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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year
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(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 984,237 | 950,846 | 1,163,109 | 1,370,433 | 1,452,537 | 5,921,162 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 984,237 | 950,846 | 1,163,109 | 1,370,433 | 1,452,537 | 5,921,162 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | 597,261 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 5,323,901 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 984,237 | 950,846 | 1,163,109 | 1,370,433 | 1,452,537 | 5,921,162 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 3,307 | 3,594 | 2,972 | 2,471 | 1,579 | 13,923 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 5,935,085 | |||||
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(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
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(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2022 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2022 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2022 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2022 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2022 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022: | ||||
| a From 2017....... | ||||
| b From 2018....... | ||||
| c From 2019....... | ||||
| d From 2020....... | ||||
| e From 2021....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2022 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2017 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2022 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2022 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2022, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2022. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2023. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2022..... | ||||
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| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | STUDENT ADVOCACY PROTECTS AND ADVANCES THE EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER CHALLENGES IN GRADES PRE-K - 12. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND COUNSEL TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS RECEIVE THE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTS AND SERVICES TO WHICH THEY ARE LEGALLY ENTITLED AND WILL ENABLE THEM TO REMAIN IN SCHOOL AND SUCCEED. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | PROGRAM WIDE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: STUDENT ADVOCACY PROVIDED LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND COUNSEL FOR 515 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH AGES 3 TO 21 WITH DISABILITIES IN WESTCHESTER AND PUTNAM COUNTIES NEW YORK AND ADDRESSED 568 MATTERS, BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022. AMONG THE 537 CLOSED MATTERS, STUDENT ADVOCACY SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR IMPROVED EDUCATION SERVICES IN 94% OF THE MATTERS. 89% OF CLIENTS RECEIVING SERVICES FROM STUDENT ADVOCACY ATTENDED SCHOOLS IN DISTRICTS WHERE 50% OR MORE OF THE STUDENT POPULATION IS IDENTIFIED AS ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED. STUDENT ADVOCACY IS SUCCESSFULLY REACHING ITS TARGET AUDIENCE - FAMILIES WHO ARE OF MEAGER AND MODEST MEANS AND WHO WITHOUT OUR ASSISTANCE WOULD BE UNABLE TO ACCESS THE EDUCATION SERVICES TO WHICH THEIR CHILDREN ARE LEGALLY ENTITLED. 88% OF CLIENTS SEEK OUR LEGAL SERVICES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION RELATED MATTERS. 49% OF STUDENTS SERVED ARE YOUTH IN GRADES PRE-K THROUGH 6 INDICATING THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS SERVING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES EARLY IN THEIR ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, WHEN INTERVENTION CAN HAVE THE GREATEST AND LONGEST LASTING IMPACT. 95% OF STUDENTS SERVED BY THE ORGANIZATION ARE STUDENTS OF COLOR OR FROM HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. 97% OF FAMILIES RECEIVED SERVICES AT NO COST. 47 VOLUNTEERS DONATED 159 HOURS SERVING ON THE OVERCOMING THE ODDS SELECTION COMMITTEE TO CHOOSE THE STUDENT HONOREES FOR THE 2022 OTO AWARDS RECOGNITION CEREMONY. THE OVERCOMING THE ODDS MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDE LEGALLY BASED EDUCATION ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ARE AT RISK FOR ACADEMIC FAILURE AND DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL DUE TO PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES, LEARNING CHALLENGES, TRAUMA, OR DISCIPLINARY ISSUES. THE GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS RECEIVE THE EDUCATION SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TO WHICH THEY ARE LEGALLY ENTITLED ENABLING THEM TO EXPERIENCE ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND REMAIN IN SCHOOL. YOUTH ARE FROM ELEVEN TARGETED COMMUNITIES: ELMSFORD, GREENBURGH, MOUNT VERNON, NEW ROCHELLE, OSSINING, PEEKSKILL, PORT CHESTER, SLEEPY HOLLOW, TARRYTOWN, WHITE PLAINS AND YONKERS. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: SERVED 116 STUDENTS AND 118 MATTERS; OF THE 114 MATTERS CLOSED DURING THIS PERIOD 91% OF STUDENTS RECEIVED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES THAT WERE MORE TAILORED TO THEIR LEARNING NEEDS. 76% OF STUDENTS RECEIVED DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B | RIGHT START PROGRAM: THE RIGHT START PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY FOR STUDENTS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WHOSE READING PROFICIENCY IS TWO YEARS OR MORE BELOW GRADE LEVEL. ADVOCATES ASSISTED STUDENTS IN OBTAINING THE APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORTS TO ADVANCE THEIR READING SKILLS WHILE ALSO ADDRESSING RELATED LEARNING BARRIERS SUCH AS ABSENTEEISM AND BEHAVIORAL ISSUES. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: SERVED 39 STUDENTS AND 41 MATTERS; OF THE 34 MATTERS CLOSED DURING THIS PERIOD 97% RECEIVED THE APPROPRIATE SERVICES TO ADDRESS THEIR LITERACY DEVELOPMENT. 95% OF STUDENTS RECEIVED DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION. READY FOR LIFE PROGRAM: THE READY FOR LIFE PROGRAM PROVIDED EDUCATION ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR 26 STUDENTS AGES 15 TO 21 WITH AN IEP, TO ENSURE THAT A TRANSITION PLAN WAS DEVELOPED THAT FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC AND FUNCTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT OF THE STUDENT AND FACILITATED THE STUDENT'S MOVEMENT FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO POST-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING POST- SECONDARY EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: SERVED 26 STUDENTS AND 29 MATTERS ; OF THE 29 MATTERS CLOSED DURING THIS PERIOD ;97% OF STUDENTS RECEIVED TRANSITION PLANS TO SUPPORT THEIR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING GOALS. 90% OF STUDENTS RECEIVED DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C | SOLUTIONS NOT SUSPENSIONS: THE SOLUTIONS NOT SUSPENSION PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF YOUTH WHO ARE FACING DISCIPLINARY ACTION WITH THE GOAL OF LIMITING OR ELIMINATING THE AMOUNT OF TIME THAT A STUDENT SPENDS OUT OF SCHOOL. RESEARCH DEMONSTRATES THE HARMFUL IMPACT OF BEING SUSPENDED FROM SCHOOL: "AFTER BEING SUSPENDED, A STUDENT IS 20% MORE LIKELY TO FAIL; 8% MORE LIKELY TO DROP OUT; AND 55% MORE LIKELY TO BECOME INVOLVED IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM." STUDENT ADVOCACY SEEKS ALTERNATIVES TO SUSPENSIONS THAT INCLUDE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: SERVED 64 STUDENTS AND 67 MATTERS ; OF THE 65 MATTERS CLOSED 93% RESULTED IN A REDUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF TIME SPENT OUT OF SCHOOL AND THE ADDITION OF SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE STUDENTS' SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND ACADEMIC NEEDS. THE CONTRACT SERVED THOSE STUDENTS MOST AT RISK. 100% WERE ENROLLED IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS WHERE 50% OR MORE OF THE POPULATION IS IDENTIFIED AS ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION:PROMOTING SCHOOL SERVICES FOR COURT INVOLVED YOUTH PROGRAM; PROVIDES LEGALLY BASED EDUCATION ADVOCACY FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE INTERACTED WITH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. ATTORNEYS REPRESENT YOUTH TO ENSURE THAT THEY RECEIVE THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO WHICH THEY ARE LEGALLY ENTITLED AND WILL ENABLE THEM TO RETURN TO OR REMAIN IN SCHOOL. WE PROMOTE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: SERVED 52 STUDENTS AND 53 MATTERS; OF THE 35 MATTERS CLOSED 83% RECEIVED SERVICES THAT ENABLED THEM TO RETURN TO OR REMAIN IN SCHOOL; 93% RECEIVED DIRECT REPRESENTATION AND 94% ARE STUDENTS OF COLOR OR FROM HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM. AFTER MANAGEMENT HAS REVIEWED FORM 990, IT IS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND RECOMENDATIONS ARE PRESENTED PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY HAS IN PLACE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH IT REGULARLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES. THE BOARD CURRENTLY MANDATES THAT ALL MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT AND THE GOVERNING BODY DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS THAT MAY EXIST. IF A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE MEMBER OF THE BOARD WILL BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY FOR APPROPRIATE ACTION. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD. AN EVALUATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS COMPLETED BY THE BOARD IN JUNE. ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE EVALUATION. IT IS FINALIZED AND PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BY THE BOARD PRESIDENT. THE EXECUTIVE COMITTEE MEETS OVER THE SUMMER TO REVIEW THE EVALUATION AND UTILIZE IT AS A TOOL TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION. DATA ON EQUIVALENT NON-PROFITS IN OUR REGION IS CONSIDERED. THEIR DECISION IS TRANSMITTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD FOR INCORPORATION IN THE BUDGET. THE FINAL BUDGET MUST BE APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION'S 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION ON GUIDESTAR.ORG AND CHARITIESNYS.COM. IN ADDITION, FORM 990, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER POLICIES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | 58,231 -58,231 |
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