Lynn Shelter Association Inc

Organization Overview

Lynn Shelter Association Inc, operating under the name Lsa, is located in Lynn, MA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (L41) the organization is classified as: Homeless Shelters, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Lsa employed 92 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lsa 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, Lsa generated $6.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.6m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE LYNN SHELTER ASSOCIATION (LSA) BELIEVES EVERY PERSON DESERVES A PLACE TO CALL HOME. LSA'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL TO DEFINE AND PURSUE THEIR GOALS FOR INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND OFFERS SHELTER, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, HOUSINGS SOLUTIONS, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, AND ACCESS TO A CONTINUUM OF COMMUNITY SUPPORTS TO MORE THAN 800 HOMELESS AND FORMERLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EACH YEAR.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FAMILY SHELTER PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM IS MADE UP OF 3 CONGREGATE SHELTERS LOCATED IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS IN LYNN MASSACHUSETTS. THE SHELTERS PROVIDE 64 SHELTER UNITS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SHELTER, SUPPORT AND FOOD TO HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN. IT ALSO PROVIDES ON-SITE CASE MANAGEMENT, TRAINING FOR PARENTING SKILLS, FINANCIAL SKILLS, HOUSING SEARCH, JOB SEARCH, AND BENEFIT MAXIMIZATION. THE PROGRAM ALSO ENSURES THE PARTICIPANTS ARE REGISTERED WITH MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF ARRIVAL. FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM IS FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (DHCD). THIS PROGRAM SERVED 249 CLIENTS DURING THE YEAR.


PERMANENT HOUSING PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING UNITS AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO CHRONICALLY AND DISABLED HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND VETERANS THROUGH SPONSOR BASED AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS PRIMARILY FUNDED BY A HUD CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM GRANT ADMINISTERED BY LYNN HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT (LHAND) AND BRIDGEWELL, INC.


ADULT SHELTER PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE LYNN EMERGENCY SHELTER AND IS LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN LYNN MASSACHUSETTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SERVICES TO HOMELESS ADULTS. THE SHELTER IS A HOUSING FIRST MODEL SHELTER THAT PROMOTES SELF-SUFFICIENCY. FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM IS FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (DHCD). THIS PROGRAM SERVED 206 CLIENTS DURING THE YEAR.


FAMILY SHELTER PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM IS MADE UP OF 3 CONGREGATE SHELTERS LOCATED IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS IN LYNN MASSACHUSETTS. THE SHELTERS PROVIDE 64 SHELTER UNITS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SHELTER, SUPPORT AND FOOD TO HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN. IT ALSO PROVIDES ON-SITE CASE MANAGEMENT, TRAINING FOR PARENTING SKILLS, FINANCIAL SKILLS, HOUSING SEARCH, JOB SEARCH, AND BENEFIT MAXIMIZATION. THE PROGRAM ALSO ENSURES THE PARTICIPANTS ARE REGISTERED WITH MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF ARRIVAL. FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM IS FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (DHCD). THIS PROGRAM SERVED 249 CLIENTS DURING THE YEAR.


PERMANENT HOUSING PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING UNITS AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO CHRONICALLY AND DISABLED HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND VETERANS THROUGH SPONSOR BASED AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS PRIMARILY FUNDED BY A HUD CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM GRANT ADMINISTERED BY LYNN HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT (LHAND) AND BRIDGEWELL, INC.


ADULT SHELTER PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE LYNN EMERGENCY SHELTER AND IS LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN LYNN MASSACHUSETTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SERVICES TO HOMELESS ADULTS. THE SHELTER IS A HOUSING FIRST MODEL SHELTER THAT PROMOTES SELF-SUFFICIENCY. FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM IS FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (DHCD). THIS PROGRAM SERVED 206 CLIENTS DURING THE YEAR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mark Evans
Executive Director
$170,091
Barbara Renda
Chief Financial Officer
$74,556
Michael Tarmey
President
$0
Sheila Byrd
Vice President
$0
Frank Nitkiewicz
Treasurer
$0
Walter Guptill
Clerk
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $4,780,650
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,017,270
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $31,155
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,797,920
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $158
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $410,880
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 $6,433,551

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lynn Shelter Association Inc has recieved totaling $69,993.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Franklin Square House

Belmont, MA

PURPOSE: COVID-19 EMERGENCY CAPITAL GRANTS - SHELTER

$69,993
View Grant Recipient Profile

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