My People Community Services Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

Urban trauma: together with the Connecticut department of children and families, mpcs is assisting in designing a urban trauma collective care center. By implementing an alternative intervention designed to uniquely meet the mental health needs of african american and latino children living in urban communities, mpcs can help close the mental health treatment gaps associated with this population.positive youth development ("pyd"): pyd is a research-based approach that guides communities in the way they organize support and opportunities so that young people can develop to their full potential. At its fullest expression pyd is undertaken by communities in collaboration with young people to provide the environments, relationships, and experiences all youth need to thrive. More often, it is an approach led by youth-serving organizations and programs to improve their effectiveness and co-create better outcomes with and for youth. Pyd is an intentional, prosocial approach that engages youth within their families, peer groups, schools, organizations and communities in a manner that is productive and constructive; recognizes, utilizes, and enhances youth's strengths and assets; and promotes positive outcome for young people by providing opportunities, fostering positive relationships and furnishing the support needed to build on their leadership strengths.the manhood tree: comprised of four community based initiatives that aim to support men and fathers. The initiatives emphasize the importance of men's mental and physical health and provides men the opportunity to tell their story. The manhood tree initiatives stretch men outside of their comfort zone and encourage them to venture into topics and areas of their lives they don't often visit.life after high school: navigating the future is a comprehensive initiative designed to guide high school students, beginning in the 11th grade, through the pivotal transition into life after high school. Our program, aptly named life after high school (lahs), is committed to equipping students with the skills and knowledge essential for success in various post graduation paths, whether it be higher education, the workforce, entrepreneurship, vocational programs, or service in the armed forces.the dream chaser academy (dca): a transformative program designed to inspire and empower young people to pursue their dreams with confidence. Our goal is to shift perspectives from "i can't" to "i can, and from "stop dreaming" to "never stop dreaming."

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 79.4%; rating input score 79
• Program expense ratio: 81.3%; rating input score 81
• Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 0 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 0
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Missing
  • Board or committee approval: Missing
• 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: 4 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 44
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Fail
  • Whistleblower policy: Fail
  • Document-retention policy: Fail
  • CEO compensation review process: Fail
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 2.2%; rating input score 42; 42nd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.11; rating input score 3; 3rd percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.82; rating input score 10; 10th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 5.1%; rating input score 53; 53rd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 12.3% per year; rating input score 100; 71st percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 21.3% per year; rating input score 100; 89th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 1.2% per year; rating input score 100; 16th percentile among comparable filings