Action For Boston Community Development

Organization Overview

Action For Boston Community Development, operating under the name Abcd Inc, is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1964. 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 08/2021, Abcd Inc employed 1,013 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Abcd 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 08/2021, Abcd Inc generated $203.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $202.1m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.0% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SEE SCHEDULE O

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ABCD'S CHILD CARE CHOICES OF BOSTON (CCCB) SERVES AS THE CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL AGENCY FOR BOSTON, BROOKLINE, CAMBRIDGE, CHELSEA, REVERE, SOMERVILLE AND WINTHROP. CCCB PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN MAKING CHILD CARE WORK FOR EVERYONE BY PROVIDING SUPPORT, RESOURCES, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND CHILD CARE EXPERTISE TO A VERY DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF MORE THAN 8,500 FAMILIES AND 1400 CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. CCCB DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN $63 MILLION THIS YEAR IN CHILD CARE VOUCHERS TO MORE THAN 13,000 CHILDREN. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O).


ABCD'S HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS HELPED NEARLY 3000 YOUNG CHILDREN PREPARE FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE. HEAD START SERVES AS A MODEL FOR EARLY EDUCATION INITIATIVES NATIONALLY, PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES - EDUCATION, HEALTH, NUTRITION, FAMILY SERVICES AND INTENSIVE PARENT ENGAGEMENT, AND ADVOCATES FOR THE NEEDS OF YOUNG CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.


ABCD'S ENERGY PROGRAM MADE PAYMENTS TO LOCAL VENDORS TO KEEP MORE THAN 15,000 HOUSEHOLDS WARM THIS YEAR. THE ABCD ENERGY CONSERVATION SERVICES PROVIDE VULNERABLE BOSTON HOUSEHOLDS WITH HEATING SYSTEM AND APPLIANCE REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS, WEATHERIZATION, LIGHTING, AND MORE. AS ONE OF THE CO-FOUNDERS OF LEAN (LOW-INCOME ENERGY AFFORDABILITY NETWORK) AND THE LEAD VENDOR FOR EVERSOURCE, ABCD HELPED TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT STATEWIDE PROGRAMS FOR 45,000 LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS GREEN COMMUNITIES ACT. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O).


ABCD PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES AT ITS CENTRAL OFFICES AND THROUGH A NETWORK OF NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTERS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE HEALTH SERVICES, HOUSING AND HOMELESS PREVENTION, SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY, ELDER SERVICES, FOOD PANTRIES, ADULT EDUCATION, FORECLOSURE PREVENTION, TAX PREPARATION AND DROP-IN SERVICES.HEALTH SERVICES REACHED OVER 12,000 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISEASE PREVENTION AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE AND PROVIDED TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR 32 CLINICS AND HEALTH CENTERS. HOUSING AND HOMELESS PREVENTION HELPS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF LOSING THEIR HOMES TO MAINTAIN OR OBTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING.ABCD TRAINED VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARERS HELPED 2,517 FAMILIES AND BROUGHT $6.1 MILLION INTO LOCAL HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH FEDERAL TAX REFUNDS AND TAX CREDITS.THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM FOR SENIOR VOLUNTEERS CAME TO A HALT DURING THE PANDEMIC BUT ABCD CONTINUED TO PAY THE VOLUNTEERS' STIPENDS AND STAYED IN TOUCH WITH EACH OF THEM TO TALK THROUGH THEIR FEELINGS OF ISOLATION AND ADDRESS ANY NEEDS. THE PROGRAM ALSO WENT HIGH TECH, DISTRIBUTING IPADS AND TRAINING "GRANDPARENTS" TO USE ZOOM AND WECHAT TO STAY CONNECTED.IN NORMAL YEARS, SUMMERWORKS, ABCD'S SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM PLACES UNDER-RESOURCED BOSTON AREA YOUTH IN PAID POSITIONS AT NONPROFIT EMPLOYER SITES. IN 2021, PARTICIPANTS CONNECTED ONLINE, COMPLETING PROJECT-BASED WORK AND TRAININGS.ABCD OPERATES TWO ALTERNAIVE HIGH SCHOOLS. OSTIGUY HIGH IS A "RECOVERY HIGH SCHOOL" SERVING YOUNG PEOPLE STRUGGLING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE. UNIVERSITY HIGH IS AN ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS STRUGGLING IN TRADITIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. BOTH SCHOOLS OFFER STUDENTS A CHALLENGING EDUCATION AND A CARING ENVIRONMENT WITH SMALL CLASSES AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$335,775
Related organizations$0
Government grants $138,807,817
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$62,229,941
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,063,711
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$201,373,533
Total Program Service Revenue$312,063
Investment income $707,384
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,108,882
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$209,694
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $203,321,511

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 26 grants that Action For Boston Community Development has recieved totaling $794,943.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$197,263
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: ABCD YOUTH SERVICES TO HOMELESS YOUTH

$100,000
Klarman Family Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: GOOD PHILANTHROPIC CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GRANTS: UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021, 2022, AND 2023

$100,000
Boston College Trustees

Chestnut Hill, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$75,000
Klarman Family Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: GOOD PHILANTHROPIC CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY GRANTS: UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021, 2022, AND 2023

$50,000
Yawkey Foundation Ii

Dedham, MA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH

$40,000
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