Action For A Better Community Inc
- Assets
- $3.9m
- Revenue
- $26.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 424
- Location
- Rochester, NY
- Founding
- 05/1965
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 16-0902835
Organization Overview
Action For A Better Community Inc is located in Rochester, NY. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Action For A Better Community Inc employed 424 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Action For A Better Community 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 09/2021, Action For A Better Community Inc generated $26.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $26.3m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.1% 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 2015, Action For A Better Community Inc has awarded 61 individual grants totaling $15,468,160. 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
ACTION FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY IS A COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY THAT PROMOTES AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES: A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM SERVICES OVER 1,400 CHILDREN PER DAY. THE PROGRAM ENCOURAGES HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORTS PARENTAL ROLES, AND PROMOTES SELF-SUFFICIENCY. ADDITIONAL FUNDING IS RECEIVED FROM THE NY UNIVERSAL PRE-K PROGRAM.
COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES: THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO WORK WITH THEIR CUSTOMERS AND WITH OTHER AGENCIES TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY NEEDS. WITH THE GOAL OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN MIND, THE PROGRAM STRENGTHENS THE CLIENT'S NETWORK AND SUPPORT SERVICES SO THAT ALL NECESSARY STEPS ARE TAKEN TOWARDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
WEATHERIZATION AND ENERGY CONSERVATION SERVICES: THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO SERVICE LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF HOUSEHOLD ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH IT. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES BASIC AND ENHANCED WEATHERIZATION SERVICES AND EMERGENCY HEATING OR REPLACEMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jerome Underwood President & CEO | Officer | 37.5 | $137,627 |
Patricia Lloyd Chief Operation Officer | OfficerTrustee | 37.5 | $113,771 |
Gladys Pederaza-Burgos Director Of Early Childhoo | OfficerTrustee | 37.5 | $110,927 |
Eric Binazeski Director Of Finance | Officer | 37.5 | $96,259 |
Brad Rye Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Lee Alice Lawson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Monroe School Transportation Inc Child Transportation | 9/29/18 | $961,050 |
Cummings Construction Building Renovations | 9/29/18 | $187,665 |
Sysco Food Service Food Service | 9/29/18 | $109,993 |
Sarkis Caterers Food Service | 9/29/18 | $156,522 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $24,049,730 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,273,756 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $748,431 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $25,323,486 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,023,642 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$5,785 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $26,341,343 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,640,471 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $12,633,031 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $445,905 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,790,347 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $904,139 |
| Advertising and promotion | $130,464 |
| Office expenses | $16,459 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,187,917 |
| Travel | $29,431 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $147,565 |
| Interest | $73,425 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $130,391 |
| Insurance | $239,048 |
| All other expenses | $826,825 |
| Total functional expenses | $26,343,509 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $682,345 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,682,034 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $192,793 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $756,114 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $626,066 |
| Total assets | $3,939,352 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,349,981 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,204,084 |
| 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 | $309,701 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $531,452 |
| Other liabilities | $58,379 |
| Total liabilities | $4,453,597 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$615,245 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $101,000 |
| 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 | $3,939,352 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Action For A Better Community Inc has awarded $2,616,529 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Rochester, NY PURPOSE: HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START SERVICES | $1,099,297 |
Rochester, NY PURPOSE: HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START SERVICES | $792,235 |
MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PURPOSE: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT | $230,539 |
Albany, NY PURPOSE: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT | $94,813 |
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE FINGER LAKES PURPOSE: HEALTH PROFESSIONALS OPPORTUNITY GRANT | $93,327 |
Rochester, NY PURPOSE: HEALTH PROFESSIONALS OPPORTUNITY GRANT | $81,613 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Action For A Better Community Inc has recieved totaling $532,600.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: BRIDGES TO SUCCESS (BTOS) | $306,074 |
United Way Of Greater Rochester And The Finger Lakes Inc Rochester, NY PURPOSE: AGENCY ALLOCATION & GRANT | $115,865 |
Rochester Area Community Foundation Initiatives Inc Rochester, NY PURPOSE: RENEW PROGRAM GRANTS | $60,018 |
Rochesterworks Inc Rochester, NY PURPOSE: YOUTH | $33,893 |
Rochester Area Community Foundation Rochester, NY PURPOSE: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING & INCLUSIVE RECOVERY EVENT | $15,250 |
Greater Rochester Health Foundation Rochester, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY EVENT SPONSORSHIPS | $1,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $101,000 |
| Ending Balance | $101,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Rising Ground Inc Brooklyn, NY | $83,365,345 | $129,310,965 |
Dalio Family Fund Inc Westport, CT | $3,471,122,443 | $134,784,215 |
Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services Inc Brooklyn, NY | $32,235,600 | $116,003,581 |
Good Shepherd Services New York, NY | $154,839,651 | $104,443,778 |
Selfhelp Community Services Inc New York, NY | $84,510,412 | $100,626,590 |
Heart Share Human Services Of New York Brooklyn, NY | $135,027,359 | $103,566,344 |
South Middlesex Opportunity Council Inc Framingham, MA | $58,219,671 | $100,623,342 |
Bronxworks Inc Bronx, NY | $54,602,777 | $94,783,683 |
Sheltering Arms Children And Family Services Inc New York, NY | $61,235,788 | $88,686,017 |
North Shore Community Services Inc Westbury, NY | $256,637,537 | $86,285,675 |
Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Rochester Rochester, NY | $80,143,075 | $94,807,036 |
Community Assistance Resources & Extended Services Inc New York, NY | $66,076,171 | $123,796,849 |