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 09/2023, Action For A Better Community Inc employed 371 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 09/2023, Action For A Better Community Inc generated $22.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $22.5m during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.1%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Action For A Better Community Inc has awarded 80 individual grants totaling $22,153,418. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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.
ALLOCATED DIRECT COSTS
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 NETWORKS 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.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Valerie Douglas Anderson Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Brad Rye Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Delories Griffin Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Leverett Copeland Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Freddie Hines Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Anne Waston Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| 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 |
Sarkis Caterers Food Service | 9/29/18 | $156,522 |
Sysco Food Service Food Service | 9/29/18 | $109,993 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $20,304,026 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $971,501 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $183,133 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $21,275,527 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $898,312 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $177,098 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $22,449,383 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,044,047 |
| 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. | $367,589 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $367,589 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,456,337 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $388,936 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,958,685 |
| Payroll taxes | $828,030 |
| 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 | $714,569 |
| Advertising and promotion | $49,756 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $234,202 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,355,383 |
| Travel | $39,959 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $257,630 |
| Interest | $56,501 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $171,967 |
| Insurance | $259,544 |
| All other expenses | $184,217 |
| Total functional expenses | $22,482,665 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,526,108 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,285,069 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $110,294 |
| 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 | $799,446 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $8,860,040 |
| Total assets | $12,580,957 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,632,375 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,039,566 |
| 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 | $150,760 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $420,999 |
| Other liabilities | $8,817,782 |
| Total liabilities | $13,061,482 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$581,525 |
| 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 | $12,580,957 |
Over the last fiscal year, Action For A Better Community Inc has awarded $2,044,047 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
IBERO AMERICAN ACTION LEAGUE PURPOSE: HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START SERVICES | $911,237 |
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA PURPOSE: HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START SERVICES | $879,676 |
PATHSTONE CORPORATION PURPOSE: HEALTH PROFESSIONALS OPPORTUNITY GRANT | $38,347 |
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE FINGER LAKES PURPOSE: HEALTH PROFESSIONALS OPPORTUNITY GRANT | $122,868 |
CHILDCARE COUNCIL PURPOSE: CSBG CARES ACT - HEALTH CAREERS PROGRAM | $24,199 |
CATHOLIC CHARITIES FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES OF ROCHESTER PURPOSE: HEALTH PROFESSIONALS OPPORTUNITY GRANT | $67,720 |