Beech Community Services is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Beech Community Services 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 12/2022, Beech Community Services generated $436.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $369.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.9% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO PROMOTE & STRENGTHEN THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS IN THE AREA FROM BROAD TO 20TH ST & MONTGOMERY AVE TO THOMPSON ST IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christine Brown Pres/treas/e | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $0 |
Mary Galloway Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Eva Lighty Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ruth Lowden Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gwendolyn Murray Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $33,155 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $402,221 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $435,376 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $160 |
| 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 | $436,068 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $145,375 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $132,761 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,750 |
| Office expenses | $6,706 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,000 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $45,595 |
| Interest | -$270 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,642 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $369,381 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $789,652 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $132,580 |
| 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 | $161,302 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,412 |
| Total assets | $1,090,946 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,001 |
| Grants payable | $60,250 |
| 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 | $102,421 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $170,672 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $920,274 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,090,946 |
Over the last fiscal year, Beech Community Services has awarded $132,600 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LOWER NORTH PHILADELPHIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PURPOSE: THE PROMISE - POVERTY ACTION FUND | $31,500 |
STRAWBERRY MANSION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INC PURPOSE: THE PROMISE - POVERTY ACTION FUND | $30,000 |
CENTRAL DIVISION VICTIM SERVICES PURPOSE: THE PROMISE - POVERTY ACTION FUND | $31,500 |
GRANDS AS PARENTS PURPOSE: THE PROMISE - POVERTY ACTION FUND | $9,600 |
MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES INC PURPOSE: THE PROMISE - POVERTY ACTION FUND | $30,000 |