Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation

Organization Overview

Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation is located in Dorchester, MA. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (S31) the organization is classified as: Urban & Community Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation 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 12/2022, Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation generated $10.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.1m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.7% per year over the past 8 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.

Since 2014, Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation has awarded 31 individual grants totaling $1,380,971. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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DORCHESTER BAY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACTS TO BUILD A STRONG, THRIVING, AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY IN BOSTON'S DORCHESTER NEIGHBORHOODS. WORKING CLOSELY WITH NEIGHBORHOODS, RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND PARTNERS, WE ACCESS RESOURCES TO:-DEVELOP AND PRESERVE HOME OWNERSHIP AND RENTAL HOUSING ACROSS INCOME LEVELS-CREATE AND SUSTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS-BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH ORGANIZING, CIVIC ENGAGEMENTS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

COMMUNITY SERVICES:OUR COMMUNITY SERVICES INCLUDE TENANT ORGANIZING WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER ACTIVE TENANTS TO PROMOTE LEADERSHIP AND TACKLE CRITICAL ISSUES. WITHIN OUR ORGANIZING EFFORTS, PROGRAMS ENGAGE YOUTH IN EDUCATION, RECREATION, ORGANIZING, LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES. "YOUTH FORCE ORGANIZING TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, IS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE STRONGEST YOUTH ORGANIZING PROGRAMS IN THE STATE. OUR REENTRY PROGRAM IS THE FIRST CDC-BASED RE-ENTRY PROGRAM IN NEW ENGLAND FOR EX-OFFENDERS RETURNING TO THEIR COMMUNITY. USING OUR ORGANIZING EXPERTISE, WE HAVE PULLED TOGETHER THE A.G.'S OFFICE, POLICE, CORRECTIONS, AND OTHER NON-PROFIT SERVICE PARTNERS IN THIS IMPORTANT COLLABORATIVE. OUR COMPUTER TRAINING PROGRAMS HAVE HELPED TRAIN ADULTS AND YOUTHS IN COMPUTER SKILLS. BY PLACING RESIDENTS IN JOBS CREATED BY OUR EFFORTS, AND HELPING BUILD SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT, OUR EFFORTS INCREASE WEALTH AND OPPORTUNITIES.


ASSET MANAGEMENT:ASSET MANAGEMENT FOCUSES ON THE LONG TERM STEWARDSHIP OF THE DBEDC PROPERTIES BY SEEKING OUT PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, FINANCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND POLICY OPPORTUNITIES THAT WOULD MAXIMIZE THE VALUE OF THE PORTFOLIO AS WELL AS IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE RESIDENTS IN THE PROPERTIES. AT LEAST 1.1 MILLION DOLLARS WAS SPENT IN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PORTFOLIO TO MAKE SURE THE PROPERTIES REMAIN IN GOOD PHYSICAL SHAPE. 100% OF THE PROPERTIES ARE BEING TRACKED ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY SOFTWARE AND ON AVERAGE THE PORTFOLIO HAD A 99% OCCUPANCY RATE. ALL PROPERTIES MET THE DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS.


PROJECT DEVELOPMENT:PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ACQUIRES CONSTRUCTS AND REDEVELOPS REAL ESTATE IN OUR SERVICE AREA WITH THE GOAL OF REDUCING BLIGHT, IMPROVING THE NEIGHBORHOOD, CREATING AND PRESERVING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AS WELL AS COMMERCIAL SPACE THAT PROVIDES JOBS, SERVICES AND PLACES FOR BUSINESSES TO GROW AND THRIVE. IN 2021 WE COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION ON A 90-UNIT RESIDENTIAL PROJECT (INDIGO BLOCK) AND A $12,000,000 COMMERCIAL PROJECT. IN 2021 WE STARTED CONSTRUCTION ON A HISTORIC PROJECT (PIERCE) AND COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION IN 2022 FOR A TOTAL COST OF $13,700,000. IN 2022, CONSTRUCTION CONTINUED FOR LEYLAND STREET WHICH IS CONVERTING A 13,000 SQUARE FOOT PROPERTY INTO A 42,000 SQUARE FOOT, 42-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING SENIOR HOUSING BUILDING.


LOAN PROGRAMS:LOAN PROGRAMS PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE PRE-LOAN AND POST-LOAN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURS AND BORROWERS. THE BUSINESS LOAN FUND OFFERS DIRECT LOANS FROM $500 TO $250,000 (BOTH DB CAPITAL AND SBA LOANS). DBEDC IS THE ONLY BOSTON AREA CDC TO MAKE DIRECT LOANS TO SMALL BUSINESSES. DBEDC'S TWO-PRONGED STRATEGIES OF DEVELOPING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AND LENDING TO BUSINESSES REINFORCE EACH OTHER BY CREATING PHYSICAL SPACES FOR BUSINESS AND ALSO STRENGTHENING INTERNAL BUSINESS CAPACITY. COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION IS GIVING NEW LIFE TO THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS IN OUR AREA. WE HAVE COMPLETED LOANS TO A WIDE ARRAY OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF BUSINESSES.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Eos Transition Partners
Executive Placement Services
$126,667
Aafcpas Inc
Audit And Accounting
$208,786
Stull & Lee
Architects
$109,604
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$484,157
Government grants $891,529
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,111,437
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,487,123
Total Program Service Revenue$6,760,060
Investment income $2,810
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$86,708
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $10,163,285

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation has awarded $282,778 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CODMAN SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

PURPOSE: FAIRMONT COLLABORATIVE SUBCONTRACTOR, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

$6,500

INTERSEMINARIAN-PROJECT PLACE INC

PURPOSE: BOSTON WORKFORCE SUBCONTRACTOR

$105,000

JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICE INC

PURPOSE: BOSTON WORKFORCE SUBCONTRACTOR

$81,850

BOSTON PUBLIC HOUSING CORPORATION

PURPOSE: BOSTON WORKFORCE SUBCONTRACTOR

$59,432

TUFTS UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: BOSTON WORKFORCE SUBCONTRACTOR

$29,996
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$8,193,120
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$10,163,285
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$4,484,188
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$4,512,361
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$3,801,712
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$3,907,106
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$5,912,005
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$1,673,115
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$2,852,728
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$3,125,444
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$1,917,108
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$1,643,388
Brewery Development Co Of Jamaica Plain
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$3,558,118
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$2,071,488
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$1,726,053

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