2026-08-05T12:24:27-07:00 2025-12-31 561688300 Foard and Company PA 1347 Harding Place Charlotte NC 28204 990 2025-01-01 271396021 Renaissance West Community Initiative RENA 3610 Nobles Ave Charlotte NC 28208 Homiar Hathiram Treasurer 2026-08-05 true Garrett Summers P02001620 7043721515 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Tiffany Capers 3610 Nobles Ave Charlotte NC 28208 2131173 false X N/A X 2009 NC To promote a collaborative community centered on quality housing, education, health, wellness, & opportunity. 18 18 23 30 0 2279966 1830959 0 87845 53556 36961 151111 2404772 2035626 318866 202000 0 1971861 1437166 30000 337481 4164785 1027273 6455512 2696439 -4050740 -660813 8621103 7768894 473696 282300 8147407 7486594 To promote a collaborative community centered on quality housing, education, health, wellness, & opportunity. false false 1795258 202000 Workforce Development and Adult EducationThis program supports residents in expanding their educational and career opportunities through personalized career coaching, including career assessments, resume building, and job search assistance. It also facilitates enrollment in certification programs and offers initiatives to improve digital and financial literacy. In 2025, 14 individuals enrolled in the online GED program, while 16 participated in the in-person GED program. In total, 30 individuals were served through this program.Early Childhood EducationOperated by Dixon Academy, the Howard Levine Child Development Center (HLCDC) is a high-quality early learning program aimed at preparing children for kindergarten. From August 1st,2024 May 31st, 2025, the center enrolled 125 children. End-of-year data for the 2023-2024 school year from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools indicated limited growth across all measures in the prekindergarten classrooms. During the 2025 school year, our partner Charlotte Speech and Hearing, screened 82 children, 13 of whom are now receiving therapy services and 45 of whom are enrolled in our APPLE literacy program. Pre-test results showed that 29% of these children demonstrated age-appropriate language and literacy skills, while post-test results revealed a significant improvement, with 95% achieving age-appropriate skills.K-8 EducationRenaissance West STEAM Academy serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, offering educational and enrichment opportunities to foster academic achievement. Approximately 800 students are enrolled. For the 20242025 school year, RWSA earned an overall School Performance Grade of "C" (score of 59), continuing a steady upward trajectory from a "D" in 2023. The school's strongest results were in academic growth: RWSA exceeded expected growth with an overall index of 92.9 which is the highest growth tier, marking the fourth time in five reporting years the school has exceeded growth. Reading growth exceeded expectations, and math growth met expectations. Grade-level proficiency stood at approximately 53% in math and 40% in reading, both approaching the district and state averages and reflecting the gap the school continues to close. The school also offers a variety of out-of-school time programs, including Barre Belle (15 participants), Alliance Center for Education (40), Girl Scouts (31), and Fashion Club, which served 30 students in grades 6 through 8 totaling 116 students engaged in extracurricular activities.Health and WellnessThis program aims to enhance the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of residents through community engagement, wellness initiatives, and access to supportive resources. In 2025, RWCI continued hosting neighborhood-wide events and targeted programming focused on community connection, safety, healthy living, and housing stability. Efforts included wellness walks, food distribution events, mental health support initiatives, youth and family engagement activities, and resident workshops centered on topics such as home safety, self-care, and resource accessibility. RWCI also strengthened partnerships with local organizations to expand wellness programming and increase resident access to community-based support. These efforts were designed to promote social connectedness, improve overall quality of life, and encourage long-term community stability and well-being.Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Case Management The FSS program is a work-requirement initiative designed to help participants increase their income and achieve upward mobility. It also includes a focus on older adults, offering programming that supports mental and physical wellness, leadership development, and access to resources. Participation in the program was recorded at 44 in January 2025 and 32 in March 2025.Life Navigation This voluntary program provides personalized coaching, mentoring, and resource navigation to help families set SMART goals that support educational advancement, financial stability, and access to higher-paying employment opportunities. Participation numbers fluctuated throughout 2025 due to the voluntary nature of the program. In addition to individualized case management services, RWCI launched FUTURE Forward, a resident engagement and empowerment initiative designed to build community, increase self-sufficiency, and support long-term goal achievement. FUTURE Forward sessions focused on topics such as financial literacy, workforce development, mental wellness, leadership development, stress management, and personal growth while also fostering peer connection and accountability among residents. Combined with the FSS program, Life Navigation services continued to support households through holistic coaching, referrals, and community-based programming aimed at increasing overall family stability and upward mobility.An estimated 30 volunteers supported these efforts in 2025. 1795258 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false true true false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 2 0 true 23 false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 18 18 false false false false false false false true true true false true true true true true true true true false X Ascend Nonprofit Solutions 7049439515 601 E 5th Sreet Suite 510 Charlotte NC 28208 Laura Colson McLean COO 40.00 0.00 158460 0 18941 Jennifer Neitzel 40.00 0.00 114523 0 27930 William M McDonald Jr CEO (Jan-Apr) 40.00 0.00 X 76892 0 8288 Tiffany Capers CEO (Sep-Dec) 40.00 0.00 X 65202 0 9484 Lauren Henry Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jon Morris Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Angela Woods Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stuart Sherrill Chariman 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Richard Trey Anglin Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Crystal Byrd Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Venton Bell Jr Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michelle Elam Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Trevor Melito Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Morgan Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gerald Hayes Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Howard Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Cindy Praeger Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Robin Stuart Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jessie Wei Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jequetta Caldwell Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Homiar Hathiram Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 William Hodges Vice Chairman 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 415077 64643 2 false true false Dixon Academy of Charlotte 2608 West Blvd Charlotte NC 28208 Scholarships paid for stu 186749 Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools 4421 Stuart Andrew Blvd Charlotte NC 28217 RWSA teacher compensation 374235 CFSC Shared Services 601 E 5th St 510 Charlotte NC 28202 HR and Finance Services 114057 3 1830959 8168 1830959 0 53556 53556 0 0 24000 24000 24000 24000 0 221433 95547 125886 0 0 Miscellaneous 1225 1225 1225 2035626 25225 53556 0 202000 202000 0 0 337267 215851 53963 67453 0 796929 362886 299418 134625 0 91470 48479 30185 12806 211500 111771 68727 31002 0 0 0 0 30000 30000 0 207438 88544 78058 40836 2709 2709 24366 9328 11273 3765 0 0 132406 116433 9731 6242 2992 239 2718 35 0 7040 2776 2562 1702 0 0 195013 194934 48 31 28473 17270 6825 4378 Program Activities 424853 424669 184 Bad Debt 1000 1000 Dues & Membership 819 78 101 640 Postage and Shipping 164 91 73 0 2696439 1795258 563700 337481 1703090 1831545 958429 450577 1118419 923920 63510 3610 0 0 0 0 31630 31785 6136327 1791721 4536235 4344606 0 0 0 0 209790 182851 8621103 7768894 263531 97774 210165 184526 473696 282300 X 6551533 5641861 1595874 1844733 8147407 7486594 8621103 7768894 -660813 X X false true X true false X 1413368 2278716 1370715 2279966 1830959 9173724 0 0 1413368 2278716 1370715 2279966 1830959 9173724 2890215 6283509 2543 6054 67081 87845 53556 217079 0 0 9390803 87177 0.66910 0.68670 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 80231 80231 5375665 1301782 4073883 246184 96161 150023 397881 377407 20474 36366 16371 19995 4344606 LT Lease Liability 157284 ST Lease Liability 27242 184526 X 2131173 95547 95547 2035626 2035626 2791986 95547 95547 2696439 2696439 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization is a nonprofit organization and is exempt from income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) with respect to their exempt function income. This organization is not a private foundation as defined by Section 509(a) of the IRC. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Special event expenses $95547 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Special event expenses $95547 X X X X X false Scribe Grant writing false 460000 30000 430000 460000 30000 430000 Renaissance Mentor Event 221433 221433 20811 74736 221433 221433 20811 74736 95547 125886 true 0 0 Pre-K Tuition Scholarships 27 186749 Rent & Utility Assistance 20 15251 Additional Supplemental Information The number of recipients is the number of actual students enrolled and receiving scholarship assistance. This information is provided to RWIC on a monthly basis. Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used As outlined in the agreement with the Pre-K operator student families must meet certain requirements in order to qualify for scholarship assistance. RWCI receives and reviews the list of students, their qualifications, and their calculated scholarship award on a monthly and/or quarterly basis. If the requirements have been met then scholarship funds are approved and remitted. X false false false false false false false false false Laura Colson McLean COO 158460 18941 177401 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Form 990 is provided to the board of directors for their review prior to filing. Any questions or comments are address at that time. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The conflict of interest policy and a discussion about the policy is provided to each board member annually. Each member must sign acknowledgment of the policy annually and agree to adhere to it. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The executive committee of the board of directors conducts the annual performance and compensation review of the chief executive officer and the compensation is approved by the full board of directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 RWCI makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c There has been no change in the process for choosing an independent accountant.