Agenda packet — Grant Funding Review Committee, February 22, 2023 (part 2 of 2)

The teamwork and socialization that occurs in a typical Santa Barbara Strings rehearsal is of a completely different nature than that found in the classroom or on the athletic field. The goals are synchronization, harmony, adaptability to others, listening to “the whole”, and, lastly, attempting to elevate not just the human mind but the human heart. We feel that one is hard pressed to find an endeavor that so deeply prepares young minds for the future prevention of the problems of the world and that we are in a position of also training empathy and compassion for those suffering from these problems.

7. Does your facility or program have any barriers that would prevent a person with a disability (verbal, visual, physical, cognitive, etc.) from gaining employment, attending meetings, or obtaining services? If so, what measures do you take to provide persons with disabilities alternative access to your facility or program? Our program and the facilities in which we run it do not have any barriers that would prevent a person with a disability from working, attending, or participating.

Funding

8. Would the City's grant funding leverage other resources, such as supporting joint partnerships, matching funds, or cost sharing, or otherwise serve to catalyze other initiatives? If yes, please explain.

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

Santa Barbara Strings is an entirely independent organization with its own management and board of directors. The requested funding will not leverage other resources at this time. We are grateful recipients of grants from the Santa Barbara Foundation, Santa Barbara County Bowl Foundation, the Pillsbury Fund, the Roger A. Clark Trust, and the Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful? As we are not under the non-profit umbrella of the larger arts organizations of Santa Barbara County, our continuance relies on the yearly continuity of the foundational and individual support we receive. If this funding does not match our budgetary allotments, we would need to downsize our efforts and reassess our ability to fund scholarships for our students.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with lowincomes? If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)? We are proud to serve young musicians from throughout Santa Barbara County including the City of Goleta. While Santa Barbara Strings does not primarily serve those with low incomes, we provide need-based scholarships for students whose families cannot afford the annual tuition. For the 2022–2023 year, the ethnic breakdown of our students was the following:
20% Asian; 12% Latin, Native American, African American, and Middle Eastern; and 68% unassigned white. Approximately thirty percent (30%) of our students are receiving need-based scholarships.

In our “Early Strings Training Program”, however, we do, indeed, “primarily serve those with low incomes”, with 80% of these students receiving significant or full scholarships.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

We have never been audited.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? Our board of directors meets monthly at which time our treasurer presents all financials. Our annual budgetary approval occurs in June of each fiscal year.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

Our tuition is collected at the beginning of each school year. We reassess the amount yearly, and have raised it once in the past four years. We also consider scholarship allotment on a yearly basis with the collection of financials from families in our program.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

No.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Deborah Bertling: President of the Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation (805-698-0952). Gerrie Fausett: former superintendent of the Hope School District and principal of Santa Barbara Junior High School (805-331-4287).

CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
This is a branching question. Different questions will apply based on your answer.

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.
92010 Total Assets ($)
86769 Total Liabilities ($)
39465 Total Net Assets ($)
126234 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
344,478.00 TOTAL
Yes
No
Name
Address or City last resided in
Number of family members
Total family (household) income
Race and ethnicity
Proof of age

19. If your organization does not obtain proof of income, will the program for which you are seeking funding serve any of the following? Check all boxes that apply.

20. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 (or for calendar year 2022).

Refer to the Library section of the main page to view a link to the FY 2022 Federal Income Limits for each of the below categories. PLEASE ENTER N/A IF YOUR ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COLLECT INCOME INFORMATION ON CLIENTS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES.

My organization does not obtain any of the above information from clients.

70.00 TOTAL
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Revenue Sources Total Program Revenue for
Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program Revenue
for Next Fiscal Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Federal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
State USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
County USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Municipal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
School District USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 31,655.00 USD$ 52,000.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 22,358.00 USD$ 31,000.00
Fees USD$ 41,433.00 USD$ 42,462.00
Other
Total USD$ 95,446.00 USD$ 125,462.00
Uses/ Expenditures Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures for
Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for Next FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll Taxes USD$ 92,685.00 USD$ 120,000.00 USD$ 3,000.00 Consultants and Contracts USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance USD$ 8,300.00 USD$ 8,500.00 USD$ 1,000.00
Supplies USD$ 4,500.00 USD$ 4,500.00 USD$ 2,000.00
Marketing (Printing, Advertising) USD$ 4,100.00 USD$ 5,000.00 USD$ 500.00 Travel, Mileage, Training USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 Equipment (Rental/Maintenance) USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 Insurance USD$ 1,052.00 USD$ 1,052.00 USD$ 0.00
Scholarships USD$ 6,800.00 USD$ 8,000.00 USD$ 3,500.00
Total USD$ 117,437.00 USD$ 147,052.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Application ID: 426316
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Budget Narrative
In the past two years, we have launched our 'Early Strings Training Program' targeting those of significant socioeconomic need in the Goleta and Santa Barbara communities. We are supplying instruments, one on one instruction, and group lessons for these families. The financial need for our organization to support this program is significant as reflected in our budgetary information submitted above in the category of 'supplies' (instruments), 'salaries...' (financing our music educators), and 'scholarships'. Our organizational expenses include donor database software, tax expertise, background check/finger-printing of our faculty to satisfy state of California requirements, and rental fees for our concert and rehearsal venues. We are also fighting to maintain competitve salaries for our staff as the cost of living in Santa Barbara County makes it prohibitive for high caliber classical musicians to maintain residence in the cities of Goleta and Santa Barbara. 90% of our educators live in the city of Goleta. They are the core of our program.

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Documents Requested * Required? Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status IRS Proof of Status
List of Board Members Board of Directors
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
Financial Statement
Organizational Chart
Organizational Budget Budget to Actuals
Supplemental or Additional Information SBS Collage
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City of Goleta
2023-2024 Combined CDBG & Goleta City Grant Application Deadline: 1/27/2023

SANTA BARBARA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION
Music Education Programs
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USD$ 5,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/27/2023 2:27:21 PM (Pacific)
Project Contact
Juli Askew
[email protected]
Tel: 805-898-9386
Additional Contacts
none entered

SANTA BARBARA SYMPHONY

ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION
1330 State St Ste 102
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
CEO
Kathryn Martin
[email protected]
Telephone805-898-9386
Fax
Web www.thesymphony.org
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Organization

1. What is your organization's mission statement?
The mission of the Santa Barbara Symphony (Symphony) is to enrich the lives of Santa Barbara residents by producing and presenting the highest quality musical experiences performed with artistic excellence, which is accessible to the entire community; and to inspire a passion for symphonic music in the next generation of audience members, musicians, and funders.

Founded in 1953, the Symphony is widely considered a cultural cornerstone of the community. As Santa Barbara’s only fullscale professional orchestra, it presents a regular season of concerts that span the symphonic musical repertoire. In addition, the Symphony provides superlative music education programs for students in grades 3-12 from 50 schools across the county, including 26 schools where the student population is 50% or higher of low-to-moderate income eligible for the federal free and reduced lunch program at Title I schools (see attached document).

The Symphony provides consistent, supported, and sequential music education with equitable access to more hands-on, high-quality music education than any other organization in the region. Programs are grounded in excellence and are guided by the institutional imperative that all children should have access to the unique benefits that music education provides.

Program Information

2. Describe the proposed program, activity, or event for which you are asking for funding. Please share how it will operate (days, hours, eligibility, etc.), how it will be monitored, and the people you intend to serve (target population).

Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

The Symphony brings music education programs into the classrooms of 9 public schools in the Goleta Union School District.

Of these, all are Title I schools where over 50% of students are eligible for the federal free and reduced lunch program.

In the 2023/2024 academic year, the Symphony will continue to rebuild and strengthen the student population we are serving, with a particular focus on Title I schools, where low-to-moderate income and documented underserved children are still at an increased risk of learning loss and positive socioemotional development from the past few years. The Symphony is committed to bringing equitable access to music education programs and the benefits they provide to every student, regardless of socioeconomic status.

The Symphony is asking for a $5,000 grant in 2022/2024 for teaching artists to help deliver the following music education programs to Goleta students during the 2023/2024 academic year:

Music Van:

A mobile music classroom filled with instruments, providing a hands-on symphonic instrument and music experience for 3rd graders. For many children, the Music Van provides the first opportunity for them to see, hear, and play a real musical instrument. This program will serve an anticipated 700 3rd-grade students from Goleta in the grant year in up to 9 Title I elementary schools in the Goleta Union School District. The program will be provided 1-2 days per week, for 2 hours per day.

Youth Ensembles:

Three Youth Ensembles provide dedicated instruction to young musicians in middle and high school. These groups are tuitionbased, however, the Symphony provides tuition-free scholarships for low-income students and offers free private lessons to qualifying students outside of rehearsal hours. In the 2023/2024 academic year, we anticipate that at least 40 low-income students from Goleta will participate in Youth Ensembles.

Camerata Ensemble-For musicians who are early in their musical training. This program introduces students to the basics of ensemble playing, following a conductor, and listening across a musical group while playing. Students rehearse during the school year from September through May (once per week for 1.5 hours) in addition to practice and other assignments outside of rehearsal.

Philharmonia Orchestra-An intermediate ensemble where students perform as a full orchestra and are provided with targeted training and experience with other repertoires. Students in the Philharmonia Orchestra have two or more years of study.

Mandatory rehearsal during the school year is from September through May (once per week for 2 hours).

Santa Barbara Youth Symphony-The Symphony’s most advanced youth ensemble brings together up to 80 gifted musicians, ages 12-18, to perform works across the orchestral repertoire. This ensemble instills the discipline and commitment that budding young professionals need for the next step in their careers, whether in music or another field. Students rehearse weekly, honing their playing in an orchestra of their peers, and perform up to three annual public concerts (virtual or in-person as health and safety mandates allow.

As part of our commitment to ensuring equitable access to music education, the Symphony provides a free instrument loan, private lesson need-based scholarships, music, supplies, and instrument repairs. Music education students typically receive an average of 50+ program hours and up to 90 program hours in more advanced ensembles annually.

The Symphony tracks student demographics, as well as qualitative and quantitative outcomes of our music education programs. Feedback is provided directly through student participation and evaluation methods for quantitative outcomes draw on the National Association for Music Education’s Model Cornerstone Assessments, with assessments of student progress and reliable instruments for tracking growth.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.
700

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

One-time or annual community event (concert, creek cleanups, festival, etc.) Youth programs
Senior programs (food/nutrition, education programs, day activities, etc.) Environmental/wildlife/animal welfare programs
Public services for low-income residents/homeless

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

Many of the students who participate in the Symphony's music education programs are low-income and are already considered underserved. This population is at an increased risk of the negative impacts of academic and socio-emotional learning loss in general, which has been and continues to be exacerbated by the past few years of shifting learning models due to COVID and the impact that has had on students' mental health.

By providing free and tuition-based education programs to students in and out of the classroom, with everything they need to engage in music education, as well as need-based scholarships for students who wish to participate in the Symphony's ensembles but cannot afford the cost of tuition, the Symphony is reaching more students with more equitable access than ever before and at a time when they need us the most.

The Symphony’s strategic partnership with Westmont College Music Department brings additional resources to our music education programs and new opportunities for our students, completing our pipeline of connected programs, that serve students from elementary school to college and on to a professional orchestra and other careers.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Music and music education bring joy, hope, and inspiration to our students, providing a consistent creative outlet. Programs also help students foster focus and critical thinking skills, collaboration, personal agency, confidence, and community, to empower them to be at their best through music, develop and foster 21st Century skills, and help create the next generation of leaders.

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

Continued assistance from the City of Goleta will not only help provide ongoing support to bring music education to Goleta students, but it also helps leverage additional funding from others who are considering supporting the Symphony's music education programs.

Other grant sources that we intend to apply to specifically for music education programs including the City of Goleta for the 2023/2024 academic year include:

State Farm Foundation-$10,000
Albertsons Foundation-$5,000
MUFG Union Bank Foundation-$10,000
Audrey Hillman Fisher Foundation-$10,000
Ann Jackson Family Foundation-$10,000
Volentine Foundation-$10,000
Stone Family Foundation-$25,000
Williams-Corbett Foundation-$25,000
Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation-$16,000

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful? Assistance continues to be particularly vital in the 2023/2024 academic year, as the Symphony works to regain the student population we served before the pandemic (nearly 10,000 students). Historical funding opportunities have also been shifting, as many funders continue to reduce and/or shift the focus of their annual giving to try and accommodate an increased need Educational programs
Arts (music, dance, theater, art)
Economic development
Recreational activities
Other: Low-income value based scholarships
Countywide, due to COVID-19 and recent natural disasters in our area. State and federal funding opportunities that were available in 2020 and 2021, to help sustain nonprofit organizations through the pandemic and are also no longer available.

The Symphony is confident in our impact and is strategically partnering, re-negotiating, prioritizing, and investing in the actions with the most significant ROI for immediate and long-term benefit. During the pandemic, the Symphony found momentum to lead and find new paths forward, which is embodied in a 5-year framework. This framework charts out a fiscal, operational, and artistic plan and mandate to return the organization to pre-pandemic revenue levels within 3 years, with measured incremental growth each year. We are on track with these fundraising goals and the Symphony also has full access to a $250,000 line of credit. We also receive a $250,000 annual draw from our endowment to help cover operational expenses. If full funding is not available through this request the Symphony will pursue additional funding from private foundations, corporations, government sources, and individual donors to meet our expense needs.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with lowincomes? If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)? The Symphony serves approximately 50% of students who are considered low-to-moderate income based on their eligibility for the federal free and reduced lunch program at Title I schools in Goleta. The Symphony is committed and focused on providing equitable access to music education programs for all students, regardless of their socioeconomic status.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

The Symphony undergoes formal financial audits annually. The last full audit was for FY2021 (July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021) and there were no concerns. The audit for FY2022 is currently in progress.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? Quarterly

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

No, Music Educations Programs being applied for are free to students, parents, and schools. The Music Van is free and the Symphony provides a free instrument loan, private lesson need-based scholarships, music, supplies, and instrument repairs for Youth Ensemble students.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Natasha Miller-Zahn, (805) 898-0316; Nick Fuentes, VP of Community Education/Enrichment Santa Barbara Symphony, (805) 898-9426
CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
This is a branching question. Different questions will apply based on your answer.

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the 2982057 Total Assets ($)
768570 Total Liabilities ($)
2213487 Total Net Assets ($)
2982057 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
8,946,171.00 TOTAL
Yes
No
following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. If your organization does not obtain proof of income, will the program for which you are seeking funding serve any of the following? Check all boxes that apply.

20. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 (or for calendar year 2022).

Name
Address or City last resided in
Number of family members
Total family (household) income
Race and ethnicity
Proof of age
My organization does not obtain any of the above information from clients.

Abused children
Battered spouses/victims of domestic violence
Elderly persons (age 62 and over)
Severely disabled persons
Migrant farm workers
Homeless persons
Persons with HIV/AIDS
N/A (Not Applicable)
50 Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
200 Very low income (30-50% MFI)
150 Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
300 Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)
700.00 TOTAL
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Revenue Sources Total Program Revenue for
Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program Revenue for
Next Fiscal Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 3,550.00 USD$ 5,000.00
Federal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
State USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
County USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Municipal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
School District USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 142,950.00 USD$ 141,500.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 100,000.00 USD$ 100,000.00
Fees USD$ 55,300.00 USD$ 55,300.00
Other
Total USD$ 301,800.00 USD$ 301,800.00
Uses/ Expenditures Expenditures for Current Year Expected Expenditures for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for Next FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes USD$ 249,656.00 USD$ 249,656.00 USD$ 5,000.00
Consultants and Contracts USD$ 1,650.00 USD$ 1,650.00 USD$ 0.00 Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance USD$ 23,625.00 USD$ 23,625.00 USD$ 0.00
Supplies USD$ 580.00 USD$ 580.00 USD$ 0.00
Application ID: 429414
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Marketing (Printing,
Advertising) USD$ 3,350.00 USD$ 3,350.00 USD$ 0.00
Travel, Mileage, Training USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00 Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance) USD$ 3,600.00 USD$ 3,600.00 USD$ 0.00 Insurance USD$ 2,640.00 USD$ 2,640.00 USD$ 0.00
Other USD$ 14,555.00 USD$ 14,555.00 USD$ 0.00
Total USD$ 299,656.00 USD$ 299,656.00 USD$ 5,000.00
Budget Narrative
Salaries and request is to help support Teaching Artists staff.

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Documents Requested * Required? Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status IRS Letter
List of Board Members Board Member List-The Symphony
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
FY2022 Financials P&L; Balance Sheet Unaudited
Organizational Chart
Organizational Budget FY2022/23 Org Budget-The Symphony Supplemental or Additional Information Schools Served LMI Powered by ZoomGrants™ and
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City of Goleta
2023-2024 Combined CDBG & Goleta City Grant Application Deadline: 1/27/2023
Standing Together to End Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault Counseling and Education Program
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USD$ 12,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/27/2023 8:03:54 AM (Pacific)
Project Contact
Arcelia Sencion
[email protected]
Tel: 805-963-6832
Additional Contacts
none entered
Standing Together to End
Sexual Assault
433 E. Cañon Perdido St.

Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
Executive Director
Elsa Granados
[email protected]
Telephone(805) 963-6832
Fax (805) 965-3271
Web http://sbstesa.org/
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Organization

1. What is your organization's mission statement?
Standing Together to End Sexual Assault (STESA) empowers people through healing and social change to eliminate all forms of sexual violence. We are committed to transforming lives by providing services and education to meet the needs of our diverse community.

Program Information

Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

STESA's Sexual Assault Counseling and Education Program offer survivors of sexual assault, their families, and friends a 24- hour hotline, case management, advocacy, accompaniment, and information and community referrals. STESA is a first responder for the Sexual Assault Response Team to support and accompany a survivor of sexual assault at the medical-legal forensic examination. The Crisis Intervention Program serves children ages 13 years and older to the elderly. Services are available to all segments of the community regardless of their ability to pay, particularly low-income individuals and families, the unhoused, and persons with disabilities. The program ensures the continuity of care for survivors of sexual assault, their families, and friends by providing a holistic approach to service delivery. Program services include:

Call-in Counseling: Counseling without an appointment 24/7 over the phone through the hotline, in-person, or virtually. Clients process feelings, discuss medical and legal options with a counselor, discuss their sexual assault experience, learn about what sexual violence is and its traumatic effects, and explore coping mechanisms.

Short-term Crisis Counseling Services: Ongoing in-person or virtual counseling. Clients process feelings, discuss medical and legal options with a counselor, discuss their sexual assault experience, learn about what sexual violence is and its traumatic effects, and explore coping mechanisms.

Accompaniment Services: STESA provides an in-person response to accompany clients to sexual assault-related appointments. STESA must respond to medical-legal service requests within 30 minutes, 24/7. These requests for services may include medical-related, injury follow-up with a doctor, legal such as a detective follow-up interview, or meeting with their school administrators.

Advocacy Services: STESA addresses any barriers to services by intervening with other organizations or individuals on behalf of a client to achieve a particular goal or result desired by the client or to effect a change in a system.

Case Management: Program staff must follow up with clients within 72 hours or sooner, a standard practice within the field of sexual assault. Case management services adhere to the principles of the empowerment model. The empowerment model centers the client to set goals and direction of their case management plan to regain control of their decision-making.

Program staff coordinate the delivery of services with the community partners and address any barriers to service.

Client Emergency Services - STESA provides emergency assistance to mitigate the financial consequences of a sexual assault, such as loss of income. Survivors of a sexual assault may be eligible for rental/utility assistance, transportation (gas cards), and food (grocery store gift cards). The goal of temporary emergency assistance is to stabilize the client while longterm solutions are explored.

Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Response - 24-hour emergency in-person response to the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) to support survivors of sexual assault through the legal and medical collection of a forensic exam. After the medical-legal examination, the survivor of the sexual assault is assigned to a specific case manager that provides follow-up and case management services.

Community Education- Presentation services are offered to community agencies, faith groups, businesses, schools, and universities. In addition, rape prevention and education to youth at local Goleta schools and other youth-serving organizations.

STESA’s office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; however, some services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in-person or over the phone, through our 24-hour hotline.

STESA's programs are monitored weekly by the Associate Director, Program Director, and Counseling Supervisor. In addition, crisis intervention staff deliver bi-monthly program reports, including topics such as procedural issues, data, anecdotal client stories, and community partnerships. Some of the tools used to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the programs include client assessments, surveys, client and community feedback, statistical data, and input from staff and volunteers. In addition to STESA's collection of data, community data and other indicators are used to substantiate the need. Each year STESA completes an annual report to the community. The annual report highlights key accomplishments and provides an opportunity to evaluate and assess the program.

Externally the California Office of Emergency Services (CALOES) monitors the program by conducting regular site visits.

CALOES conducted a site visit to the Crisis Intervention Program in February 2022. The site visit included a process to submit backup statistical data, federal statute compliance, and financial documentation. STESA had no management findings.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.
500

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

Sexual assault does not discriminate based on age, gender, economic status, or social conditions. Sexual assault permeates our society, including sexual harassment, child sexual abuse, battery, molestation, incest, and rape. It is found in families, schoolyards, and workplaces. Research indicates that one in three women and one in six men will be sexually assaulted over their lifetimes. According to recent studies, sexual violence is a crime significantly underreported, with only 16% of rapes ever reported to the police. According to the City of Santa Barbara's Police Department CompStat Executive Summary Report in the year to date June 2021, compared to the same period in 2022, there was a 29% decrease in rapes from 43 to 32. That said, it is 32 rapes, too many. During the same period, STESA supported many survivors of sexual assault by exploring legal reporting options.

There are specific considerations for teen sexual violence, specifically due to the prevalence of sexual abuse or assault during these early adolescent years. Although the crime of sexual assault is not restricted to any age group, youth in our community are highly vulnerable to sexual assault. According to the National Violence Against Women Survey, of the women who reported being raped at some time in their lives, 22% were under 12 years old, and 32% were 12 to 17 years old when they were first raped. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2019 report on sexual assault demonstrated that nearly 1 in 4 male rape victims experienced a sexual assault between 11-17 years old. The Santa Barbara County Human Trafficking Task Force conducted a Needs Assessment of Domestic Child Sex Trafficking. They concluded the following data for youth ages 11 to 18 between 2012 and 2014: 1) 80 children who were highly suspected and (unconfirmed) to be survivors; 2) Over 400 children who were at risk of becoming victims of commercial sexual exploitation. Sexual Assault Response Team annual meeting, data showed that 60% of adolescents ages 11-14 were involved in social media exploitation.

The California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) report on Santa Barbara Unified School District students in 2020-21 showed that 20% of the 7th graders responded feeling unsafe. Twenty-three percent of the 7th graders experienced harassment or bullying due to their gender, sexual orientation, or ethnicity and 13% reported sexual jokes or comments about them. Conversations with Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) teachers/students reveal the gap in sexual harassment and bullying prevention services and the presence of subject matter experts and trusted adults to support students.

Santa Barbara County's Department of Behavioral Wellness conducted a COVID-19 Community Impact Survey. The survey results concluded individuals mental health worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and participants reported an increased level of anxiety and depression symptoms. In addition, the report stated key themes the participants reported, including access to resources such as quick and easy access to mental health services and supports and education on symptoms and coping strategies. In addition, one of the strategies is mental health education and skill development, a strategy STESA's program adheres including psychoeducational. Be Well's Survey respondents (24%) stated that if they had a problem, they would not know who to go to for help.

Sexual assault is traumatic for survivors and their loved ones. Studies show that at least 50% of rape survivors develop Rape Trauma Syndrome, a form of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and 30% experience at least one major depressive episode after the rape. Rape survivors are four times more than non-crime victims to contemplate suicide.

STESA's own statistical data demonstrates the need for the crisis intervention program, whereas last year, over 400 survivors of sexual assault, their families, and friends accessed our services. In addition, through anecdotal information, STESA clients report appreciation for the services that support their healing and understanding of sexual assault.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

STESA is committed to changing societal attitudes and works toward eliminating sexual violence. Through our rape prevention efforts, we inform community members about the root causes of sexual violence and its prevalence in our society.

Participants learn to challenge societal myths regarding sexual violence and engage in meaningful discussions about ways to change attitudes and behaviors that create an environment in which sexual assault is tolerated. Each participant learns that everyone has a role in eliminating the crime. These rape prevention presentations explore ways to support those victimized and place the responsibility on the perpetrator of the crime.

Moreover, for youth participants in STESA's sexual assault prevention education, as a result, STESA anticipates youth will develop behavioral skills to prevent and interrupt sexual assault. These skills include relationship-building and decisionmaking, such as setting and expressing clear boundaries and healthy and respectful relationships. Building protective factors for youth leads to higher levels of school connectedness and increases the likelihood of developing caring relationships with adults.

Economic development
Recreational activities
Other: Essential safety net services to address the impact of violence

7. Does your facility or program have any barriers that would prevent a person with a disability (verbal, visual, physical, cognitive, etc.) from gaining employment, attending meetings, or obtaining services? If so, what measures do you take to provide persons with disabilities alternative access to your facility or program? STESA continuously strives to address barriers preventing a person with a disability from accessing services, seeking employment, or attending a meeting.

STESA's facilities and programs do not have any known barriers that would prevent a person with a disability from gaining employment, becoming a volunteer, or obtaining services. STESA's facilities are ADA-compliant, and we provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities seeking services. STESA clients access services via the 24-hour hotline, virtually, or by visiting the office with or without an appointment. STESA's office is located near public transportation. In addition, transportation assistance is provided through taxis, Uber, or another transportation service, or staff members provide transportation for clients on a limited basis. STESA's service brochures are available for print with a large font with no pictures or other forms of unnecessary characters. All facilities are ADA-compliant.

Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

When STESA applies for funding, funders often request information on funding leverage. If the City of Goleta were to fund STESA programs, it would increase our opportunities to receive more funds through other grants. Partnerships with government jurisdictions, such as cities and counties, give a vote of confidence to other entities to fund the organization, particularly with private foundations. The City of Goleta's grant funding is essential to the community by supporting the mission of STESA to ensure this vital service is available to community residents.

Most recently, in partnership with the Independent Living Resource Center (lead organization), received a federal grant through the Office on Violence against Women (OVW) to develop a charter to work that will have specific areas to create, such as a needs assessment to identify gaps in service for survivors of sexual assault with a disability.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful? The requested funds help to meet basic human needs by providing 24/7 immediate mental health support to survivors of sexual assault, their families, and friends. In addition, through a holistic approach to services, STESA leverages its financial resources to provide clients with emergency assistance to prevent homelessness or rapid rehousing.

STESA's 24/7 in-person response to the medical-forensic examination ensures that the survivor of a sexual assault receives crisis counseling and support within a specific period of the incident. In addition, STESA's presence ensures that our partners in law enforcement and nurse examiners can focus on their areas of expertise and responsibilities. At the same time, STESA staff provides immediate mental health support to reduce the initial trauma.

Our ability to continue providing services depends on support from the City of Goleta.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with lowincomes? If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)? STESA does not require income information for our Crisis Intervention Services or Community Education Program, as those services are free to all individuals seeking them. We collect self-reported income information from clients participating in our Long-term Counseling Program. Of the individuals who participated in the Long-term Counseling Program between July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021, 100% of clients reported a household income lower than the Median Family Income for Santa Barbara County for the year 2020 as determined by the State of California HCD and Santa Barbara County's Housing Element and Housing Implementation Guidelines.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

STESA's last audit was for the fiscal year 2021-22. There are no outstanding concerns or unresolved audit findings.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? STESA's board of directors meet monthly to review and approve financial statements. In addition, prior to their review and approval, STESA's finance committee has reviews the statements.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

STESA provides services regardless of clients' ability to pay. Crisis Intervention Services are free of charge to everyone. The Long-term counseling program utilizes the U.S. Department of HUD State Housing and Community Development Income Guideline to determine sliding scale fees. Individuals who are unable to pay the fees can receive services for free. Most educational programs are free.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

STESA does not have any past due obligations with any funding source.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached. . Ann McCarty, Executive Director, North County Rape Crisis & Child Protection Center, (805)736-8535 2. Briana Miller, CARE Director Campus Advocacy Resources & Education, (805) 893-3305 CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
This is a branching question. Different questions will apply based on your answer.

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. If your organization does not obtain proof of income, will the program for which you are seeking funding serve any of the following? Check all boxes that apply.

20. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 (or for calendar year 2022). 2339951 Total Assets ($)
212253 Total Liabilities ($)
2339951 Total Net Assets ($)
2552204 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
7,444,359.00 TOTAL
Yes
No
Name
Address or City last resided in
Number of family members
Total family (household) income
Race and ethnicity
Proof of age
My organization does not obtain any of the above information from clients.

Abused children
Battered spouses/victims of domestic violence
Elderly persons (age 62 and over)
Severely disabled persons
Migrant farm workers
Homeless persons
Persons with HIV/AIDS
N/A (Not Applicable)
Refer to the Library section of the main page to view a link to the FY 2022 Federal Income Limits for each of the below categories. PLEASE ENTER N/A IF YOUR ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COLLECT INCOME INFORMATION ON CLIENTS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES.

N/A Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
N/A Very low income (30-50% MFI)
N/A Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
N/A Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)

0.00 TOTAL
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Revenue Sources Total Program Revenue for
Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program Revenue
for Next Fiscal Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 5,700.00 USD$ 12,000.00
Federal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
State USD$ 886,466.00 USD$ 775,500.00
County USD$ 30,000.00 USD$ 30,000.00
Municipal USD$ 36,322.00 USD$ 37,000.00
School District USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 120,500.00 USD$ 125,000.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 122,602.00 USD$ 135,000.00
Fees USD$ 16,850.00 USD$ 20,000.00
Other
Total USD$ 1,218,440.00 USD$ 1,134,500.00
Uses/ Expenditures Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures for
Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for Next
FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll Taxes USD$ 832,313.00 USD$ 825,000.00 USD$ 12,000.00 Consultants and Contracts USD$ 96,105.00 USD$ 35,000.00 Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance USD$ 133,459.00 USD$ 137,000.00
Supplies USD$ 3,000.00 USD$ 3,000.00
Marketing (Printing, Advertising) USD$ 9,217.00 USD$ 9,000.00 Travel, Mileage, Training USD$ 11,087.00 USD$ 10,000.00 Equipment (Rental/Maintenance) USD$ 34,500.00 USD$ 1,000.00 Insurance USD$ 11,175.00 USD$ 12,500.00
Other USD$ 87,584.00 USD$ 90,000.00
Total USD$ 1,218,440.00 USD$ 1,122,500.00 USD$ 12,000.00 Budget Narrative
The City of Goleta's budget for this proposal totals $12,000. These funds will be used to cover the cost of salaries and benefits for the staff members who will be engaged in providing services and supervising the programs in the City of Goleta. The positions in these programs include Community Education Coordinator (CEC). This position conducts the outreach and education activities related to the proposal. Youth Coordinator (YC) spends significant time providing rape prevention education to youth attending City of Goleta schools. Executive Director (ED) supervises the activities of the CEC and YC in the City of Goleta. In addition, the ED assists the CEC and YC in developing relationships with community leaders and community organizations, which will give access to various City of Goleta community groups.

Associate Director, Arcelia Sencion, oversees organizational finances and supervises Program Director (PD). PD manages the Crisis Intervention and Long-term Counseling Programs and the staff members who provide crisis intervention services. Counselors provide individual and group counseling services to survivors of sexual assault and their family members. The Hotline Assistants provide hotline coverage on the weekends, holidays, and other days to provide staff backup to ensure coverage.

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Financial Statements Fiscal Yearend 2021
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City of Goleta
2023-2024 Combined CDBG & Goleta City Grant Application Deadline: 1/27/2023
Storyteller Children's Center
Storyteller Children's Center
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USD$ 12,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/27/2023 2:17:25 PM (Pacific)
Project Contact
Carolyn Gamble
[email protected]
Tel: 8055987161
Additional Contacts
none entered
Storyteller Children's Center
2115 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
United States
Dr.

Gabriella Garcia
[email protected]
Telephone(805) 682-9585
Fax (805) 687-0780
Web www.storytellercenter.org
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Organization

1. What is your organization's mission statement?
The mission of Storyteller Children’s Center is to provide high-quality early childhood education for children ages 18 months to five years facing adverse challenges in Santa Barbara County and comprehensive support services for their families. Children receive nutritious meals, a safe and structured environment, and early childhood education focused on kindergarten readiness.

Parents and guardians receive critical early intervention related to housing and/or food insecurity, substance abuse or medical challenges, unemployment, legal or custody matters, and more. Our goals are to break the cycle of poverty and trauma to stabilize families, increase parents’ capacity to support their children, and successfully prepare our students to enter kindergarten on par with their peers, with the skills needed to succeed now and through their educational journey.

Program Information

Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

We respectfully request a grant of $12,000 to support our general operations. We are open year-round five days per week from 7:30am to 5pm for a total of 246 days per year at two site locations in Santa Barbara (2115 State Street and 2121 De La Vina Street). We serve the community’s most vulnerable families with young children. Of families served in FY 21-22, 100% were of low-income; 73% were led by single parents; 26% identified as homeless; and 40% of our children had developmental delays or disabilities. On average, 87% of Storyteller children identify as Hispanic and a significant percentage come from households in which Spanish is the primary language. Families are referred through community partners like CALM, Transition House and the Family Service Agency, as well as through the school district, Child Welfare Services, and through word of mouth.

Through our program, children 18 months to five years old receive nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch and snack) and emotional, behavioral and mental health services. Families receive case management and have access to mental health services and parent education, as well as referrals to community partners and resources for other critical needs. Our goal is to stabilize families, help children overcome early trauma, and ensure they enter kindergarten prepared to succeed. Research continues to show that kindergarten readiness is a strong predictor of future school success. We focus on strengthening children’s social-emotional health as a means to increase their ability to focus, follow directions, interact with peers, and pay better attention in the classroom which leads directly to a better chance at school success. By offering parent resources such as parenting classes, home visits, case management, and support services, parents are able to increase their capacitiy as caregivers and learn how to more effectively support their children’s development.

Storyteller is perhaps best understood through our families and their challenges. A young father was recently referred to Storyteller from his Goleta workplace. Struggling with being an unhoused single parent, “George” and his four-year old son stayed with different friends every night. He also had to bring his son to work every day since he did not have childcare. He was desperate to keep his job, but was also faltering on obligations as his son distracted him from his work. However, since enrolling his son in the Storyteller program, George is getting his life back on track. George has gained job stability now that his son is enjoying his time in a safe and nurturing preschool environment. In addition, with Storyteller’s help, George was able to enroll in a housing program.

Storyteller is committed to providing approximately 85 to 90 unduplicated toddler/preschool-aged children with ongoing therapeutic support and nutritional meals (while there is an enrollment cap of 52, new children arrive while others graduate out of the program throughout the year). Approximately 20% of families are from Goleta. The outcome we anticipate is that Storyteller children will graduate from our program with the skills necessary to succeed in kindergarten on par with their peers.

To measure our effectiveness, we use the California Department of Education’s observational tool, the Desired Results Developmental Profile, which allows us to track children’s growth and kindergarten readiness. In the 2021/2022 school year we saw a 31% increase in Social and Emotional Development, an 18% increase in Language Development, and a 16% increase in Literacy Development.

In addition to our board and executive staff who evaluate program effectiveness on a quarterly basis, Storyteller is also monitored by licensed entities. We are fully accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and are an active participant in the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) at both of our teaching sites.

Storyteller has a 5-star rating (out of 5) from First Five SBC in all elements: Child Observation, Developmental and Health Screenings, Early Childhood Educator Qualifications, Effective Teacher-Child Interactions, Ratios and Group Size, Program and Environment, and Director Qualifications. We also undergo regular site visits by Communify/Head Start, CCL, and the CA State Preschool Program. Additionally, the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) is used to strengthen teacherchild interactions in the domains of emotional support, classroom organization and instructional support.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

The Goleta residents we anticipate serving in the 2023/2024 school year are approximately 17 children and 19 parents. This is an average of 20% of our entire enrollment estimated at 90 total unduplicated children.

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

Storyteller plays an essential part within the community as preschool/childcare availability and affordability is a largely unmet need in Santa Barbara County. Families are searching for dependable and affordable childcare in order to work or go to school. However, this is unattainable for many families. Exacerbating the issue, qualified teachers and childcare workers have been unable to continue in childcare jobs that are predominately beset by low wages. Teachers have also struggled with the cost of living within the county.

In an April 2022 City Council meeting, the United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) presented information that outlined the issues of childcare within the county. Due to a lack of childcare, households are negatively impacted through a loss of income. In addition, businesses lose earnings from staff turnover. In fact, UWSBC cited the Bipartisan Policy Center in stating “the total economic impact on Santa Barbara County is estimated to be between $200 million to $305 million annually.” Furthermore, families of children between zero and five can anticipate spending approximately 37% of their monthly income on childcare costs.

Additional evidence of the unmet need comes from a joint study released in December of 2022 from the Santa Barbara County Office of Education and the Santa Barbara County Child Care Planning Council that surveyed 32 early childhood education organizations. A total of 568 preschoolers in the County could not receive childcare due to staffing shortages as of October 2022. Of the organizations, 70% reported that administrative staff were needed to help with childcare in order to maintain the teacher/child ratio. Early Childhood Educators cited the following issues for leaving positions: better pay/benefits/hours; positions within the public school district; and/or the cost of living and commute is too much.

Storyteller has remained a thriving place for preschool children with adverse circumstances to learn and develop emotionally and behaviorally while also advocating and providing resources for their parents/guardians due to the incredible heart and commitment of teachers and aides. Without their work, there is no Storyteller. Although empathy and patience are essential at Storyteller, it is our priority that we aren’t perpetuating the cycle of poverty. Livable wages and quality professional development will serve as a beacon for not only staff but as an example to parents and guardians who strive to succeed similarly.

A team of high-quality and trained staff is imperative to our mission. As such, we are in the process of reevaluating salaries, benefits, and retention objectives. We aim to ensure our teachers and aides feel valued. Storyteller has recently created a human resources department to create and monitor a comprehensive salary/benefits plan and has partnered with a consultant to ensure an efficient and sustainable path forward.

Our teachers and aides must complete 105 hours of continuing education each year to remain at the high standards we expect from our employees. Storyteller is invested in staff trainings through our work with Family Service Agency, CALM and online outlets. Trainings include topics such as: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs); child abuse prevention; communication, Learning Genie; and, Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP).

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

In a perfect world, all children would start school emotionally and socially ready to learn and would be well rested, fed and healthy. But the world is far from perfect. The developmental trauma experienced by many children prevent proper brain development and impedes learning, leaving them with behavioral, and emotional challenges.

Research from Johns Hopkins School of Nursing in 2016 shows that a successful transition to Kindergarten is critical since a child’s first school experiences can influence the way he or she relates to learning and relationships with others for the rest of his or her life. High-quality early educational experiences, such as what is offered at Storyteller, can serve as a safeguard from trauma allowing children the opportunity for growth and development that truly makes a difference in their lives.

Ranking even higher than Los Angeles County, kidsdata.org reports that Santa Barbara County has one of the highest rates of homeless public grade school children (pre-K to 5th grade) in all of California. Furthermore, 62% of children in the County receive free or reduced lunch. Families in poverty struggle to afford childcare for their toddlers and preschoolers with the average childcare center fees of approximately $12,000/year.

For almost 35 years, Storyteller has been a safe haven offering therapeutic care in a stable environment while also working with families to teach them how to best prepare their children for school ready to learn. In this beneficial environment, academic success and the likelihood of becoming a healthy member of the community dramatically increases. Some of the many therapeutic program strategies we employ strongly benefit our children are on-site counseling with professional therapists. Therapeutic intervention is a necessary tool so that education can be a more normal part of their lives.

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

The City’s funding would support our comprehensive program, which utilizes strong partnerships with CALM and the Family Service Agency (FSA). Rather than duplicate existing services in our community, we partner with expert organizations to ensure the children and families at Storyteller have access to exemplary support services. Through our contract with FSA, we have a dedicated family advocate that provides services directly to Storyteller parents and guardians for 30 hours per week.

Services include critical early intervention resources related to housing, employment, higher education, legal matters, custody support, and/or medical concerns.

Through our CALM partnership, we welcome bilingual mental health consultants onsite four times per week to provide individual and group support. In collaboration with CALM, we provide parent workshops with a focus on mental health and wellness, including Child Abuse Prevention, Grief and Loss, Positive Discipline Strategies, Promoting Resilience, and more.

CALM also provides teacher support and guidance for behavioral health discussions through weekly reflective practice. This gives teachers an opportunity to role-play, develop strategies for coping with challenging behaviors, learn about triggers for children who have experienced trauma, and process their own stress. Your program funding would directly support these contracts, allowing us to continue our successful partnerships in the community.

Other grant sources received include:

Mechanics Bank $5,000
Santa Barbara Foundation $5,000
George B Page Foundation $5,000
Sangham Foundation $10,000
Montecito Bank & Trust $10,000
Volentine Family Foundation $10,000
Williams-Corbett Foundation $20,000
Wood-Claeyssens Foundation $25,000
Linden Family Foundation $35,000
James S. Bower Foundation $40,000
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital $45,224
Audrey Hillman Fisher Foundation $125,000

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful? If full funding is not available, we may need to scale back on some ancillary programs. However, Storyteller has a diverse fundraising portfolio that includes individuals, foundations, corporations, and government funding. In addition, we hold special events and conduct direct mail campaigns as well.

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with lowincomes? If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)? Storyteller primarily serves children and families of low income. Families are required to complete an enrollment application that includes family income and requires one month of all income from the household (i.e. pay stubs, SSI, TANF, unemployment). Family eligibility is determined by the Federal Income Guidelines with high priority given to unhoused or atrisk families.

We use a comprehensive client intake form to process new families. This information is gathered every year that a child attends Storyteller and is updated throughout the year if a child’s family circumstances change. Storyteller maintains a current child/family file containing required paperwork including documentation verifying income, place of employment, school registration and any special circumstances such as homelessness and risk factors.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

Our last completed audit was for the fiscal year 2020/2021. We are currently finalizing the audit for fiscal year 2021/2022.

Additionally, preschool programs require a special compliance audit to the general financial audit. The only outlier in the previous audit statements was our PPP loan, which was recorded as debt in 2020.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? The Board of Directors review and approve financial statements, presented by the Board Finance Committee, each month at the Storyteller Board meeting.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

During the application process, families are interviewed, complete individual child/family histories, and undergo home visits.

Many families are living below the poverty line, in crowded or uncertain housing situations, and experiencing additional risk factors related to mental health, substance abuse, unemployment, and custody challenges.

Families who earn wages below the maximum income level based on the eligibility rules for a family of four receive Head Start and California State Preschool Program (CSPP) funding (paid directly to Storyteller). As this funding does not cover actual expenses Storyteller budgets per child, each family may be asked to pay a fee* in relation to their income level. The Enrollment Coordinator and Site Supervisor determine the CSPP family fee based on the Family Monthly Fee Schedule form provided by the California Department of Education of Social Services. Additional funds are also received through applications to several subsidized programs including: Welfare to Work, EOPS through Santa Barbara City College and Children’s Resource and Referral Alternative Payment Program.

Below are the income qualification rules in 2022 for Head Start (similar CSPP qualifications are available upon request). It is based on an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts set by the federal government’s poverty guidelines:

Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $13,590
2 $18,310
3 $23,030
4 $27,750
5 $32,470
6 $37,190
7 $41,910
8 $46,630
*Currently, until July 1, 2023, all fees are waved for families through pandemic relief funds.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

There are no past due obligations with any funding sources.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Jon Clark President, James S. Bower Foundation (805) 564-8814 [email protected]; Carrie Towbes, Ph.D. | President, The Towbes Foundation (703) 625-4863 [email protected] CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
This is a branching question. Different questions will apply based on your answer. 3,608,189 Total Assets ($)
297,008 Total Liabilities ($)
3,311,181 Total Net Assets ($)
3,608,189 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
10,824,567.00 TOTAL
Yes

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. If your organization does not obtain proof of income, will the program for which you are seeking funding serve any of the following? Check all boxes that apply.

20. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 (or for calendar year 2022).

No
Name
Address or City last resided in
Number of family members
Total family (household) income
Race and ethnicity
Proof of age
My organization does not obtain any of the above information from clients.

85.00 TOTAL
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Revenue Sources Total Program Revenue for
Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program Revenue
for Next Fiscal Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 0.00 USD$ 12,000.00
Federal USD$ 304,827.00 USD$ 131,040.00
State USD$ 345,230.00 USD$ 345,230.00
County USD$ 99,858.00 USD$ 100,000.00
Municipal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
School District USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 400,000.00 USD$ 400,000.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 887,000.00 USD$ 1,060,000.00 Fees USD$ 17,916.00 USD$ 18,000.00
Other USD$ 25,000.00 USD$ 25,000.00
Total USD$ 2,079,831.00 USD$ 2,091,270.00
Uses/ Expenditures Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures for
Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for Next
FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll Taxes USD$ 1,257,217.00 USD$ 1,270,000.00 USD$ 12,000.00 Consultants and Contracts USD$ 94,273.00 USD$ 94,000.00 Application ID: 427241
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Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance USD$ 102,432.00 USD$ 102,500.00
Supplies USD$ 333,376.00 USD$ 333,600.00
Marketing (Printing, Advertising) USD$ 24,000.00 USD$ 24,000.00 Travel, Mileage, Training USD$ 10,100.00 USD$ 10,000.00 Equipment (Rental/Maintenance)
Insurance USD$ 257,167.00 USD$ 257,170.00
Other
Total USD$ 2,078,565.00 USD$ 2,091,270.00 USD$ 12,000.00 Budget Narrative
Please note: our board is in the process of reviewing Storyteller's budget for 2023/2024 as our fiscal year begins July 1 (figures above for the next year are subject to change). As the federal PPP Fund revenue of $173,787 received in 2022 was emergency based due to the pandemic, it is not an ongoing source of funding and is not included in our 2023/2024 budget. However, Storyteller will have our bi-yearly gala event and expects to offset the PPP Fund amount with event generated revenue. Federal revenue is from Head Start; State revenue is from State Preschool and California Food Program; County revenue is from EOPS, Cal Works, SBCEO & AP. Investment income accounts for $25,000 in other revenue.

Salaries, benefits and payroll taxes are Storyteller's largest expense and include 15 teachers, food preparers, assistants, and administrative staff. The supplies expense includes food costs, classroom materials, and behavioral health services.

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Documents Requested * Required? Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status 501(c)(3)
List of Board Members Board List Storyteller
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
Financials
Organizational Chart Organization Chart
Organizational Budget Organization Budget Storyteller
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City of Goleta
2023-2024 Combined CDBG & Goleta City Grant Application Deadline: 1/27/2023
United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County
United Boys & Girls Clubs, Goleta Club
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USD$ 25,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/25/2023 11:31:48 AM (Pacific)
Project Contact
Laurie Leis
[email protected]
Tel: 805-681-1315
Additional Contacts
none entered
United Boys & Girls Clubs of
Santa Barbara County
P.O. Box 1485
Santa Barbara, CA 93102
CEO
Michael Baker
[email protected]
Telephone805-681-1315
Fax NA
Web www.unitedbg.org
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Organization

1. What is your organization's mission statement?
The mission of the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County (UBGC) is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

Program Information

Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND
The United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County (UBGC) is dedicated to ensuring that our community’s children and teens have greater access to quality enrichment programs and services that enhance their lives and shape positive and successful futures. Our Clubs offer a safe space for all youth to develop life skills, positive relationships, and a more productive future. Our programs focus on five core areas: The Arts, Sports & Fitness, Character & Leadership, Health & Life Skills, and Education & Career Development. We offer the same access and quality programming for all youth regardless of economic or accessibility barriers the family may be facing. UBGC is an independent organization under the national organization, Boys & Girls Club of America. Our five primary Club locations are Santa Barbara Westside, Santa Barbara Downtown, Goleta, Lompoc, and Carpinteria; as well as school site programs in Buellton and Solvang, and the 93 acre Camp Whittier.

PROPOSED PROGRAM: BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, GOLETA UNIT
The Boys & Girls Club in Goleta is located at 5701 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117. Our current open hours are weekdays from school dismissal to 7pm, 10am-2pm on Saturdays, and 7:30am-7pm during school breaks and summer. Each day is filled with structured and semi-structured activities where youth build relationships with their peers and caring, professional staff. Some examples of the activities include homework assistance, organized athletics, computer lab, art and music lessons, Science Technology Engineering Art Math (STEAM) programming, and collaborative guest programs by other agencies.

Clubs offer free tutoring for K-12 students every weekday through Power Hour, our nationally acclaimed homework support program, which is crafted to improve school performance and proficiency while developing character, values, and responsibility. Power Hour tracks students’ progress in attendance and achievement in literacy and math. Power Hour empowers kids to stay engaged in school and on track to higher education/career opportunities. The Boys & Girls Club, Goleta Site is providing our members with educational support and life skills necessary to close the “opportunity gap” for youth facing socio economic challenges.

TARGET POPULATION
Our members are youth in kindergarten through 12th grade from areas surrounding our primary Club locations. The Goleta Club serves any child who wants to join, there are no prerequisites or requirements. Total enrollment for the Goleta Club was 619 in 2019, 316 in 2020, 547 in 2021, and 710 in 2022. Our Goleta members are 37% female and 63% male and come from a variety of backgrounds and income levels. Of our Goleta members, 87.5 percent are from low-income backgrounds and 74% are of Hispanic/Latinx origin. All of our Club locations have a staffing-to-child ratio of at least 1:15 for both after school and Saturday programs.

HOW GOLETA FUNDS WILL BE SPENT
Specifically, we will use the CDBG funds to pay our professionally trained staff, who make the programs possible. Goleta currently has 16 staff (14 part-time and 2 full-time) led by our Club Director, Sean Savatt. Your grant will help cover the cost of the Club Director and Assistant Club Director, without whom our programs simply could not continue.

The Goleta Club staff are working hard to adapt our programming to best meet the needs of our neighborhoods for out of school enrichment. Specifically, our programming is focused on educational support through Power Hour to respond to the challenges youth are facing with online learning and isolation.

We are introducing College Bound at the Goleta Club in 2022-23. This program was developed by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. This will be the first time the program is offered at the Goleta Club.

We have seen increased demand for academic support and mentorship for teens during the pandemic. Many teens have been cut off from guidance counselors, teachers, and mentors as a result of school closures and cancellation of sports and events.

For this reason, we are introducing College Bound, a program designed to guide high school students through the process of graduating on time and creating a plan for the future.

IMPACT OF YOUR PAST SUPPORT
We appreciate the support we received from the CDBG grant from Goleta in 2019-20 for $5,568, in 2020-21 for $5,000, and 2022-23 for $7,100, which allowed us to provide scholarships for youth to join our Club.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.
725

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

National trends since March 2020 show the negative impacts of the pandemic on youth: screen time has increased by an average of 50%, physical movement has decreased by 41%, anxiety and depression rates have increased by almost 50%, youth suicide rates have increased by 250% in some parts of the US. We expect that our region is experiencing similar trends.

According to the CDC, “Beyond getting sick, many adolescents’ social, emotional and mental well-being has been impacted by the pandemic. Trauma faced at this developmental stage may have long-term consequences across their lifespan.” After a long period of pandemic related isolation, youth are struggling to cope emotionally and maintain their academic achievements and mental and physical health. Experts are predicting a widening of the pre-existing opportunity gap for youth from communities of color and/or youth facing socio-economic challenges. There is an increased need for educational and wellness support.

Young people are in crisis right now. Even before the pandemic, California was already facing an epidemic of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). It’s an unfortunate fact of our world that so many children are exposed to violence, trauma, abuse, and neglect. Children who face these experiences are at increased risks for a variety of serious problems including alcoholism, drug abuse, depression, and poor health. And these risks come with costs, to the individuals and to society.

That’s why it’s a much better investment to provide early interventions and mitigate adverse childhood experiences. That’s part of what has always happened at our Clubs. During the pandemic, children’s exposure to adverse childhood experiences and stress increased dramatically.

Students are in need of educational support and mentoring. But, there is a very high cost of individual tutoring. Working families are often unable to help their kids with homework; students may lack resources for assistance with higher level math, English and science school work. Our mentors and staff for Power Hour include college students who have the ability and access for instructional assistance. For the many students who are falling below grade level in their online learning courses, Power Hour will be an especially important resource.

The Goleta Boys & Girls Club gives parents in Goleta the option of an affordable education support option for their children; we offer an out of school program that focuses on members’ academic achievement, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship. Our agency is committed to providing a positive place filled with mentors, programs, friends, fun, food, and safety.

UBGC is committed to maintaining high quality and inviting facilities in order to seek out the youth in our community most in need of our services.

We are not aware of any other agency in Goleta that is providing services as regularly and as affordable as our Clubs. With the average cost of child care at $6,000 per year, our Clubs are an important and high quality alternative. UBGC maintains effective collaborative relationships with other local agencies to improve our services and reach underserved youth.

Our work would not be possible without our outstanding Club staff. Your grant will help us cover our staff costs so we can continue to provide Club membership (for all school year programming) at just $40 annually, and offer scholarships to families who cannot afford the $40 annual membership fee.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Our Club aids in the prevention of future problems because we are building future leaders by helping kids do well in school, practice healthy habits, graduate on time with a plan for the future, and receive mentorship to ensure they are on a track for success. This prevents future problems including unemployment/poverty, unhealthy lifestyles, lack of education, and so much more. Through the positive environment and mentorship we provide, we are building future role models for other youth in their neighborhoods. This prevents a lack of positive role models for future generations.

Boys and girls who join our Clubs are more likely to succeed in life. Boys & Girls Clubs of America studies have shown that if members attend at least 105 times per year, they are twice as likely to graduate from high school and live a healthy lifestyle, helping to break generational cycles of poverty.

UBGC programs and services promote the healthy development of boys and girls by instilling in them a sense of competence, belonging, and the capacity to influence others in meaningful ways.

UBGC is uniquely qualified to meet the needs of our community’s youth because of our history of success, holistic approach, ability to offer programs at little to no cost to eligible families, and proven methods.

Recreational activities
Other:

7. Does your facility or program have any barriers that would prevent a person with a disability (verbal, visual, physical, cognitive, etc.) from gaining employment, attending meetings, or obtaining services? If so, what measures do you take to provide persons with disabilities alternative access to your facility or program? We work hard to create an equitable and inclusive environment for our members, their families, and our staff, regardless of disabilities they may face. The Goleta Club is ADA accessible and we do our best to meet the needs of a member with any challenge.

This is our official policy on inclusivity in employment: UBGC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable State disability laws. In accordance with these laws, UBGC strictly forbids all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation against qualified applicants or employees with disabilities, and for pregnant employees who so request for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and requires reasonable accommodation if necessary for such individuals to perform the essential functions of their jobs safely and efficiently without undue hardship to UBGC and without serious risk to the health and safety of others.

Applicants and employees who require accommodation of any disability should inform UBGC of their needs. UBGC may have no way of knowing whether an individual requires an accommodation unless he or she brings it to the attention of UBGC.

UBGC will engage in an interactive conversation to determine if there is a reasonable accommodation that can be provided that will not cause UBGC undue hardship and will treat all such information as confidential to protect privacy rights under laws such as HIPAA, but some disclosure will be necessary to fulfill the purposes of this policy.

Employees who are made aware that an applicant or employee has a disability should presume that the information is confidential, and discuss it only with upper management and Human Resources, unless the employee has disclosed or consented to further disclosure.

Discrimination, harassment, or retaliation against an individual because he or she is considered disabled or has been given accommodation for a disability is absolutely forbidden and grounds for immediate separation. Employees who believe they have been harassed in violation of this policy may file a complaint under UBGC policy on Equal Employment Opportunity.

Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

Funding from the City of Goleta will help leverage other resources, including partnerships (outlined below) and other sources of funding. The other supporters of the Goleta Club specifically include Southern California Edison, Deckers Brand, and Costco.

Funding from CDBG and the City of Goleta lends credibility to our program and encourages other donors to contribute.

PARTNERSHIPS & COST SHARING
UBGC has cooperative relationships with all the school districts in which we operate as well as with other community organizations. We are working with the counselors from school districts to help meet the support needs of our youth members. Counselors have referred the students who are not showing up to zoom or lack the resources to be successful to receive educational support from our Clubs. We strengthened our partnership with the United Way of Santa Barbara County through the “Learning & Enrichment Centers Collaborative” when schools were closed.

UBGC also maintains effective collaborative relationships with Santa Barbara County Education Office, County Probation, Santa Barbara City College, University of California, Santa Barbara, Community Action Commission, the YMCA, Granada Theatre, The Foodbank, Optimist Club, Rotary Clubs, C.A.R.E. for Paws, Transition House, etc. Our partners make it possible to identify scholarship recipients, offer quality programming and services, and expand our program offerings.

We will also continue to partner with the cities of Goleta, Carpinteria, Lompoc, and Santa Barbara to use facilities (Club locations) on city-owned property, conduct outreach, and make sure youth can get to and from our facilities six days per week. This allows us to keep our costs low so we can focus on serving more youth.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful? The total cost to operate the Goleta Club in 2023 is anticipated to be $582,409. After reducing staff and operations in 2020 and 2021, we increased our budget and staffing back to pre-pandemic times in 2022. With your funding, we can reach more youth.

Our primary Club costs include staffing, equipment, transportation, and facility costs. By helping us cover these costs, you will allow us to offer membership to all youth for only $40/year, when our annual cost per youth is approximately $1,200. We offer scholarships to youth who cannot afford the membership fee.

Without CDBG funds for 2023-24, UBGC will not be able to meet the growing demand for participation in our Goleta Club. We rely on donors to help cover our program expenses, so that we can provide membership at only $40 per year. Fewer students would have access to scholarships if CDBG funds are not granted.

As can be seen in our project budget, the income from the Goleta Club does not fully cover the expenses. It is the role of UBGC to cover the full cost of operations through our central administrative and fundraising efforts.

Members benefit from our affordable fees ($40 is the annual membership fee during normal times), drop-in and non-traditional hours, diverse activities, transportation, and proximity to schools and neighborhoods. We offer scholarships to low-income families, making it accessible to youth regardless of their economic status. No child is ever turned away due to their economic or immigration status.

Despite the challenges of recent years, we have received very positive responses from parents, students and teachers. The following thank you note from one of our youth members highlights the impact of our programs: “Thank you for making our days fun. I wish I could live here but I can’t. I am still glad my mom brought me here.”

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with lowincomes? If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)? Yes, at our Goleta Clubs, 87.5% of members are from low income families. We collect income information from each member when they complete the membership intake form. We collect scholarship applications with income information that is verified for any member requesting a scholarship of the $40 annual fee.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

Our last financial audit is from December 31, 2021. There were no findings or concerns.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? Our Board of Directors meets monthly to review and approve financial statements.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

Yes, there is a $40 annual fee for membership. Membership allows youth to participate in all of our after school and Saturday programming. There are increased fees for summer programming of $125 per week (as we offer expanded hours through all day programming). A fee schedule is attached. Scholarships are provided to families who cannot afford the fees.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Eleanor Gartner, Cox Communications, 805-978-6840, [email protected]; Michelle Apodaca, Deckers, 805.967.7611 x 1159, [email protected]
16,672,864 Total Assets ($)
211,311 Total Liabilities ($)
16,461,553 Total Net Assets ($)
16,672,864 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
50,018,592.00 TOTAL
CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
This is a branching question. Different questions will apply based on your answer.

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. If your organization does not obtain proof of income, will the program for which you are seeking funding serve any of the following? Check all boxes that apply.

20. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 (or for calendar year 2022).

Yes
No
Name
Address or City last resided in
Number of family members
Total family (household) income
Race and ethnicity
Proof of age
My organization does not obtain any of the above information from clients.

Abused children
Battered spouses/victims of domestic violence
Elderly persons (age 62 and over)
Severely disabled persons
Migrant farm workers
Homeless persons
Persons with HIV/AIDS
N/A (Not Applicable)
344 Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
138 Very low income (30-50% MFI)
126 Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
87 Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)
695.00 TOTAL
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Revenue Sources Total Program Revenue for
Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program Revenue
for Next Fiscal Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 7,100.00 USD$ 25,000.00
Federal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
State USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
County USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Municipal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
School District USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 17,900.00 USD$ 22,000.00
Fees USD$ 97,440.00 USD$ 104,950.00
Other (UBGC operating funds) USD$ 440,221.00 USD$ 430,459.00 Total USD$ 562,661.00 USD$ 582,409.00
Application ID: 428422
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Uses/ Expenditures Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures for
Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for Next FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes USD$ 410,072.00 USD$ 382,009.00 USD$ 25,000.00
Consultants and Contracts USD$ 19,625.00 USD$ 19,800.00 Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance USD$ 58,545.00 USD$ 85,560.00
Supplies USD$ 37,525.00 USD$ 47,725.00
Marketing (Printing, Advertising) USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Travel, Mileage, Training USD$ 15,100.00 USD$ 23,500.00 Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance) USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Insurance USD$ 19,200.00 USD$ 21,600.00
Other USD$ 2,594.00 USD$ 2,215.00
USD$ 0.00
USD$ 0.00
USD$ 0.00
Total USD$ 562,661.00 USD$ 582,409.00 USD$ 25,000.00
Budget Narrative
The City of Goleta grant funding will be used to pay our extraordinary Club staff who make our programs possible. As shown in our budget, this is our primary program cost. The Clubs simply could not exist without our professional Club staff. They are making it possible for our organization to serve the youth who come to our Clubs everyday.

Each year, the Goleta Club program budget shows a significant deficit. This difference is made up by UBGC through the support of generous contributions and other income that is raised by our central administrative office. This is shown in the “other” line item in the income budget. The "fees" income includes rentals of our facilities.

The "other" costs in expenses including administrative and banking costs.

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Documents Requested * Required? Attached Documents *
Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status UBGC IRS Letter
List of Board Members UBGC Board List
Financial statements from the most recently
completed fiscal or calendar year
UBGC 2022 P&L
Organizational Chart UBGC Org Chart
Organizational Budget UBGC 2023 Budget
Supplemental or Additional Information Logic Model
Parent Surveys
Fee Schedule
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City of Goleta
2023-2024 Combined CDBG & Goleta City Grant Application Deadline: 1/27/2023
Unity Shoppe, Inc.
general operating/food replenishment for low income families Jump to: Application Questions Budget Documents
USD$ 10,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/27/2023 3:48:47 PM (Pacific)
Project Contact
Angela Miller-Bevan
[email protected]
Tel: 8053316161
Additional Contacts
none entered
Unity Shoppe, Inc.
1209 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
United States
Executive Director
Angela Miller-Bevan
[email protected]
Telephone805-965-4122
Fax
Web www.unityshoppe.org
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Organization

1. What is your organization's mission statement?
In collaboration with donors, supporters, and volunteers, Unity Shoppe is dedicated to providing residents living in Santa Barbara County, including the City of Goleta, who are impacted by temporary conditions of poverty, natural disaster or health crisis, with resources, including groceries, clothing, and other essentials as well as job training all of which are intended to reinforce human dignity and encourage self-sufficiency and independence.

Program Information

Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

Unity Shoppe is respectfully requesting $10,000 to ensure that our inventory of groceries can be replenished regularly, 1) to levels that can counter the food insecurity of our needy resident population 2) is comprised of adequate levels of foods they request most often 3) is offered twice monthly through our food delivery program to reach vulnerable, non-ambulatory, or homebound clients in need.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.
28,000 in Santa Barbara County,

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

Yes, we provide service to low income clients with dignity, respect and choice. Clients are allowed to shop for free for food, clothing and essentials for free.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Under normal conditions, and prior to the pandemic that shifted Unity Shoppe’s method of operations, Unity existed to serve our clients in need by providing essential services that offered them choice and preserved their dignity and self-respect. We strove for effectiveness and excellence in each of the following program areas: of 1) health, 2) employment readiness, 3) human services, 4) education and 5) youth development:

1. HEALTH & WELFARE MAINTENANCE THROUGH FOOD DISTRIBUTION: At Unity’s Grocery Distribution Center, clients have the opportunity to shop in a store-like setting for groceries that support a healthy and well-rounded diet, as well as for other household necessities, personal care products and clothing.

2. EMPLOYMENT READINESS AND EDUCATION FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH: To get the County’s unemployed the skills they need to return to the workforce, Unity’s workforce readiness program, known as Job Smart, provides practical services to hundreds of low-income men, women, and young adults -- including resume writing and interview skills coaching, as well as professional clothing for job interviews and employment (normally yearly averages range from 400-600). Our program also works to meet the needs of unskilled youth who need training in skills transferable to employment. We provide disabled youth an opportunity to learn new skills and feel they are contributing something of value to Unity.

3. HUMAN SERVICES: As the number of impoverished seniors and disabled county residents continued to grow, Unity’s Senior and Disabled Resource Center is called upon to fulfill basic needs requests from hospitals, senior service centers, and other organizations helping seniors and disabled citizens throughout the County who are homebound or disabled. In a typical year, 600 senior volunteers serve over 3,100 homebound seniors and disabled adults with customized care packages based on their individual needs.

4. VOLUNTEERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS, ADULTS AND YOUTH: We recruit, train, and manage more than 1,700 volunteers throughout the year in order to have the personpower necessary to co-create long-lasting positive changes in the lives of our County residents. For example, hundreds of trained senior volunteers assist in the fulfillment and delivery of thousands of basic needs requests. Hundreds of senior volunteers use their skills in wood-working, sewing, knitting to create toys and presents, distributed during the holidays and throughout the year. Youth volunteers are trained in volunteership, providing them with the opportunity to fulfill community service hours, work, and learn job skills in a culturally sensitive environment.

5. EMERGENCY RECOVERY: When a crisis of any magnitude occurs, it’s important to have an organization already in place that our Community can turn to for support. In contrast to a temporary pop-up response, when a disaster strikes, there is no other emergency recovery program in Santa Barbara County that is long term, offering all critical necessities under one roof for as long as needed.

6. SEASONAL SHOPPES: 7,500 children rely on Unity’s Back-to-School Shoppe each fall for new school clothing, backpacks and all of their school supplies. During the winter holiday season, thousands of Santa Barbara County children, along with their families, select toys and gifts (new and handmade) of their own choosing.

7. Does your facility or program have any barriers that would prevent a person with a disability (verbal, visual, physical, cognitive, etc.) from gaining employment, attending meetings, or obtaining services? If so, what measures do you take to provide persons with disabilities alternative access to your facility or program? No, we provide everything someone would need in our facility with disabilities. We currently work with PathPoint to provide jobs for their clients.

Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

Yes, we are currently working with Salvation Army, Food Bank, Transition House, and 400 other referring agencies to make sure we are supporting all low-income families in Goleta.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

What Needs Our Immediate Attention: Food For At-Risk Families and Caring for Our Vulnerable Seniors We’ve been working to gain the support of our funders to adequately address 3 critical issues that need immediate attention as follows:

Grow our inventory of food and other essentials so that not a single vulnerable, isolated, or senior resident in need of food is turned away due to a drop in Unity’s stock levels. (see strategies and goals #1 and #2 in previous section above) (food + deliveries require approx. $2.5 million to operate)
Offer grocery deliveries twice monthly to our isolated and most vulnerable clients still impacted by the pandemic. (see strategies and goals #1 and #2 in previous section above) (food + deliveries = approx. $2.5 million) Expand and deepen the impact of our senior volunteerism effort on vulnerable and isolated Community residents.

Strategy for #3): Proactively deepen work with our referring agencies through aggressive and committed outreach (from us to them) to ensure that those without family still experience love and attention by receiving the handiworks and custom gifts our senior program volunteers assemble especially for them. (senior services program costs $370,000 to operate)

10. Does the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding primarily serve those with lowincomes? If yes, does your organization obtain documentation from clients on their income (e.g. tax returns, pay stubs)? From our founding over a century ago, Unity’s long history stands as a testament to how the organization continues to meet a critical low income need in the County day in and day out, with robust community support for its work. In 2021, we provided much-needed emergency services arising from the Covid pandemic to upwards of 18,000 low-income Santa Barbara County residents.

As it had been in the decades leading up to 2021, Unity remains the one of largest direct distributor of food, clothing and basic necessities and provider of job training, job coaching, and other skills in all of Santa Barbara County. In response to the pandemic, Unity underwent a consolidation of services down to food distribution exclusively as a means to continue to uphold its singular mission: to be the organization our residents could be referred to and relied upon to effectively receive critically needed services in order to reduce the effects of poverty, and help residents regain hope, dignity, and the ability to live independently.

Services We Are Providing
Unity is proud of how it responded to the fallout from the profound impact of the pandemic locally on County residents in 2021.

And that response continues in earnest: 1) offering our ambulatory clients, including adults and families with children, groceries with choice as well as other necessary essentials and support services under one roof at our Food Distribution Center downtown; and grocery deliveries through our newly added comprehensive delivery service of custom-selected groceries to the non-ambulatory, which include the immuno-compromised, disabled, homebound, or residents without access to transportation living in Santa Barbara County.

To meet the need, Unity continues to lean into its organizational mission and purpose and will offer our Community free food, home and back-to-school essentials, and clothing in the safest manner possible. Our efforts are currently centralized around our clients being able to select groceries of their own choosing from among a variety of canned and boxed foods, farm fresh fruits and vegetables, refrigerated dairy products, poultry and beef, and bread and baked goods.

Additionally, we want referred residents to be able to continue to shop at Unity twice per month as they did during Covid’s peak last year and unlike years past. Those who shop in person with physical limitations or are seniors will continue to receive front-of-the-line privileges at any time of the day and automatic car loading assistance by our staff. Qualifying nonambulatory seniors, immuno-compromized, disabled or homebound Santa Barbara County residents will continue to be eligible for our delivery service of custom-selected groceries, thanks to Unity’s dedicated staff of essential service workers, and the support of a recent partial grant by the Patricia and Paul Bragg Foundation to convert one of our two vans to allow for refrigeration.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

We were last audited 6/30/21

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? Our Board of Directors review and approve financial statements monthly

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

Unity Shoppe only provides free services to everyone in Santa Barbara County.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Donnie Feller, Turner Foundation, 805-881-1644 and Claudette at Volentine Foundation 805-962-5719 x101 CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
This is a branching question. Different questions will apply based on your answer.

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. If your organization does not obtain proof of income, will the program for which you are seeking funding serve 13,100,516 Total Assets ($)
3,131,467 Total Liabilities ($)
9969049 Total Net Assets ($)
13,100,516 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
39,301,548.00 TOTAL
Yes
No
Name
Address or City last resided in
Number of family members
Total family (household) income
Race and ethnicity
Proof of age
My organization does not obtain any of the above information from clients. any of the following? Check all boxes that apply.

20. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 (or for calendar year 2022).

Abused children
Battered spouses/victims of domestic violence
Elderly persons (age 62 and over)
Severely disabled persons
Migrant farm workers
Homeless persons
Persons with HIV/AIDS
N/A (Not Applicable)
908 Extremely low income (0-30% MFI)
3074 Very low income (30-50% MFI)
11038 Low-moderate income (50-80% MFI)
Above moderate income (Above 80% MFI)
15,020.00 TOTAL
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Revenue Sources Total Program Revenue for
Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program Revenue for
Next Fiscal Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 7,100.00 USD$ 10,000.00
Federal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
State USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
County USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Municipal USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
School District USD$ 0.00 USD$ 0.00
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 360,000.00 USD$ 360,000.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 1,539,000.00 USD$ 1,539,000.00 Fees USD$ 11,732.00 USD$ 11,732.00
Other
Total USD$ 1,917,832.00 USD$ 1,920,732.00
Uses/ Expenditures Expenditures for Current Year Expected Expenditures for Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for Next FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll
Taxes USD$ 731,200.00 USD$ 731,200.00
Consultants and Contracts USD$ 3,125.00 USD$ 3,125.00
Facility, Rent, Utilities,
Maintenance USD$ 78,400.00 USD$ 78,400.00
Supplies USD$ 15,100.00 USD$ 15,100.00
Marketing (Printing,
Advertising) USD$ 1,450.00 USD$ 1,450.00
Travel, Mileage, Training USD$ 300.00 USD$ 300.00
Equipment
(Rental/Maintenance) USD$ 18,000.00 USD$ 18,000.00
Insurance USD$ 24,000.00 USD$ 24,000.00
Other
Total USD$ 871,575.00 USD$ 871,575.00 USD$ 0.00
Application ID: 429148
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City of Goleta
2023-2024 Combined CDBG & Goleta City Grant Application Deadline: 1/27/2023
Youth Innovation Club Inc.

High Impact Tutoring Program
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USD$ 5,000.00 Requested
Submitted: 1/23/2023 9:58:00 PM (Pacific)
Project Contact
Victoria Ben-Yaacov
[email protected]
Tel: 8056899588
Additional Contacts
none entered
Youth Innovation Club Inc.
7127 Hollister Ave Suite 25A-133
Goleta, CA 93117
United States
Executive Director
Victoria Ben-Yaacov
[email protected]
Telephone8056899588
Fax
Web wwww.e3learningpartners.org
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Organization

1. What is your organization's mission statement?
Expand equitable access to STEM education to middle school students through community-based-learning support that helps to ensure student success in middle school, high school, and beyond.

Program Information

Please be specific about the hours and total days that people will be served by the program and exactly how/for what City of Goleta funds will be used to support the program.

Program details:

We are currently providing a High Impact Tutoring service at Goleta Valley Junior High School and La Colina Junior High which has been highly successful, and would like to continue and also to expand the program for the 2023-24 academic year. We place 3-6 tutors in classrooms (currently 11 total classrooms) identified as high-needs to support either small group or one-onone tutoring. Each student participant receives support from a tutor once or twice a week in their classroom. Some tutors work one-on-one with students and some guide group discussions, depending on the support the students need. All activities are carried out under the supervision and guidance of the classroom teachers. While our program focuses on academic growth, particularly in math and science, we believe that the most important aspect is to ensure that the students can and are willing to engage with the tutors. Volunteers follow the three basic principles when engaging with students - engage, encourage, and empower. This is really a mentorship program, because what we offer is not just homework help – we also help students develop the skills to advocate for themselves.

Location: Goleta Valley Junior High School & La Colina Junior High Hours:

GVJH – 50-90 minutes/session, 5-7 sessions/week, from October 2023 to June 2024.

La Colina JH – 50-90 minutes/session, 5-7 sessions/week, from October 2023 to June 2024.

Program monitoring - The program is monitored by school teachers appointed by the Santa Barbara Unified School District.

All tutors fulfil the screening requirements from Santa Barbara Unified School District and/or the Santa Barbara County Education Office.

Target population: 7th and 8th graders who are struggling in Science and Math at Goleta Valley Junior High School and La Colina Junior High School, and who may not have the resources at home to support them.

The funds granted by the City of Goleta would be used to partially cover the stipend of a school site coordinator for GVJH. The tutoring coordinator will be in charge of recruiting, training, and facilitating background checks for all volunteers, as well as communication between tutors, teachers, and school administrators. The coordinator will also collect feedback from teachers, students and volunteers to ensure the success of the program. For each school site, the coordinator will be working from September 2022-June 2023 for an estimated 10 hours/week over 40 weeks at a rate of $20/hr. Funding from other sources, some of which have already been secured, will be used to cover the remainder as well as additional operational expenses.

3. Please provide the approximate number of Goleta residents your program, activity, or event will serve (or benefit) in the following year if funded.

Please be specific about the number Goleta residents who will be served. If your project serves more than only Goleta residents, please specify that breakdown.

We project to serve 120-150 GVJH students in the 2023-2024 school year. Most students live in the City of Goleta, while a small percentage may be from unincorporated areas. We also project to serve 80-100 students in LCJH, with small percentage (<10%) may

4. Please check the box(es) that most accurately reflect the program, activity, or event for which you are seeking funding:

5. Does the program, activity, or event satisfy an unmet or under-met need in the community? If yes, please explain.

During the current 2022-23 school year, we have been supporting college-prep math classes. The majority of students in these classes are from underserved demographics. We target the students who are struggling in science and math and may not have the resources from home to support them. Our program is carried out on campus during class hours so that it is accessible to all students.

6. Does the program, activity, or event aid in the prevention of future problems or conditions? If yes, please explain.

Addressing the achievement gap early on is critical to minimizing the high school dropout rate and reducing the school to prison pipeline. Our program brings positive role models to students’ lives, and we focus on engaging and encouraging the students while helping them to establish a better foundation of learning. Our goal is to empower the students so that they build confidence and belief in themselves so that they can craft their own paths.

7. Does your facility or program have any barriers that would prevent a person with a disability (verbal, visual, physical, cognitive, etc.) from gaining employment, attending meetings, or obtaining services? If so, what measures do you take to provide persons with disabilities alternative access to your facility or program? No. We offer our program on campus during school hours so that any students who attend school have the access to our support.

Funding

Please include other grant sources either received or for which you are applying.

No.

9. Are the requested funds necessary or vital in carrying out the program, activity, or event? Please specify how you will make up for any partial funding received from the City of Goleta.

If you are not awarded funding or are awarded partial funding from the City of Goleta, are there other potential funding sources your organization could pursue to ensure the program, activity, or event is successful? The requested funding is necessary to keep the program at no cost for low-income students and maintain the quality of the program. To sustain the operation long term, we need to have continuity in the key members that are involved, who deserve reasonable compensation. If only partial funding is received from the City of Goleta, we will have to limit our support to fewer students despite the tremendous requests we are receiving. In 2022, we established a working contract with Santa Barbara Unified school district
for basic operation ($10K per site), and will continue to seek other grants to scale our services to serve more students.

Our 2023-2024 funding goals are as follows:

1. A contract with Santa Barbara Unified School District, from which we are hoping to receive $24,000 ($12,000 per school site, GVJH and LCJH) to cover operational expenses, including staff stipends, volunteer screening and transportation.

2. Renewal of our grant from the Towbes Foundation. The Towbes Foundation has encouraged us to apply for their grant when we receive a contract from SBUSD.

3. The Brill Family grant - a private foundation

4. City of Goleta Grant

Based on SBUSD’s data published in 2020, 79 percent of the students who are failing are socioeconomically disadvantaged.

We expect the majority of the students we serve to be low-income students. We will not obtain documentation from the students to show their income.

11. When was your organization last audited? Were there any findings or concerns? If yes, please explain below.

If your organization is not required to have an audit performed, please explain that below.

E3 Learning Partners (registered as Youth Innovation Club, Inc.) was founded in late 2018 and received 501(C)3 status in Oct 2019. Per California law, the gross annual revenue to date has been below the threshold for which an audit by an independent CPA is required.

12. How often does your organization's Board of Directors review and approve financial statements? The board of directors meet once a year. During every board meeting, the board members review the financial condition of the organization.

13. Is there a fee charged or donation suggested for your services, event, etc? If yes, please include when the last time fee amounts were evaluated and/or updated.

Please attach a copy of the fee schedule in the Documents Tab of this application.

For 2022-2023, we signed a contract with SBUSD, whereby SBUSD pays us a fee of $10K per school site (2 sites) for a grand total of $20K. This is a newly established contract and we will re-evaluate the fee for next school year in Summer 2023.

14. Please provide a summary of your organization's financial position (from the most recent fiscal year's financials).

15. Does your organization have any past due obligations with any funding source (e.g. disallowed costs or 10246.44 Total Assets ($)
0 Total Liabilities ($)
NA Total Net Assets ($)
NA TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ($)
10,246.44 TOTAL
unearned grants from a previous contract)? If yes, please explain.

In the past 3 years, has your organization had an IRS or State levee? If yes, are you on a repayment schedule? How was the matter resolved? Explain below.

16. Please list two references who we may contact regarding the proposed program, service, or activity.

Include the reference's name, organization (as appropriate), and a phone number where the reference can be reached.

Clanci Chiu Merritt - Principal, Goleta Valley Junior High 805.967.3486 ext 2507; Jennifer Foster – Principal, LA Colina Junior High 805.967.4506 x 3112
CDBG Eligibility

17. Are you applying for CDBG funding?
This is a branching question. Different questions will apply based on your answer.

18. Please indicate whether your organization's client intake sheet or process includes obtaining any of the following information. Check all boxes that apply.

19. If your organization does not obtain proof of income, will the program for which you are seeking funding serve any of the following? Check all boxes that apply.

20. Please report the number of unduplicated clients your organization served in the following income categories from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 (or for calendar year 2022).

0.00 TOTAL
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Revenue Sources Total Program Revenue for
Current Fiscal Year
Projected Program Revenue
for Next Fiscal Year
City of Goleta Funds USD$ 7,100.00 USD$ 5,000.00
Federal
State
Application ID: 426521
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County
Municipal
School District USD$ 20,000.00 USD$ 24,000.00
Foundations/Trusts USD$ 15,000.00
Donations/Fundraising USD$ 10,225.00 USD$ 10,225.00
Fees
Other
Total USD$ 37,325.00 USD$ 54,225.00
Uses/ Expenditures Expenditures for Current
Year
Expected Expenditures for
Next Year
Goleta Grant Funds:

Proposed Uses for Next
FY
Salaries, Benefits, Payroll Taxes USD$ 10,000.00 USD$ 30,000.00 Consultants and Contracts - see
Financial summary for detail USD$ 40,000.00 USD$ 20,000.00 USD$ 5,000.00 Facility, Rent, Utilities, Maintenance
Supplies USD$ 300.00 USD$ 300.00
Marketing (Printing, Advertising) USD$ 1,000.00 USD$ 1,000.00 Travel, Mileage, Training USD$ 700.00 USD$ 1,500.00
Equipment (Rental/Maintenance)
Insurance USD$ 500.00 USD$ 500.00
Other - initial loan repay USD$ 6,232.20
Total USD$ 58,732.20 USD$ 53,300.00 USD$ 5,000.00
Budget Narrative
The current year we project to receive $37,325 in fees, grants and donation. We expect to pay $30,000 in salary for this fiscal year. Other expenses include our website, domain, office supplies, volunteer screening and training, etc. We have also paid back a $6,232 start-up loan. Salary for the prior year ($20,000) was also paid out in this fiscal year from funds that were received in the prior year. Please see financial summary for detail.

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Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status 501(c)3 Determination Letter List of Board Members Board of Director
Financial statements from the most recently
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Financial Summary
Organizational Chart
Organizational Budget Organization Budget
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Grant Funding Review CommitteeFebruary 22, 2023

Grant Funding Review Committee
February 22, 2023