Mission: PARTNERING WITH STUDENTS TO ENSURE THEY ARE READY FOR, ENROLL IN AND COMPLETE COLLEGE. WE CONFRONT THE CHALLENGES OF A LOW-INCOME, URBAN SCHOOL DISTRICT BY PROVIDING ... (More)
Yonkers Partners in Education Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 2006, and donations are tax-deductible.
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Encompass Rating System by Charity Navigator
Overall Score
100
out of 100
This charity's score is a passing score.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores: 90% Finance & Accountability and 10% Leadership & Adaptability
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Finance & Accountability
This score provides an assessment of a nonprofit's financial health (stability, efficiency and sustainability) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
Finance & Accountability Score
100
out of 100
The score earned by Yonkers Partners in Education Inc. is a passing score
This V5 of the Finance & Accountability Score provides a baseline measure of an organization’s health including the indicators listed in the report below.
This score represents Form 990 data from 2020, the latest year electronically filed and published by the IRS.
Finance & Accountability Report
100
of 100 points
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Program Expense Ratio
81.00%
Higher effect on score
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The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense percentage AND Liabilities to Assets |
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Composition
21/21 Independent
Higher effect on score
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review
Audited
Higher effect on score
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Liabilities to Assets Ratio
22.56%
Lower effect on score
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Website
Listed
Lower effect on score
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy
Listed
Lower effect on score
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes
Documented
Lower effect on score
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction
Listed
Lower effect on score
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy
Listed
Lower effect on score
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Additional Information
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Total Revenue and Expenses
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Salary of Key Persons
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
SAM WALLIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$109,875
BUD KROLL, DIRECTOR
$0
DAVID WESTIN, CHAIRMAN
$0
RAMESH SHAH, TREASURER
$0
CARL E PETRILLO, VICE CHAIRMAN
$0
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2020
Business Master File Data
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Activity data not reported from the IRS
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
Data Sources: IRS Forms 990
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to view this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available).
Pandemic Response
Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Yonkers Partners in Education Inc. reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
Staffing
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
Due to the pandemic, YPIE was unable to host our annual fundraising gala which helps us raise a significant portion of our annual income. In response, YPIE employed these strategies include: - Peer to peer outreach: YPIE has an established Board of Directors and a Volunteer Advisory Board. Recently, YPIE created an Associate Board. Members of all three groups have been conducting peer-to-peer outreach to expand our network of donors to help us reach our fundraising goal. - Personalized Donor Outreach: YPIE recognizes the importance of personal relationships. The YPIE team has worked diligently to leverage these relationships to obtain support through individual outreach using a Moves Management system. - Targeted Matching Gift Appeal: The YPIE Board of Directors has promised a match to entice donations from individuals who would normally come to our annual gala. We are leveraging this match as we reach out to previous attendees and donors.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
During the pandemic, YPIE focused on keeping our students engaged and on track for college. All programming continued remotely, including academic readiness, college advising, and support for our students in college. YPIE has three key initiatives that were especially helpful during the pandemic: -YPIE Blueprints: All YPIE Scholars design their own “YPIE Blueprint,” where they identify their goals and develop a plan to incorporate supports from YPIE to ensure they are on the path to college success. - YPIE Majors: YPIE has leveraged community partnerships to create a career pathways program that incorporates academics, 21st-century workplace skills, and social and emotional learning. YPIE Majors include Science Research, Entrepreneurship, Journalism, Technology, and others. -Mental Health: YPIE leveraged our partnership with our community-based mental health partner, Westchester Jewish Community Services, to help students access the care and mental health support they may need.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
YPIE adapted to the changing conditions caused by COVID-19 by transitioning to a remote, and eventually, hybrid model where all staff meetings, student check-ins, and student programming were conducted online. YPIE quickly pivoted to use online communications tools, including Slack, Google Calendar, Zoom, and Google Meet. We employed these tools to keep in touch with students and each other to make remote communication easier. YPIE has recently resumed in-person programming at our space in downtown Yonkers, the YPIE College Zone, where students are coming in person to programs following strict COVID-19 safety protocols.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
YPIE intends to maintain a hybrid volunteer program. YPIE volunteers serve as Graduation Coaches who make a 4-year commitment to work with a student as they navigate high school and the college application process. Transitioning to a hybrid volunteer model has allowed us to attract a larger and more diverse pool of volunteers who would not normally be able to make a 4-year commitment without the option of online meetings with students. Even when the pandemic is behind us, YPIE will continue to offer a hybrid model of volunteering to continue to offer flexibility to volunteers.
Impact & Results
This score estimates the actual impact a nonprofit has on the lives of those it serves, and determines whether it is making good use of donor resources to achieve that impact.
Impact & Results Score
Not Currently Scored
Yonkers Partners in Education Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Encompass Rating Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Additional Information
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Largest Programs
Yonkers Partners in Education Inc. reported its three largest programs on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
$888,498
Spent in most recent FY
57%
Percent of program expenses
YPIE SCHOLARS AND COLLEGE ZONE THE YPIE SCHOLARS PROGRAM PREPARES STUDENTS WITH THE ACADEMIC AND LIFE SKILLS THEY WILL NEED FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND BEYOND. BEGINNING IN 9TH GRADE AND CONTINUING INT ... (More)
$490,838
Spent in most recent FY
31%
Percent of program expenses
YPIE FELLOWS IN 11TH GRADE, YONKERS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CAN APPLY TO BECOME YPIE FELLOWS, A COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE SUPPORT WITH THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS AND TRANSITION TO COLLEGE.YP ... (More)
$117,159
Spent in most recent FY
7%
Percent of program expenses
YPIE COLLEGE SUCCESSTHE YPIE COLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO TRANSITION TO COLLEGE AND NAVIGATE THEIR PATH THROUGH COLLEGE.DURING THE ... (More)
Leadership & Adaptability
This score provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
Leadership & Adaptability Score
100
out of 100
The score earned by Yonkers Partners in Education Inc. is a passing score.
Encompass Rating V4 provides an evaluation of the organization's Leadership & Adaptability through the nonprofit organization submitting a survey response directly to Charity Navigator.
Leadership & Adaptability Report
100
of 100 points
Mission
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s mission
Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE) partners with students to ensure they are ready for, enroll in, and complete college. We confront the challenges of a low-income, urban school district by providing families with equitable access to critical tools and services necessary for college success.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Vision
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
Students are lifelong learners equipped to thrive in the future economy and empowered to contribute to their communities and humanity.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Strategic Goals
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Refine YPIE’s processes, procedures, and organization to adapt to post-COVID world and move to the next stage
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Two: Meet the moment by meeting student need; Re-engage students and deepen impact
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Three: Cultivate new relationships and leverage partnerships for YPIE Majors
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Leadership Development
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Describe an investment in leadership
During this time, YPIE invested in advancing the leadership skills of its senior staff by participating in Leadership Westchester, a rigorous, nine-month curriculum designed to sharpen effective leadership skills and provide participants with the clarity to define and achieve their personal and professional goals. Multiple members of the YPIE team have been part of this program, which brings together a diverse group of individuals from for-profit and nonprofit organizations across Westchester County, NY. They meet monthly in-person (or by zoom last year) and complete required coursework including participating in small group discussions between monthly classes. By investing both time and money for YPIE leaders to participate in Leadership Westchester, YPIE has gained exposure to leadership concepts taught at the top business schools for our own organizational development and the creation of a network of hundreds of prominent local business and other nonprofit leaders.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Mobilizing for Mission
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
This organization mobilizes for mission in the following ways:
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
What are this organization’s external mobilizaton efforts?
YPIE has several strategic partnerships that help us mobilize for the mission of our organization. YPIE works closely with our partners in the Yonkers Public Schools to support students on their path to college. We also partner with several businesses that support our YPIE Majors, a career pathways program that gives students hands-on, experiential learning opportunities. YPIE has developed relationships with hundreds of colleges and universities and hosts an annual convening of college admissions professionals to share strategies for helping low-income students obtain postsecondary success. YPIE’s Executive Director is a Board Member of Nonprofit Westchester and YPIE is a member of the National College Attainment Network (NCAN), an advocacy organization dedicated to closing equity gaps in postsecondary attainment for students. YPIE increases the visibility of its mission and amplifies the voices of our students through our website, blog posts, newsletter, and social media.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Story of Adaptability
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
During the pandemic, YPIE focused on keeping our students engaged and on track for college. All programming continued, including our academic readiness, college advising, and support for our students in college. YPIE adapted to the changing conditions caused by COVID-19 by transitioning to a remote, and eventually, hybrid model where all staff meetings, student check-ins, and student programming were conducted online. YPIE also quickly pivoted to use online communications tools, including Slack, Google Calendar, Zoom, and Google Meet. We employed these tools to keep in touch with students and families and each other to make remote communication easier. YPIE has three key initiatives that were especially helpful during the pandemic: (1) YPIE Blueprints: All YPIE Scholars design their own “YPIE Blueprint,” where they identify their goals and develop a plan to incorporate supports from YPIE to ensure they are on the path to college success. (2) YPIE Majors: YPIE has leveraged community partnerships to create a career pathways program that incorporates academics, 21st-century workplace skills, and social and emotional learning. YPIE Majors include Science Research, Entrepreneurship, Journalism, Technology, among others. (3) Mental Health: YPIE leveraged our partnership with our community-based mental health partner, Westchester Jewish Community Services, to help students access the care and mental health support they may need.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Culture & Community
This score provides an assessment of the organization's engagement with the constituents it serves, a practice we term Constituent Feedback. When organizations listen to constituents, they are able to better deliver on programs and meet the needs of stakeholders. A future version of this Beacon will also assess an organization's people operations and its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) metrics.
Culture & Community Score
Not Currently Scored
Yonkers Partners in Education Inc. is currently not eligible for a Culture & Community score because we have not received its Constituent Feedback data. Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to fill out the How We Listen section of their Candid profile. This data will provide the basis for the initial evaluation of Culture & Community.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
Culture & Community Report
Unscored
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Constituent Feedback
Not Scored
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback.
Here's how this organization is listening and learning from the people they serve:
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person), Paper surveys, Case management notes, Community meetings or town halls, Constituent (client or resident, etc.) advisory committees, Other means
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
In response to increased student financial need during the pandemic, YPIE created a Tutor Corps that provided financial assistance to current YPIE college students with a community service requirement that they tutor current high school students. These grants went a long way towards closing the financial gap while also providing a very helpful service to YPIE high school students.
Methodology
Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective. We've partnered with GuideStar by Candid to survey organizations about their feedback practices. Nonprofit organizations can fill out the How We Listen section of their Candid profile to receive a rating.
Charity Navigator awards full credit for this Beacon to every nonprofit that is eligible for an Encompass Rating that completes the survey, in recognition of their willingness to publicly share this information with the nonprofit and philanthropic communities. This data is not evaluated for quality at this time. Validation will be added in future iterations of this Beacon.
Analysis and Research
Like the overall Encompass Rating System, the Culture & Community Beacon is designed to evolve as metrics are developed and ready for integration. Our partnership with Feedback Labs and Guidestar by Candid, and other partners including Fund for Shared Insight, GlobalGiving, and Keystone Accountability, enables us to launch the first version of this beacon with Constituent Feedback information collected on Candid's site.
Feedback practices have been shown to support better Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion outcomes, an essential area of assessment that we intend to further expand and develop in the future. Feedback Labs has documented several studies which indicate that beyond achieving organizational goals, nonprofits that are attentive and responsive to concerns and ideas raised by beneficiaries establish stronger relationships with the people they serve, promote greater equity, and empower constituents in ways that can help to ensure better long-term outcomes. You can find resources to help nonprofits improve their feedback practices here.
