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Elpis Enterprises

Elpis Enterprises

Saint Paul, MN 55114
Tax ID56-2318910

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About this organization

Revenue

$399,631

Expenses

$443,919

Website

elpisenterprises.org

Mission

“Fostering Youth Development and Career Pathway Building Through Social Enterprise”. Using the power of the small business environment, Elpis Enterprises provides young people experiencing homelessness or unstable housing with employment readiness training (including a paid work experience) and career pathway building support with a focus on connecting individual interests and talents with growth occupations.

About

Elpis Enterprises operate social enterprises to provide employment readiness training specifically designed to meet the unique needs of young people between 16 & 23 years of age who are homeless or precariously housed. By focusing on the development of employment readiness (soft) skills, trainees are prepared to be successful in any workplace setting or career path. Our social enterprises allow us to use the power of the small business environment in preparing trainees for the broader labor market. This includes: a)offering trainees a full entrepreneurial experience; b) providing trainees with a paid work experience in a supportive and hands-on learning environment. Our career counseling guides trainees in developing a career pathway that aligns with their inerests and the local labor market needs. Our business are: 1)a full-service customized imprinted apparel business(screen printing & embroidery); 2) a woodworking business (cedar bird feeders and other products out of donated recycled cedar fences) 3)an e-commerce site that allows users to design their own screenprinting product or purchase one of several ready-made products that support Elpis and other Twin Cities nonprofit organizations. Additionally, each year our trainees facilitate 120-150 community based experiential screen printing or woodworking workshops with 3,000 attendees. Of these attendees, most are school-aged youth. In 2019, we worked with 31 trainees. Of young people completing our program: -88% obtained meaningful outcomes, which are defined as obtaining immediate post-Elpis employment and/or continuing with their education related to their career goals. -80% improved and/or achieved proficiency in employment readiness skills. 81% of trainees would recommend our program to others. For development of connections with others, among trainees completing our program especially strong changes were reported by trainees in: a) knowing how to make the community a better place; b) having the skills and knowledge to mentor other youth;c) having build a network and felt connected to the community.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “Fostering youth development through social enterprise. provide employment readiness training integrated with career pathway building support designed to meet unique needs of metro twin cities area young people experiencing homelessness or unstable housing.”.

When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “Fostering youth development through social enterprise. provide employment readiness training integrated with career pathway building support designed to meet unique needs of metro twin cities area young people experiencing homelessness or unstable housing.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is MN.
  • The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 15.
  • 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 $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$44,288.
  • The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
  • The organization has 6 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2002.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $334,879 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $12,452 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.

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