Plymouth Christian Youth Center

Mission Statement

To enrich the skills, prospects and spirit of North Minneapolis area youth and adults, in partnership with families and communities.

Impact and Programs

Accomplishments Programmatic highlights in FY 2021-22 include: 140 K-5th grade scholars enrolled in Bright Futures after-school and summer programs; 100% of Bright Futures scholars participated in diverse and engaging experiences that promoted academic enrichment, social-emotional development, and skill-building, including virtual literacy programming, STEM learning, mindfulness activities, gardening and healthy eating, art clubs, and field trips; Bright Futures staff prepared and distributed 120 Supply kits and arts activity kits to scholars and families in summer, 2021. We enrolled 84 youth in PYC Arts & Tech High School and had a graduation rate of 68% of graduation-eligible seniors. 100% of these graduates left PYC with plans for post-secondary education, vocational training, military services, or gainful employment following graduation. In October 2021, we celebrated the grand re-opening of the renovated and expanded Capri. In it's first year of re-opening, 22,000 people visited the Capri as patrons, artists, or guests. With the reopening of the Capri and the winding down of COVID-related restrictions, our youth programming at the Capri also fully resumed, serving 1,665 youth through Capri and Capri partner-produced programs and events. Our Best Buy Teen Tech Center @ the Capri celebrated it's grand opening in October 2021 as well. Housed within the Capri, 84 teens enrolled at the Center and 100% were exposed to new technologies including 3-D printing, drones, audio and video recording, graphic design, and more. 7 youth also participated in the International Clubhouse Network Global RE@CH Festival and a submission created by 4 youth won the "Best Music Video" Audience Choice Award. In a pivot from our typical in-person Gift Sale event, we shifted to a drive-thru model to limit contact during the pandemic. Even though we could not safely hold the big annual event, we still provided support to PCYC families before the holidays with cash gifts of $100 to 62 families.
Current Goals Key FY 2022-23 programmatic goals include: 1) Continue engaging students in post-graduation planning, connecting them with career opportunities, and expanding project-based learning; 2) Reestablish CAST, the final Capri youth program that was paused during the pandemic; 3) Continue to increase board diversity; and 4) Complete our current strategic planning process following collaboration with staff, board, community partners, former students, program families, and more.
Community or Constituency Served PCYC's primary constituency is the North Minneapolis community. Through our youth development programs, we serve Kindergarten - 12th grade-aged youth. The Capri Theater also has a diverse and expanding constituency. Patrons, rentals, and artists come to the Capri from across the Twin Cities region.
Geographic Area Served Our internal programming primarily serves the neighborhoods of North Minneapolis. The Capri audience also extends throughout the greater Minneapolis area.

Reports & Finances

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Major Program Expenses
Education Programs:
$1,576,372
Bright Future Out-of-School Time Programs:
$491,220
Capri Theater & Arts Programs:
$1,093,661
3 Year Average Expenses
Program Services
$2,763,603
72.7%
Management
$742,163
19.5%
Fundraising
$295,316
7.8%
Unrestricted Net Assets
End of Year:
Beginning of Year:
Difference:
2021
$8,296,655
$3,202,516
$5,094,139
2020
$3,202,516
$2,340,857
$861,659
2019
$2,492,499
$3,818,134
($1,325,635)

Notes from the Council

Organization Last Reviewed on 08/25/2023

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:
2210 Oliver Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Phone: 612-643-2000

General Information

Alternative Name: PCYC, The Capri, PYC, Capri Theater, PYC Arts & Tech High School
EIN: 41-0794440
Principal Staff: Melissa Denton
Number of Full-Time Equivalents (FTE): 28
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Number of Clients: 4000
Ruling Year: 1961

Board

Board Chair: Karen Polzin
Number of Board Members: 15
Board Meetings with Quorum: 8
Average Member Attendance: 9.9

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