Needham Community Council Inc
- Assets
- $5.0m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Needham, MA
- Founding
- 08/1973
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 04-2121365
Organization Overview
Needham Community Council Inc is located in Needham, MA. The organization was established in 1973. 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 06/2023, Needham Community Council Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Needham Community Council 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, Needham Community Council Inc generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.4% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE ATTACHED PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
-ACCESSING HEALTHY FOODS IN NEEDHAM-THE FOOD PANTRY HELPS TO PUT FOOD ON THE TABLE FOR OVER 600 NEEDHAM RESIDENTS. THE PANDEMIC HAS HAD A DIRECT IMPACT ON THE RESIDENTS OF NEEDHAM WHO ARE FEELING THE EFFECTS OF FOOD INSECURITY. AS THE NEED FOR FOOD HAS INCREASED SO HAS OUR COMMITMENT TO NOT JUST PROVIDING FOOD BUT OFFERING HEALTHY, FRESH FOOD THAT WILL GIVE OUR CUSTOMERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE THEIR WELLBEING THROUGH NUTRITIOUS MEALS. WE PROVIDE EVERYTHING FROM FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND LEAN PROTEINS TO CLEANING SUPPLIES AND TOILETRY ITEMS. OUR CUSTOMERS SHOP WITH US TWO TIMES A MONTH AND BENEFIT FROM OTHER PROGRAMS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THEIR NEEDS LIKE THE HOLIDAY GIFT PROGRAM AND THE BIRTHDAY PROGRAM.
THE COUNCIL OFFERS VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS WHICH SUPPORT PEOPLE IN NEEDHAM WHO HAVE UNDER-MET HEALTH, EDUCATION OR SOCIAL NEEDS.
-ACCESSING TECHNOLOGY FOR ALL-IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 AND THE RESULTING INCREASE IN SOCIAL ISOLATION, THE NEEDHAM COMMUNITY COUNCIL AND THE COUNCIL ON AGING FORMED A PARTNERSHIP TO EQUIP ADULTS IN NEEDHAM WITH FREE ELECTRONIC TABLETS AND TUTOR SUPPORTS TO HELP THEM LEARN HOW TO USE THE DEVICE. THE GOAL IS TO ALLOW RECIPIENTS TO ENGAGE IN SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND ON-LINE ORDERING OF ESSENTIALS LIKE PRESCRIPTIONS AND FOOD. A TEAM OF VOLUNTEER TUTORS ALONG WITH ONE FULL-TIME STAFF PERSON HELP RECIPIENTS FEEL COMFORTABLE USING THE DEVICE. AFTER A THOROUGH INTERVIEW PROCESS TO EVALUATE THE NEW USERS' INTERESTS, THE TABLET IS PERSONALIZED WITH APPS AND WEBSITES THAT THEY MIGHT FIND MOST HELPFUL. THROUGH A VARIETY OF LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FROM ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING TO GROUP CLASSES, NEW USERS ARE CONNECTING TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND DISCOVERING THE BENEFITS OF ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY.
-FREE ENGLISH LEARNING FOR PEOPLE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN NEEDHAM-TRAINED ELL VOLUNTEERS HELP ADULT LEARNERS AT ALL LEVELS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. TUTORS HELP STUDENTS WHO ARE NEW TO THE US LEARN ENGLISH AND ADJUST TO THE CHALLENGES OF LIVING IN THEIR NEW CULTURE. SUCCESSFUL TUTORS ARE WELCOMING, PATIENT, FLEXIBLE AND ABLE TO WORK WITH A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT PEOPLE. IN ADDITION, VOLUNTEERS SHOULD BE FLUENT ENGLISH SPEAKERS AND FAMILIAR WITH AMERICAN CULTURE. VOLUNTEERS ATTEND A FALL OR SPRING TRAINING SERIES THAT PREPARES THEM TO WORK WITH ELL LEARNERS. AFTER COMPLETING THE TRAINING, THE TUTORS ARE PLACED WITH A STUDENT WHOSE SCHEDULE MATCHES THEIR OWN. PAIRS THEN MEET REGULARLY ONCE A WEEK, FOCUSING ON THE STUDENT'S PARTICULAR NEEDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lynn Gotwals Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Bob Dermody Board Member, Past-President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Kathleen Berner Board Member, Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Andrea Wasserman Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Linda Farley Board Member, Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Alrie Mcniff Daniels Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,298,471 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,298,471 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $294,067 |
| Investment income | $52,959 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $367,654 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,013,151 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,000 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $540,668 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,060 |
| Other employee benefits | $19,896 |
| Payroll taxes | $42,110 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,116 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,775 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $28,469 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $74,488 |
| Insurance | $12,699 |
| All other expenses | $18,839 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,076,164 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $218,087 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $501,026 |
| 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 | $20,782 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,012,138 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,255,712 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,007,745 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,365 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $11,365 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,978,280 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $18,100 |
| 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 | $5,007,745 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Needham Community Council Inc has awarded $18,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NEEDHAM BOARD OF HEALTH PURPOSE: REFERRAL SERVICES | $8,000 |
NEEDHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM | $10,000 |