2025-04-15T23:11:00-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 823456416 OHIO URBAN RENAISSANCE OHIO 3309517455 1116 Bennington Youngstown OH 44505 Kevin Scott Executive Director 3309517455 2025-04-14 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Kevin Scott 2315 Coronado Youngstown OH 44504 677871 0 X www.ohiourbanren.org X 2017 OH Our mission is to establish and maintain an inclusive brand that serves as the foundational platform for youth outreach and community development efforts through programmatic initiatives that promote positive outcomes and progressive changes in the cultural climate of the inner city. Through our primary focus on youth outreach and enrichment, we design programs for underserved students that provide mentorship and socio-emotional learning opportunities while bridging post-secondary education persistence, career pathways, and workforce development resources for youth and their families as they transition into early adulthood. 6 6 3 4 0 0 434814 666852 0 11019 0 0 2250 0 437064 677871 0 0 0 0 122910 74538 0 0 0 314542 280956 437452 355494 -388 322377 36841 359218 0 0 36841 359218 X Our mission is to establish and maintain an inclusive brand that serves as the foundational platform for youth outreach and community development efforts through programmatic initiatives that promote positive outcomes and progressive changes in the cultural climate of the inner city. Through our primary focus on youth outreach and enrichment, we design programs for underserved students that provide mentorship and socio-emotional learning opportunities while bridging post-secondary education persistence, career pathways, and workforce development resources for youth and their families as they transition into early adulthood. 0 1 338837 437754 0 Initiative for College Academics Now (I CAN) - is a college preparatory program aimed at encouraging inner-city high school students toward the path of post-secondary education. ICAN assists students with their current high school studies and helps them to effectively navigate their socio-emotional environmental landscape. ICAN provides students with opportunities for college credit procurement and industry-recognized certifications while in high school and follows students through the completion of their respective post-secondary education and career pathways. ICAN currently serves over 90 students and has aided in the enrollment and support of 30 plus first generation college students spanning institutions across the United States. Additionally, ICAN was awarded funding support from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and partnered with Youngstown City School District to provide afterschool programming at the high school level. ICAN also worked with the students from Eastern Gateway Community College, students from the Education Department at Youngstown State University, and Youngstown State University's Diversity Equity and Inclusion Department to provide additional support for program participants. 16657 0 11019 O.U.R. Prep Academy is a post-secondary bridge program and an extension of our ICAN program. OUR Prep Academy functions as a separate phase of programming and targets high school graduates interested in pursuing post-secondary education as either students or student-athletes but due to their varying circumstances may not be ready for full-time enrollment. OUR Prep affords high school graduates in the year immediately following graduation with support and guidance to aid in their development academically, personally, socially, or athletically while preparing them to achieve at the next level. OUR Prep assisted with the application, FAFSA, and enrollment of over 20 students into college part-time with all students successfully transferring into full-time college students. 0 0 0 Our REACH Mentoring Program is a specialized youth assessment and mentorship program identifying and targeting high school to late adolescents as they transition into early adulthood. REACH aims to help youth deal with the daily negative issues that have become a normal source of dysfunction and trauma within the urban landscape. Through healthy mentor-to-mentee relationships, events, workshops, and activities, participants are encouraged to dialogue and explore topics relating to crime prevention and intervention; substance abuse and recovery; conflict mediation and resolution; post-secondary education and employment; teenage pregnancy and parenthood; along with various other degrees of applicable mental, physical, and social development. REACH mentorship actively serves over 200+ at-risk young people from the community throughout the year. 0 0 0 Just BALL - Just Ball Amongst Life Lessons (BALL) is a series of youth recreational sports leagues geared towards engaging and motivating local area high school students to be more physically active, socially involved, and higher achieving students as they work through high school and transition into early adulthood. Over 150+ youth have been served to date. Our Just BALL program boasts a 100% graduation rate for participating seniors with marked improvements in grades, attendance, behavior, attitude, and fitness levels for all students. BALL is fit with motivational speakers and workshops covering job readiness and soft skills, financial literacy, nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices, as well as many other socio-emotional learning opportunities. 0 0 0 355494 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 OH X Ryan Forney 3302595222 1116 Bennington Youngstown OH 44505 Ryan Forney President/Chief Financial Officer 40 0 X 24720 0 0 Kevin L Scott Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer 40 X 19040 0 0 Christopher Holland Vice President 10 0 X 0 0 0 Chezarae Allison Treasurer 1 0 X 0 0 0 Akim Lattermore Board Member/Trustee 2 0 X 0 0 0 Kristin Olmi Board Member/Trustee 2 0 X 0 0 0 Sean Robinson Board Member/Trustee 0 0 X 0 0 0 43760 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 586752 80100 0 666852 11019 11019 0 0 11019 0 0 0 0 0 0 677871 11019 0 0 43760 43760 26800 26800 3978 3978 14400 14400 6136 6136 100499 100499 0 43555 43555 116366 116366 0 355494 355494 0 0 4000 -18056 357274 32841 20000 36841 359218 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 36841 11843 0 11244 0 336131 36841 359218 36841 359218 322377 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 95230 62500 113050 434814 666852 1372446 4300 4300 95230 66800 113050 434814 666852 1376746 1376746 95230 66800 113050 434814 666852 1376746 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990, Part III, Line 3 Ball is Life was postponed this year due to the increased responsibilities and expansion of ICAN Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The review of the organization's IRS Form 990 includes a comprehensive board-level overview and a cross-comparison with the accounting software platform managed by the finance team. This process ensures transparency, accuracy, and alignment with internal financial records and reporting practices. Steps in the Review Process: Initial Preparation The draft Form 990 is prepared by the organization's accountant or external tax preparer using financial data exported from the accounting software. Internal Financial Review The finance manager or software platform administrator cross-checks the numbers reported in the 990 with the internal accounting system for consistency in revenue, expenses, and asset reporting. Board Review and Oversight The full board or finance committee receives a copy of the draft Form 990. Key areas are reviewed, including compensation disclosures, program accomplishments, governance practices, and compliance questions. Board members are encouraged to ask questions and recommend changes where needed. Final Reconciliation and Edits Any discrepancies or concerns raised during the review are addressed. Adjustments are made in consultation with the tax preparer and finance lead to ensure the final version is accurate. Board Approval The final Form 990 is formally approved or acknowledged by the board prior to submission. The board's acknowledgment is documented in meeting minutes. Submission and Public Disclosure The completed Form 990 is filed with the IRS. A copy is posted publicly (e.g., on the organization's website or Guidestar) to maintain transparency. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Our organization implements several strategies to monitor and enforce compliance with their conflict of interest policies. Key individuals, such as officers, directors, and employees, must disclose any relationships or interests that could lead to conflicts, typically through certification and disclosure forms. They ensure that all relevant personnel receive, read, and understand the policy, often requiring them to certify their agreement to comply. Compliance is monitored consistently through periodic reviews or audits, which helps identify potential conflicts and ensure adherence. The policy also outlines steps to manage conflicts, such as recusal from decision-making processes or taking corrective actions. Additionally, all disclosures and actions taken to address conflicts are thoroughly documented to ensure transparency and demonstrate compliance to regulatory bodies. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The organization utilized a formal process last year to establish the compensation of the Executive Director, ensuring compliance with IRS guidelines and best practices for reasonable compensation. This process involved a comprehensive review and approval by the governing body, consideration of comparable data from similar organizations in 2022-23, and thorough documentation of the deliberations and decisions made. The process highlights the organization's commitment to transparency and accountability in determining compensation for its key positions. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 During the tax year, our governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements were made available to the public. These materials were accessible upon request and were also posted on the GuideStar website.