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Community Matters 2 Inc

Poughkeepsie, NY · EIN 832202540 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S20 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · communitymatters2.org

revenue

expenses

net assets

$30K

employees

mission · from form 990

Focus on inspiring and sustaining change in our community and the surrounding area,by initiating communal growth through programs, events, and projects with local organizations for

profile · synthesized from sources

Community-based youth development organization in Poughkeepsie, NY, serving children and teens aged 7-19 through after-school, summer, and enrichment programs. Focuses on STEM, life skills, and community engagement to combat learning loss and foster personal growth. Founded in 2018, the organization partners with local institutions and emphasizes youth empowerment and community collaboration.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Service Initiatives

Organized volunteer projects including park cleanups and community improvement activities in partnership with local organizations

Extraordinary Youth Summer Camp

STEM-enrichment summer program for youth aged 7-12 to prevent summer learning loss through hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities

IGNITE Academy

After-school program for youth aged 13-19 focusing on education, leadership, life skills, and personal growth from September to June

Summer Culinary & Golf Program

Summer program for youth aged 13-19 combining grilling and food safety instruction with golf skills, etiquette, and sportsmanship

activities · 6 groups

What they do

Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Conduct local community service initiatives
  
  Runs community service initiatives focused on supporting and uplifting the local community in Poughkeepsie through volunteer engagement and community-driven projects.
Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Coordinate community cleanup events across New York State
  
  Organizes volunteer participation in cleanup events across over 100 state parks, historic sites, and public lands in New York State to support environmental stewardship.
Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Deliver STEAM Enrichment Summer Camp
  
  Operates an annual STEAM Enrichment Summer Camp for youth aged 7–12 focused on preventing summer learning loss through hands-on, interactive workshops in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math to build critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills; employs CPR- and First Aid-certified staff trained in Positive Youth Development and safety management.
Youth Sports and Recreation Programs at Private Clubs 1 activity
- Operate youth culinary and golf program
  
  Runs a summer program for youth that teaches grilling fundamentals, food safety, meal preparation, and golf basics including skills, etiquette, and sportsmanship.
Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Organize youth programs for creativity and personal growth
  
  Offers interactive workshops and hands-on projects for youth aged 7–18 focused on creativity, learning, and personal growth as part of community-centered programming.
Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Run IGNITE Academy youth development program
  
  Operates IGNITE Academy, an educational and youth development program that provides mentorship, life skills training, and community involvement opportunities to support personal growth and leadership among youth.

financials · form 990 · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$0

Contributions & grants$0—

Program service revenue$0—

Investment income$0—

Other revenue$0

expenses

Total expenses$0

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits$0

Grants paid out$0

balance sheet

Total assets$30K

Cash$30K

Investments$0

Liabilities$0

Net assets$30K

3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -100.0%

relationships · 8

Who they work with

CM2 Center Partner — Hosts youth programs including the Summer Culinary & Golf Program and IGNITE Academy at its facility.
DEC Government — Partner in coordinating volunteer events for I Love My Park Day.
Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health Government — Provides oversight for the summer camp program to ensure quality and safety.
L’Quette Taylor Partner — Executive Director and Founder of Community Matters 2 Inc
New York State Parks Government — Partner in coordinating volunteer events for I Love My Park Day.
Parks & Trails New York Partner — Collaborates to organize volunteer events for I Love My Park Day.
Poughkeepsie organizations Partner — Fosters connections with local Poughkeepsie organizations to support neighborhood pride and youth development.
local organizations Partner — Collaborates with local organizations on community programs, events, and projects.

strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

Community-Driven Empowerment and Collaboration

methodology: community_empowerment
By collaborating with local organizations and engaging community members as active change agents, we sustain community change, because empowering residents to build resources and lead initiatives in underserved neighborhoods creates ownership and lasting impact.
Experiential Youth Development

methodology: experiential-youth-development
By combining culinary arts and golf instruction with mentorship and life skills training, we build youth confidence, teamwork, and leadership, because hands-on, engaging activities in a supportive environment foster deeper personal growth and social development.
People-First Strategic Partnerships

methodology: people_first_partnerships
By combining a people-first approach with strategic partnerships, we convert compassion into measurable impact, because aligning human-centered values with collaborative networks enhances workforce readiness, youth and family support, and community engagement.