East Boston Ecumenical Community Council
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $541.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- East Boston, MA
- Founding
- 10/1983
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 04-2774242
Organization Overview
East Boston Ecumenical Community Council is located in East Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1983. 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 06/2021, East Boston Ecumenical Community Council employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. East Boston Ecumenical Community Council 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 06/2021, East Boston Ecumenical Community Council generated $541.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $522.3k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.6%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
NEIGHBORHOOD BASED ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES THE ADVANCEMENT OF IMMIGRANTS OF ALL AGES THROUGH EDUCATION, SERVICES, ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 200 STUDENTS ATTENDING THE EAST BOSTON HIGH SCHOOL. THOSE PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE SCHOOL ESL INSTRUCTION, STUDY SKILLS ESL, HOMEWORK HELP TIME, OPEN ACCESS COMPUTER LAB SESSIONS, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE WORKSHOPS, MOVIE NIGHT, OTHER FIELD TRIPS, AND THE ASPIRING PROGRAMS. ALL PROGRAMS ARE GEARED TOWARDS KEEPING STUDENTS ENROLLED IN HIGH SCHOOL AND GRADUATING ON TIME.
THE COMMUNITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CLEAP) PROVIDES GENERAL SERVICES SUCH AS CONSULTING, ADVANCED PAROLE, TRANSLATION, PREPARATION OF LETTER TO USCIS AND NOTARY SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION SETS A FISCAL YEAR GOAL OF PROVIDING ACCESS FOR SERVICES TO 3,000 INDIVIDUALS. SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO 2,792 BY THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR. THOSE SERVICES INCLUDED ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH OBTAINING TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS (TPS) AND IMMIGRATION STATUS (OTHER THAN TPS), AND ALLOWING THE RENEWAL OF THEIR WORK PERMITS. IN ADDITON, THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS IN THE COMPLETION OF I-130 FAMILY PETITIONS WHICH ENABLED THE REUNIFICATION OF FAMILIES BY BRINGING MEMBERS STILL IN THEIR HOMELANDS TO THE U.S. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ASSISTS IN COMPLETING THE N-400 AND N-600 APPLICATIONS TO INITIATE THE NATURALIZATION PROCESS.
THE ADULT EDUCATION AND LATINA ESL PROGRAM PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES. BASED ON ORGANIZATION CENSUS, 693 ADULTS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN BOTH THE LATINA ESL AND ADULT ESL PROGRAMS. WITHIN THE LATINA ESL PROGRAM AN ADVANCED LEVEL III WAS CREATED TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO SERVE AND SUPPORT PREGNANT AND PARENTING WOMEN WITH NOT ONLY THE ENGLISH CLASSES BUT ALSO BY PROVIDING FREE CHILDCARE TO THESE WOMEN WHILE THEY PARTICIPATE IN ESL INSTRUCTION. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP THE LATINA MOTHERS NAVIGATE THEIR WAY THROUGH THE US EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS AS THEY INTEGRATE INTO AMERICAN SOCIETY.
PARENT ORGANIZING PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO MENTOR PARENTS AND EXPAND THEIR LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL. THE PROGRAM ENCOURAGES PARTICIPATION BY PARENTS IN THE IDENTIFICATION OF EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING, AND OTHER PUBLIC EDUCATION OFFERINGS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN. NUESTRA VOZ CUENTA (OUR VOICE COUNTS) ENCOURAGES THE RESIDENTS OF EAST BOSTON TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE VOTING PROCESS. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN EXISTING PARTNERSHIPS AND DEVELOP NEW ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS. IN 2017 NVC REGISTERED 1,100 VOTERS IN THE PREPARATION FOR THE GUBERNATORIAL AND MIDTERM ELECTIONS AND ENGAGED THIS GROUP TO RECRUIT MORE VOLUNTEERS TO REGISTER MORE VOTERS IN THE EAST BOSTON COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Frank Ramirez CEO | Officer | 40 | $82,565 |
William Horne ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael Nicastro Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jean Staropoli Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Margarita Arenas Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Luisa Bravo Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $66,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $285,767 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $352,267 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $185,562 |
| Investment income | $3,392 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $541,221 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $82,565 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,770 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $176,979 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,575 |
| Other employee benefits | $23,848 |
| Payroll taxes | $23,505 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $51,900 |
| Advertising and promotion | $500 |
| Office expenses | $950 |
| Information technology | $5,254 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $59,075 |
| Travel | $5,475 |
| 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 | $5,060 |
| Insurance | $3,438 |
| All other expenses | $12,636 |
| Total functional expenses | $522,339 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $175,200 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $60,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $69,546 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $1,090,000 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,775 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,350 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $75,387 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,507,258 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $72,000 |
| 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 | $105,593 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $76,806 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $254,399 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,252,859 |
| 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 | $1,507,258 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that East Boston Ecumenical Community Council has recieved totaling $50,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Anna B Stearns Charitable Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $40,000 |
The East Boston Foundation East Boston, MA PURPOSE: TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN EAST BOSTON | $7,500 |
East Boston Saving Bank Charitable Foundation Inc Rockland, MA PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSES | $2,500 |
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