Mission
SPIRIT NYS is a dropout prevention group dedicated to helping homeless high school teens who lack stable parental support. They provide financial assistance, mentoring, and advocacy to homeless students in Rochester, NY, helping them graduate and pursue further education or vocational training. The organization focuses on sustaining these students through regular support rather than immediate crisis intervention.
Basic Information
Founded in
2021
EIN
86-1566121
Total Assets
$400.9 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

Student Testimonial
Read a Franklin Student’s Letter highlighting their experience with SPIRIT NYS.

Constellation Community Champion
SPIRIT NYS recognized by Constellation as its 3000th Community Champion.

Help for Homeless Teens
SPIRIT NYS provides essential support to homeless teens aiming to graduate.
Impact Stats
Number of Graduates
Senior Graduates
15 seniors graduated in Spring 2023 after being supported by SPIRIT NYS.
Number of Scholarships
Scholarship Recipients
Three students secured college scholarships as a result of SPIRIT NYS's guidance.
GPA Improvement
Improvement in GPA
Students substantially improved their GPA through SPIRIT NYS's support.
Our Programs
Bi-Monthly Stipend
Provides financial support to homeless youth to help with personal expenses and promote school attendance.
One-On-One Guidance
Mentoring program that helps students address barriers to graduation and plan for post-graduation.
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
55
44
/100
Program Expense Ratio
98.48%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0
2
/20
Working Capital Ratio
6.11
18
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2023
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 133.6K | 84.49% |
Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
Investment Income | 3.885K | 2.46% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 6.572K | 4.16% |
Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
Total Revenue | 158.1K | 100.00% |