Community Shelter Services Inc
- Assets
- $3.7m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $2.0m
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- Erie, PA
- Founding
- 05/1980
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 25-1365966
Organization Overview
Community Shelter Services Inc is located in Erie, PA. The organization was established in 1980. 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, Community Shelter Services Inc employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Shelter Services 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 06/2021, Community Shelter Services Inc generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHELTER AND FOOD FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. ALSO, TO PROVIDE LIVING ACCOMODATIONS THROUGH A SINGLE RESIDENT OCCUPANCY PROGRAM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY SHELTER SERVICES EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDES EMERGENCY HOUSING FOR FULL FAMILIES INCLUDING CHILDREN AS WELL AS SINGLE WOMEN AND SINGLE MEN. THE EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVES BETWEEN 400 AND 600 PEOPLE ANNUALLY AND IS OPEN EVERY DAY. THE ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS AND THE FACILITIES ARE SUPERVISED BY PROFESSIONAL STAFF TWENTY FOUR HOURS A DAY. WHILE IN SHELTER, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ARE LINKED WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT WHICH FOCUSES ON SAFETY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY.
COMMUNITY SHELTER SERVICES SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY PROGRAM IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM THAT HOUSES OVER NINETY ADULTS IN EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS SUBSIDIZED BY THE ERIE HOUSING AUTHORITY. OUR TWO FACILITIES ARE STAFFED TWENTY FOUR HOURS A DAY, THREE HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE DAYS A YEAR LIKE THE EMERGENCY SHELTER. AFFORDABILITY IS A CRITICAL FACTOR IN A PERSON'S ABILITY TO SUSTAIN HOUSING AND GET A FOOTHOLD IN THE COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY SHELTER SERVICES IS ABLE TO PROVIDE A POSITIVE AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR RESIDENTS THROUGH OFFERING AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF ITS RESIDENTS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES RESIDENCY AND NETWORKING SERVICES AS WELL AS ACCESS TO SUPPORT SERVICES AND CASE MANAGEMENT.
COMMUNITY SHELTER SERVICES CONTRACTS WITH ERIE COUNTY'S DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE HOMELESS PREVENTION AND RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL LITERACY BASICS, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. THE PROGRAM HELPS WORKING FAMILIES STAY IN THEIR HOMES AND HELPS THOSE WORKING FAMILIES THAT CAN AFFORD AN APARTMENT BUT HAVE LOST THEIR HOMES, FIND NEW HOMES QUICKLY.
PERMANENT HOUSING-THE PROGRAM AIDS HOMELESS FAMILIES IN THEIR TRANSITION BETWEEN EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SELF SUFFICIENCY.
COMMUNITY SHELTER SERVICES EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDES EMERGENCY HOUSING FOR FULL FAMILIES INCLUDING CHILDREN AS WELL AS SINGLE WOMEN AND SINGLE MEN. THE EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVES BETWEEN 400 AND 600 PEOPLE ANNUALLY AND IS OPEN EVERY DAY. THE ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS AND THE FACILITIES ARE SUPERVISED BY PROFESSIONAL STAFF TWENTY FOUR HOURS A DAY. WHILE IN SHELTER, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ARE LINKED WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT WHICH FOCUSES ON SAFETY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY.
COMMUNITY SHELTER SERVICES SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY PROGRAM IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM THAT HOUSES OVER NINETY ADULTS IN EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS SUBSIDIZED BY THE ERIE HOUSING AUTHORITY. OUR TWO FACILITIES ARE STAFFED TWENTY FOUR HOURS A DAY, THREE HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE DAYS A YEAR LIKE THE EMERGENCY SHELTER. AFFORDABILITY IS A CRITICAL FACTOR IN A PERSON'S ABILITY TO SUSTAIN HOUSING AND GET A FOOTHOLD IN THE COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY SHELTER SERVICES IS ABLE TO PROVIDE A POSITIVE AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR RESIDENTS THROUGH OFFERING AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF ITS RESIDENTS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES RESIDENCY AND NETWORKING SERVICES AS WELL AS ACCESS TO SUPPORT SERVICES AND CASE MANAGEMENT.
COMMUNITY SHELTER SERVICES CONTRACTS WITH ERIE COUNTY'S DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE HOMELESS PREVENTION AND RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL LITERACY BASICS, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. THE PROGRAM HELPS WORKING FAMILIES STAY IN THEIR HOMES AND HELPS THOSE WORKING FAMILIES THAT CAN AFFORD AN APARTMENT BUT HAVE LOST THEIR HOMES, FIND NEW HOMES QUICKLY.
PERMANENT HOUSING-THE PROGRAM AIDS HOMELESS FAMILIES IN THEIR TRANSITION BETWEEN EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SELF SUFFICIENCY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Alexa Former Executive Director | 1 | $79,020 | |
Diane Lazette Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Motyl Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen Seymour Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stacey Steen Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Demarco President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $36,129 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,359,372 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $333,300 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,728,801 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $226,245 |
| Investment income | $35,295 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $106,281 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $3,289 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,106,906 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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 | $1,057,207 |
| 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 | $86,223 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,160 |
| Office expenses | $30,200 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $827 |
| Travel | $12,476 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $3,283 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $198,983 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $52,679 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,077,774 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $59,231 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $321,070 |
| 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 | $5,229 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,267,628 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,005,821 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $45,067 |
| Total assets | $3,704,046 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $80,878 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| 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 | $511,838 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $67,267 |
| Total liabilities | $659,983 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,989,163 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $54,900 |
| 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 | $3,704,046 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Community Shelter Services Inc has recieved totaling $99,834.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Erie Community Foundation Erie, PA PURPOSE: VARIOUS PROJECTS | $35,864 |
M J Surgala Tr Erie, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS | $20,000 |
Leonard Litz Foundation Fairfield, CT PURPOSE: COMMUNITY GRANT/COVID RELIEF/LGBT ADVOCACY | $10,000 |
Arthur W Phillips Trust Uw Oil City, PA PURPOSE: FINANCIAL NEEDS FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER. | $10,000 |
Leonard Litz Foundation Fairfield, CT PURPOSE: COMMUNITY GRANT/COVID RELIEF/LGBT ADVOCACY | $10,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,922 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,902,060 |
| Earnings | $493,039 |
| Admin Expense | $12,334 |
| Other Expense | $372,886 |
| Ending Balance | $2,009,879 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ali Forney Center New York, NY | $7,623,264 | $19,818,161 |
Jericho Project New York, NY | $18,950,420 | $17,611,803 |
Lifting Up Westchester Inc White Plains, NY | $11,378,064 | $11,870,807 |
Shelterhouse Volunteer Group Cincinnati, OH | $26,369,739 | $9,497,245 |
Faith Mission Inc Worthington, OH | $14,023,836 | $10,130,756 |
Sheltered Inc Springfield, OH | $1,726,715 | $7,968,914 |
St Christophers Inn Inc Garrison, NY | $7,329,399 | $7,259,618 |
Bethany House Services Inc Cincinnati, OH | $21,282,527 | $10,582,813 |
Rescue Mission Of Utica Inc Utica, NY | $9,177,377 | $6,677,348 |
Family Promise Inc Summit, NJ | $7,678,924 | $6,508,376 |
York Union Rescue Mission Inc York, PA | $4,203,301 | $6,244,380 |
Opportunity House Reading, PA | $5,953,825 | $7,820,343 |