Family Services Of The Merrimack Valley Inc is located in Lawrence, MA. The organization was established in 1953. According to its NTEE Classification (P40) the organization is classified as: Family Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Family Services Of The Merrimack Valley Inc employed 156 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Family Services Of The Merrimack Valley Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Family Services Of The Merrimack Valley Inc generated $8.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.7m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.0% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FAMILY SERVICES EMPOWERS, NURTURES AND SUPPORTS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH LIFE'S CHALLENGES TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CRISIS SERVICES: PROVIDES SAMARITANS CRISIS HOTLINE, OUTREACH AND EDUCATION, POSTVENTION VISITS AND TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE FREQUENT CONTACT WITH HIGH RISK POPULATIONS. CLIENTS SERVED: APPROX. 16,973
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP-LAWRENCE/METHUEN COMMUNITY COALITION: PROVIDES RESIDENTS WITH ACCESS TO SERVICES THAT FOSTERS AND PRESERVES THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH THE PREVENTION OF CHILD MALTREATMENT, DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. UNCOMMON THREADS: PROVIDES USED CLOTHING AND VOLUNTEER STYLISTS TO IMPROVE THE SELF-ESTEEM AND JOB READINESS OF WOMEN WHO ARE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS, DISABLED WOMEN, WOMEN IN RECOVERY, FEMALE VETERANS AND LOW-INCOME WOMEN. ONE WISH PROJECT: PROVIDES BIRTHDAY EXPERIENCES TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG TEENS LIVING IN SHELTERS.CLIENTS SERVED: APPROX. 12,659
FAMILY SERVICES: PROVIDES GROUP CLASSES AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO PARENTS SEEKING TO RAISE HEALTHY CHILDREN. SERVICES INCLUDE THOSE TARGETED TO TEEN PARENTS, FATHERS, AND OTHER VULNERABLE FAMILIES. CLIENTS SERVED: APPROX. 467
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| James Cieslik Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| David Desouza Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Mary Beth Haut Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Henry Och Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| John Riley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Stephen Desalvo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $31,740 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $320,465 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $5,249,986 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,153,322 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $226,969 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,755,513 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $753,476 | 
| Investment income | $17,788 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $15,070 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $8,563,803 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $309,827 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $255,637 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $4,446,603 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $78,825 | 
| Other employee benefits | $330,060 | 
| Payroll taxes | $368,562 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,090 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $46,247 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $382,723 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $147,423 | 
| Information technology | $146,237 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $309,930 | 
| Travel | $103,773 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $55,296 | 
| Interest | $4,450 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $88,796 | 
| Insurance | $67,590 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $7,713,832 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $354,276 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $52,382 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,605,306 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $119,163 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $41,529 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,914,286 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $454,251 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $459,019 | 
| Total assets | $6,000,212 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $407,350 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $36,411 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $674,382 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $443,957 | 
| Total liabilities | $1,562,100 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,309,472 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,128,640 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,000,212 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Family Services Of The Merrimack Valley Inc has awarded $358,646 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| HOLYOKE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB PURPOSE: PLAN AND IMPLEMENT ENHANCED MENTORING PRACTICES | $155,976 | 
| GATEWAY TO COLLEGE NATIONAL NETWORK PURPOSE: FUND A CAREER PATHWAYS INITIATIVE IN SEVEN MASSACHUSETTS GATEWAY TO COLLEGE PROGRAMS | $0 | 
| SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS PURPOSE: PLAN AND IMPLEMENT ENHANCED MENTORING PRACTICES | $143,703 | 
| MASS MENTORING PARTNERSHIP PURPOSE: PLAN AND IMPLEMENT ENHANCED MENTORING PRACTICES | $58,967 |