Franciscan Community Center

“The FCC launched a social wellness program for babies, toddlers and their guardians included in their youth and family services program. This program meets twice a week, Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00am until 12:00pm. The babies and toddlers program was conceived to strengthen the bond between caregiver and child. This program also facilitates positive interaction among young children. Parents/Guardians and their young children gather in the FCC's lower center for play, socialization and activities. FCC Babies & Toddlers provides an opportunity for toddlers and pre-school aged youngsters to be in an environment that fosters and encourages development in children, presents new parents with a support network and offers services, workshops and opportunities that address the needs and challenges that face new families.”

“Emergency Food Services: This program service includes the operation of the Food Pantry and Sandwich Line. The Food Pantry operates on Monday from 1-4 pm and provides emergency groceries to over 100 families per week. Foods provided are shelf stable groceries such as: canned meats and fish, legumes, vegetables, dairy, and dry goods (pasta, rice, cereal). The Sandwich line operates twice weekly serving 100 people in need of immediate nourishment and consists of a boxed lunch that includes a sandwich, drink, and snack. Performing Arts Program: This Program's philosophy is simple: to provide a performing arts experience that assists individuals in social and educational developmental skills that carry into all areas of their lives. Skills to be improved upon are communications, listening, vocal production and diction, body awareness and an understanding and acceptance of the humanities. Theatre West 97th believes in the unparalleled experience of performing for an audience. Performing builds confidence, self-esteem, resiliency, and provides the satisfaction that comes from working as a team, completing a project and creating a community event.”

“A copy of the draft form 990 was presented to the board of trustees for discussion and comment. Each board member was provided opportunity to comment on the information contained in the form 990 prior to its filing with the Internal Revenue Service. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process for Determining Compensation The FCC undertakes a comprehensive process to determine the executive compensation paid to its executive director. To assess the executive director's compensation, comparability data from non-profits of similar mission focus, budget size and geographic region is gathered from publicly available salary surveys. The executive director's compensation is then discussed with the executive committee and sumbitted to the board of directors for comment and approval. Any potential salary increases are documented in committee meeting minutes.”

“The organization makes its Form 990 available to the public by retaining a copy at its place of business. The form 990 is also published on the internet at www.guidestar.org. All policy statements, governing documents, and financial statements may be provided at management's discretion, if requested. Form 1023, FCC's IRS exemption letter, bylaws and certificate of incorporation can be found on the New York State Charities website - www.charitiesnys.com.”

“Decrease in temporarily restricted assets - $642”