,509 · management and general $1,404

  • 24b · Other expenses: CLIENT EMERGENCY SERVIC

    total $179,334 · program services $173,653 · management and general $5,681

  • 24c · Other expenses: STAFF TRAINING AND DEVE

    total $13,874 · program services $2,374 · management and general $11,500

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $2,617,665 · end of year $2,361,267

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $408,814 · end of year $200,000

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $812,000

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $9,502 · end of year $4,312

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

    $49,000

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

    $41,650

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $17,150 · end of year $7,350

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $50,000

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $68,971 · end of year $204,929

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $49,000 · end of year $0

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $59

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,575,235 · end of year $2,623,386

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $359,925 · end of year $606,555

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATES TO BRING ABOUT SYSTEMIC AND COMMUNITY CHANGE TO PREVENT THE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH THROUGH RAISING AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT.

Activities or mission (Part I)

MOTIVATING INSPIRING SUPPORTING AND SERVING SEXUALLY EXPLOITED YOUTH, INC. (MISSSEY, INC.) ADVOCATES AND FACILITATES THE EMPOWERMENT AND INNER TRANSFORMATION OF SEXUALLY EXPLOITED YOUTH BY HOLISTICALLY ADDRESSING THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS.

  • CASE MANAGEMENT:THESE ARE HOLISTIC, TRAUMA-INFORMED TRANSFORMATION COACHING (FORMERLY CLINICAL CASE MANAGEMENT), WRAP AROUND SERVICES, SYSTEMS-NAVIGATION SERVICES, AND REFERRALS THAT ADDRESS PSYCHOSOCIAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND FINANCIAL HEALTH/WELL-BEING OF YOUTHS. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS YOUTHS HEALING JOURNEY TO OVERCOME TRAUMA AND CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH THESE EXPERIENCES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES WARM REFERRALS TO SEXUALLY EXPLOITED AND VULNERABLE YOUTHS WHERE THEY HAVE ACCESS TO A CONTINUUM OF CARE (HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, LEGAL AID, ETC.).

    Expenses $1,033,269

  • YOUTH PROGRAM:INCLUDES A RANGE OF ON-SITE AND COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES:THE SISTERS TRANSFORMING AND RISING STAR DROP-IN CENTER PROVIDES EMERGENCY CRISIS RESPONSE, ESSENTIAL NEEDS, AND EVENTS THAT BRING MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS TOGETHER FOR YOUTH AND MOTHERS WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF OR VULNERABLE TO CSEC.YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, THE THRIVE INITIATIVE, ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, AND OTHER WORKSHOPS THAT BUILD CAREER PATHWAYS, SELF-ADVOCACY, AND JOB STABILITY FOR SURVIVORS.THE MOBILE MISSSEY PROGRAM OFFERS OUTREACH, TRANSPORTATION, AND CONNECTION TO SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY.

    Expenses $383,884

  • TRAINING AND PREVENTION:THE ORGANIZATION'S TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS PROVIDE A BROAD OVERVIEW OF TRAFFICKING THAT INCLUDES A DISCUSSION OF YOUTH PATHWAYS AND RISK FACTORS, PREVENTION AND HOW TO SUPPORT TRAFFICKED YOUTH. YOUTH TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS ARE INFORMED BY THE LIVED REALITIES OF THE YOUTH THAT THE ORGANIZATION SERVES. ALL FACILITATORS HAVE DEVELOPED TRAUMA AND HEALING INFORMED AND STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACHES TO ENGAGE AND SUPPORT YOUTH PARTICIPANTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO FACILITATES OVER A DOZEN SCHOOL-SITE YOUTH GROUPS WHERE YOUTH RECEIVE SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN SKILLS RELATED TO RESILIENCY AND MUTUAL SUPPORT.

    Expenses $169,572 · Revenue $6,300

  • OTHER PROGRAMS:IN ADDITION TO DIRECT SERVICES, MISSSEY HAS ALSO PRIORITIZED EDUCATION AND PREVENTION EFFORTS TO COMBAT THE ROOT CAUSES OF EXPLOITATION. WE ARE THRILLED TO REPORT THAT OVER 150 YOUTH AND ADULTS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN TRAINING SESSIONS AIMED AT DEEPENING THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF YOUTH AND OTHER FORMS OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION. THESE TRAINING SESSIONS HAVE EQUIPPED PARTICIPANTS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO IDENTIFY RISK FACTORS, SUPPORT SURVIVORS, AND ADVOCATE FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE TO PREVENT EXPLOITATION IN OUR COMMUNITIES.

    Expenses $29,787

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Kym Johnson

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    15

  • Christina Li

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    15

  • Denishia L Clark

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    15

  • Redonha Means

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Layota Reed-Adjei

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Jennifer Lyle

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $193,056
    From this org
    $157,229
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $35,827
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $157,229
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $19,730
    Nontaxable benefits
    $16,097
    Filer's total
    $193,056

  • Maria Caroline Belisario

    ADMIN. & FINANCE DIR. (THRU 4/24)

    Total calculated
    $115,200
    From this org
    $115,200
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Andrea Diaz

    PROGRAM DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $89,884
    From this org
    $81,210
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $8,674
    Hours/week
    40

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. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 7
ANDREA DIAZ, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, RECEIVED A $1,200 BONUS DURING THE TAX YEAR AS A SERVICE-BASED BONUS RECOGNIZING HER FOUR YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE WITH THE ORGANIZATION. THIS BONUS WAS NOT PART OF A FIXED COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT AND WAS AWARDED BASED ON TENURE. IT IS REPORTED ON THE FORM 990, PART VII, COLUMN (F).

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
13 November 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202523189349306652

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