Nonprofit · EIN 42-1588482
FORTRESS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · FORT WORTH, TX 76133
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,503,275 | $1,409,236 | $94,039 | $1,216,741 | $90,000 | $1,126,741 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,166,780 | $1,324,070 | -$157,290 | $1,124,620 | $80,000 | $1,044,620 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,179,266
- Program service revenue
- $172,457
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $15,153
- Net income from fundraising events
- $136,399
- Other revenue
- $151,552
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $65,450
- Other salaries and wages
- $837,934
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $982,808
- Professional fundraising fees
- $3,354
- Accounting fees
- $35,952
- Occupancy
- $104,092
- Travel
- $1,433
- Depreciation
- $51,613
- Program services (functional)
- $1,065,490
- Management and general (functional)
- $190,700
- Fundraising (functional)
- $153,046
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,124,620
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,216,741
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $90,000
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,126,741
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,047,027
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,126,741
- Gross receipts
- $1,542,352
- Employees
- 46
- Volunteers
- 300
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacy Martin | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $64,425 |
| Stephanie Frost | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kirk Lundblade | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Brown | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Danny Phillips | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sherrie Alexander | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jhala Criss | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brent Dore | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sean Ruff | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nathalie Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Veronica Rhode | Director - 2024 only Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tamera Saling Starke | Director - 2024 only Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE FROST | CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KIRK LUNDBLADE | TRESURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JASON BROWN | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DANNY PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHERRIE ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| VERONICA ROHDE | DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TAMERA SALING STARKE | DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JHALA CRISS | DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRENT DORE | DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5012 ALICIA DR, FORT WORTH, TX 76133-7902
- In care of
- % TERRI HENSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Stacy Martin, 5012 Alicia Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76133
- Signed the 990
- Stacy Martin, Executive Director
- Phone
- (817) 996-5170
- Return prepared by
- Greater Good Services PLLC
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $873,618 · revenue $111,275
- 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.Expenses $35,212 · revenue $38,777
- 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.Expenses $7,175
- 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.Expenses $1,645 · revenue $64,454
- 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.Expenses $1,166
- ALLOCATION OF EXPENSE IN SUPPORT OF ALL PROGRAMS SALARIES PAYROLL TAXES BENEFITS OCCUPANCY INSURANCE DEPRECIATIONExpenses $146,674
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-1588482
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,216,741
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,542,352
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $1,503,275 | $1,409,236 | $1,216,741 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $1,166,780 | $1,324,070 | $1,124,620 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2022 | $1,048,976 | $680,000 | $1,974,735 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 42-1588482).
Questions about FORTRESS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of FORTRESS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FORTRESS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC is 42-1588482.
- Is FORTRESS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to FORTRESS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FORTRESS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FORTRESS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FORTRESS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FORTRESS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names Stacy Martin.
- Who are the officers and directors of FORTRESS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $64,425 (Stacy Martin, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does FORTRESS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,503,275, expenses of $1,409,236 and total assets of $1,216,741 at year end.
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