Fam Intentional Community is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2017. 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 12/2023, Fam Intentional Community employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fam Intentional Community 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 12/2023, Fam Intentional Community generated $375.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $390.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 18.7% per year over the past 7 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WORKING FOR JUSTICE BY BUILDING EMPOWERED COMMUNITY AMONG REFUGEES, IMMIGRANTS, AND LOCAL HOUSTONIANS THROUGH PRACTICES OF HOSPITALITY, MUTUALITY, STORYTELLING & INCLUSIVITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FAM'S WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT GROUP (WEG) CREATES BRAVE SPACE FOR CONGOLESE AND OTHER REFUGEE WOMEN TO FIND MUTUAL COMMUNITY WITH AMERICAN WOMEN, BUILD A SUPPORT NETWORK, AND GROW IN CONFIDENCE WHILE NAVIGATING LIFE IN HOUSTON. OUR COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES INCLUDE ADULT ENGLISH CLASSES, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, WOMEN'S AND PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE SUPPORT, AND THE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT GROUP. IN ADDITION, PAMOJA ("TOGETHER" IN SWAHILI) BUILDS EMPOWERED COMMUNITY BY PAIRING NEWCOMER AND HOUSTONIAN FAMILIES TO FORM RELATIONSHIPS, ENGAGE IN MUTUAL LEARNING, AND WALK ALONGSIDE ONE ANOTHER THROUGH ALL OF LIFE'S UPS AND DOWNS.
FAM OPERATES A COMMUNITY GARDEN CALLED SHAMBA YA AMANI WHICH MEANS FARM OF PEACE IN SWAHILI. SHAMBA IS AN URBAN GARDEN RUN BY PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE RESETTLED REFUGEES, IMMIGRANTS, AND LOCAL HOUSTONIANS. IN THIS AGRICULTURAL ENDEAVOR, FAM ASSISTS NEWCOMERS TO THE USA TO GROW SOME OF THE FOOD THEY NEED TO FEED THEIR FAMILIES AND SOME CROPS FOR SALE AT LOCAL MARKETS. SHAMBA SERVES AS A MODEL FOR HUMAN CONNECTION AND A PATHWAY FOR MULTICULTURAL UNDERSTANDING.
FAM PROVIDES A PATHWAY FOR FAITH COMMUNITIES REPRESENTING MANY DENOMINATIONS IN THE HOUSTON AREA TO WORK SIDE BY SIDE WITH RESETTLED REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS WHO ARE NEW TO HOUSTON. FAM PROMOTES MULTICULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND EMPOWERED COMMUNITY BY OFFERING A MEANS FOR PEOPLE FROM A WIDE VARIETY OF RELIGIOUS AND NONRELIGIOUS GROUPS TO STRATEGICALLY ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY WELCOMING, BUILDING, AND ENGAGEMENT.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Hannah Terry Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Leah Taylor President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Janet Allen Compliance Officer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Mary Brandt Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa Sampson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Stacy Stepler Vice President And Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $26,644 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $324,562 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $351,206 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $19,126 |
| Investment income | $118 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $100 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $375,582 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,350 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $117,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,525 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $199,066 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $560 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,248 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,634 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $12,687 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $6,457 |
| Information technology | $5,358 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $690 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,766 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $10,138 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $390,909 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $62,066 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,139 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $11,227 |
| 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 | $10,994 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,347 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $90,773 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,791 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $6,526 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $15,317 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $75,456 |
| 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 | $90,773 |