Civic Intelligence

Vernon Avenue Project Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 27-2995249

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Feb 16, 2017

442 Lorimer Street D 309Brooklyn, NY 11206

(646) 552-7013

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

45th percentile

1.1%

Higher net margin than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

55th percentile

$25,625

Higher top officer pay than 55% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.6% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2016

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2016

Assets

$330,551

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$265,106

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$65,445

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$458,099

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$452,870

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$5,229

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2016: $330,551Liabilities 2016: $65,445Net Assets 2016: $265,1062016Assets 2017: $352,874Liabilities 2017: $72,637Net Assets 2017: $280,2372017Assets 2018: $525,725Liabilities 2018: $41,464Net Assets 2018: $484,2612018Assets 2019: $543,282Liabilities 2019: $10,411Net Assets 2019: $532,8712019Assets 2020: $540,818Liabilities 2020: $10,816Net Assets 2020: $530,0022020Assets 2022: $499,699Liabilities 2022: $35,145Net Assets 2022: $464,5542022Assets 2024: $65,050Liabilities 2024: $3,990Net Assets 2024: $61,0602024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$330,551
Liabilities$65,445
Net Assets$265,106

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2016: $458,099Expenses 2016: $452,870Net Income 2016: $5,2292016Revenue 2017: $568,212Expenses 2017: $553,081Net Income 2017: $15,1312017Revenue 2018: $573,284Expenses 2018: $369,260Net Income 2018: $204,0242018Revenue 2019: $456,528Expenses 2019: $407,918Net Income 2019: $48,6102019Revenue 2020: $292,382Expenses 2020: $295,251Net Income 2020: -$2,8692020Revenue 2022: $791,290Expenses 2022: $772,019Net Income 2022: $19,2712022Revenue 2024: $258,275Expenses 2024: $476,900Net Income 2024: -$218,6252024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$458,099
Expenses$452,870
Net Income$5,229
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Feb 16, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$545,521
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The vernon avenue project, inc. Was formed in 2010 to reconnect young men, 17-24, to positive life paths through entrenprenurship, education and leadership. The organization, also known as "reconnect" offers formative entry level work through the youth employment and development program. Work is provided at reconnect graphics. Up to twenty six (26) youth partners were employed in 2020. All were young men not working or in school who experienced the benefits of employment - most for the first time - making strides towards their personal journey to a more positive life.

The vernon avenue project's mission is to offer employment that leads to renewed engagement of education, training and commitment to community leadership and service. Management is proposing a radical and realizable vision, which seeks to develop a working and merchant class among the young adults of the community by creating a desperately needed retail district while partnering with existing employers in the community. Through reconnect, the aim is to transform the participants into the neighborhood's next generation of entrepreneurs, dreamers and thinkers as they learn to grow with the existing businesses and those envisioned to be launched. Management's goal is: "in the next 5 years, to build and grow 5 new businesses, partner with 50 existing businesses in the area, to engage 500 young people."

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$276,042$281,438▲ $5,396
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$14,625$27,041▲ $12,416
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$7,429-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$6,594-
Accounts Receivable$8,075$4,894▼ $3,181
Total Assets$301,897$330,551▲ $28,654
Other Assets Total$3,155$3,155→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$33,751$62,850▲ $29,099
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,269$2,595▼ $5,674
Total Liabilities$42,020$65,445▲ $23,425
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$259,877$265,106▲ $5,229
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$259,877$265,106▲ $5,229
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$301,897$330,551▲ $28,654

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$22,491$8,781$31,272
Leasehold Improvements$4,550$11,950$16,500
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
REV JAMES O'SHEAExecutive DiFT$25,625$25,625

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sonia Ortiz-gulardoVice Chair
Carly JannettyDirector
Jeff LittellDirector
Marianne CocciniDirector
Marjorie ParkerDirector
Michael AmirkhanianDirector
Robert FaganDirector
Sam BeckDirector
Melvin MaderaTreasurer/se
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$352,874
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$134
Other Revenue
$105,091
All Other Contributions
$317,798
Change in Net Assets
$5,229
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$309,069
Other Expenses$143,801
Total Fundraising Expense$8,097
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$245,480$25,552$4,862$275,894
Occupancy$53,278--$53,278
Payroll Taxes$23,268$2,436$508$26,212
Fees for Services Other$16,092$7,200$687$23,979
Office Expenses$17,162$3,139$119$20,420
Depreciation Depletion$7,239$597$681$8,517
Other Employee Benefits$6,197$627$139$6,963
Fees for Services Accounting$5,291$623$311$6,225
Other Expenses$3,911$213$38$4,124
All Other Expenses$2,549--$2,549
Insurance$1,121$1,080-$2,201
Advertising$550-$712$1,262
Travel$762-$40$802
Total Functional Expenses$399,520$45,253$8,097$452,870
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$70,160
Fundraising Direct Expenses$7,089
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Annual Dinner$70,160$70,160$7,089$63,071
Total Events$70,160$70,160$7,089$63,071
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Grant Revenue$62,271
Taxes Payable$579
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

No review was or will be conducted.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

The organization requires all officers and directors to review the conflict of interest policy on an annual basis and to submit a written statement to the president of the organization in support of his/her compliance with the conflice of interest policy.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statments available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Vernon Avenue Project Inc
EIN
27-2995249
Phone
6465527013
Address
442 LORIMER STREET D 309, BROOKLYN, NY 11206
Doing Business As
Reconnect

Signing Officer

Name
REV JAMES O'SHEA
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6465527013
Signed
2017-02-16

Organization Details

Principal Officer
REV JAMES O'SHEA
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
47

Preparer

Firm
Christopher R Smith & Co
Address
482 MANOR ROAD, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
Preparer
Christopher R Smith CPA
Phone
7187202673
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

The vernon avenue project's mission is to offer employment that leads to renewed engagement of education, training and commitment to community leadership and service. Management is proposing a radical and realizable vision, which seeks to develop a working and merchant class among the young adults of the community by creating a desperately needed retail district while partnering with existing employers in the community. Through reconnect, the aim is to transform the participants into the neighborhood's next generation of entrepreneurs, dreamers and thinkers as they learn to grow with the existing businesses and those envisioned to be launched. Management's goal is: "in the next 5 years, to build and grow 5 new businesses, partner with 50 existing businesses in the area, to engage 500 young people."

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4B

Credits from regis university, co, while having access to georgetown university's library. After completion of the first 50 credits, students will be encouraged to transition to the universities to complete their bachelor's degree.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0DURING 2016, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED THE PLANNING, FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE RECONNECT 2 GENIUS PROGRAM, RENAMED THE RECONNECT HIGHER EDUCATION PROJECT. ITS GOAL IS TO ENGAGE YOUTH WITH COLLEGE DREGREE PROGRAMS, GED, CERTIFICATIONS AND CAREER COUSELING. RECONNECT ENTERED INTO A PARTNERSHIP WITH AN INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED ORGANIZATION, JESUIT COMMONS: HIGHER EDUCATION AT THE MARGINS (JC:HEM), NOW KNOWN AS JESUIT WORLDWIDE LEARNING (JWL), IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A LIFE CHANGING PROCESS FOR ITS YOUTH PARTNERS. YOUTH EMPLOYED AT THE 3 SITES WILL BE ABLE TO STUDY AT THE DISTANCE LEARNING CERNTER, WHERE ON-SITE INSTRUCTION AND GUIDANCE FOR THE PROGRAM'S PILOT STUDENTS WAS PROVIDED DURING 2016. THE CENTER HAS THE CAPACITY TO SERVE AN ANNUAL COHORT OF 25 YOUTH WHO CAN EARN UP TO 50 CREDITS FROM REGIS UNIVERSITY, CO, WHILE HAVING ACCESS TO GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY'S LIBRARY. AFTER COMPLETION OF THE FIRST 50 CREDITS, STUDENTS WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO TRANSITION TO THE UNIVERSITIES TO COMPLETE THEIR BACHELOR'S DEGREE.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE VERNON AVENUE PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO OFFER EMPLOYMENT THAT LEADS TO RENEWED ENGAGEMENT OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE. MANAGEMENT IS PROPOSING A RADICAL AND REALIZABLE VISION, WHICH SEEKS TO DEVELOP A WORKING AND MERCHANT CLASS AMONG THE YOUNG ADULTS OF THE COMMUNITY BY CREATING A DESPERATELY NEEDED RETAIL DISTRICT WHILE PARTNERING WITH EXISTING EMPLOYERS IN THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH RECONNECT, THE AIM IS TO TRANSFORM THE PARTICIPANTS INTO THE NEIGHBORHOOD'S NEXT GENERATION OF ENTREPRENEURS, DREAMERS AND THINKERS AS THEY LEARN TO GROW WITH THE EXISTING BUSINESSES AND THOSE ENVISIONED TO BE LAUNCHED. MANAGEMENT'S GOAL IS: "IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS, TO BUILD AND GROW 5 NEW BUSINESSES, PARTNER WITH 50 EXISTING BUSINESSES IN THE AREA, TO ENGAGE 500 YOUNG PEOPLE."
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1CREDITS FROM REGIS UNIVERSITY, CO, WHILE HAVING ACCESS TO GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY'S LIBRARY. AFTER COMPLETION OF THE FIRST 50 CREDITS, STUDENTS WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO TRANSITION TO THE UNIVERSITIES TO COMPLETE THEIR BACHELOR'S DEGREE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2NO REVIEW WAS OR WILL BE CONDUCTED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES ALL OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AND TO SUBMIT A WRITTEN STATEMENT TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION IN SUPPORT OF HIS/HER COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICE OF INTEREST POLICY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
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