Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation

Organization Overview

Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation is located in Dorchester, MA. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (S31) the organization is classified as: Urban & Community Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation 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 12/2021, Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation generated $16.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.7% per year over the past 7 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.

Since 2014, Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation has awarded 26 individual grants totaling $1,098,193. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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DORCHESTER BAY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACTS TO BUILD A STRONG, THRIVING, AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY IN BOSTON'S DORCHESTER NEIGHBORHOODS. WORKING CLOSELY WITH NEIGHBORHOODS, RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND PARTNERS, WE ACCESS RESOURCES TO:-DEVELOP AND PRESERVE HOME OWNERSHIP AND RENTAL HOUSING ACROSS INCOME LEVELS-CREATE AND SUSTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS-BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH ORGANIZING, CIVIC ENGAGEMENTS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

COMMUNITY SERVICES:OUR COMMUNITY SERVICES INCLUDE TENANT ORGANIZING WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER ACTIVE TENANTS TO PROMOTE LEADERSHIP AND TACKLE CRITICAL ISSUES. WITHIN OUR ORGANIZING EFFORTS, PROGRAMS ENGAGE YOUTH IN EDUCATION, RECREATION, ORGANIZING, LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES. "YOUTH FORCE ORGANIZING TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, IS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE STRONGEST YOUTH ORGANIZING PROGRAMS IN THE STATE. OUR REENTRY PROGRAM IS THE FIRST CDC-BASED RE-ENTRY PROGRAM IN NEW ENGLAND FOR EX-OFFENDERS RETURNING TO THEIR COMMUNITY. USING OUR ORGANIZING EXPERTISE, WE HAVE PULLED TOGETHER THE A.G.'S OFFICE, POLICE, CORRECTIONS, AND OTHER NON-PROFIT SERVICE PARTNERS IN THIS IMPORTANT COLLABORATIVE. OUR COMPUTER TRAINING PROGRAMS HAVE HELPED TRAIN ADULTS AND YOUTHS IN COMPUTER SKILLS. BY PLACING RESIDENTS IN JOBS CREATED BY OUR EFFORTS, AND HELPING BUILD SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT, OUR EFFORTS INCREASE WEALTH AND OPPORTUNITIES.


PROJECT DEVELOPMENT:PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ACQUIRES CONSTRUCTS AND REDEVELOPS REAL ESTATE IN OUR SERVICE AREA WITH THE GOAL OF REDUCING BLIGHT, IMPROVING THE NEIGHBORHOOD, CREATING AND PRESERVING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AS WELL AS COMMERCIAL SPACE THAT PROVIDES JOBS, SERVICES AND PLACES FOR BUSINESSES TO GROW AND THRIVE. IN 2017, WE COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION ON COTTAGE BROOK APARTMENTS (147 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING). THE PROJECTS WERE ON TIME, ON BUDGET, AND ON MISSION. IN 2019, WE CLOSED ON AND BEGAN CONSTRUCTION ON A 90-UNIT RESIDENTIAL PROJECT (INDIGO BLOCK APARTMENTS) AND A $12,000,000 COMMERCIAL PROJECT. CONSTRUCTION BEGAN IN 2020 AND IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED IN 2021 AND 2022. ADVANCEMENTS WERE ALSO MADE ON VARIOUS OTHER PROJECTS THROUGH THE PUBLIC APPROVAL PROCESS.


LOAN PROGRAMS:LOAN PROGRAMS PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE PRE-LOAN AND POST-LOAN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURS AND BORROWERS. THE BUSINESS LOAN FUND OFFERS DIRECT LOANS FROM $500 TO $250,000 (BOTH DB CAPITAL AND SBA LOANS). DBEDC IS THE ONLY BOSTON AREA CDC TO MAKE DIRECT LOANS TO SMALL BUSINESSES. DBEDC'S TWO-PRONGED STRATEGIES OF DEVELOPING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AND LENDING TO BUSINESSES REINFORCE EACH OTHER BY CREATING PHYSICAL SPACES FOR BUSINESS AND ALSO STRENGTHENING INTERNAL BUSINESS CAPACITY. COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION IS GIVING NEW LIFE TO THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS IN OUR AREA. WE HAVE COMPLETED LOANS TO A WIDE ARRAY OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF BUSINESSES.


ASSET MANAGEMENT:ASSET MANAGEMENT FOCUSES ON THE LONG TERM STEWARDSHIP OF THE DBEDC PROPERTIES BY SEEKING OUT PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, FINANCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND POLICY OPPORTUNITIES THAT WOULD MAXIMIZE THE VALUE OF THE PORTFOLIO AS WELL AS IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE RESIDENTS IN THE PROPERTIES. AT LEAST 1.1 MILLION DOLLARS WAS SPENT IN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PORTFOLIO TO MAKE SURE THE PROPERTIES REMAIN IN GOOD PHYSICAL SHAPE. 100% OF THE PROPERTIES ARE BEING TRACKED ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY SOFTWARE AND ON AVERAGE THE PORTFOLIO HAD A 99% OCCUPANCY RATE. ALL PROPERTIES MET THE DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Lisc
Community Development Funder
$111,457
Aafcpas Inc
Audit And Accounting
$219,086
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$3,894,448
Government grants $2,344,511
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,116,393
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,355,352
Total Program Service Revenue$8,980,117
Investment income $11,430
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$60,765
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 $16,286,134

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation has awarded $140,554 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CODMAN SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

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Dorchester, MA

PURPOSE: LOW INCOME HOUSING ASSISTANCE

$118,554

SOUTHWEST BOSTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

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Hyde Park, MA

PURPOSE: LOW INCOME HOUSING ASSISTANCE

$16,000

TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND

Org PageRecipient Profile

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: LOW INCOME HOUSING ASSISTANCE

$6,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation has recieved totaling $836,510.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Kresge Foundation

Troy, MI

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE FAIRMONT INDIGO CDC COLLABORATIVE AS THEY MOBILIZE COMMUNITIES IN BOSTON TO ADVOCATE FOR MORE EQUITABLE CLIMATE AND HEALTH POLICIES.

$400,000
Kresge Foundation

Troy, MI

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE FAIRMONT INDIGO CDC COLLABORATIVE AS THEY MOBILIZE COMMUNITIES IN BOSTON TO ADVOCATE FOR MORE EQUITABLE CLIMATE AND HEALTH POLICIES.

$200,000
National Association For Latino Community Asset Builders

San Antonio, TX

PURPOSE: Small Business

$105,000
Local Initiatives Support Corporation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: SEE PART IV

$54,000
Mabel Louise Riley Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$50,000
Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

Lynn, MA

PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE

$15,000
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