2025-09-09T10:11:51-07:00 2024-12-31 561688300 Foard and Company PA 1347 Harding Place Charlotte NC 28204 990 2024-01-01 271396021 Renaissance West Community Initiative RENA 3610 Nobles Ave Charlotte NC 28208 Stuart Sherrill Treasurer 2025-09-09 true true Garrett Summers P02001620 7043721515 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z William McDonald 2404772 false X N/A X 2009 NC To promote a collaborative community centered on quality housing, education, health, wellness, & opportunity. 22 21 32 200 0 1707235 2279966 0 67081 87845 27094 36961 1801410 2404772 307615 318866 0 1809466 1971861 0 334281 824184 4164785 2941265 6455512 -1139855 -4050740 8210099 8621103 392867 473696 7817232 8147407 To promote a collaborative community centered on quality housing, education, health, wellness, & opportunity. false false 2199856 318866 Workforce Development and Adult EducationThis program supports residents in expanding their educational and career opportunities through personalized career coaching, including career assessments, resume building, and job search assistance. It also facilitates enrollment in certification programs and offers initiatives to improve digital and financial literacy. In 2024, three individuals enrolled in the online GED program, while 25 participated in the in-person GED program, with one graduate. In total, 28 individuals were served through this program.Early Childhood EducationOperated by Dixon Academy, the Howard Levine Child Development Center (HLCDC) is a high-quality early learning program aimed at preparing children for kindergarten. In 2024, the center enrolled 135 children, including 38 NC Pre-K students. End-of-year data for the 2023-2024 school year from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools indicated limited growth across all measures in the prekindergarten classrooms. Additionally, 44 children received speech services during the school year. Pre-test results showed that 29% of these children demonstrated age-appropriate language and literacy skills, while post-test results revealed a significant improvement, with 95% achieving age-appropriate skills.K-8 EducationRenaissance West STEAM Academy serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, offering educational and enrichment opportunities to foster academic achievement. Approximately 800 students are enrolled. For the 20232024 school year, students in grades 3 through 8 met 100% of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) average growth objectives, and 100% of Math 1 students met the average proficiency objectives. Other performance metrics included 42% proficiency in Math 1 (Grade 8), 44% in elementary reading, and 47% in middle school reading. The school also offers a variety of out-of-school time programs, including Barre Belle (15 participants), Alliance Center for Education (35), Girl Scouts (24), and Kids in the Kitchen (64), totaling 138 students engaged in extracurricular activities.Health and WellnessThis program aims to enhance the mental and physical well-being of residents through community engagement and health initiatives. In 2024, three large-scale neighborhood-wide events were held, meeting the target, with an average attendance of 250 people, surpassing the goal of 200. Additionally, 140 targeted or specialized events, such as job fairs and food distribution events, were conductedmore than double the target of 60. Health improvement participation reached 64%, exceeding the 30% goal. However, only 63% of residents self-reported being in good health or better, falling short of the 90% target. The community crime rate was 38 per 1,000 residents, which is within 5% of the local average of 40.Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Case Management The FSS program is a work-requirement initiative designed to help participants increase their income and achieve upward mobility. It also includes a focus on older adults, offering programming that supports mental and physical wellness, leadership development, and access to resources. Participation in the program was recorded at 44 in January 2025 and 32 in March 2025.Life Navigation This voluntary program provides personalized coaching and mentoring to help families set SMART goals that promote educational advancement and access to higher-paying jobs. In 2023, the employment rate among participants rose from 67% in 2022 to 75%. Participation numbers fluctuated due to the voluntary nature of the program, with 120 participants in November 2024, 106 in January 2025, and 75 in March 2025. Combined with the FSS program, the total number of households impacted was 150 in January 2025 and 127 in March 2025. 2199856 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true false true false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false true 13 0 true 32 false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 22 21 false false false false false false false true true true false true true true true true true true true false X Ascend Nonprofit Solutions 7049439515 601 E 5th Sreet Suite 510 Charlotte NC 28208 William M McDonald Jr CEO 40.00 0.00 X 150758 0 19480 Laura Colson McLean COO 40.00 0.00 101764 0 11178 Trent Legare Chairman 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Renee Kosofsky Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Clare Jansson Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stuart Sherrill Vice Chariman 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dante Anderson Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Crystal Byrd Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Venton Bell Jr Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michelle Elam Sr. Director 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mark Ethridge Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anthony Fox Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Haley Gentry Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Matt Hawkins Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Howard Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Cindy Praeger Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Robin Stuart Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jessie Wei Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jequetta Caldwell Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Curtis Carroll Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Homiar Hathiram Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 William Hodges Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stuart Sherrill Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 252522 30658 2 false true false Dixon Academy of Charlotte 2608 West Blvd Charlotte NC 28208 Scholarships paid for stu 386795 Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools 4421 Stuart Andrew Blvd Charlotte NC 28217 RWSA teacher compensation 465971 CFSC Shared Services 601 E 5th St 510 Charlotte NC 28202 HR and Finance Services 105441 3 2279966 6296 2279966 0 87845 87845 0 0 24000 24000 24000 24000 0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous 12961 12961 12961 2404772 36961 87845 0 318866 318866 0 0 170238 108119 27661 34458 0 1378665 680406 515942 182317 0 298784 166162 97715 34907 124174 69056 40610 14508 0 0 0 0 0 0 264966 148804 78383 37779 4810 4810 39836 23898 10379 5559 0 0 122441 86029 26402 10010 1863 633 1126 104 0 16871 8206 6802 1863 0 0 4825 4748 56 21 26528 17314 6681 2533 Extinguishment of Debt Income 3108525 3108525 Program Activities 573644 567556 957 5131 Dues & Membership 250 250 Postage and Shipping 208 59 136 13 18 18 6455512 2199856 3921375 334281 2335787 1703090 1010944 958429 885624 1118419 249513 63510 0 0 3108525 0 0 63894 31630 6134947 1598712 142539 4536235 0 0 0 0 413273 209790 8210099 8621103 278961 263531 113906 210165 392867 473696 X 5681835 6551533 2135397 1595874 7817232 8147407 8210099 8621103 X -4050740 4380915 X X false true X true false X 2142114 1413368 2278716 1370715 2279966 9484879 0 0 2142114 1413368 2278716 1370715 2279966 9484879 2852709 6632170 10300 2543 6054 67081 87845 173823 0 0 9658702 87177 0.68670 0.77490 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 80231 80231 5375665 1135598 4240067 246184 83851 162333 396501 367717 28784 36366 11546 24820 4536235 LT Lease Liability 184535 ST Lease Liability 25630 210165 X Part X : FIN48 Footnote THE ORGANIZATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AND IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE WITH RESPECT TO ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION INCOME. THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION AS DEFINED BY SECTION 509(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION'S INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT AWARE OF ANY ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES REQUIRE AN ORGANIZATION TO RECOGNIZE A TAX BENEFIT OR EXPENSE FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED ON EXAMINATION BY THE TAX AUTHORITIES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 OR 2023. true 0 0 Pre-K Tuition Scholarships 42 318866 Additional Supplemental Information The number off recipients is the number of actual students enrolled and receiving scholarship assistance. This information is provided to RWIC on a monthly basis. Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used As outlined inn the agreement with the Pre-K operator student families must meet certain requirements in order to qualify for scholarship assistance. RWCI receives and reviews the list of students, their qualifications, and their calculated scholarship award on a monthly and/or quarterly basis. If the requirements have been met then scholarship funds are approved and remitted. X false false false false false false false false false William M McDonald Jr CEO 139915 10843 19480 170238 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Form 990 is provided to the board of directors for their review prior to filing. Any questions or comments are address at that time. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The conflict of interest policy and a discussion about the policy is provided to each board member annually. Each member must sign acknowledgment of the policy annually and agree to adhere to it. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The executive committee of the board of directors conducts the annual performance and compensation review of the chief executive officer and the compensation is approved by the full board of directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 RWCI makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Transfer of assets = $4380915 Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c There has been no change in the process for choosing an independent accountant. Renaissance Child Development Center 3610 Nobles Ave Ste 199 Charlotte NC 28208 814444788 Early childhood education NC 501(c)3 LINE 7 Renaissance West Community Initative true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false Renaissance Child Development Center i 4380915