Alliance For Community Empowerment Inc
- Assets
- $16.3m
- Revenue
- $27.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 578
- Location
- Bridgeport, CT
- Founding
- 01/1970
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 06-0797841
Organization Overview
Alliance For Community Empowerment Inc is located in Bridgeport, CT. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (B21) the organization is classified as: Preschools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Alliance For Community Empowerment Inc employed 578 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alliance For Community Empowerment 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 09/2021, Alliance For Community Empowerment Inc generated $27.5m 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 (3.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $27.5m during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.1%) 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
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS IN THE GREATER BRIDGEPORT AREA BY PROVIDING THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION SERVICES- INCLUDING FEDERAL HEADSTART PROGRAMS, SERVED 1,669 CHILDREN; SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM, SERVED 1,273 CHILDREN; CHILD DAY CARE PROGRAM SERVED 2,021 CHILDREN.
HOUSING SERVICES - INCLUDING FEDERAL ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, SERVED 2252 HOUSEHOLDS
STATE AND FEDERAL HEALTH & WELFARE PROGRAM SERVICES - INCLUDING EMERGENCY ENERGY ASSISTANCE, SERVED 18,977 INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS; AND PROVIDED FAMILIES WITH FAMILY COUNSELING PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Monette Ferguson Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $190,577 |
Indi Hayes Finance Director | Officer | 35 | $114,906 |
Zeljka Trivunovic Operations Director | 35 | $111,817 | |
Tanya Lloyd Director Of Early Learning | 35 | $106,238 | |
Sharon Skyers-Jenkins Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ralph Jowers 1st Vice Chairsperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Lindley Food Services Food Services | 9/29/21 | $423,941 |
Securitas Security Service Security Services | 9/29/21 | $107,927 |
It Direct It Consultants | 9/29/21 | $121,436 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $24,948,263 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,856,189 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $99,463 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $26,804,452 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $477,556 |
| 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 | $27,495,341 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $11,105,613 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $385,569 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $385,569 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,908,795 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,479,384 |
| Payroll taxes | $752,867 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $73,658 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $805,308 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,546,621 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,440,454 |
| Travel | $94,426 |
| 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 | $129,657 |
| Insurance | $136,092 |
| All other expenses | $25,346 |
| Total functional expenses | $27,509,132 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,729,811 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $7,280,277 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,229,437 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $39,069 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $16,278,594 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,606,525 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,612,808 |
| 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 | $9,219,333 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,059,261 |
| 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 | $16,278,594 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Alliance For Community Empowerment Inc has recieved totaling $141,632.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Fairfield Countys Community Foundation Inc Norwalk, CT PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $74,132 |
Ritter Family Foundation Ridgefield, CT PURPOSE: DONATION | $50,000 |
Tauck Family Foundation Inc Wilton, CT PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT | $5,000 |
Ernest And Joan Trefz Foundation Bridgeport, CT PURPOSE: IN FURTHERANCE OF STATED OBJECTIVES OF THE FOUNDATION | $5,000 |
Odyssey Group Foundation Stamford, CT PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GRANT FOR OPERATING COSTS | $5,000 |
Tauck Family Foundation Inc Wilton, CT PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT | $2,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Mary C Wheeler School Inc Providence, RI | $133,927,323 | $44,419,701 |
Alliance For Community Empowerment Inc Bridgeport, CT | $16,278,594 | $27,495,341 |
Scus Head Start Programs Inc Fairfield, CT | $3,729,940 | $22,684,143 |
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Jumpstart For Young Children Inc Boston, MA | $20,704,200 | $25,715,901 |
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Belmont Day School Inc Belmont, MA | $53,871,739 | $17,214,948 |
The Kingsley Montessori School Inc Boston, MA | $12,852,129 | $12,365,430 |
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