Just A Start Inc

Organization Overview

Just A Start Inc is located in Cambridge, MA. The organization was established in 1971. 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. As of 12/2021, Just A Start Inc employed 59 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Just A Start 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 12/2021, Just A Start Inc generated $7.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.8m during the year ending 12/2021. 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

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BY CREATING, RETAINING AND STABILIZING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ASSOCIATED PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

EDUCATION & TRAINING - JUST-A-START OFFERS EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS INCLUDING YOUTHBUILD, THE BIOMEDICAL CAREERS PROGRAM, AND THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) CAREERS PROGRAM, TO YOUTH AND AUDLTS FROM CAMBRIDGE AND NEARBY COMMUNITIES. THESE TUITION-FREE PROGRAMS HELP ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE, FROM TEENS EARNINGS A HIGH SCHOOL CREDENTIAL TO AUDLT LEARNERS MAKING A CAREER CHANGE, HAVE THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO PURSUE EDUCATION, SUCCESSFULLY ENTER A COMPETITIVE JOB MARKET, AND DEVELOP UPWARD CAREER MOBILITY.


HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING SERVICES - JAS PROVIDES HOUSING RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO ITS 1,500 RESIDENTS AND APPROXIMATELY 1,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS EACH YEAR. TO AVOID EVICTIONS, PREVENT HOMELESSNESS, AND STABILIZE HOUSING, JAS PROVDES AT-RISK INDIVVIDUALS IN CAMBRIDGE AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES WITH MEDIATION, EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE, LEGAL EDUCATION, AND RAPID REHOUSING SERVICES. JAS'S HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM HELPS INCOME-QUALIFIED HOMEOWNERS AND LANDLORDS TO UNDERTAKE AND FINANCE ESSENTIAL HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. JAS ALSO OFFERS FINANCIAL EDUCATION TO RESIDENTS, STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH WORKSHOPS, ONE-ON-ONE FINANCIAL COACHING, AND FREE TAX PREPARATION.


ASSET MANAGEMENT - JAS OWNS 621 AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS THROUGHOUT CAMBRIDGE AND SOMERVILLE THAT ALLOW LOW- TO MODERATE- INCOME RESIDENTS TO LIVE IN THE CITY AT RENTS THAT ARE WITHIN THEIR MEANS. TO MAKE FIRST-TIME HOMEOWNERSHIP A REALITY FOR LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, JAS ALSO MANAGES THE PRESERVATION, REHAB, AND RESALE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING-RESTRICTED UNITS TO ENSURE FUTURE ACCESS TO AFFRODABLE CONDOS IN THE CITY.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Clifton Larson Allen Llp
Financial Consultants
$215,354
Compass Contracting Llc
Construction Consultant
$357,359
Costa Construction
Construction Contractor
$187,097
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,945,559
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,472,824
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $8,734
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,418,383
Total Program Service Revenue$1,073,397
Investment income $134,491
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $749,618
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,410,722

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Just A Start Inc has awarded $28,494 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BUNKER HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LAB SETTING COURSES AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES.

$17,962

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON

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Shrewsbury, MA

PURPOSE: TO CONDUCT SURVEY OF FORMER BIO STUDENTS.

$10,532
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Just A Start Inc has recieved totaling $250.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Alchemy Foundation

Cambridge, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$250
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