2025-05-08T10:25:19-04:00 2024-06-30 450527545 GBB & CO LLP 1150 GLENLIVET DR STE C-36 ALLENTOWN PA 181063122 990 2023-07-01 232222874 COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC COMM 4848348830 739 N 12TH STREET ALLENTOWN PA 18102 TIMOTHY MULLIGAN PRESIDENT & CEO 4848348830 2024-05-06 true true ROBERT E BLIZARD JR CPA P00540148 4842230096 2025-05-06 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MICHAEL MCCORRISTIN 739 N 12TH STREET ALLENTOWN PA 18102 9963638 false X CISEASTERNPA.ORG X 1994 PA THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO SURROUND STUDENTS WITH A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT, EMPOWERING THEM TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE IN LIFE. CONTINUATION OF PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS: OUTCOMES: CIS REPORTED THE FOLLOWING METRICS ON 1,977 STUDENTS RECEIVING CASE-MANAGEMENT THROUGH INTEGRATED STUDENT SUPPORTS IN THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR. 92% GRADUATION RATE 96% PROMOTION RATE 82% MADE PROGRESS IN SOCIAL EMOTIONAL GOALS 79% MADE PROGRESS TOWARD ACADEMIC GOALS 78% MADE PROGRESS TOWARD BEHAVIOR GOALS 63% MADE PROGRESS TOWARD ATTENDANCE GOALS 16 16 108 16 0 2311183 2815176 3966815 3584310 40098 228828 1596 108854 6319692 6737168 0 0 5360925 5490007 0 589670 652529 990119 6013454 6480126 306238 257042 7224157 7634643 730392 673006 6493765 6961637 X THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO SURROUND STUDENTS WITH A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT, EMPOWERING THEM TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE IN LIFE. false false 3075358 2842640 INTEGRATED STUDENT SUPPORTS: INTEGRATED STUDENT SUPPORTS (ISS) IS A SHORTHAND FOR HOW WE BRING TOGETHER THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF RESOURCES, RELATIONSHIPS, AND SERVICES THAT STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES NEED TO COME TO SCHOOL READY TO LEARN. OUR EVIDENCE- BASED MODEL PLACES SITE COORDINATORS DIRECTLY IN EACH OF OUR SCHOOLS, WHERE THEY FORM TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS,DIMINISHING THE NONACADEMIC BARRIERS THAT KEEP KIDS FROM SUCCEEDING IN SCHOOL. SITE COORDINATORS OFFER SUPPORT AT THREE DIFFERENT LEVELS: SCHOOL-WIDE, SMALL-GROUP, AND ONE-ON- ONE. SITE COORDINATORS WORK TOGETHER WITH STUDENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS, TEACHERS, AND GUIDANCE COUNSELORS TO HELP STUDENTS SET GOALS TO IMPROVE ACADEMICS, BEHAVIOR, AND/OR ATTENDANCE. THE MODEL OF ISS FOLLOWS A CONTINUED CYCLE OF ASSESSMENT, PLANNING, SUPPORT, MONITORING, AND EVALUATION: 1. NEEDS ASSESSMENT: SITE COORDINATOR ANALYZES MULTIPLE SOURCES OF DATA TO IDENTIFY KEY NEEDS OF SCHOOL AND INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS. 2. PLANNING: SITE COORDINATORS LEAD THEIR SUPPORT TEAM IN DEVELOPING A SITE PLAN THAT PRIORITIZES SUPPORTS FOR ACADEMIC AND NON-ACADEMIC NEEDS. 3. INTEGRATED STUDENTS SUPPORTS: SITE COORDINATOR AND PARTNERS DELIVER SUPPORT TO SCHOOL, STUDENTS, AND FAMILIES THROUGH THREE DIFFERENT TIERS. TIER I SUPPORTS TARGET SCHOOL-WIDE GOALS (TIER I EXAMPLE: CLOTHING DRIVE, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NIGHT). TIER II SUPPORTS TARGET SMALL GROUPS OF AT-RISK STUDENTS WHO SHARE A COMMON NEED (TIER II EXAMPLE: TUTORING, GRIEF COUNSELING GROUP). TIER III SUPPORTS TARGET A SMALLER POPULATION OF REFERRED, HIGH-NEED STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE INTENSIVE ONE-ON-ONE CASE- MANAGEMENT. 4. MONITORING AND ADJUSTING: SITE COORDINATOR CONTINUOUSLY MONITORS STUDENT AND SCHOOL PROGRESS AND ADJUSTS SUPPORTS TO OPTIMIZE RESULTS. 5. EVALUATION: SITE COORDINATOR CONTINUES ASSESSMENT OF PARTNERS AND STUDENT SUPPORTS TO DEMONSTRATE RESULTS AND IMPROVE PRACTICE. 1668072 730895 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS: CIS HAS SERVED AS A FOUNDING PARTNER IN THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL WORK IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY SINCE 2006. CIS SERVES AS LEAD PARTNER AT 13 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY. A COMMUNITY SCHOOL IS BOTH A PHYSICAL PLACE AND A NETWORK OF PARTNERSHIPS AMONG SCHOOL, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY. THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL MODEL IS AN INNOVATIVE STRATEGY DESIGNED TO OPEN THE DOORS OF A SCHOOL IN A WAY THAT TRANSFORMS THE SCHOOL INTO A CENTRAL HUB FOR LEARNING, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY IMPACT. THROUGH ITS INTEGRATED FOCUS ON ACADEMICS, HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND FAMILY - PAIRED WITH A FOUNDATION OF RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY PARTNERS - THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL MODEL EMPOWERS ALL STAKEHOLDERS IN THE SHARED SCHOOL COMMUNITY TO BRING ABOUT TOTAL SCHOOL TRANSFORMATION. WITH THIS STRATEGY FOR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY WIDE ENGAGEMENT ALSO COMES A CRITICAL FOCUS ON ACCOUNTABILITY AND MEASUREMENT. MOST IMPORTANT TO THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL MODEL IS ITS DATA- DRIVEN PROGRAMS, DECISIONS, AND STRATEGIES. COMMUNITY SCHOOL COORDINATORS LEVERAGE RELATIONSHIPS AND RESOURCES THAT CONNECT STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TO ENGAGEMENT EVENTS AND VARIOUS FORMS OF SUPPORT. COORDINATORS ALSO CONNECT SCHOOL LEADERSHIP, VOLUNTEERS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND PARENTS IN WAYS THAT GUIDE POSITIVE CHANGE AND BUY-IN FROM ALL STAKEHOLDERS. THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL VISION AS A WHOLE FOCUSES ON PROGRAMS THAT TARGET CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM AND LOW READING PROFICIENCY. 587692 10775 GENERAL YOUTH SERVICES: CIS PROVIDES INTENSIVE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING TO STUDENTS IN FOUR SCHOOLS THAT SERVE AS 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS. THESE PROGRAMS SERVE STUDENTS FOUR DAYS PER WEEK FOR THREE HOURS EACH DAY, AND THEY TARGET LOW INCOME STUDENTS WITH DOCUMENTED ACADEMIC NEEDS. A PROGRAM MANAGER AT THESE SITES LEADS TEAMS OF TEACHERS, SUPPORT STAFF, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN COORDINATING AND DELIVERING ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING IN THE AFTER-SCHOOL HOURS. STUDENTS RECEIVE FREE AFTERNOON SNACKS AND DINNERS WITH TRANSPORTATION HOME AFTER PROGRAMS IF NEEDED. DURING THE SUMMER, STUDENTS ATTEND PROGRAMS AND WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS FOR ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AT NO COST TO THEM. THE ALLENTOWN REENGAGEMENT CENTER (AREC) IS A COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE IN THE CITY OF ALLENTOWN THAT TARGETS 16-24 YEAR-OLDS WHO HAVE DROPPED OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL. CIS RECOGNIZES THAT STUDENTS WHO HAVE ALREADY DROPPED OUT OF SCHOOL ARE ALSO AT RISK FOR LIFE-ALTERING SETBACKS WITHOUT A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. THROUGH CONSISTENT OUTREACH, OUR AREC STAFF EMPOWER YOUNG ADULTS TO RE-ENROLL IN A SCHOOL LEARNING PATHWAY IN CLASSROOM OR ONLINE) TOWARD THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED. SINCE THE PROGRAMS INCEPTION IN 2015, THE AREC HAS REENGAGED MORE THAN 500 FORMER HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS, WHILE OVER 200 OF THESE STUDENTS HAVE GRADUATED WITH THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED. 5331122 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false 21 0 true 108 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 16 16 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false PA X MICHAEL MCCORRISTIN 4848348830 739 N 12TH ST ALLENTOWN PA 18102 TIMOTHY MULLIGAN PRESIDENT & 40.00 X 171666 0 11416 MICHAEL MCCORRISTIN EXECUTIVE VI 40.00 X 173695 0 6526 MARIA ESPOSITO VICE PRESIDE 40.00 X 116066 0 4986 WENDY SEIFFERT VICE PRESIDE 40.00 X 102107 0 9161 JOETTA CLARK DIGGS BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 LIZETTE EPPS BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 KARIANNE GELINAS CHAIR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MAUREEN GORMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 ANGIE GOSMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 SANDRA GREEN BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 HOPE JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 ELLEN MILLARD KERN BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 KATELYN MACK BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 ADRIAN MARSH VICE CHAIR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ANNE ZAYAITZ PHD BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 J STUART PIDCOCK BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 REGINALD ROMAIN BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELLE SCHMIDT PAST CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 RAYMON WILLIAMS SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHAEL ZILE TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 563534 32089 4 false true false 27500 1471113 1316563 42610 2815176 SUPPORT SERVICES-SD 611710 2848891 2848891 SUPPORT SERVICES-UW 611710 735419 735419 3584310 149963 149963 3305335 3226470 78865 78865 78865 107519 27500 107519 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 1335 1335 1335 6737168 3585645 228828 4682390 3942533 380908 358949 442139 370895 42869 28375 365478 310488 27652 27338 16721 16721 28700 8107 9560 11033 22018 18553 2372 1093 95266 71445 19372 4449 35007 24258 6671 4078 15952 13559 1595 798 49153 41655 5049 2449 CLASSROOM & ADMIN FACILIT 416897 416897 SPECIAL EVENT COSTS 72691 72691 TRAVEL 51478 43802 5273 2403 PUBLIC RELATIONS 49193 2053 47140 137043 68930 39239 28874 6480126 5331122 559334 589670 270361 165106 2037649 2287866 665847 445670 509621 713742 27216 38463 281055 213400 76247 67655 3311022 3652467 326194 263674 7224157 7634643 23624 68335 96567 54765 610201 549906 730392 673006 X 5706643 5768642 787122 1192995 6493765 6961637 7224157 7634643 X 257042 210830 X false true X true true true X 4271194 4062387 1545604 2311183 2815176 15005544 675885 5187 681072 4947079 4067574 1545604 2311183 2815176 15686616 15686616 12360 935 13137 35539 149963 211934 970 42 1596 1335 3943 15902493 7661575 0.98640 0.99530 X PART II, LINE 10 3,943 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 159338 95319 64019 39912 36276 3636 81805 81805 67655 PAYROLL RELATED LIABILITIES 266257 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 219869 CURRENT PORTION OF OPERATING LEASE 63780 549906 6882186 210830 210830 6671356 16721 49091 65812 6737168 6414314 6414314 16721 49091 65812 6480126 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B DIRECT BENEFITS TO DONORS 49,091 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 4B DIRECT BENEFITS TO DONORS 49,091 SPECIAL EVENT 135019 27500 107519 135019 27500 107519 107519 false false false false false false false false false TIMOTHY MULLIGAN PRESIDENT & CEO 171666 11416 183082 MICHAEL MCCORRISTIN EXECUTIVE VICE PRESI 173695 6526 180221 X 2 42610 false false false FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A INTEGRATED STUDENT SUPPORTS: INTEGRATED STUDENT SUPPORTS (ISS) IS A SHORTHAND FOR HOW WE BRING TOGETHER THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF RESOURCES, RELATIONSHIPS, AND SERVICES THAT STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES NEED TO COME TO SCHOOL READY TO LEARN. OUR EVIDENCE- BASED MODEL PLACES SITE COORDINATORS DIRECTLY IN EACH OF OUR SCHOOLS, WHERE THEY FORM TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS,DIMINISHING THE NONACADEMIC BARRIERS THAT KEEP KIDS FROM SUCCEEDING IN SCHOOL. SITE COORDINATORS OFFER SUPPORT AT THREE DIFFERENT LEVELS: SCHOOL-WIDE, SMALL-GROUP, AND ONE-ON- ONE. SITE COORDINATORS WORK TOGETHER WITH STUDENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS, TEACHERS, AND GUIDANCE COUNSELORS TO HELP STUDENTS SET GOALS TO IMPROVE ACADEMICS, BEHAVIOR, AND/OR ATTENDANCE. THE MODEL OF ISS FOLLOWS A CONTINUED CYCLE OF ASSESSMENT, PLANNING, SUPPORT, MONITORING, AND EVALUATION: 1. NEEDS ASSESSMENT: SITE COORDINATOR ANALYZES MULTIPLE SOURCES OF DATA TO IDENTIFY KEY NEEDS OF SCHOOL AND INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS. 2. PLANNING: SITE COORDINATORS LEAD THEIR SUPPORT TEAM IN DEVELOPING A SITE PLAN THAT PRIORITIZES SUPPORTS FOR ACADEMIC AND NON-ACADEMIC NEEDS. 3. INTEGRATED STUDENTS SUPPORTS: SITE COORDINATOR AND PARTNERS DELIVER SUPPORT TO SCHOOL, STUDENTS, AND FAMILIES THROUGH THREE DIFFERENT TIERS. TIER I SUPPORTS TARGET SCHOOL-WIDE GOALS (TIER I EXAMPLE: CLOTHING DRIVE, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NIGHT). TIER II SUPPORTS TARGET SMALL GROUPS OF AT-RISK STUDENTS WHO SHARE A COMMON NEED (TIER II EXAMPLE: TUTORING, GRIEF COUNSELING GROUP). TIER III SUPPORTS TARGET A SMALLER POPULATION OF REFERRED, HIGH-NEED STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE INTENSIVE ONE-ON-ONE CASE- MANAGEMENT. 4. MONITORING AND ADJUSTING: SITE COORDINATOR CONTINUOUSLY MONITORS STUDENT AND SCHOOL PROGRESS AND ADJUSTS SUPPORTS TO OPTIMIZE RESULTS. 5. EVALUATION: SITE COORDINATOR CONTINUES ASSESSMENT OF PARTNERS AND STUDENT SUPPORTS TO DEMONSTRATE RESULTS AND IMPROVE PRACTICE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B COMMUNITY SCHOOLS: CIS HAS SERVED AS A FOUNDING PARTNER IN THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL WORK IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY SINCE 2006. CIS SERVES AS LEAD PARTNER AT 13 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY. A COMMUNITY SCHOOL IS BOTH A PHYSICAL PLACE AND A NETWORK OF PARTNERSHIPS AMONG SCHOOL, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY. THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL MODEL IS AN INNOVATIVE STRATEGY DESIGNED TO OPEN THE DOORS OF A SCHOOL IN A WAY THAT TRANSFORMS THE SCHOOL INTO A CENTRAL HUB FOR LEARNING, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY IMPACT. THROUGH ITS INTEGRATED FOCUS ON ACADEMICS, HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND FAMILY - PAIRED WITH A FOUNDATION OF RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY PARTNERS - THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL MODEL EMPOWERS ALL STAKEHOLDERS IN THE SHARED SCHOOL COMMUNITY TO BRING ABOUT TOTAL SCHOOL TRANSFORMATION. WITH THIS STRATEGY FOR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY WIDE ENGAGEMENT ALSO COMES A CRITICAL FOCUS ON ACCOUNTABILITY AND MEASUREMENT. MOST IMPORTANT TO THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL MODEL IS ITS DATA- DRIVEN PROGRAMS, DECISIONS, AND STRATEGIES. COMMUNITY SCHOOL COORDINATORS LEVERAGE RELATIONSHIPS AND RESOURCES THAT CONNECT STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TO ENGAGEMENT EVENTS AND VARIOUS FORMS OF SUPPORT. COORDINATORS ALSO CONNECT SCHOOL LEADERSHIP, VOLUNTEERS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND PARENTS IN WAYS THAT GUIDE POSITIVE CHANGE AND BUY-IN FROM ALL STAKEHOLDERS. THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL VISION AS A WHOLE FOCUSES ON PROGRAMS THAT TARGET CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM AND LOW READING PROFICIENCY. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C GENERAL YOUTH SERVICES: CIS PROVIDES INTENSIVE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING TO STUDENTS IN FOUR SCHOOLS THAT SERVE AS 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS. THESE PROGRAMS SERVE STUDENTS FOUR DAYS PER WEEK FOR THREE HOURS EACH DAY, AND THEY TARGET LOW INCOME STUDENTS WITH DOCUMENTED ACADEMIC NEEDS. A PROGRAM MANAGER AT THESE SITES LEADS TEAMS OF TEACHERS, SUPPORT STAFF, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN COORDINATING AND DELIVERING ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING IN THE AFTER-SCHOOL HOURS. STUDENTS RECEIVE FREE AFTERNOON SNACKS AND DINNERS WITH TRANSPORTATION HOME AFTER PROGRAMS IF NEEDED. DURING THE SUMMER, STUDENTS ATTEND PROGRAMS AND WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS FOR ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AT NO COST TO THEM. THE ALLENTOWN REENGAGEMENT CENTER (AREC) IS A COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE IN THE CITY OF ALLENTOWN THAT TARGETS 16-24 YEAR-OLDS WHO HAVE DROPPED OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL. CIS RECOGNIZES THAT STUDENTS WHO HAVE ALREADY DROPPED OUT OF SCHOOL ARE ALSO AT RISK FOR LIFE-ALTERING SETBACKS WITHOUT A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. THROUGH CONSISTENT OUTREACH, OUR AREC STAFF EMPOWER YOUNG ADULTS TO RE-ENROLL IN A SCHOOL LEARNING PATHWAY IN CLASSROOM OR ONLINE) TOWARD THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED. SINCE THE PROGRAMS INCEPTION IN 2015, THE AREC HAS REENGAGED MORE THAN 500 FORMER HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS, WHILE OVER 200 OF THESE STUDENTS HAVE GRADUATED WITH THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE MANAGEMENT AND THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE ORGANIZATION IS GIVEN A DRAFT COPY OF THE FORM 990 TAX RETURN. AT THIS POINT CHANGES ARE MADE UPON REQUEST OF THE GOVERNING BOARD AND/OR MANAGEMENT. THE FINAL FORM 990 TAX RETURN IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE ORGANIZATION AND SIGNED BY A BOARD MEMBER PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C EACH YEAR BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A NEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE SALARY OF OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 DIRECT BENEFITS TO DONORS -49,091 DIRECT BENEFITS TO DONORS 49,091