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Launch Pad the Center

Launch Pad the Center

Hutto, TX 78634
Tax ID26-2909240

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About this organization

Revenue

$10,643

Expenses

$13,927

Website

launchpadthecenter.org

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.

About

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.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “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.”.

When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “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.”.

  • The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as TX.
  • The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 104 KIRKHILL ST, HUTTO, TX, 78634.
  • As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 0 employees on their form.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are less than $100,000.
  • Revenue is less than $100,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$3,284.
  • The compensation of the CEO of the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent body.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 5 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2008.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization pays $42 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $7,023 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.

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