2024-11-15T17:23:12-05:00 2023-12-31 201143051 GARY R BROWN CPA LLC 4869 WILLIAMS DR BLDG 2 STE 201 GEORGETOWN TX 78633 990 2023-01-01 262909240 LAUNCH PAD THE CENTER LAUN 5128093289 3011 DAWN STREET STE 101 GEORGETOWN TX 78628 DAVID CONTRERAS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5128092465 2024-11-13 true true GARY R BROWN P00296797 5129303003 2024-11-13 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z DAVID CONTRERAS 221 GABRIEL WOODS DRIVE GEORGETOWN TX 78633 81994 false X WWW.LAUNCHPADTHECENTER.ORG X 2008 TX IGNITING HOPE IN DISADVANTAGE YOUTH AND INDIVIDUALS BY REACHING, EQUIPPING AND PROPELLING THEM TO DISCOVER AND FULFILL THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL, LAUNCH PAD THE CENTER, MOBILIZES PARTNERSHIPS WITH BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO EMPHASIZE THE NEED FOR COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION. THE FIVE THINGS DONE FOR COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION ARE: 1. CONNECT TO STRENGHTEN AND SUPPORT THE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY UNIT; 2. SERVE INDIVIDUAL'S BASIC NEEDS; 3. PROVIDE THE EDUCATIONAL, FINANCIAL, VOCATIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL EDUCATION TO BECOME A PRODUCTIVE AND WELL REOUNDED INDIVIDUAL; 4. TEACH AND MODEL INTEGRITY AND GOOD CHARACTER; AND 5. CREATE SELF-SUFFICIENCY WITH PROVIDING THE TOOLS FOR PEOPLE TO BE SUCCESSFUL. 4 4 0 0 58562 81993 0 1 0 58562 81994 0 0 0 0 0 65431 67468 65431 67468 -6869 14526 12955 25172 2417 108 10538 25064 X IGNITING HOPE IN DISADVANTAGE YOUTH AND INDIVIDUALS BY REACHING, EQUIPPING AND PROPELLING THEM TO DISCOVER AND FULFILL THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL, LAUNCH PAD THE CENTER, MOBILIZES PARTNERSHIPS WITH BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO EMPHASIZE THE NEED FOR COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION. THE FIVE THINGS DONE FOR COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION ARE: 1. CONNECT TO STRENGHTEN AND SUPPORT THE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY UNIT; 2. SERVE INDIVIDUAL'S BASIC NEEDS; 3. PROVIDE THE EDUCATIONAL, FINANCIAL, VOCATIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL EDUCATION TO BECOME A PRODUCTIVE AND WELL REOUNDED INDIVIDUAL; 4. TEACH AND MODEL INTEGRITY AND GOOD CHARACTER; AND 5. CREATE SELF-SUFFICIENCY WITH PROVIDING THE TOOLS FOR PEOPLE TO BE SUCCESSFUL. false false AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM-PROVIDES CHARACTER EDUCATION TEACHING STUDENTS THAT CORE VALUE ARE STEPPING STONES FOR PERSONAL SUCCESS. IT FOCUSES ON MENTORING AND MODELING, BY TEEACHING AND DEMONSTRATING LEADERSHIP AND OTHER ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FINANCIAL LITERACY, LEADERSHIP, PROMOTING MENTAL STAMINA, CHALLENGE, COMPETITION, TECHNOLOGY, MENTORING, AND LIFE SKILLS. CHARACTER EDUCATION TEACHES STUDENTS THAT CORE VALUES ARE STEPPING-STONES FOR PERSONALSUCCESS. FINANCIAL LITERACY IS A KEY FOR EMPOWERMENT AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. LEADERSHIP IS A QUALITY THAT WILL MAKE THEM STAND- OUT. LIFE-SKILLS ARE ESSENTIAL IN EVERYTHING WE DO. LIVING A DRUG-FREE LIFESTYLE WILL ALLOW THEM TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOALS AND PERSONAL DREAMS. MENTORING - MODELING IS A POWERFUL TOOL TO SHOW THESE STUDENTS THAT DESPITE THE CHALLENGES THEY FACE IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT, MAKING RIGHT CHOICES FOLLOWED BY HARD WORK WILL LEAD THEM TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS. LAUNCHPAD OFFERS THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM TWICE PER WEEK ON THE MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS, SERVING 36 60 STUDENTS EVERY WEEK. TOTAL SERVED IN 2015 WAS 480 STUDENTS. 39050 COMMUNITY OUTREACH- IS A WAY TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS NEEDING SUPPORT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EMPOWERING UNDERSERVED FAMILIES AND HELPING BREAK THE CYCLE OF INTER-GENERATIONAL POVERTY THROUGH INNOVATIVE,EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN PLUS AIDING YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN OBTAINING HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED AND HELP PUT THEM ON A CAREER TRACK TO ATTEND TECHINCAL TRAINING OR POST SECONDARY EDUCATION. DURING 2020, THEY ALSO SUPPORTED MEALS AND ACTIVITIES FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND OTHER GROUPS NEEDING ASSISTANCE DURING COVID. LEADERSHIP-THE FOCUS IS ON TEACHING CRITICAL LIFE-SKILLS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. THE COURSE FOCUSES ON ACTIVITIES AND EXERCISES TO ENHANCE STUDENT LEADERSHIP. THE SKILLS TAUGHT INCLUDE MEETING SKILLS, GOAL SETTING, ORGANIZAITON SKILLS, BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM, PUBLIC RELATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING, TEAM BUILDING AND THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE. 28314 GLIMMER OF HOPE GRANT FOR STAFFING, MARKETING, STUDENT INCENTIVES, AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS. 28314 67364 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 false 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false X 4 4 true false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true false X DAVID CONTRERAS 5128093289 221 GABRIEL WOODS DRIVE GEORGETOWN TX 78633 X REBECCA CONTRERAS CHAIR X 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER LOPEZ DIRECTOR X 0 0 0 CRYSTALINE LOPEZ DIRECTOR X 0 0 0 DAVID CONTRERAS EXECUTIVE DI X 0 0 0 false false false 81993 81993 1 1 81994 1 X 1750 1750 45648 45648 3 3 9542 9438 104 EVENT EXPENSES 10525 10525 67468 67364 104 0 12955 25172 6631 6631 12955 25172 2417 108 2417 108 X 10538 25064 10538 25064 12955 25172 X 14526 X false false X 8800 40860 9600 58562 81993 199815 8800 40860 9600 58562 81993 199815 199815 199815 4 1.00000 1.00000 X false true false PART II, LINE 10 OTHER INCOME 0 6631 6631 CREDIT CARD PAYABLE 108 108 FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IGNITING HOPE IN DISADVANTAGE YOUTH AND INDIVIDUALS BY REACHING, EQUIPPING AND PROPELLING THEM TO DISCOVER AND FULFILL THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL, LAUNCH PAD THE CENTER, MOBILIZES PARTNERSHIPS WITH BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO EMPHASIZE THE NEED FOR COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION. THE FIVE THINGS DONE FOR COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION ARE: 1. CONNECT TO STRENGHTEN AND SUPPORT THE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY UNIT; 2. SERVE INDIVIDUAL'S BASIC NEEDS; 3. PROVIDE THE EDUCATIONAL, FINANCIAL, VOCATIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL EDUCATION TO BECOME A PRODUCTIVE AND WELL REOUNDED INDIVIDUAL; 4. TEACH AND MODEL INTEGRITY AND GOOD CHARACTER; AND 5. CREATE SELF-SUFFICIENCY WITH PROVIDING THE TOOLS FOR PEOPLE TO BE SUCCESSFUL. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM-PROVIDES CHARACTER EDUCATION TEACHING STUDENTS THAT CORE VALUE ARE STEPPING STONES FOR PERSONAL SUCCESS. IT FOCUSES ON MENTORING AND MODELING, BY TEEACHING AND DEMONSTRATING LEADERSHIP AND OTHER ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FINANCIAL LITERACY, LEADERSHIP, PROMOTING MENTAL STAMINA, CHALLENGE, COMPETITION, TECHNOLOGY, MENTORING, AND LIFE SKILLS. CHARACTER EDUCATION TEACHES STUDENTS THAT CORE VALUES ARE STEPPING-STONES FOR PERSONALSUCCESS. FINANCIAL LITERACY IS A KEY FOR EMPOWERMENT AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. LEADERSHIP IS A QUALITY THAT WILL MAKE THEM STAND- OUT. LIFE-SKILLS ARE ESSENTIAL IN EVERYTHING WE DO. LIVING A DRUG-FREE LIFESTYLE WILL ALLOW THEM TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOALS AND PERSONAL DREAMS. MENTORING - MODELING IS A POWERFUL TOOL TO SHOW THESE STUDENTS THAT DESPITE THE CHALLENGES THEY FACE IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT, MAKING RIGHT CHOICES FOLLOWED BY HARD WORK WILL LEAD THEM TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS. LAUNCHPAD OFFERS THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM TWICE PER WEEK ON THE MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS, SERVING 36 60 STUDENTS EVERY WEEK. TOTAL SERVED IN 2015 WAS 480 STUDENTS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D GLIMMER OF HOPE GRANT FOR STAFFING, MARKETING, STUDENT INCENTIVES, AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 DAVID CONTRERAS REBECCA CONTRERAS EXEC DIR CHAIR SPOUSE FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B NO REVIEW WAS OR WILL BE CONDUCTED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C COMPANY WILL PERFORM AN ANNUAL REVIEW WITH ALL CONTRACTORS, DIRECTORS, AND FUTURE EMPLOYEES RELATIVE TO CONFLICTS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A ALL COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS TO BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS TO BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G COMMUNITY OUTREACH 39,050 0 0 CHARTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS 1,390 0 0 NON CHARTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS 5,208 0 0 TOTAL 45,648 0 0 FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 RETURN RESTRICTED FUNDS 0