2024-11-14T12:22:08-08:00 2023-12-31 454152294 Mlekoday CPA LLC PO Box 1080 Schenectady NY 12301 990 2023-01-01 851248669 Social Creatures Inc SOCI 7175746094 83 Powers Street 2 Brooklyn NY 11211 Rosemarie Perry Executive Director 2024-11-14 true true Richard C Mlekoday Jr CPA P00358566 2124275647 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Rosemarie Perry 83 Powers Street 2 Brooklyn NY 11211 435755 false X www.thesocialcreatures.org X 2020 NY Social Creatures is a nonprofit social innovation and research organization dedicated to promoting overall health by cultivating socially connected, inclusive communities. Through program creation via our Social Innovation Lab, science communication, and strategic partnerships, we work to empower individuals and communities with evidence-based tools to foster social connection, reduce social isolation and exclusion, and improve mental and physical health. 6 0 2 25 0 130060 413505 6571 20858 85 1392 0 136716 435755 144114 0 106526 0 0 103560 96193 103560 346833 33156 88922 131961 252017 8014 39149 123947 212868 X Social Creatures is a nonprofit social innovation and research organization dedicated to promoting overall health by cultivating socially connected, inclusive communities. Through program creation via our Social Innovation Lab, science communication, and strategic partnerships, we work to empower individuals and communities with evidence-based tools to foster social connection, reduce social isolation and exclusion, and improve mental and physical health. false true 241168 Bonded by Baby: Social Creatures' Bonded by Baby program supports new parents in cultivating strong social connections and mental well-being during the postpartum period. Through evidence-based group sessions and peer support, the program helps parents navigate the challenges of early parenthood, fostering a sense of community and belonging. The program is designed in collaboration with healthcare professionals and community members to address the social determinants of health, reduce social isolation, and improve mental health outcomes for new families. 15719 Social Creatures' SitGrit program is an inclusive fitness and social engagement initiative designed for individuals with physical disabilities. The program offers fully-seated, adaptive group fitness classes, including strength training, yoga, and dance, delivered by expert instructors via Zoom. In addition to promoting physical health, SitGrit fosters community and belonging through pre- and post-class socialization and live class interactions. The program addresses barriers to fitness participation by offering accessible live exercise options and fostering social connections to improve participants? overall health and well-being. 5178 Social Creatures has teamed up with NABU to create NABU Learning Labs, a collaborative research initiative aimed at producing strategic, data-driven growth of NABU?s on-the-ground practices, while also producing more inclusive, equitable, and actionable research on the science of learning and social connection as it pertains to literacy development. 2625 264690 true 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 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 14 0 true 2 false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 6 0 true false true false false false false false false false false true true true true true true true false false NY X X Rosemarie Perry 7175746094 83 Powers Street 2 Brooklyn NY 11211 Rosemarie Perry Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 48811 0 0 Natalie Brito Chairman 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Putrino Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Angela Riccobono Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mariam Zakhary Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kuhuk Shroff Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tina Jeon Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 48811 0 false false false 0 413505 413505 RESEARCH IMPACT STUDIES 541900 20858 20858 20858 1392 1392 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 435755 22250 X 144114 144114 0 0 0 48812 32257 16555 0 48810 32256 16554 0 0 8904 5847 3057 0 0 9681 3629 6052 0 0 0 70738 39650 31088 0 6249 3964 2285 0 0 0 31 31 0 0 0 0 0 8156 1604 6552 RESSEARCH 1338 1338 0 346833 264690 82143 0 20082 252017 0 111879 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 131961 252017 8014 39149 8014 39149 X 123947 97162 115706 123947 212868 131961 252017 X 88922 -1 X true X false false false X 22482 110409 129950 413505 676346 6571 20858 27429 0 0 0 22482 110409 136521 434363 703775 20000 29500 265140 314640 0 20000 29500 265140 314640 389135 85 1392 1477 0 85 1392 1477 0 0 22482 110409 136606 435755 705252 X 0.00000 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true Icahn School of Medicine One Gustave L Levy Place New York NY 10029 136171197 139724 0 Program Support 1 0 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Social Creatures monitors the use of its grants and subawards by requiring regular progress and financial reports from grantees. Additionally, Social Creatures maintains open communication with grantees, ensuring that funds are used appropriately and in accordance with project goals. Form 990, Part III, Line 3 Social Creatures discontinued its Generational Youth Mentorship (GYM) program, which provided virtual peer-based mentoring services for middle schoolers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Social Creatures has teamed up with NABU to create NABU Learning Labs, a collaborative research initiative aimed at producing strategic, data-driven growth of NABU?s on-the-ground practices, while also producing more inclusive, equitable, and actionable research on the science of learning and social connection as it pertains to literacy development. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Board member/Treasurer, David Putrino, married to Executive Director, Rose Perry. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 Bylaws updated in 2023. - Updated to provide maximum of 15 board members - Changed board position length from two-year to three-year term. - Instituted board length maximum term of 12 years - Allowed for committees to be created - Updated top-staff role to Executive Director, which is an Officer of the Corporation. - Added Board Chair Role definition, and maximum term length - Updated indemnification to extend to non-directors/officers who serve the corporation Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Preparation of a draft by the external accountant. This draft is first reviewed internally by senior management to check for accuracy and completeness. Next, the finance committee examines the draft to ensure that it aligns with the organization's financial statements and includes all necessary disclosures. The draft is then distributed to the full board of directors, either electronically or in a board meeting, for their review and feedback. Board members are given the opportunity to ask questions or request clarifications, promoting a clear understanding of the form's content. Any feedback or suggested revisions from the board are reviewed by the financial team, and adjustments are made as needed. The final version of the Form 990 is then formally approved by the board or a designated officer before being signed and submitted to the IRS. Throughout this process, the organization maintains thorough documentation, including board meeting minutes and records of communications, to ensure compliance and transparency. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Our organization actively monitors compliance with its conflict of interest policy by requiring annual disclosures from board members, officers, and key employees. Each individual must complete a conflict of interest statement, disclosing any potential conflicts. If a conflict arises, it is reviewed by the board or a designated committee, which takes appropriate actions to manage or resolve the conflict, including recusal from decision-making when necessary. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Our organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 ROUNDING = -$1