Club Nova Community Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

Club nova works with and addresses the needs of individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness predominantly schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and major depression some of the most disabling health conditions locally and globally. The human costs of mental illness are staggering. The illness impacts essentially every facet of a person's life and places individuals at significant risk for the following: suicide premature death (25-year shorter life expectancy) co-occurring health conditions hospitalizations homelessness incarceration unemployment interrupted educations inadequate nutrition crises poverty approximately 95% of our members live at or below 30% of the area median income. Poverty is often one of their greatest challenges.how our work achieves the goals of this programwe are acutely aware that the risks and challenges of mental illness are interconnected and intersect to create economic vulnerability. The clubhouse model, with integrated, interdependent programming, provides a holistic, impactful approach to addressing the risks of mental illness. Club nova is a high-impact community comprised of staff and members who work together to directly address the risks and improve the health, education, housing, economic stability, and quality of life of each member. We meet our mission by operating the evidence-based, scientifically proven clubhouse model that is replicated worldwide, which offers a comprehensive, integrated solution-oriented approach that saves and changes the lives of people living with mental illness. Club nova exists to ensure that our members have the supports and opportunities needed to live full, meaningful lives integrated into the fabric of the larger community. Club nova is accredited as a clubhouse model by clubhouse international. Accreditation is a rigorous process assuring fidelity to the model. This model operates on proven standards and is replicated in 372 communities worldwide. The model received the conrad hilton foundation award for humanitarian work alleviating human suffering.programmingkey integrated, interdependent programs all work together to support member health and well-being, housing, education, and career building. Healthcare: club nova helps members navigate healthcare, ranging from identifying providers, to accompanying them to appointments, to providing decision-making support regarding serious and sometimes life-threatening illnesses. Crisis prevention / intervention: we provide necessary interventions to assure the safety, well-being, and stability of members. Education: through our work with admissions, financial aid, and disability offices, we help members in earning a certificate or degree at colleges and universities, and in obtaining their ged/high school diploma. Employment and financial wellbeing: our comprehensive employment program provides members opportunities and support to work in local businesses through transitional, supported, and independent employment. Work ordered day: by participating in all the work necessary to sustain clubhouse functions, members regain skills, a sense of purpose, self-worth, and confidence-- experiences that translate to successful employment. Health and wellness: club nova's culinary unit is an integral part of our clubhouse community. In addition to support in obtaining quality healthcare, our members and staff plan and prepare ~6,000+ affordable, nutritious meals annually. Housing: we are committed to securing and maintaining safe, decent, and affordable housing for all members with our support increasing or decreasing in response to the changing needs of members. Community access: we help members access services in the community, such as social and financial services, including obtaining benefits and entitlements. Outreach: outreach serves as an early-warning system for members who are experiencing difficulties or not participating in the clubhouse program, often preventing crisis, hospitalization, o

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 87.2%; rating input score 87
• Program expense ratio: 83%; rating input score 83
• Fundraising efficiency: $12.28 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 44; 44th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 92.9%; rating input score 93; 19th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -4.5%; rating input score 25; 25th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 4.26; rating input score 82; 82nd percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.01; rating input score 67; 67th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 2.3%; rating input score 58; 58th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 0.9% per year; rating input score 100; 21st percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 3.8% per year; rating input score 100; 36th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 16.6% per year; rating input score 100; 76th percentile among comparable filings