Greater Erie Community Action Committee
- Assets
- $11.7m
- Revenue
- $14.4m
- Investments
- $931.1k
- Employees
- 254
- Location
- Erie, PA
- Founding
- 09/1965
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 25-6068246
Organization Overview
Greater Erie Community Action Committee is located in Erie, PA. 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 09/2021, Greater Erie Community Action Committee employed 254 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Erie Community Action Committee 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 09/2021, Greater Erie Community Action Committee generated $14.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.7m during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.8%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Greater Erie Community Action Committee has awarded 80 individual grants totaling $8,294,499. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE GREATER ERIE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE WILL ELIMINATE POVERTY IN ERIE COUNTY THROUGH EMPOWERMENT, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AREA AGENCY ON AGING - PROVIDES ASSESSMENT AND CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES, ADULT DAY CARE, SENIOR PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY, AND SENIOR CENTER SERVICES. IT ALSO PROVIDES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AND THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM. DURING THE YEAR THE AAA PROVIDED ASSESSMENTS AND CARE MANAGEMENT FOR 3,993 CLIENTS, PROVIDED IN-HOME SERVICES FOR 2,456 CLIENTS, DOMICILIARY CARE FOR 13 CLIENTS, AND SENIOR PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR 1,500 CLIENTS. THE SENIOR CENTERS SERVED 1,431 SENIORS AND SERVED 149 CLIENTS WITH ITS PRIMETIME WELLNESS PROGRAM. ITS VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS HAD 536 PARTICIPANTS.
EDUCATION TRAINING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - PROMOTES LONG TERM ECONOMIC SUCCESS FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING, CASE MANAGEMENT AND SELF SUFFICIENCY SERVICES. EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES INCLUDE ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR LOW-INCOME YOUTH WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR POST SECONDARY EDUCATION. THESE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO 56 CLIENTS AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES (26 CLIENTS). COMMUNITY SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO 505 CLIENTS. FINALLY, THE FOOD SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDED 142,322 MEALS.
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM - PROVIDED 131 SCHOLARSHIPS TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN ENROLLED IN GRADES K-12 TO ASSIST THEM IN ATTENDING A SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOICE. DONATIONS WERE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE COMMONWEALTH OF PA TAX CREDIT PROGRAM. FAMILY ACTION TEAMS ARE GROUP MENTORING EXPERIENCES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUAL FAMILIES MAKE PLANS AND MOVE FROM DEPENDENCY TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE AGENCY PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 12 FAMILIES THROUGH THIS PROJECT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Danny J Jones CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $114,878 |
Antionette Nicholson VP Finance | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $44,551 |
Jim Dollard VP Finance | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $39,507 |
Michael Butler Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Leah Gouldsmith Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Steve Walters Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Root Sptiznas & Smiley Inc Accounting/auditing | 9/29/21 | $124,200 |
Scobel Co Inc Hvac Work | 9/29/21 | $315,125 |
Valued Relationships Inc Aging Services | 9/29/21 | $129,727 |
Homemakers Of Western Pa Inc Aging Services | 9/29/21 | $110,479 |
Clear Blue Holdings Inc Aging Services | 9/29/21 | $174,907 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $10,899,449 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $866,005 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,765,454 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,542,642 |
| Investment income | $30,415 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $21,109 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $14,359,620 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $398,385 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $666,079 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $224,108 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $224,108 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,033,531 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $204,992 |
| Other employee benefits | $843,206 |
| Payroll taxes | $528,926 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $29,291 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $700,739 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,884,919 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $831,678 |
| Information technology | $289,311 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,195,613 |
| Travel | $73,008 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,350 |
| Interest | $4,414 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $237,395 |
| Insurance | $73,605 |
| All other expenses | $57,362 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,741,810 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,801,120 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $606,361 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,758,720 |
| 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 | $51,207 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,338,080 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $194,786 |
| Investments—other securities | $931,127 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $11,681,401 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,161,835 |
| 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 | $80,589 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,242,424 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,117,223 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,321,754 |
| 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 | $11,681,401 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Greater Erie Community Action Committee has awarded $398,385 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Erie, PA PURPOSE: AGING SERVICES | $138,371 |
Erie, PA PURPOSE: AGING SERVICES | $132,084 |
Erie, PA PURPOSE: AGING SERVICES | $86,975 |
Erie, PA PURPOSE: AGING SERVICES | $21,291 |
Erie, PA PURPOSE: ECRSSA SERVICES | $11,414 |
Erie, PA PURPOSE: ECRSSA SERVICES | $8,250 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Greater Erie Community Action Committee has recieved totaling $55,900.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Erie Community Foundation Erie, PA PURPOSE: VARIOUS PROJECTS | $33,781 |
United Way Of Erie County Erie, PA PURPOSE: POC/DD | $16,559 |
M J Surgala Tr Erie, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS | $5,000 |
Greater Erie Economic Development Corporation Erie, PA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT- GOLF EVENT/ANNUAL DINNER | $560 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $110,283 |
| Earnings | $27,505 |
| Admin Expense | $1,970 |
| Ending Balance | $135,818 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Great Lakes Community Action Partnership Fremont, OH | $28,522,004 | $53,103,851 |
Jewish Community Council Of Greater Coney Island Inc Brooklyn, NY | $14,065,313 | $45,116,234 |
Elrc4kids Inc Greensburg, PA | $6,335,708 | $42,009,228 |
Greater Bergen Community Action Inc Hackensack, NJ | $31,538,152 | $42,343,270 |
Ezras Choilim Health Center Inc Monroe, NY | $23,435,027 | $45,592,726 |
Metropolitan New York Coordinating Council On Jewish Poverty New York, NY | $56,489,415 | $47,513,181 |
Puerto Rican Family Institute Inc New York, NY | $23,494,373 | $43,970,504 |
Educational Alliance Inc New York, NY | $44,753,122 | $39,086,207 |
Catholic Charities- Diocese Of Metuchen Perth Amboy, NJ | $28,793,391 | $35,804,723 |
Jewish Social Service Agency Rockville, MD | $78,004,250 | $40,027,018 |
Community Service Society Of New York New York, NY | $233,496,179 | $32,750,647 |
Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Rockville Centre Hicksville, NY | $31,875,049 | $43,453,914 |