EIN 72-1337783

Upward Community Services

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Upward Community Services improves the lives of the working poor in Washington and St Tammany Parish by giving them the opportunity and exposure needed to break the cycle of poverty, crime, neglect, and substance abuse. They provide eight weeks of summer camps catering to at-risk children where an average of 100 children learn arts and crafts, bible study, character building, conflict resolution, swimming, and other outdoor activities. The children stay for two hours per day. Upward Community Services is located in Covington, LA.
Total revenues
$113,270
2022
Total expenses
$103,013
2022
Total assets
$75,296
2022
Num. employees
0
2017

Program areas at Upward Community Services

The entity provides eight weeks of summer camps catering to at risk children. We host an average of 100 children that learn arts and crafts, bible study, character building, conflict resolution swimming and other outdoor activities. The children are two hot meals and a snack during the day.our teen councelors are given job, resume and interview training as well as a college tour at the end of the summer.
Our after school homework assistance and mentoring program serves an average of 25 children per day during the school year. The children are provided after school snacks, homework assistance and tutoring in weak subject areas as well as other various enrichment activites.
Our drug and alcohol rehabilitation program Services an average of 60 men each year. Of this number, approxiamately 15 will complete the program and graduate. Enrollees are taught tools to overcome their addictions in daily classes as well as participate in rewarding work activites. This program is instrumental in helping men be restored to their family with new hope.

Who funds Upward Community Services

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Second Chance FoundationTo Help Improve the Lives of the Working Poor.$46,000
Interest MinistriesGeneral Support$9,050
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncGrowth$5,500
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Upward Community Services

NameTitleCompensation
Norman VoekelPresident$0
Alfred YoungDirector$0

Financials for Upward Community Services

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$64,505
Program services$48,765
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$113,270

Form 990s for Upward Community Services

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-08-31990EZView PDF
2021-122022-11-16990EZView PDF
2019-122021-06-02990EZView PDF
2018-122020-02-03990EZView PDF
2017-122018-12-22990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
July 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
July 5, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 12, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $9,050 from Interest Ministries
May 7, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $46,000 from Second Chance Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Mental health organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
HealthMental health
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousPartially liquidatedReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
1148 N Columbia St
Covington, LA 70433
Metro area
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
County
St. Tammany Parish, LA
Phone
(985) 893-5880
IRS details
EIN
72-1337783
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
1992
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
F30: Mental Health Treatment
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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