Jefferson County Committee For Economic Opportunity

Organization Overview

Jefferson County Committee For Economic Opportunity is located in Birmingham, AL. The organization was established in 1966. 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, Jefferson County Committee For Economic Opportunity employed 529 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jefferson County Committee For Economic Opportunity 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, Jefferson County Committee For Economic Opportunity generated $24.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $24.2m during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.3%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

JCCEO SEEKS TO REDUCE POVERTY AND HELP LOW-INCOME CITIZENS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA TO MEET CRITICAL NEEDS AND BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE HEADSTART CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION PROVIDES QUALITY, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE, AND COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND THEIR CHILDREN FROM PREGNANCY THROUGH THE YEAR BEFORE THEY GO KINDERGARTEN. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE MAJOR COMPONENTS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, NUTRITION, DISABILITIES SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICES AND PARENT INVOLVEMENT.


THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) HELPS KEEP FAMILIES SAFE AND HEALTHY THROUGH INITIATIVES THAT ASSIST FAMILIES WITH ENERGY COSTS. LIHEAP PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN MANAGING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH HOME ENERGY BILLS, ENERGY CRISES AND ENERGY-RELATED MINOR HOME REPAIRS. LIHEAP REDUCES THE RISK OF HEALTH AND SAFETY PROBLEMS THAT ARISE FROM UNSAFE HEATING AND COOLING PRACTICES.


THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) OPERATES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF USDA AND AL SDE. CACFP PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN SUPPLEMENTING CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE TO PROVIDE HEALTHY NUTRITIOUS MEALS. CACFP INCREASES FOOD SECURITY, REDUCES HUNGER AND PROVIDES NUTRITION EDUCATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sharon Myles
Executive Director
$138,761
Richard Wells
CFO
$21,496
Gary Richardson
President
$0
Bruce Grant
Vice President
$0
Kamonte Kelly
Compliance Committee Chair
$0
Alice Williams
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Alabama Power Company
Energy Assistance
$2,955,009
Bessemer Utilites
Energy Assistance
$294,738
Sysco
Food Service
$1,380,913
Spire (Formerly Alabama Gas Company)
Energy Assistance
$879,598
At&t
Utilitiy Assistance
$327,297
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $24,444,841
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$152,798
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$24,597,639
Total Program Service Revenue$10,371
Investment income $21
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $11,000
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $24,764,139

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Jefferson County Committee For Economic Opportunity has recieved totaling $135,263.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Navigate Affordable Housing Partners Inc

Birmingham, AL

PURPOSE: General Donation

$85,000
Alabama Business Charitable Trust Fund Inc

Birmingham, AL

PURPOSE: GENERAL/OPERATING

$50,263
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