Toxics Action Center Inc
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $804.4k
- Investments
- $2.0m
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 02/1994
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 04-3211693
Organization Overview
Toxics Action Center Inc, operating under the name Community Action Works, is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Community Action Works employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Action Works 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 06/2022, Community Action Works generated $804.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Community Action Works has awarded 41 individual grants totaling $1,149,398. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENGAGE IN EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CAPACITY BUILDING ON LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AT TOXICS ACTION CENTER, WE BELIEVE THAT ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS ARE BIG, BUT THE POWER OF WELL-ORGANIZED COMMUNITY GROUPS IS BIGGER. THAT'S WHY WE WORK WITH EVERYDAY PEOPLE TO CONFRONT THOSE WHO ARE POLLUTING AND HARMING THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES. WE PARTNER WITH THOSE MOST IMPACTED BY ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS, TRAINING THEM WITH THE KNOW-HOW ANYONE WOULD NEED TO MAKE CHANGE IN THEIR OWN BACKYARD. SINCE 1987, WE'VE ASSISTED OVER 1,000 COMMUNITIES REPRESENTING OVER 20,000 ACTIVISTS ACROSS THE REGION. WE PROVIDE IN-PERSON TRAININGS TO CREATE A POWERFUL COMMUNITY GROUP WITH AN ACTION PLAN THAT WORKS, CONDUCT PERSONALIZED LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND BRING COMMUNITY LEADERS TOGETHER AT KEY EVENTS TO BUILD OUR MOVEMENT. BECAUSE WHEN NEIGHBORS KNOW HOW TO MAKE CHANGE, THEY CAN BUILD THE POWER TO TRANSFORM OUR WORLD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Sargent Director (until 3/3/22) | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Linda Segal V.p./director (until 6/27/22) | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Matthew Wilson Treasurer/director (until 6/27/22) | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kirstie Pecci President/director (until 6/27/22) | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jackie Elliot Director (until 6/27/22) | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Johanna Neumann Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $286,601 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $92,685 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $425,065 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $804,351 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $804,351 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $216,979 |
| 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. | $60,664 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,233 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $350,344 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,972 |
| Other employee benefits | $34,704 |
| Payroll taxes | $34,604 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $14,946 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,475 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $345,825 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $21,834 |
| Information technology | $8,454 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $62,886 |
| Travel | $5,447 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,949 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $897 |
| Insurance | $6,741 |
| All other expenses | $790 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,217,511 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $69,075 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $302,405 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $6,952 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,983,453 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,361,885 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $561,878 |
| Grants payable | $20,877 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $582,755 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,487,130 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $292,000 |
| 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 | $2,361,885 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Toxics Action Center Inc has awarded $161,904 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FORE RIVER RESIDENTS AGAINST THE COMPRESSOR STATION PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR CHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | $28,430 |
FIGHT FOR ZERO INC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR CHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | $7,877 |
NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR MASSACHUSETTS EDUCATION FUND INC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR CHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | $98,000 |
NATIVE GREEN INC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR CHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | $10,097 |
NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN CENTER OF BOSTON PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR CHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | $7,500 |
CLEAN WATER FUND OF MICHIGAN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR CHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | $10,000 |