Toxics Action Center Inc
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $1.7m
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 02/1994
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 04-3211693
Organization Overview
Toxics Action Center Inc, operating under the name Community Action Works, is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Community Action Works employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Action Works 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 06/2021, Community Action Works generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.2% per year over the past 6 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 2016, Community Action Works has awarded 43 individual grants totaling $1,238,894. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENGAGE IN EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CAPACITY BUILDING ON LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AT TOXICS ACTION CENTER, WE BELIEVE THAT ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS ARE BIG, BUT THE POWER OF WELL-ORGANIZED COMMUNITY GROUPS IS BIGGER. THAT'S WHY WE WORK WITH EVERYDAY PEOPLE TO CONFRONT THOSE WHO ARE POLLUTING AND HARMING THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES. WE PARTNER WITH THOSE MOST IMPACTED BY ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS, TRAINING THEM WITH THE KNOW-HOW ANYONE WOULD NEED TO MAKE CHANGE IN THEIR OWN BACKYARD. SINCE 1987, WE'VE ASSISTED OVER 1,000 COMMUNITIES REPRESENTING OVER 20,000 ACTIVISTS ACROSS THE REGION. WE PROVIDE IN-PERSON TRAININGS TO CREATE A POWERFUL COMMUNITY GROUP WITH AN ACTION PLAN THAT WORKS, CONDUCT PERSONALIZED LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND BRING COMMUNITY LEADERS TOGETHER AT KEY EVENTS TO BUILD OUR MOVEMENT. BECAUSE WHEN NEIGHBORS KNOW HOW TO MAKE CHANGE, THEY CAN BUILD THE POWER TO TRANSFORM OUR WORLD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sylvia Broude Executive Director | Officer | 39 | $73,187 |
Linda Segal Vice President/director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Cathy Kristofferson Secretary/director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Matthew Wilson Treasurer/director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kirstie Pecci President/director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Bindu Panikkar Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $484,656 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $996,939 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,481,595 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $286 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $1,481,881 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $68,858 |
| 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. | $78,466 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,847 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $389,706 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,570 |
| Other employee benefits | $48,875 |
| Payroll taxes | $39,469 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,969 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $217,373 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $48,411 |
| Information technology | $7,458 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $91,721 |
| Travel | $1,359 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,808 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,152 |
| Insurance | $6,422 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,034,826 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $729,667 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $167,798 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,060,871 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $6,793 |
| 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 | $7,246 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $897 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,668,043 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,641,315 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,034,576 |
| Grants payable | $7,174 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $92,685 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,134,435 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,693,079 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $813,801 |
| 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 | $3,641,315 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Toxics Action Center Inc has awarded $40,291 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Marlborough, MA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR CHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | $25,000 |
Weymouth, MA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR CHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | $15,291 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Toxics Action Center Inc has recieved totaling $1,002,625.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Jpb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: BUILDING A MULTI-RACIAL CROSS-CLASS MOVEMENT FOR CLEAN AIR | $600,000 |
The Jpb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: BUILDING A MULTI-RACIAL CROSS-CLASS MOVEMENT FOR CLEAN AIR | $300,000 |
Maine Community Foundation Inc Ellsworth, ME PURPOSE: Community & Neighborhood Development | $60,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $12,750 |
Cedar Tree Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT FOR FORE RIVER RESIDENTS AGAINST THE COMPRESSOR STATION (FRRACS) | $10,000 |
Clean Water Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENERGY | $9,375 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $651,583 |
| Admin Expense | $500 |
| Net Contributions | $731,000 |
| Other Expense | $568,083 |
| Ending Balance | $814,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Massachusetts Service Alliance Inc Boston, MA | $4,453,448 | $16,703,072 |
Big Initiatives Incorporated Brooklyn, NY | $1,855,703 | $3,522,565 |
Internal Assn Of Heat & Frost Insulators & Asbestos 91 Welfare F Peekskill, NY | $4,005,910 | $2,671,151 |
Inclusive Prosperity Capital Inc Hartford, CT | $21,605,170 | $1,661,010 |
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Inc New York, NY | $1,119,792 | $2,159,295 |
Anderson-Rogers Foundation Inc New York, NY | $21,997,471 | $1,111,279 |
Toxics Action Center Inc Boston, MA | $3,641,315 | $1,481,881 |
Climate Analytics Inc New York, NY | $628,039 | $1,445,865 |
Beyond Benign Inc Wilmington, MA | $862,713 | $753,297 |
The Center For Community Transportation Inc Ithaca, NY | $430,179 | $882,120 |
Oceanic Global Foundation Brooklyn, NY | $874,788 | $1,347,507 |
Green Restaurant Association Boston, MA | $2,667,449 | $767,282 |