irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $93KJAVA GROUNDS, A COFFEE SHOP, PROVIDES LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT AND DEVELOP RESTAURANT OPERATIONS SKILLS. IT OFFERS PHOENIX-AREA YOUTH A PLACE TO LEARN BASIC, TRANSFERABLE JOB SKILLS, AND PROVIDES WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH.
- #2 $10KTHE COMMUNITY GARDEN PROJECT ADDRESSES THE HEALTH ISSUES OF THE BROADER COMMUNITY WITH OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN. THIS PROGRAM HELPS TO ENCOURAGE CHANGE IN UNHEALTHY TRENDS DEVELOPING IN THE LIVES OF THE CHILDREN WHO MAY NOT BE INVOLVED IN OUR SPORT PROGRAMS. BY BUILDING A GARDENING PROGRAM WHERE CHILDREN ARE EXPOSED TO HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES, WE HOPE TO REDUCE CHILDHOOD OBESITY, INCREASE ACTIVITY AND IMPROVE ON THE NUTRITIONAL HEALTH OF THE CHILDREN IN OUR LOWER-INCOME NEIGHBORHOOD. IN 2020 WE HAD OVER 100 YOUTH PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROGRAM.
named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Christmas Event
An annual event focused on collecting Christmas presents for children, encouraging toy donations in exchange for coffee.
Community Garden
An initiative that teaches youth about gardening and healthy nutrition, aiming to combat childhood obesity and promote healthy lifestyles.
Java Grounds
A coffee house and cafe that serves as a workforce development center, teaching at-risk youth responsibility, social skills, and work ethic, from customer service to money handling. It also helps place youth in jobs at other local businesses.
Sports Program
Provides low-income, inner-city, at-risk youth with the opportunity to play club sports, covering costs and transportation. The program integrates coaching and mentoring to help youth process emotions and address life struggles.
activities · 5 clusters
what they do
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Café-Based Youth Job Training 2 activities
- Java Grounds Life Skills Training ProgramOperates Java Grounds, a coffee house and cafe, to provide life skills training to young people, teaching responsibility, social skills, work ethic, customer service, and money handling. The program also connects participants with jobs at other local businesses upon completion.
- Java Grounds youth life skills and job training programOperates Java Grounds, a coffee house and cafe, where teens receive training in responsibility, social skills, work ethic, customer service, and money handling; graduates are connected to job opportunities at other local businesses.
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Youth Sports Participation Scholarships 2 activities
- Youth Sports and Mentoring ProgramsProvides access to organized sports programs (including football, volleyball, and art programs) for at-risk youth by covering program fees and transportation costs up to $500 per child. The programs include coaching and mentoring focused on emotional processing and addressing daily challenges, and engage community members as volunteer coaches.
- Youth sports programs with holistic development supportProvides at-risk youth with access to organized sports programs—including football, volleyball, and art—while covering program fees and transportation costs up to $500 per child. Integrates coaching and mentoring during practices to support emotional processing and address challenges of inner-city life.
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Cultural Heritage Festivals & Celebrations 1 activity
- Community Events and Gift DistributionOrganizes community events such as an annual formal dinner (Valentine Affair) and a Christmas event with a goal of collecting 4,000 Christmas presents for distribution.
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Youth Fitness & Resilience Programs 1 activity
- Holistic youth development programOperates a comprehensive youth development program that addresses the physical, psychological, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of at-risk youth, using sports, mentoring, and community engagement as core components.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Annual community eventsHosts annual events including the Valentine Affair formal dinner and a Christmas event aimed at collecting 4,000 presents, engaging the community in youth-focused celebrations and giving initiatives.
- Holistic Youth Development ProgramOperates a comprehensive youth development program that addresses the physical, psychological, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of at-risk youth, including nutrition education through gardening activities.
- Nutrition education through gardeningTeaches youth about nutrition and healthy eating through hands-on gardening activities as part of broader youth development programming.
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financials · form 990 · fy2020
the money
revenue
Total revenue$363K
Contributions & grants$344K95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$19K
expenses
Total expenses$388K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising21%
Salaries & benefits$213K
Grants paid out$30K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$97K
Cash$50K
Investments$0
Liabilities$55K
Net assets$42K
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH ERIQUEZ JR | PRESIDENT / CEO | 40 | $69K |
board members · 10
- BILLY HOBBS — DIRECTOR
- CHRIS HESANO — DIRECTOR SINCE 2-2020
- GEORGETTE AGUERO — DIRECTOR UNTIL 10-2020
- JAMES KORDON — CHAIRMAN
- JASON BRAUNSTEIN — TREASURER
- JEFF AST — DIRECTOR SINCE 4-2020
- MANUEL DELGADO — DIRECTOR UNTIL 6-2020
- MICHAEL EBERT — DIRECTOR UNTIL 2-2020
- PAUL ZAMPINI — DIRECTOR
- YVONNE KNAACK — SECRETARY
relationships · 7
who they work with
- Java Grounds Partner — Provides free coffee every Thursday and discounts on daily specials to members of HFTC's "Just Show Up" Coffee Club.
- Jenny Beasley Partner — Garden Director teaching youth about gardening and healthy lifestyles
- Michael Chavez Partner — Sports director and mentor who leads youth sports programs and provides role modeling for at-risk youth.
- Michael Chavez Partner — Sports director who serves as a mentor and role model for youth in the program.
- Student Choice Partner — Organization where Heart For The City supports alumni in securing teaching roles.
- area businesses Partner — Associates with area businesses to place young people in jobs after training.
- local schools Partner — Cooperates with local schools to reach out to young people.