EIN 42-1588482

Fortress

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
59
State
Year formed
2005
Most recent tax filings
2022-07-01
Description
Fortress is a nonprofit providing resources to end poverty. They offer after school programs and a licensed preschool in Fort Worth.
Also known as...
Fortress Youth Development Center
Total revenues
$1,048,976
2022
Total expenses
$948,029
2022
Total assets
$1,974,735
2022
Num. employees
59
2022

Program areas at Fortress

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
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.
FORTRESS PRESCHOOL is a full-time licensed preschool which provides 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.

Who funds Fortress

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Rainwater Charitable FoundationFortress Preschool$97,000
Caris FoundationPayment for General Support$77,100
Rees-Jones FoundationFunding To Provide Year-Round, Christian, Child and Parent Programming To Families in Under-Resourced Communities.$60,000
...and 14 more grants received

Personnel at Fortress

NameTitleCompensation
Stacy MartinExecutive Director
Terri L HensonDirector of Finance and Administration
Dani BartellsDirector of Programs and Impact
Danny PhillipsDirector$0
Kirk LundbladeDirector , Treasurer / Treasurer / Director$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Fortress

RevenuesFYE 12/2021
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,000,291
Program services$3,861
Investment income and dividends$3
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$9,616
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$11,095
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$27,529
Total revenues$1,048,976

Form 990s for Fortress

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-072023-07-12990View PDF
2021-122022-11-01990View PDF
2020-122022-05-06990View PDF
2019-122021-10-14990View PDF
2018-122022-02-02990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $47,485 from Junior League of Fort Worth
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $23,138 from Communities Foundation of Texas
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $97,000 from Rainwater Charitable Foundation
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Thomas M Helen Mckee and John P Ryan Foundation John P Ryan Foundation
August 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsK-12 schoolsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1007 E Terrell Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
County
Tarrant County, TX
Website URL
fortressfw.org/ 
Phone
(817) 335-1007
IRS details
EIN
42-1588482
Fiscal year end
July
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2005
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B20: Elementary, Secondary Education
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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