First Ward Community Service
- Assets
- $389.5k
- Revenue
- $510.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Saginaw, MI
- Founding
- 12/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 38-1367311
Organization Overview
First Ward Community Service is located in Saginaw, MI. The organization was established in 1946. 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 12/2020, First Ward Community Service employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Ward Community Service 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 12/2020, First Ward Community Service generated $510.6k 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 (3.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $532.8k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.5%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF FIRST WARD COMMUNITY SERVICE IS TO POSITIVELY INFLUENCE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY, BY FOCUSING ON LOW-MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES AND SENIORS. WE ADDRESS SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS TO CHANGE THE ENVIRONMENT. WE PROVIDE PREVENTION EDUCATION AND RECREATION, WHICH IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE AND PROMOTES HEALTHY LIVING. OUR MISSION IS FUNDED THROUGH FUND DEVELOPMENT, FOUNDATIONS, INDIVIDUALS, FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. THE KEY TO OUR SUCCESS IS COLLABORATING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO OPTIMIZE PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BASIC SUBSISTENCE PROGRAMS ARE INSTRUMENTAL IN PROVIDING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH BASIC NEEDS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL CLASSES, AND SERVING OVER 10,000 HOT NUTRITIONAL MEALS IN OUR COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN, SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER AND KIDS CAFE, AS WELL AS A DISTRIBUTION SITE FOR SURPLUS FOOD IN COLLABORATION WITH THE LOCAL FOOD BANKS. BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE IS FURTHER ENHANCED THROUGH THE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP FAMILIES PAY THEIR UTILITY BILLS, RENT AND MORTGAGES.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM IS A MODEL IN WHICH 80% OF PROGRAM YOUTH MAINTAINED A ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUGS (ATOD). YOUTH ATTAINED THE ABILITY TO RECOGNIZE AND EVALUATE THE DANGERS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE ON THEIR HEALTH, STABILITY, SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. PROGRAM YOUTH GAIN AWARENESS OF THE CONNECTION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE INVOLVEMENT AND CONFLICTS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT.
FAMILY SUPPORT AND EDUCATION FOR YOUTH IN K-12TH GRADE PROVIDES WEEKLY LIFE SKILLS(BOYS SCOUT AND GIRL SCOUTS) TRAINING, CHARACTER EDUCATION, DRUG AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION, CAREER EXPLORATION, RECREATION, ARTS, ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. THIS PROGRAM GUIDES AND SUPPORTS YOUTH IN BECOMING RESPONSIBLE ADULTS. A COUNTYWIDE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM WHOSE GOAL IT IS TO ENHANCE AND EXPAND THE NUMBER AND VARIETY OF PROGRAMS SERVING YOUTH IN K-12TH GRADE AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF YOUTH WHO DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES IN SAFE ENVIRONMENTS. LACER PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO AFTER-SCHOOL LEARNING. LITERACY ARTS CULTURAL ENRICHMENT AND RECREATION (LACER) STUDENTS SELECT BETWEEN A MULTITUDE OF OFFERINGS FROM THE FIVE CATEGORIES OF LACER. LITERACY: HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, TUTORING WITH A FOCUS ON SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM), READ PROGRAM, AND OTHER ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES THAT ENGAGE AND ENHANCE LEARNING. ARTS: FINE ARTS, PERFORMANCE ARTS, CREATIVE WRITING, AND CREATIVE DESIGNS. CULTURAL: MULTICULTURAL, CROSS-CULTURAL & INTERCULTURAL GAMES, ACTIVITIES, FIELD TRIPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. ENRICHMENT: LIFE SKILLS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, EVIDENCE-BASED CHARACTER AND PREVENTION EDUCATION. RECREATION: ORGANIZED SPORTS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, FIELD TRIPS, SPORTS CAMPS, AND MHSAA OFFICIAL TRAINING. HIRE (HELPING INDIVIDUALS REACH EXCELLENCE), GOAL IS CREATING SUCCESSFUL STUDENT LEADERS THROUGH INTENSE ENGAGEMENT IN ACADEMIC PREPAREDNESS, EXPOSURE TO STEM CAREERS, COLLEGE TOURS AND EMPLOYER VISITS. YOUTH WORK TOWARDS STRENGTHENING THEIR SOFT SKILLS, INTERVIEWING SKILLS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.
BASIC SUBSISTENCE PROGRAMS ARE INSTRUMENTAL IN PROVIDING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH BASIC NEEDS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL CLASSES, AND SERVING OVER 10,000 HOT NUTRITIONAL MEALS IN OUR COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN, SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER AND KIDS CAFE, AS WELL AS A DISTRIBUTION SITE FOR SURPLUS FOOD IN COLLABORATION WITH THE LOCAL FOOD BANKS. BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE IS FURTHER ENHANCED THROUGH THE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP FAMILIES PAY THEIR UTILITY BILLS, RENT AND MORTGAGES.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM IS A MODEL IN WHICH 80% OF PROGRAM YOUTH MAINTAINED A ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUGS (ATOD). YOUTH ATTAINED THE ABILITY TO RECOGNIZE AND EVALUATE THE DANGERS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE ON THEIR HEALTH, STABILITY, SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. PROGRAM YOUTH GAIN AWARENESS OF THE CONNECTION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE INVOLVEMENT AND CONFLICTS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT.
FAMILY SUPPORT AND EDUCATION FOR YOUTH IN K-12TH GRADE PROVIDES WEEKLY LIFE SKILLS(BOYS SCOUT AND GIRL SCOUTS) TRAINING, CHARACTER EDUCATION, DRUG AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION, CAREER EXPLORATION, RECREATION, ARTS, ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. THIS PROGRAM GUIDES AND SUPPORTS YOUTH IN BECOMING RESPONSIBLE ADULTS. A COUNTYWIDE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM WHOSE GOAL IT IS TO ENHANCE AND EXPAND THE NUMBER AND VARIETY OF PROGRAMS SERVING YOUTH IN K-12TH GRADE AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF YOUTH WHO DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES IN SAFE ENVIRONMENTS. LACER PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO AFTER-SCHOOL LEARNING. LITERACY ARTS CULTURAL ENRICHMENT AND RECREATION (LACER) STUDENTS SELECT BETWEEN A MULTITUDE OF OFFERINGS FROM THE FIVE CATEGORIES OF LACER. LITERACY: HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, TUTORING WITH A FOCUS ON SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM), READ PROGRAM, AND OTHER ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES THAT ENGAGE AND ENHANCE LEARNING. ARTS: FINE ARTS, PERFORMANCE ARTS, CREATIVE WRITING, AND CREATIVE DESIGNS. CULTURAL: MULTICULTURAL, CROSS-CULTURAL & INTERCULTURAL GAMES, ACTIVITIES, FIELD TRIPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. ENRICHMENT: LIFE SKILLS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, EVIDENCE-BASED CHARACTER AND PREVENTION EDUCATION. RECREATION: ORGANIZED SPORTS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, FIELD TRIPS, SPORTS CAMPS, AND MHSAA OFFICIAL TRAINING. HIRE (HELPING INDIVIDUALS REACH EXCELLENCE), GOAL IS CREATING SUCCESSFUL STUDENT LEADERS THROUGH INTENSE ENGAGEMENT IN ACADEMIC PREPAREDNESS, EXPOSURE TO STEM CAREERS, COLLEGE TOURS AND EMPLOYER VISITS. YOUTH WORK TOWARDS STRENGTHENING THEIR SOFT SKILLS, INTERVIEWING SKILLS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michelle Mcgregor Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $42,992 |
Louis Stephens Interim Ed | Officer | 40 | $21,320 |
Bob Johnson Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alexis Thomas Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alvernis L Johnson Vice Chairpe | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Demond Tibbs Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $11,700 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $373,980 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $108,943 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $494,623 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,350 |
| Investment income | $2,789 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,667 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,002 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $510,552 |
| 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. | $64,312 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,006 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $175,826 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $346 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,955 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,160 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,632 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,317 |
| Office expenses | $68,738 |
| Information technology | $1,241 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $64,025 |
| Travel | $9,443 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,852 |
| Interest | $150 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,862 |
| Insurance | $22,615 |
| All other expenses | $3,181 |
| Total functional expenses | $532,764 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,981 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $20,655 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $54,244 |
| 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 | $7,466 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $185,354 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $98,846 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $389,546 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,856 |
| 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 | $11,073 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $28,929 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $293,941 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $66,676 |
| 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 | $389,546 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that First Ward Community Service has recieved totaling $8,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Leo A Kahan And Emelie O Kahan Charitable Foundation Saginaw, MI PURPOSE: FOOD PANTRY FOR NEEDY | $8,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $105,039 |
| Earnings | $11,050 |
| Admin Expense | $954 |
| Other Expense | $16,200 |
| Ending Balance | $98,847 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Samaritas Detroit, MI | $92,322,257 | $101,009,415 |
Indiana Members Credit Union Indianapolis, IN | $2,918,005,380 | $115,174,004 |
Goodwill Industries Of North Central Wisc Inc Menasha, WI | $88,771,633 | $81,283,932 |
Talbert House Cincinnati, OH | $31,118,204 | $71,372,789 |
Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc Alpena, MI | $18,757,719 | $61,175,867 |
Graceworks Lutheran Services Dayton, OH | $148,547,516 | $59,310,713 |
Stepforward Cleveland, OH | $18,985,030 | $54,230,994 |
Community Advocates Inc Milwaukee, WI | $18,692,383 | $54,333,478 |
Lutheran Social Services Of Wisconsin And Upper Michigan West Allis, WI | $89,212,422 | $59,977,625 |
Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency Cincinnati, OH | $18,344,887 | $51,573,356 |
Catholic Charities Corporation Cleveland, OH | $62,419,322 | $52,175,078 |
Great Lakes Community Action Partnership Fremont, OH | $28,522,004 | $53,103,851 |