Dunbar Association Inc.

“Management reviewed the form 990 prior to its filing and will provide a copy of the form 990 to the board of directors after its filing.”

“In board and staff meetings, policies and procedures are discussed. Any new employees or board members are given the policies.”

“The board of directors approve the executive director's salary, as well as approve all other staff compensation. The board brings extensive experience in the business and not-for-profit world and they know how to research executive salaries from other agencies of common size.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Dunbar is one of the few settlement houses still in operation. In 1918, barber jimmy lagrin, conceived of providing recreational activities for black youth, and, under the auspices of the ame zion church created a recreational program. Lagrin became acquainted with black students attending syracuse university, active in a literary group called the paul lawrence dunbar society. Using the settlement house model, lagrin enlisted the aid of miss lucia knowles, mrs. Frederick hazard and her sister, mrs. Walter burlingame, members of the commonwealth club, an influential business group. Due to the su students' interest in poet paul lawrence dunbar's work, a black community center was born...dunbar. Incorporated in 1932, dunbar has served many functions throughout its history, and continues to serve as a beacon of hope. For instance, in the past due to segregation, the agency filled the gaps created by the color line, and served as a training and employment center during wwii; staff and volunteers worked to increase housing opportunities in syracuse; in the 1950's during the polio crisis, dunbar played a vital role in helping to improve the health status of the community. Dunbar continues to offer programs that strengthen families, seniors and youth; provide a safe place for community members of all ages and backgrounds to come together to share, learn and grow as we move toward dunbar's 100th year and beyond. In 2017 we anticipate significantly reducing past debt.”

“Early 2017, dunbar made great progress in paying down its back debt. Most notable was the payoff of back taxes owed to the irs, national grid, keybank loan held by grossman pll and back wages. These amounts made up 70% of dunbar's back debt, a significant reduction to the agency's overall current financial status. Plans continue to be made to address the remaining balances until the debt is satisfied completely.”