2026-08-24T12:34:23-04:00 2025-07-31 933810867 Greater Good Services PLLC 2873 Oakbriar Trl Fort Worth TX 76109 990 2024-08-01 421588482 Fortress Youth Development Center Inc FORT 8179965170 5012 Alicia Dr Fort Worth TX 76133 Stacy Martin Executive Director 8179965170 2026-08-25 true Shanda Ranelle P03124952 8179662486 2026-08-25 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Stacy Martin 5012 Alicia Dr Fort Worth TX 76133 1542352 false X www.fortressfw. org X 2005 TX To build bridges between poverty and promise. Our dual-generation approach includes programs designed to ignite spiritually engage rationally and equip individuals academically. 10 9 46 300 0 0 865167 1179266 8188 172457 9 0 293416 151552 1166780 1503275 0 0 0 0 935910 982808 0 3354 153046 388160 423074 1324070 1409236 -157290 94039 1124620 1216741 80000 90000 1044620 1126741 By building bridges from poverty to promise, we feel called to provide resources that bring hope to the lives of families working to end the cycle of generational poverty. Our dual-generation approach includes programs designed to ignite spiritually engage rationally and equip individuals academically. false false 873618 0 111275 FORTRESS PRESCHOOL IS A FULL-TIME LICENSED PRESCHOOL WHICH PROVIDES SMALL GROUP AND ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION FROM OUR ON-STAFF READING INTERVENTION SPECIALIST UTILIZING BOTH TECHNOLOGY AND TRADITIONAL TEACHING METHODS. STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH ONE ANOTHER AND WITH STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. THEY ARE ALSO GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE NEW TALENTS AND SKILLS THAT MAY OPEN DOORS FOR CREATIVE PLAY EARLY LITERACY TRAINING AND SCHOOL READINESS FOR CHILDREN AGES 18 MONTHS-4 YEARS. CHILDREN ENROLLED IN FORTRESS PRESCHOOL PARTICIPATE IN BOTH TEACHER AND CHILD-DIRECTED ACTIVITIES RECEIVE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AND ENJOY BOTH OUTSIDE AND INSIDE PLAY. 35212 0 38777 CACFP - THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM CACFP IS A FEDERAL USDA INITIATIVE THAT PROVIDES FINANCIAL REIMBURSEMENTS FOR NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS SERVIED TO ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN PARTICIPATING DAYCARES AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND ADULT CARE FACILITIES. 7175 0 0 FORTRESS SUMMER IS A DAILY BIBLE-FOCUSED PROGRAM WHICH KEEPS CHILDREN ENGAGED IN A FUN SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHILE ENCOURAGING ACADEMIC AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH. IT EMPLOYS THE GIFTS AND RESOURCES OF VISITING YOUTH MISSION GROUPS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. 1645 0 64454 FORTRESS AFTER SCHOOL PROVIDES PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS WHO ATTEND A NEIGHBORHOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. IN THE CLASSROOM THERE IS A SHARED ACADEMIC FOCUS ON COMPLETING HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS AND READING. BEYOND THAT FORTRESS TEACHERS SUPPORT SCHOOL LEARNING WITH ENGAGING AND HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ART PROJECTS SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS AND OUTDOOR LEARNING. STUDENTS IN NEED OF EXTRA ACADEMIC SUPPORT RECEIVE SMALL GROUP AND ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION FROM OUR ON-STAFF READING INTERVENTION SPECIALIST UTILIZING BOTH TECHNOLOGY AND TRADITIONAL TEACHING METHODS. TIME IS ALLOTTED EACH WEEK FOR OUTDOOR PLAY AND GAMES. STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH ONE ANOTHER AND WITH STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. THEY ARE ALSO GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE NEW TALENTS AND SKILLS THAT MAY OPEN DOORS FOR THEM IN THE FUTURE. SPECIAL EVENTS SUCH AS FIELD TRIPS AND SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS ALSO MAKE THE PROGRAM AN ENRICHING FUN EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS. 1166 0 0 LEAD LEARN ENGAGE ACHIEVE DISCIPLINE FORMALLY EQUIP IS THE PARENT ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM. FORTRESS DOES NOT CHARGE FOR ITS PROGRAMS INSTEAD REQUIRES TWELVE HOURS OF ENGAGEMENT FROM EACH FAMILY. THE LEAD PROGRAM OFFERS PARENTING CLASSES SERVICES AND FAMILY EVENTS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN THE FAMILY AND ENCOURAGE ENGAGEMENTS. 146674 0 0 ALLOCATION OF EXPENSE IN SUPPORT OF ALL PROGRAMS SALARIES PAYROLL TAXES BENEFITS OCCUPANCY INSURANCE DEPRECIATION 149485 0 64454 1065490 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 43 0 true 46 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false 10 9 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true false true true false X Stacy Martin 8173551007 5012 Alicia Dr Fort Worth TX 76133 Stacy Martin Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X X 64425 0 0 Stephanie Frost Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kirk Lundblade Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jason Brown Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Danny Phillips Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sherrie Alexander Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jhala Criss Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brent Dore Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sean Ruff Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nathalie Jones Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Veronica Rhode Director - 2024 only 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tamera Saling Starke Director - 2024 only 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 64425 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 30000 0 0 1149266 50736 1179266 CCMS REIMBURSEMENTS 900099 89812 89812 0 0 CACFP REIMBURSEMENTS 900099 42755 42755 0 0 TUITION 900099 31204 31204 0 0 SUMMER PROGRAM FEES 900099 8686 8686 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 172457 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15153 0 0 0 15153 0 15153 15153 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 175476 30000 39077 136399 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 1503275 187610 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 65450 6545 26180 32725 0 0 0 0 837934 729849 46537 61548 0 0 0 0 8775 7185 269 1321 70649 58054 5285 7310 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35952 0 35952 0 0 0 0 0 3354 3354 0 0 0 0 14155 4503 9652 0 3028 3028 0 0 8601 0 8220 381 22521 1024 19703 1794 0 0 0 0 104092 92850 5756 5486 1433 492 941 0 0 0 0 0 953 0 953 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51613 46039 2854 2720 14648 3788 10860 0 PROGRAM SUPPLIES & FOOD 100829 100829 0 0 BANK & PAYMENT PROCESSING FEES 42805 0 7593 35212 PROGRAM ACTIVITIES & TRANSPORTATION 7165 7165 0 0 STAFF TRAINING 6913 2729 2989 1195 8366 1410 6956 0 1409236 1065490 190700 153046 0 0 0 0 13573 155629 300 300 0 0 17160 11405 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2380 1284820 237793 1093587 1047027 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1124620 1216741 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90000 0 0 0 0 80000 0 80000 90000 X 1044620 1126741 0 0 1044620 1126741 1124620 1216741 94039 0 0 0 -11918 0 X false false false X 863071 314292 993968 923355 1179266 4273952 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 863071 314292 993968 923355 1179266 4273952 176460 4097492 9619 6200 15546 18008 15153 64526 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4338478 0.9445 0.9881 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1229214 193415 1035799 55606 44378 11228 1047027 StoryLand 205476 30000 175476 0 1378 3200 20498 1870 12131 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 205476 30000 175476 0 1378 3200 20498 1870 12131 39077 136399 Danny Phillips Director Operations X 65000 65000 false true false Kirk Lundblade Officer Director Operations X 25000 25000 false true false 90000 X 20 35021 pounds x FMV pound per Feeding America AND cost per receipt X School supplies 20 3599 Cost per receipt X Holiday gifts for clients 27 12116 Cost per receipt 0 false false false Part VI, Line 11a All directors review a draft of Form 990 before filing and have the opportunity to provide commentary ask questions and propose changes. The Financial Stewardship Committee chaired by board treasurer must approve the 990 prior to filing. Part VI, Line 12c DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AT THE FIRST BOARD MEETING OF EACH FISCAL YEAR. Part VI, Line 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES ALL COMPENSATION AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS. Part VI, Line 19 If a request were made to view our governing documents conflict of interest policy and or financial statements all documents would be made available for viewing in person. No such requests were made. Our 990 and simplified annual budget are made available to the public on our website. The organization ceased its regular operations in September 2025 and terminated all employees except for the Executive Director who was retained solely to wind down the organizations remaining affairs and complete the closure of its operations. Among her responsibilities during this period was overseeing the sale of the organizations building and addressing the remaining administrative and financial matters necessary to conclude the organizations affairs. Because the organization had ceased operations and substantially reduced its staffing its limited administrative resources were focused on completing the wind-down process. In the course of this transition the organizations Form 990 filing deadline was inadvertently overlooked. The late filing was an administrative oversight occurring during the organizations transition from active operations to closure and was not due to willful neglect or an intentional failure to comply with its federal filing obligations. The organization has taken steps to complete the delinquent filing and address its remaining tax and administrative obligations. The organization respectfully requests that the IRS consider the circumstances surrounding the cessation of operations and the organizations efforts to wind down its affairs and accept this explanation as reasonable cause for the late filing and abate any associated penalties.