Futures Explored Inc is located in Concord, CA. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Futures Explored Inc employed 163 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Futures Explored Inc 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 06/2023, Futures Explored Inc generated $11.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.1m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.4%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE LIFE SKILLS AND WORK-RELATED TRAINING TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. IT SUPPORTS THE ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO REACH THEIR OPTIMAL LEVEL OF INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL BY DELIVERING A BROAD RANGE OF RESOURCES AND ONGOING GUIDANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS - OFFERS SUPPORT TO ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUALS TO BEACTIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITY, DEVELOP SKILLS TO BE MORE INDEPENDENT ANDABLE TO DIRECT THEIR ACTIVITIES.
EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND SPECIAL PROJECTS - DESIGNED TO PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH SKILLS, TOOLS, AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED ON-THE-JOB COACHING, INCLUDING: FULL-TIME SUPPORT THROUGH THE TRAINING PROCESS THAT FADES AS THE JOB AND SKILLS NEEDED ARE LEARNED; ONGOING SUPPORTS INCLUDE ADVOCACY WITH MANAGEMENT; INTERPERSONAL SKILLS IN THE WORKPLACE; LEARNING NEW OR ADDITIONAL WORK TASKS; MANAGING STRESS.
PERSONAL WELLNESS - PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING PHYSICAL CARE AND SUPERVISION WHO MAY ALSO HAVE MEDICAL SUPPORT NEEDS.
FILM AND MEDIA - VOCATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF FILM PRODUCTION AND THEN BUILD UPON THOSE SKILLS WITH CONTINUING STUDIO PARTICIPATION.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ray A Fortney Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carole Kay Lynn Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Craig Wigginton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dawn Deason Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carolyn Zalewski President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David C Schlesinger Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Construction West Services Inc Construction | 6/29/20 | $288,196 |
Joey Travolta Film & Media Director/consultant | 6/29/20 | $136,127 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $27,765 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,588,804 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $327,183 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,717 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,943,752 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,661,350 |
| Investment income | $5,240 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $6,014 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,629,562 |
| 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. | $252,560 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $123,981 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,683,794 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $858,627 |
| Payroll taxes | $428,691 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $81,213 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $57,160 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $534,154 |
| Advertising and promotion | $37,643 |
| Office expenses | $234,345 |
| Information technology | $180,856 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $992,590 |
| Travel | $120,839 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $40,712 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $148,824 |
| Insurance | $111,729 |
| All other expenses | $10,982 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,085,755 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,521,669 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $29,386 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,054,576 |
| 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 | $51,937 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $962,401 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $22,887 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,193,915 |
| Total assets | $9,836,771 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $718,135 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $75,910 |
| 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 | $147,626 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $5,241,795 |
| Total liabilities | $6,183,466 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,540,134 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $113,171 |
| 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 | $9,836,771 |