Jamestown Community Center, Inc.
Jamestown Community Center, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Through transformative youth development services rooted in the cultural and artistic traditions of our communities, we accompany youth and their families on their path to realize their full potential as powerful and healthy members of society. Our programs include tutoring, before and after school academic enrichment, summer programs, social/emotional support, sports, youth workforce, parent leadership development and organizing, and Afro-Latino arts education and performance.
About
FOR OVER THIRTY-FIVE YEARS, THE JAMESTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER HAS BEEN PROVIDING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND SAFE SPACE FOR LOW-INCOME YOUTH IN SAN FRANCISCO'S MISSION DISTRICT. JAMESTOWN FULFILLS ITS MISSION BY ANNUALLY PROVIDING 500 SIX-TO-EIGHTEEN YEAR OLDS WITH A FULL RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT, ACADEMIC TUTORING, LEADERSHIP, EMPLOYMENT, SPORTS AND TEEN GUIDANCE PROGRAMS.BRAIN SOUP - AFTER-SCHOOL ART, DANCE, COOKING, AND THEATER CLASSES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON DEVELOPING READING AND WRITING SKILLS FOR THIRD TO FIFTH GRADERS.SUMMER PLAYHOUSE - SUMMER CAMP FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YOUTH WITH A FOCUS ON ARTS EDUCATION INCLUDING DANCE, THEATER AND ART, AS WELL AS SPORTS AND RECREATION.AFTER-SCHOOL EXPLORATIONS (ASE) - AFTER-SCHOOL DANCE, COOKING AND MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH. THE CLASSES HELP YOUNG PEOPLE DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS, LEARN ABOUT THEIR OWN AND OTHER CULTURES/BACKGROUNDS, AND WORK TOGETHER.THE SUMMER VOYAGE - A SUMMER PROGRAM THAT HELPS YOUTH DEVELOP THEIR LEADERSHIP AND DECISION-MAKING SKILLS THROUGH PROJECTS DESIGNED AND IMPLEMENTED BY THE YOUTH THEMSELVES.THE CUT (COMMUNITY UNITING TEENS) - PAID COOKING INTERNSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH.ONE ON ONE TUTORING - COLLEGE STUDENTS MATCHED WITH YOUTH IN THIRD THROUGH TWELFTH GRADES FOR INDIVIDUAL TUTORING.TEACHING APPRENTICES PROGRAM (TAP) - ON THE JOB TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS FOR HIGH-SCHOOL AGE YOUTH INTERESTED IN LEARNING TUTORING.YOUTH IN CHARGE - LEADERSHIP CORPS THAT HELPS JAMESTOWN MANAGEMENT WITH PROGRAM PLANNING AND FUNDRAISING, AND REPRESENTS THE ORGANIZATION IN THE COMMUNITY.LEAGUE SPORTS - SOCCER, BASEBALL, AND SOFTBALL TEAMS THAT COMPETE IN CITY-WIDE LEAGUES.DROP-IN REC CENTERS - SUPERVISED AFTER-SCHOOL RECREATION AT TWO LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS.TREEHOUSE - GUIDANCE PROGRAM FOR YOUNG MEN DESIGNED TO ADDRESS PREVENTION OF RISKY BEHAVIOR, SUCH AS SEXUAL ACTIVITY, DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE, AND GANG ACTIVITY. SERVICES INCLUDE SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUPS, CLINICAL CASE MANAGEMENT, AND PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS.CONVIVENCIA - MONTHLY MEETING FOR PARENTS TO ORGANIZE WORKSHOPS THAT ADDRESS CHILD-REARING ISSUES AND TO DESIGN ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
Interesting data from their 2018 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “Jamestown community center provides educational, recreational, social and community services to the youth and parents in the mission district of san francisco. the center's mission is to mobilize the resources of families, neighborhood residents, and other community members to help young people realize their full potential as responsible and empowered members of society.”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “Jamestown community center provides educational, recreational, social and community services to the youth and parents in the mission district of san francisco. the center's mission is to mobilize the resources of families, neighborhood residents, and other community members to help young people realize their full potential as responsible and empowered members of society.”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is CA as per legal requirements.
- As of 2018, the non-profit has 167 employees reported on their 990 form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $9,197.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and endorsement from an independent source.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1994.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $2,247,552 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $230,643 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.