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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Drew President / CEO | Officer | 35 | $296,520 |
Sharon Scott-Chandler Executive Vice President | Officer | 35 | $221,903 |
Rachel Ma'luf Gen. Cnsl./asst. Clerk As Of 08/19 | Officer | 35 | $192,810 |
Harold Mezoff VP Admin & Human Resources | 35 | $176,889 | |
John Wells VP Energy/real Estate Services | 35 | $174,282 | |
Yvette Rodriguez VP Head Start/childrens Services | 35 | $168,734 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Careworks Inc Temp Help | 8/30/21 | $434,875 |
Premiere Customized Services Corporation Cleaning Services | 8/30/21 | $495,974 |
Fulcimus Llc It Support | 8/30/21 | $421,250 |
Diversity Cleaning Inc Temp Help | 8/30/21 | $549,472 |
Clearesult Consulting Inc Energy Consultants | 8/30/21 | $451,976 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $632,721 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $711,233 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $711,233 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $35,977,184 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,316,529 |
Other employee benefits | $7,321,029 |
Payroll taxes | $3,606,627 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $549,957 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $193,601 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $9,008,485 |
Information technology | $2,230,643 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,803,972 |
Travel | $244,962 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $121,322 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,862,281 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $202,088,095 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,182,835 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $24,631,539 |
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 | $975,853 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,490,816 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $21,770,750 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $432,940 |
Total assets | $71,484,733 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,377,255 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $9,614,648 |
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 | $17,410,916 |
Total liabilities | $50,402,819 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,081,914 |
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 | $71,484,733 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 26 grants that Action For Boston Community Development has recieved totaling $794,943.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: HOPES Program | $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 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Sco Family Of Services Glen Cove, NY | $156,836,861 | $250,097,948 |
Action For Boston Community Development Boston, MA | $71,484,733 | $203,321,511 |
Community Teamwork Inc Lowell, MA | $42,258,577 | $200,534,609 |
Bowery Residents Committee Inc New York, NY | $80,406,684 | $138,461,916 |
Southern New Hampshire Service Inc Manchester, NH | $15,002,382 | $132,276,862 |
Rising Ground Inc Brooklyn, NY | $83,365,345 | $129,310,965 |
Dalio Family Fund Inc Westport, CT | $3,471,122,443 | $134,784,215 |
Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services Inc Brooklyn, NY | $32,235,600 | $116,003,581 |
Good Shepherd Services New York, NY | $154,839,651 | $104,443,778 |
Selfhelp Community Services Inc New York, NY | $84,510,412 | $100,626,590 |
Heart Share Human Services Of New York Brooklyn, NY | $135,027,359 | $103,566,344 |
South Middlesex Opportunity Council Inc Framingham, MA | $58,219,671 | $100,623,342 |