Northeast Community Center (Necc)
Northeast Community Center (Necc)
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About this organization
Mission
The Northeast Community Center (NECC) serves the growth, development and education of its diverse neighborhood, providing residents with increased access to educational, cultural and social opportunities. Harmony Project KC, the flagship program of NECC, harnesses the transformative power of music to increase access to higher education for underserved students by removing systemic barriers to achievement through academic and social support.
About
HARMONY PROJECT KC (HPKC) A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, RESEARCH-BASED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORING PROGRAM THAT USES INTENSE MUSIC EDUCATION AS A MEANS FOR POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL INCLUSION AND COMMUNITY SAFETY IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES. IN 2016, HPKC PROVIDED 140 UNDERSERVED YOUTH, AGES PRE-K TO COLLEGE WITH TUITION-FREE, YEAR-ROUND, AFTER-SCHOOL AND WEEKEND ORCHESTRAL MUSIC INSTRUCTION, PRACTICE, PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. HPKC PROVIDES LESSONS AND INSTRUMENTS AT NO CHARGE, AS LONG AS STUDENTS REMAIN IN SCHOOL. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. HPKC KEEPS YOUTH SAFE AND IN SCHOOL AND IMPROVES THEIR ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL OUTCOMES. IN 2016, 100% OF HPKC STUDENTS STAYED IN SCHOOL AS COMPARED TO A 40% HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT RATE IN THE AREA. OF THE 90 STUDENTS ON CAMPUS, 65% INCREASED THEIR GRADE IN EITHER ENGLISH ARTS OR MATH BY ONE LETTER GRADE. ALL STUDENTS ADVANCED TO THE NEXT GRADE LEVEL FOR THE 2016/17 SCHOOL YEAR. IN 2016, HPKC ACHIEVED A LOW STUDENT ATTRITION RATE WITH ONLY 2 STUDENTS LEAVING THE SCHOOL DUE TO FAMILY RELOCATION/SCHEDULING CONFLICTS. HPKC FOLLOWS PARTICIPANTS THROUGH THEIR ENTIRE CHILDHOODS, AND THEN ASSISTS WITH COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS UPON GRADUATION. IN 2016, HPKC BEGAN ITS FIRST OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR 40, 3- TO 5-YEAR-OLDS AT WOODLAND EARLY LEARNING COMMUNITY SCHOOL, A KANSAS CITY, MO PUBLIC SCHOOL, HEAD START PROGRAM. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDED PERFORMING WITH MEMBERS OF THE KC SYMPHONY AT A SUMMER CONCERT ON THE LAWN OF THE KC MUSEUM, PRESENTING AT THIRD THURSDAYS AT THE NELSON-ATKINS MUSEUM OF ART, PARTNERING WITH THE KC SYMPHONY FOR WORKSHOPS AND REHEARSALS, AND PARTNERING WITH KC YOUTH SYMPHONY FOR MENTORING AND FIELD TRIPS.
Interesting data from their 2018 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “Northeast community center promotes the healthy growth and development of families and serves the educational, cultural, and social needs of the northeast community of kansas city, its families, and children.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “To promote healthy growth and development of families. to serve educational, cultural,and social needs of the northeast community of kansas city, its families, and children. the organization's flagship program, harmony project kc, uses intensive music education to help bridge the academic achievement gap.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as MO, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2018 was 544 WABASH STREET, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64124.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 7 employees as of 2018.
- 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 -$71,541.
- The CEO's salary policy within the organization is established through a review process by an impartial entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1957.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $314,805 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $106,961 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.