Crossing Thresholds Inc.
Crossing Thresholds Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission is not simply to build schools. Crossing Thresholds partners with grassroots leaders to create healthy and holistic learning environments that offer children a meaningful chance to break the cycle of poverty. Our schools also include feeding programs, medical care, and musical education.
About
Crossing Thresholds has four primary schools in Kibera - the Facing the Future (FAFU) Primary School feeds and educates over 350 students, Garden of Hope Primary School feeds and educates over 350 students, Drug Fighters and Counseling Youth Primary School feeds and educates 250 students and acts as a boarding school for 50 orphans, and the Center of Hope Primary School feeds and educates 150 students.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “We work with local community leaders to build schools where they are desperately needed. learning is every child's right. when children go to school, they have a greater chance to live more productive and purposeful lives. our mission is not simply to build schools. crossing thresholds partners with grassroots leaders to create healthy and holistic learning environments that offer children a meaningful chance to break the cycle of poverty. our schools also include feeding programs, medical care, and musical education. we facilitate travel opportunities for paying volunteers. these volunteers come to our schools to contribute their time and talent. they come to bear witness to the hardships and struggles of children worldwide. they come to connect, and to discover that making a difference is not always what you think.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Our mission is not simply to build schools. crossing thresholds partners with grassroots leaders to create healthy and holistic learning environments that offer children a meaningful chance to break the cycle of poverty. our schools also include feeding programs, medical care, and musical education.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as NY.
- The non-profit's address in 2019 is noted in the filing as 168 A IRVING AVENUE, FORT CHESTER, NY, 10573.
- The non-profit's form for 2019 reports a total of 2 employees.
- 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 between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $307,351.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2008.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $126,053 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $67,768 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
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