2026-05-01T11:37:16-07:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 823456416 OHIO URBAN RENAISSANCE OHIO 3309517455 1116 Bennington Youngstown OH 44505 Kevin Scott Executive Director 3309517455 2026-04-25 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Kevin Scott 1116 Bennington 1116 Bennington Youngstown OH 44505 229994 0 X www.ohiourbanren.org X 2017 OH Our mission is to establish and maintain an inclusive brand that serves as the foundational platform for youth outreach and community development efforts through programmatic initiatives that promote positive outcomes and progressive changes in the cultural climate of the inner city. Through our primary focus on youth outreach and enrichment, we design programs for underserved students that provide mentorship and socio-emotional learning opportunities while bridging post-secondary education persistence, career pathways, and workforce development resources for youth and their families as they transition into early adulthood. 7 6 0 5 0 0 666852 212000 11019 8362 0 9632 0 0 677871 229994 0 0 0 0 74538 60155 0 0 0 280956 143665 355494 203820 322377 26174 359218 478710 0 19944 359218 458766 Our mission is to establish and maintain an inclusive brand that serves as the foundational platform for youth outreach and community development efforts through programmatic initiatives that promote positive outcomes and progressive changes in the cultural climate of the inner city. Through our primary focus on youth outreach and enrichment, we design programs for underserved students that provide mentorship and socio-emotional learning opportunities while bridging post-secondary education persistence, career pathways, and workforce development resources for youth and their families as they transition into early adulthood. 0 0 3718 3718 0 Initiative for College Academics Now (I CAN) - is a college preparatory program aimed at encouraging inner-city high school students toward the path of post-secondary education. ICAN assists students with their current high school studies and helps them to effectively navigate their socio-emotional environmental landscape. ICAN provides students with opportunities for college credit procurement and industry-recognized certifications while in high school and follows students through the completion of their respective post-secondary education and career pathways. ICAN currently serves over 90 students and has aided in the enrollment and support of 30 plus first generation college students spanning institutions across the United States. Additionally, ICAN was awarded funding support from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and partnered with Youngstown City School District to provide afterschool programming at the high school level. ICAN also worked with the students from Eastern Gateway Community College, students from the Education Department at Youngstown State University, and Youngstown State University's Diversity Equity and Inclusion Department to provide additional support for program participants. 19022 2500 10861 O.U.R. Prep Academy is a post-secondary bridge program and an extension of our ICAN program. OUR Prep Academy functions as a separate phase of programming and targets high school graduates interested in pursuing post-secondary education as either students or student-athletes but due to their varying circumstances may not be ready for full-time enrollment. OUR Prep affords high school graduates in the year immediately following graduation with support and guidance to aid in their development academically, personally, socially, or athletically while preparing them to achieve at the next level. OUR Prep assisted with the application, FAFSA, and enrollment of over 20 students into college part-time with all students successfully transferring into full-time college students. 176306 0 0 Our REACH Mentoring Program is a specialized youth assessment and mentorship program identifying and targeting high school to late adolescents as they transition into early adulthood. REACH aims to help youth deal with the daily negative issues that have become a normal source of dysfunction and trauma within the urban landscape. Through healthy mentor-to-mentee relationships, events, workshops, and activities, participants are encouraged to dialogue and explore topics relating to crime prevention and intervention; substance abuse and recovery; conflict mediation and resolution; post-secondary education and employment; teenage pregnancy and parenthood; along with various other degrees of applicable mental, physical, and social development. REACH mentorship actively serves over 200+ at-risk young people from the community throughout the year. 0 0 0 Just BALL - Just Ball Amongst Life Lessons (BALL) is a series of youth recreational sports leagues geared towards engaging and motivating local area high school students to be more physically active, socially involved, and higher achieving students as they work through high school and transition into early adulthood. Over 150+ youth have been served to date. Our Just BALL program boasts a 100% graduation rate for participating seniors with marked improvements in grades, attendance, behavior, attitude, and fitness levels for all students. BALL is fit with motivational speakers and workshops covering job readiness and soft skills, financial literacy, nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices, as well as many other socio-emotional learning opportunities. 0 0 0 199046 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 OH X Ryan Forney 3302595222 1116 Bennington Youngstown OH 44505 Ryan Forney President/Chief Financial Officer 40 X 7000 0 0 Kevin L Scott Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer 40 0 X X 5000 0 0 Christopher Holland Vice President 2.5 0 X X 0 0 0 Chezarae Allison Treasurer 2.5 0 X X 0 0 0 Kristin Olmi Board Member/Trustee 2.5 0 X 0 0 0 Sean Robinson Board Member/Trustee 2.5 0 X 0 0 0 LaShonda Cross Board Member/Trustee 2.5 0.00 X 0 0 0 Akim Lattermore Board Member/Trustee 2.5 0 X 0 0 0 12000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 110000 102000 0 212000 Post Secondary Student-athlete development fees 611620 8362 8362 0 0 0 0 0 0 8362 9632 9632 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 229994 17994 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12000 12000 0 0 48155 48155 0 0 0 0 0 0 2448 2448 855 855 9918 9918 3366 3366 0 0 0 0 61912 61912 26628 26628 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 118 118 Food expense 10252 10252 0 0 Program related trip expense 838 838 0 0 Vehicle expenses 4845 4845 0 0 Repair and Maintenance 4774 0 4774 0 17711 17711 203820 199046 4774 0 -18056 412 357274 386141 0 0 0 0 20000 20000 72157 0 72157 359218 478710 0 3518 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11596 0 4830 0 0 19944 X 359218 458766 0 0 359218 458766 359218 478710 X 26174 0 0 0 0 73374 X 0 0 0 X 62500 113050 434814 666852 212000 1489216 4300 8361 12661 0 0 0 0 0 0 66800 113050 434814 666852 220361 1501877 1501877 9633 9633 0 0 0 0 9633 9633 66800 113050 434814 666852 229994 1511510 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 72157 0 72157 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 72157 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The organization conducts a comprehensive review of its IRS Form 990 prior to filing to ensure accuracy, transparency, and consistency with internal financial records. Review Process: Preparation: A draft of Form 990 is prepared by the Executive Director using financial data exported from the organization's accounting system. Internal Financial Review: The Treasurer reviews the draft and cross-checks reported amounts against the organization's accounting records to ensure consistency in revenue, expenses, and assets. Board Review and Oversight: A complete copy of the draft Form 990 is provided to all members of the governing body for review. Board members are given the opportunity to review key sections, including financial data, compensation disclosures, program accomplishments, governance practices, and compliance-related questions. Final Reconciliation and Approval: Any questions or discrepancies identified during the review are addressed. Final revisions are made in consultation with organizational leadership prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with its conflict of interest policy through established procedures. All officers, directors, and key employees are required to review the policy and disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest on an annual basis, and as situations arise. Individuals certify that they have received, read, and agree to comply with the policy. Potential conflicts are reviewed by organizational leadership and/or the governing body. When a conflict is identified, appropriate actions are taken in accordance with the policy, including, where applicable, recusal from discussions and decision-making. The organization conducts periodic reviews of its financial activities and governance practices to ensure adherence to the policy. All disclosures and actions taken to address conflicts are documented to maintain transparency and support compliance. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The organization uses a formal process to establish the compensation of its Executive Director. Compensation for the Executive Director is reviewed and approved by the governing body. The process includes a review of comparable compensation data from similarly situated nonprofit organizations, consideration of the individual's qualifications and responsibilities, and documentation of the basis for the compensation decision. The Executive Director does not participate in the deliberation or approval of their own compensation. The governing body documents the discussion and approval in meeting minutes or written records. This compensation review process was last undertaken in 2025. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 During the tax year, our governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements were made available to the public. These materials were available upon request and posted on the GuideStar website. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 The organization recorded an adjustment to net assets to reconcile prior period balances and align financial records with its accounting system. During the year, certain amounts related to organizational operations and prior period activity were retained within the organization rather than disbursed, resulting in an increase in net assets. This adjustment reflects cumulative retained funds and reconciliation of prior year balances.