2015-06-15T15:41:00-05:00 2014-07-31 760002535 AL ZIENTEK CPA CFP PC 2465 SOUTH KIRKWOOD HOUSTON TX 770776609 990 2013-08-01 753239990 PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ADVANCEMENT AND IMMERSION OF REFUGEES PART 7137711111 8303 SOUTHWEST FWY SUITE 718 HOUSTON TX 77074 NICOLE T ELLIS EXECUTOR DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7137711111 2015-06-15 1 AL ZIENTEK CPA CFP P00171356 2814966152 2013 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z PAIR NICOLE T ELLIS 8303 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY SUITE 718 HOUSTON TX 77074 447386 0 X WWW.PAIRHOUSTON.ORG X 2007 TX PAIR'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER REFUGEE YOUTH TO NAVIGATE AMERICAN SOCIETY, REACH THEIR ACADEMIC POTENTIAL, AND BECOME COMMUNITY LEADERS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL MENTORING PROGRAMS. 9 9 5 250 0 0 198313 256372 0 143900 62 0 0 38480 198375 438752 1021 3745 0 0 33702 165968 0 0 13353 41034 104998 75757 274711 122618 164041 219019 390753 1500 7193 217519 383560 X PAIR IMPROVES THE LIVES OF YOUNG REFUGEES - NEWCOMERS TO HOUSTON WHO HAVE ESCAPED WAR AND PERSECUTION AT HOME - AS THEY FACE THE GREAT CHALLENGES OF LEARNING A NEW LANGUAGE AND ADAPTING TO A NEW WAY OF LIFE. PAIR ASSISTS REFUGEE YOUTH IN ADJUSTING TO AMERICAN LIFE, ACHEIVING ACADEMIC SUCCESS, AND BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT. 0 0 8890 2500 PAIR GLOBAL EXPLORERS MATCHES NEWLY ARRIVED REFUGEE YOUTH OF MIDDLE-SCHOOL AGE WITH MENTORS IN A CULTRURAL ORIENTATION PROGRAM THAT HELPS THEM ADJUST TO LIFE AND EDUCATION IN THE U.S. WEEKLY PROGRAM SESSIONS INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF AMERICAN LIFE, INCLUDING HOW TO BE SAFE AND HEALTHY, COPE WITH STRESS, SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, MANAGE RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILY AND PEERS, SET PERSONAL GOALS, DEAL WITH BULLYING AND BIAS, AND CELEBRATE THE DIVERSE CULTURES OF AMERICA-ESPECIALLY THEIR OWN. SESSIONS ENCOURAGE UNDERSTANDING AND FRIENDSHIP THROUGH GROUP ACTIVITIES AND FIELD TRIPS TO DIFFERENT SITES IN THE CITY. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS PARTICIPANTS IN ACHIEVING A SMOOTHER TRANSITION TO THEIR NEW HOME AND SCHOOL AND A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF AMERICAN AND SCHOOL CULTURE: MORE POSITIVE ATTITUDES TOWARD SCHOOL; INCREASED SOCIAL COMPETENCE, SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF-CONFIDENCE; INCREASED SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT; AND INCREASED EDUCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS. 125148 3745 122850 DURING THE AFTER-SCHOOL PAIR GLOBAL LEARNERS PROGRAM, PAIR MENTORS SUPPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND COMMUNICATION, BUILD SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS, AND HELP STUDENTS UNDERSTAND AND COMPLETE SCHOOLWORK. RECREATION AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT ARE INCLUDED IN THE MIX OF ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN DEVELOPING MORE POSITIVE ATTITUDES TOWARD SCHOOL, ACHIEVING GREATER ACADEMIC SUCCESS, DEVELOPING MORE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS AND ADULTS, AND INCREASING THEIR EUDCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS. THE PROGRAM MEETS TWO DAYS PER WEEK AT SEVERAL SCHOOL SITES. THE SUMMER GLOBAL LEARNERS PROGRAM BRINGS TOGETHER MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM ALL OF PAIR'S AFTER SCHOOL LEARNERS PROGRAMS FOR ACTIVITY-BASED PROJECTS, RECREATION, AND FIELD TRIPS, ALONG WITH READING ACTIVITIES THAT LIMIT SUMMER LEARNING LOSS. 86613 18550 FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, PAIR GLOBAL LEADERS PROVIDES MENTORS WHO ASSIST STUDENTS AS THEY EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR FUTURE AND DEVLEOPETHE LEADERSHIP AND OTHER SKILLS NECESSARY TO ATTAIN HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. MEMBERS ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO PREPARE FOR THE NEXT STEP IN THEIR LIVES BY IMPARTING KNOWLEDGE AND ADVICE ON COMPLETING APPLICATIONS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING, INTERVIEWING FOR JOBS, AND BUILDING A RESUME. STUDENTS AND MENTORS JOIN TOGETHER IN COMMUNITY SERVICE, COLLEGE VISITS, AND CAREER EXPLORATION ON WEEKENDS. THROUGH THE PROGRAM, STUDENTS INCREASE THEIR EDUCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS AND THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR POST-HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS. 220651 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X NICOLE ELLIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7137711111 8303 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY SUITE 718 HOUSTON TX 77074 MATTHEW BROIDA DIRECTOR 4.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE DICTOR DIRECTOR 4.00 X 0 0 0 MEREDITH KOTTLER DIRECTOR 4.00 X 0 0 0 RAJEN MAHAGAOKAR DIRECTOR 4.00 X 0 0 0 PHIL PILIBOSIAN DIRECTOR 4.00 X 0 0 0 ROSEMARY VEGA DIRECTOR 4.00 X 0 0 0 NICOLE TRITTER ELLIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00 X 53500 0 0 RENEE STERN PRESIDENT 4.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID BERRY TREASURER 4.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTINA TRIANTAPHYLLIS VP AND SECRETARY 4.00 X 0 0 0 53500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 256372 256372 OTHER 900099 75000 75000 LEARNERS 900099 47850 47850 LEADERS 900099 18550 18550 EXPLORERS 900099 2500 2500 143900 47114 8634 38480 38480 438752 143900 0 38480 3745 3745 141306 126416 12181 2709 12817 12616 201 11845 10897 741 207 302 302 31101 23244 5817 2040 881 749 88 44 18796 10421 1226 7149 722 722 5142 4371 514 257 TRANSPORTATION 22369 21435 862 72 CONTRACT SERVICES 22100 3576 18024 500 VOLUNTEER EXPENSES 1958 1947 11 PAYROLL ADP FEES 1627 1234 320 73 274711 220651 40707 13353 171262 177686 44025 208196 5593 722 3732 4871 219019 390753 1500 7193 1500 7193 X 72089 294493 44025 89067 101405 0 217519 383560 219019 390753 164041 2000 0 X 0 0 0 X 87805 116048 125800 198313 256372 784338 87805 116048 125800 198313 256372 784338 352748 431590 62 62 784400 0.55020 0.99990 X 0.99900 SCHEDULE A - PART II LINE 1 2009 - CALENDAR YEAR 2010 2010 - CALENDAR YEAR 2011 2011 - CALENDAR YEAR 2012 2012 - SHORT YEAR FYE 07-31-13 2013 - FYE 08-01-13 TO 07-31-14 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3732 534 3198 1861 188 1673 4871 2014 YELFD 47114 47114 6536 2098 47114 47114 6536 2098 8634 38480 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. ALL COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS WERE RECEIVED PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OVERSEES ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND WOULD BRING IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION WAS SET BASED ON A REVIEW OF THE SALARIES OF COMPARABLE POSITIONS IN HOUSTON. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE EXCUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY EACH YEAR BASED ON COST OF LIVING, A PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND THE ANNUAL BUDGET. ALL BOARD MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN THIS REVIEW AND VOTE ON SETTING COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 UPON REQUEST AND ANOTHER'S WEBSITE.