Urban Boatbuilders

Mission Statement

Our mission is to empower youth to succeed in work and life through woodworking and experiential learning.

Impact and Programs

Accomplishments The ultimate success of the apprenticeship program is evident when participants, who come to us with barriers to employment, obtain and maintain stable, well-paid employment or become enrolled in an educational program. This goal ensures that youth are able to break the cycles of generational poverty and attain self-sufficiency. This long-term goal is the result of the near-term building blocks youth obtain through the program. Urban Boatbuilders conducted surveys with program participants in 2020, and the following quantitative and qualitative data was compiled: - 77% of apprenticeship graduates have found additional employment - 100% of apprenticeship graduates have either graduated from high school, earned their GED, or feel they are on track to graduate on time - 94% of youth said that Urban Boatbuilders helped them (1) explore careers that they did not know about, (2) identify careers that they are interested in, and (3) connect to people who support their goals. - 97% of graduating apprentices know what the next steps are to achieve the goals they have set for themselves.
Current Goals Urban Boatbuilders’ programmatic goals include the following: Apprenticeship Program Continue serving 50-55 youth over the course of the year Maintain alumni engagement work, providing support and mentorship Expand the bridge to employment, diversifying job options for youth out of the program Partnership Program Maintain long-term relationships with recent partners Seek out and expand additional partnerships, specifically programs benefitting BIPOC, Black, and Queer youth Provide scholarship relief to partners unable to provide full funding for programs Ensure the number of youth served comes back to pre-Covid numbers (750+/year)
Community or Constituency Served In the apprenticeship program, youth are 16-21 years old and are facing one or more barrier(s) to employment. Applicants must be eligible for free or reduced price lunch or have a barrier to employment, including but not limited to students with IEPs, limited English proficiency, juvenile offenders and youth in diversion programs, youth with chemical dependency issues, or youth who are parenting. In 2019, of the participants, 95% qualified for free or reduced lunch 82% identified as male, 13% female, 5% nonbinary 21% identify as LGBTQ+ Self-identified as 33% African-American, 27% White, 21% Multi-racial, 7% Native American, 7% Asian, and 5% Latinx The partnership program serves youth 12 - 21 and have a similar demographic profile to youth served in the apprenticeship program.
Geographic Area Served Twin Cities Metro

Reports & Finances

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Major Program Expenses
Partnership Program:
$524,407
3 Year Average Expenses
Program Services
$623,547
81.9%
Management
$84,263
11.1%
Fundraising
$53,338
7%
Unrestricted Net Assets
End of Year:
Beginning of Year:
Difference:
2020
$438,198
$261,202
$176,996
2019
$261,202
$225,384
$35,818
2018
$225,384
$270,592
($45,208)

Notes from the Council

Organization Last Reviewed on 12/09/2021

This date is representative of when we completed our initial Accountability Wizard® nonprofit review, and provided the organization with their results. This review is good for three years from the date provided
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Address:
2288 University Avenue West
St Paul, MN 55114
Phone: 6516449225

General Information

Alternative Name: None
EIN: 41-1831598
Principal Staff: Marc Hosmer
Number of Full-Time Equivalents (FTE): 7
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Number of Clients: 750 - 1000 pre-covid, 200 during covid
Ruling Year: 1996

Board

Board Chair: Fue Thao
Number of Board Members: 12

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