2024-12-24T12:16:28-05:00 2023-12-31 271931472 New Life Financial Services Ltd 292 Hawthorne Ave Yonkers NY 10705 990 2023-01-01 843842097 DAFT Youth Services Inc DAFT 5 Buckingham dr Newburgh NY 12550 Tanika McCullough Executive Direc 8455975893 2024-12-17 false true Marlon Francis P01648610 8662384043 2024-12-24 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z 80582 false X X 2020 NY Our mission is to empower students through restorative justice and social-emotional support, valuing their uniqueness, cultivating self-determination, and fostering emotional intelligence for lasting success and positive community impact. 3 0 4 3 0 0 64316 16266 0 0 80582 0 0 47466 0 0 32155 79621 961 6925 8085 1002 6925 7083 Our mission is to empower students through restorative justice and social-emotional support, valuing their uniqueness, cultivating self-determination, and fostering emotional intelligence for lasting success and positive community impact. false false 79621 80582 Students attended after school program Monday through Friday for 3.5 hours a day. All students participated in a variety of activities such as culinary arts, restorative justice circles, cosmetology classes, barbering and art expression. Surveys were conducted in the beginning of after school,and in the middle of the year to assess students engagement in the program and level of interest. 26 students were served withing this program during this duration of time and 80% of the students were African American and Latino.The objective of the program was to provide a safe space for students to engage with one another and learn new skill sets while increase ones emotional intelligence. This outcome was reached as per student surveys where students expressed handling their emotions in a better way after going through the program. 79621 true false false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 4 true 4 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 3 0 false true false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NY X New Life Tax Accounting 8459262790 17 Breezy Knoll Dr Newburgh NY 12550 X Nia Best Treasurer 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tanika McCullough Executive Director 40.00 40.00 X 0 0 0 Latesha W Anderson President 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jillian Williams Secretary 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 62500 1816 64316 Afterschool Program 611710 16266 16266 16266 80582 16266 0 0 X 26751 26751 10930 10930 9785 9785 6818 6818 4368 4368 2611 2611 1 1 2262 2262 Food Cost 2190 2190 Bank Charges 84 84 Subscriptiuons 1621 1621 Training 497 497 11703 11703 79621 79621 0 0 6652 7903 455 273 273 182 6925 8085 1002 0 1002 X 6925 7083 6925 7083 6925 8085 X 961 -803 X true X false true false X 64316 64316 16266 16266 80582 80582 80582 0 0 80582 80582 X 455 273 182 182 Credit Card 1002 1002 Management duties delegation Part VI line 3 DAFT Youth Services Inc. contracted with New Life Tax & Accounting to handle its financial books and related accounting functions. This arrangement includes the management of financial records, preparation of financial statements, and oversight of bookkeeping duties for the organization. New Life Tax & Accounting does not have decision-making authority over DAFT Youth Services Inc.s operational or governance matters, which remain under the supervision of the organizations officers and board members. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 Prior to filing, a complete copy of the Form 990 was circulated to all members of the DAFT Youth Services Inc. Board of Directors for their review. The Board members were given the opportunity to ask questions, request clarifications, and provide feedback on the return. This review process was conducted via email circulation and was also discussed at a regularly scheduled Board meeting. Any comments or corrections suggested by the Board were considered and incorporated before the Form 990 was finalized and filed with the IRS. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c D.A.F.T. Youth Services INC maintains a Conflict of Interest Policy adopted on July 15, 2023, ensuring ethical governance. All board members, officers, and key employees annually disclose potential conflicts of interest and affirm their compliance. Conflicts are reviewed by disinterested board members, with recusal from decisions as appropriate. Meeting minutes document all related disclosures and actions taken, demonstrating the organizations commitment to transparency and compliance with IRS regulations CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a During the tax year, the Board of Directors of DAFT Youth Services Inc. followed a defined process to determine the compensation of the organizations Executive Director (the top management official). This process included:Independent Review: The compensation package was reviewed and approved by independent members of the Board who did not have a conflict of interest with the Executive Director.Use of Comparability Data: The Board considered compensation data from similarly situated organizations, including published salary surveys and industry benchmarks, to ensure that the proposed compensation was reasonable and comparable.Contemporaneous Documentation: All decisions, discussions, and supporting materials were documented in the Board meeting minutes at the time the approval occurred Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b For the compensation of officers, key employees, and other staff beyond the Executive Director, DAFT Youth Services Inc. employed a similar review process to ensure reasonableness and fairness. This process included:Independent Oversight: Compensation recommendations for officers and key employees were reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors or a designated compensation committee composed of individuals free from conflicts of interest.Comparability Data: The organization examined compensation data from comparable positions in similarly situated nonprofits and considered surveys, published benchmarks, and relevant market analyses to determine fair and competitive salary ranges.Contemporaneous Documentation: The organization documented all steps, discussions, and determinations Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 DAFT Youth Services Inc. makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Individuals interested in reviewing these documents may contact the organizations office at:DAFT Youth Services Inc.85 Grand St, Carriage HouseNewburgh, NY 12550 Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 Prior year fund balance adjustment. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g Line 11GConsultants:Guest Speakers $2748Reading Assessment Coordinators $3730Social Media Coordinator $340 List of other expenses Part IX line 24e Line 24 E Payroll Processing Cost $771Fuel Cost $203Program Supplies $ 4160Taxes & Licenses $ 1049Membership Fees $1050Postage $220Rent $4,200Miscellanouse $50 General explanation attachment This is our first time filing Form 990-EZ over the $50,000 threshold. During preparation, we discovered prior year bookkeeping errors that needed correction before filing accurately. The time required to make these adjustments caused the delay. We have since strengthened our financial processes and engaged professional accounting support to prevent future issues. Given that this is a first-time filing over the threshold and the necessary corrections, we respectfully request penalty abatement due to reasonable cause.