The Small Things
- Assets
- $93.7k
- Revenue
- $399.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Branford, CT
- Founding
- 02/2012
- Data as of
- 07/2021
- EIN
- 45-2466306
Organization Overview
The Small Things is located in Branford, CT. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Small Things 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 07/2021, Small Things generated $399.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $508.9k during the year ending 07/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.6% 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
SUPPORT FOR THE ORPHANS AND CHILDREN OF NKOARANGA VILLAGE AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN TANZANIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SMALL THINGS, INC. SUPPORTED OVER 1,115 CHILDREN AND 525 ADULTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021. WE CARED FOR 43 CHILDREN THROUGH FULL-TIME RESIDENTIAL CARE AT HAPPY FAMILY CHILDREN'S VILLAGE, PROVIDED INTENSIVE SUPPORT AT HOME FOR 99 CHILDREN, PROVIDED PRESCHOOL FOR 44 CHILDREN, AND PROVIDED TUTORING AND ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES FOR 93 PEOPLE. IN ADDITION, ALMOST 800 CHILDREN IN OVER 425 FAMILIES WERE SUPPORTED VIA MICROFINANCE ACCESS. THE SMALL THINGS ALSO BEGAN RESEARCHING AND EXPLORING THE NEED FOR A COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO ALTERNATIVE CARE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rebecca Ross Russell Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $49,043 |
Jason Smith Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Poloumi Battachayra Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Furter Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dorothy Goldberg Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kristina Alexander Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $20,012 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $387,170 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $407,182 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $43 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$7,615 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $399,742 |
| 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 | $372,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $49,043 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,261 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,753 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,540 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $21,239 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,609 |
| Office expenses | $2,661 |
| Information technology | $3,647 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $33,083 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,238 |
| All other expenses | $497 |
| Total functional expenses | $508,917 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $86,177 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,529 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $93,706 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,567 |
| 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 | $13,021 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $149,900 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $165,488 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$71,782 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $93,706 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that The Small Things has recieved totaling $15,018.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Bessemer Giving Fund Woodbridge, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,018 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
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