Worcester Community Action Council Inc

Organization Overview

Worcester Community Action Council Inc is located in Worcester, MA. The organization was established in 1965. 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 09/2022, Worcester Community Action Council Inc employed 303 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Worcester Community Action 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 09/2022, Worcester Community Action Council Inc generated $41.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $40.1m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.7% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

HELPING PEOPLE MOVE TO ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH PROGRAMS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ADVOCACY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LIHEAP - LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES A FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH WINTER HEATING BILLS FOR LOW INCOME HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS. ENERGY ASSISTANCE PARTICIPANTS ARE SERVICED AT WCAC'S MAIN OFFICE IN WORCESTER, MA AND SIX OUTREACH SITES IN THE COUNCIL'S SERVICE AREA. WCAC PROCESSED APPLICATIONS FROM 13,967 HOUSEHOLDS IN FY 2022. WCAC OFFERS ENERGY CONSERVATION SERVICES FOR 1 TO 4 FAMILY UNIT BUILDINGS, OCCUPIED BY LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, INCLUDING WEATHERIZATION, HEATING SYSTEM REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AND APPLIANCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. $14,492,429 FEDERAL FUNDING WAS PAID DIRECTLY TO FUEL VENDORS FOR HOME HEATING ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION, WCAC PAID OUT $8.3 MILLION IN ARPA ONE-TIME PAYMENTS FOR FUEL ASSISTANCE.


HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START SERVICES IN SOUTHERN WORCESTER COUNTY OF MASSACHUSETTS FOR ELIGIBLE CHILDREN 0-5 YEARS OF AGE. HEAD START PROVIDES A DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACH TO ENABLE CHILDREN TO ACHIEVE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL COMPETENCE BY PROVIDING FOR INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, NUTRITION AND OTHER FACTORS. THIS YEAR, ENROLLMENT RECOVERED FROM THE REDUCED COVID-19 LEVELS. CAPACITY IS NOW AT 60 EARLY HEAD START AND 203 HEAD START. ACTUAL ENROLLMENT AT YEAR-END WAS 214 FOR BOTH PROGRAMS.


THE JOB AND EDUCATION CENTER IN FISCAL YEAR 2022 SERVED 798 PARTICIPANTS. THAT IS ONE-HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHT MORE CLIENTS THAN LAST YEAR. THE SERVICES PROVIDED HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TEST PREPARATION CLASSES, CAREER PATHWAY TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS, POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND OTHER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES.


VARIOUS PROGRAMS SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY WITH EDUCATION, COVID-19 RELIEF, SERVICES TO YOUNG PARENTS, HEALTHY LIVING, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT AND ADVOCACY SERVICES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Marybeth Campbell
Executive Director
$140,000
Kerry Brennan
Chief Operating Officer
$122,528
Robert Scherer
Chief Financial Officer
$115,437
Brian Westerlind
Asst. Treasurer
$0
Donald Xenos
Chair
$0
Steven Desmarais
Treasurer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
National Grid Electric
Fuel & Util. Serv.
$5,940,352
Al's Oil Service Llc
Fuel & Util. Serv.
$951,797
Energy Protectors Inc
Fuel & Util. Serv.
$1,102,981
National Grid Gas
Fuel & Util. Serv.
$449,685
R Fresolo Plumbingheating
Fuel & Util. Serv.
$353,958
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $89,237
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$330,948
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $8,007
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$420,185
Total Program Service Revenue$40,506,333
Investment income $1,673
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $415,615
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $41,343,806

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Worcester Community Action Council Inc has awarded $134,240 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

MAKING OPPORTUNITY COUNT

Org PageRecipient Profile

Fitchburg, MA

PURPOSE: SUBRECIPIENT

$60,904

MAKING OPPORTUNITY COUNT

Org PageRecipient Profile

Fitchburg, MA

PURPOSE: SUBRECIPIENT

$60,904

PLUMLEY VILLAGETHE COMMUNITY BUILDERS INC

PURPOSE: SUBRECIPIENT

$3,108

WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: SUBRECIPIENT

$3,108

WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: SUBRECIPIENT

$3,108

PLUMLEY VILLAGETHE COMMUNITY BUILDERS INC

PURPOSE: SUBRECIPIENT

$3,108
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Worcester Community Action Council Inc has recieved totaling $20,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc

Worcester, MA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION

$20,000
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