Armory Youth Project
Empowering Youth of Manistee County
Armory Youth Project
EIN: 45-4756059
as of November 2023
as of November 13, 2023
Mission
Our mission is to provide a safe environment where young people can build community and be encouraged in their educational, emotional, physical, and Christian spiritual development.
Ruling year
2016
Executive Director
Janice Davidson
Main address
555 1st Street
Manistee, MI 49660 USA
EIN
45-4756059
Education
Human services
Youth organizing
Population served
Preteens
Adolescents
Children and youth
NTEE code
Youth Development Programs (O50)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
Reports and documents
Download other documentsWhat we aim to solve
The Armory successfully opened its doors in 2017 offering after-school and summer programming, mentoring/tutoring, art classes, and substance-free parties. We continue to add and enhance programs based on feedback from our youth, parents, and community partners. The Armory Youth Project presents targeted programs, promotes healthy eating, and provides safe and secure facilities for students.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
After School and Summer Programs
After School and Summer Programming - multiple events ranging from Junior Achievement, Basketball, Gardening, Cooking Classes, Archery Tag, Sports Clinics like volleyball and soccer, and many other programs suggested and sometimes led by students themselves.
Where we work
External reviews
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Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Evaluation documents
Download evaluation reportsNumber of groups/individuals benefiting from tools/resources/education materials provided
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
After School and Summer Programs
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Due to mandated closures for COVID 19 the numbers are down for 2020.
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The Armory Youth Project provides a safe environment where young people can build a community and be encouraged in their educational, emotional, physical, and spiritual development.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We have incorporated five key Strategic Planning Priorities for 2022 and are working diligently to accomplish them.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We have a quality facility in a convenient location with dedicated volunteers and staff.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We serve over 800 youth. We have opened the facility to community members and are expanding our reach to all in our county.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time
Financials
Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2022 info
1.83
Months of cash in 2022 info
21.3
Fringe rate in 2022 info
8%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
Armory Youth Project
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
This snapshot of Armory Youth Project’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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| Profitability info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | -$51,564 | -$73,682 | $11,370 | $99,634 | $137,453 |
| As % of expenses | -30.2% | -33.6% | 6.2% | 50.8% | 67.9% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | -$77,537 | -$114,027 | -$15,484 | $74,151 | $113,566 |
| As % of expenses | -39.5% | -43.9% | -7.3% | 33.5% | 50.2% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
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| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $119,102 | $145,240 | $179,542 | $281,323 | $376,922 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 3.2% | 21.9% | 23.6% | 56.7% | 34.0% |
| Program services revenue | 13.3% | 17.5% | 6.4% | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 0.8% | 17.2% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 11.9% |
| All other grants and contributions | 78.0% | 57.5% | 88.2% | 82.5% | 77.9% |
| Other revenue | 7.9% | 7.8% | 4.0% | 10.5% | 5.5% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $170,512 | $219,323 | $184,075 | $195,996 | $202,493 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | -1.1% | 28.6% | -16.1% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Personnel | 43.2% | 36.3% | 40.6% | 50.2% | 47.8% |
| Professional fees | 3.7% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| Occupancy | 16.5% | 11.8% | 36.6% | 27.8% | 19.3% |
| Interest | 8.1% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 5.1% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 28.4% | 38.9% | 12.0% | 12.7% | 22.2% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $196,485 | $259,668 | $210,929 | $221,479 | $226,380 |
| One month of savings | $14,209 | $18,277 | $15,340 | $16,333 | $16,874 |
| Debt principal payment | $50 | $23,283 | $7,793 | $8,727 | $9,531 |
| Fixed asset additions | $27,403 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $238,147 | $301,228 | $234,062 | $246,539 | $252,785 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 15.9 | 5.8 | 7.8 | 12.9 | 21.3 |
| Months of cash and investments | 15.9 | 6.2 | 7.8 | 12.9 | 21.3 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 15.5 | 6.1 | 7.5 | 12.6 | 19.7 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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| Cash | $226,434 | $105,786 | $119,335 | $210,027 | $358,747 |
| Investments | $0 | $7,966 | $2 | $2 | $0 |
| Receivables | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,617 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $781,294 | $792,869 | $792,869 | $792,869 | $794,359 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 5.6% | 10.6% | 14.0% | 17.2% | 20.2% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 25.6% | 26.7% | 26.7% | 23.7% | 19.4% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $778,187 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $37,981 |
| Total net assets | $717,018 | $602,991 | $587,507 | $661,658 | $816,168 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Executive Director
Janice Davidson
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Armory Youth Project
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Armory Youth Project
Board of directorsas of 08/29/2023
Board of directors data
Shellee Seymour
Shellee T. Seymour
Retired
Michelle May
Consultant
Emmersyn Sheaks
Realtor
Valarie Bergstrom
Retired
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
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