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92 Main Street
Yonkers NY 10701-7066
Yonkers NY | IRS ruling year: 2006 | EIN: 06-1760636
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)
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 FAMILIES WITH EQUITABLE ACCESS TO THE CRITICAL TOOLS AND SERVICES NECESSARY FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS. (Less)
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Yonkers Partners in Education Inc. is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Yonkers Partners in Education Inc. has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 21/21 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 21/21 - 25/25 pts
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 - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 pts
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
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
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 - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
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 - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
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 - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
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
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
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
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 22.56% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 22.56% - 15/15 pts
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
Program Expense Ratio - 81.00% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 81.00% - 25/25 pts
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 |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
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
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2020
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)
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 search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Yonkers Partners in Education Inc.) or EIN (061760636) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. 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, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. 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.
Not Currently Scored
Yonkers Partners in Education Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our 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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Yonkers Partners in Education Inc. reported its three largest programs on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
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)
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 INTO COLLEGE, YPIE SCHOLARS ARE A COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS PREPARING FOR COLLEGE, NAVIGATING THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS, AND SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONING TO AND THROUGH COLLEGE.YPIE SCHOLARS PUT IN THE HARD WORK AFTER SCHOOL AT THE YPIE COLLEGE ZONE TO BECOME ACADEMICALLY READY FOR COLLEGE. THE YPIE COLLEGE ZONE IS A VIBRANT LEARNING SPACE THAT BRINGS TOGETHER HUNDREDS OF YONKERS PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO LEARN, BE INSPIRED, AND BE PART OF A COMMUNITY ON THE PATH TO COLLEGE SUCCESS.YPIE SCHOLARS ALSO RECEIVE COACHING AND SUPPORT FROM YPIE STAFF BASED IN THEIR SCHOOLS AND ADULT MENTORS FROM ACROSS OUR COMMUNITY. (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
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)
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.YPIE FELLOWS HAVE A DESIGNATED YPIE COLLEGE ADVISOR WHO HE (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
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)
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 SUMMER BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE, YPIE COLLEGE SU (Less)
Yonkers Partners in Education Inc. has earned a 100% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 ptsConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 pts
100% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. 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.
Who are the people you serve with your mission? Describe briefly.
YPIE engages more than 1,200 students from Yonkers, New York’s 3rd largest city, from 9th grade through the 2nd year of college. Surrounded by some of Westchester County’s wealthiest zip codes, Yonkers is a predominantly immigrant community where many young people will be the first in their families to attend college. YPIE programs close gaps in college readiness and access for Yonkers Public School students, resulting in outstanding college enrollment outcomes. With a college degree, students are able to contribute to their communities and end a cycle of multi-generational poverty.
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
How has asking for feedback from the people you serve changed your relationship with them or shifted power - over decisions, resources, rules or in other ways - to them?
YPIE prioritizes empowering students to use their voices in the community. Through a variety of initiatives, including a student-led online newspaper and an active Student Advisory Council, student voices are put at the center of the conversation. By seeking feedback from YPIE students and then implementing their feedback, students have learned how to use their voices to impact change.
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.
Equity Practices - No Data Available - UnscoredEquity Practices - No Data Available - Unscored
This organization has not provided information regarding the Equity Practices it is presently implementing. As such, the organization has not earned a score on this metric. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Yonkers Partners in Education Inc. has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon 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.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
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.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
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
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
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.
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
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.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
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.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
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.
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