100 Black Men of Syracuse Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

Education programs: youth empowerment program 100 black men of syracuse, inc. Sy24/25 began with professional educators and 15 students in grades 4-8. Our curriculum integrated social emotional learning into all activities, focusing on interactive learning methods. This approach fostered skills in group and team building, with sessions covering various subjects and healthy living habits. We celebrated black history through a jeopardy game on african american history. We aim to innovate and challenge our youth in the following topics: o cultural excellence: educating our youth on african american history and achievements using african america history 365 text. O life skills: comprehensive discussions on self-worth, self-love, understanding personal value, presentation skills, proper etiquette in various social settings, letter writing, and resume building. O economic empowerment: this course aims to equip our youth with a foundational understanding of economic principles. It will instruct them on saving effectively, comprehending investment mechanisms, and ultimately leveraging their financial resources efficiently. O creative expression: art and theatre classes that help youth express themselves and broaden their worldview. O technology alliance of central New York (tacny): facilitates discussions between stem professionals, academics, and students about topics in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in an informal setting, aiming to encourage students to consider careers in these fields. Brilliant young minds book club the 100 black men of syracuse's brilliant young minds book club is a reading program for 4th - 6th graders at syracuse latin school during the school year, october to june. The administration and faculty was a supportive partner of our program. The fourth-grade class comprised 8 students, while the fifth and sixth-grade classes each consisted of 10 students. The aim of the program is to enhance the reading levels and comprehension of these students by engaging them in grade-level appropriate books that they can relate to. The program also provided opportunities for members to mentor 'the 100 way'. Discussions included topics such as race in america, the definition of racism, career paths, classroom etiquette, personal conduct in academic settings, and current events. The program meets weekly with a total of 28 to 30 students. The goal was to nurture a love of literature, particularly through books that resonate with the students. Overall, the program was effective. Jr cadet program the jr cadet program at dr. Mlk jr. Summer school provided 4th graders with valuable insights into our public safety system and the important roles these public servants play in ensuring our safety in the city of syracuse. The program was from july 18th to august 12th and was highly successful thanks to the support of school faculty and administrators. Field trips were organized with four key public safety agencies: onondaga county 911 call center, amr's emergency medical services, syracuse fire station 8, and syracuse police's public safety building. During these visits, students gained experiences that fostered positive attitudes and friendships through engagement in a safe environment. It is hoped that these experiences will create positive memories and inspire them to consider careers in public safety. Twenty-three students enrolled in the program, with an average attendance of 19 jr cadets for the first three field trips and 13 for the final field trip. Each cadet who attended three out of four field trips will receive a 25 gift card and a participation certificate. 'citizen james, or young men without a country' play the 100 black men are the recipient of a 7,000 grant from cny arts culture engagement project that will be administer and managed by syracuse stage. The play is a onetime showing scheduled for august 2nd and the goal of the grant is to bring awareness of james baldwin decision to leave the united state

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 100%; rating input score 100
• Program expense ratio: 100%; rating input score 100

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 52nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -36.1%; rating input score 3; 3rd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.28; rating input score 67; 67th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.03; rating input score 33; 33rd percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 63; 63rd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 16.3% per year; rating input score 100; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 10.5% per year; rating input score 100; 68th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 16.8% per year; rating input score 100; 76th percentile among comparable filings