Columbia Opportunities Inc
- Assets
- $376.4k
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 53
- Location
- Hudson, NY
- Founding
- 12/1983
- Data as of
- 10/2020
- EIN
- 14-1627038
Organization Overview
Columbia Opportunities Inc is located in Hudson, NY. 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 10/2020, Columbia Opportunities Inc employed 53 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Columbia Opportunities 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 10/2020, Columbia Opportunities Inc generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 10/2020. While expenses have increased by 1.0% per year over the past 6 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COLUMBIA OPPORTUNITIES, INC.'S MISSION IS TO HELP SOLVE POVERTY RELATED PROBLEMS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS SO THAT THEY MAY ATTAIN THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO BECOME SELF-RELIANT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WEATHERIZATION - PROVIDES ENERGY AUDITS TO ELIGIBLE HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS IN ORDER TO FIND THE BEST WAY TO MAKE THEIR HOMES MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT. CONSERVATION METHODS, TO MAKE HOMES SAFER, MORE COMFORTABLE, AND LESS EXPENSIVE TO HEAT MAY INCLUDE INSULATION AND AIR SEALING, FURNACE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AND REFRIGERATOR REPLACEMENT.
COMMUNITY SERVICE BLOCK GRANT - FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT CORE ACTIVITIES OF COLUMBIA OPPORTUNITIES, INC. TO SOLVE POVERTY RELATED PROBLEMS IN THE COMMUNITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AGENCY'S MISSION STATEMENT.
HEAD START - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON HELPING PRESCHOOLERS DEVELOP THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL. HEAD START PROMOTES SCHOOL READINESS BY ENHANCING THE SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, NUTRITIONAL, SOCIAL AND OTHER SERVICES TO ENROLLED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THEY ENGAGE PARENTS IN THEIR CHILDREN'S LEARNING AND HELP THEM IN MAKING PROGRESS TOWARD THEIR EDUCATIONAL, LITERACY AND EMPLOYMENT GOALS.
THE FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM - PROVIDES SUPPORT AND GUIDES ADULT AND ADOLESCENT LEARNERS AS THEY MEET THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL GOALS. IT ALSO HELPS TODEVELOP THE HOME AS A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY..... OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES - INCLUDE HOMELESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, EMERGENCY INTERVENTION FOR FOOD AND SHELTER NEEDS, VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE AND OTHER ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR AREA RESIDENTS WHO ARE IN NEED OF RELATED SERVICES......
WEATHERIZATION - PROVIDES ENERGY AUDITS TO ELIGIBLE HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS IN ORDER TO FIND THE BEST WAY TO MAKE THEIR HOMES MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT. CONSERVATION METHODS, TO MAKE HOMES SAFER, MORE COMFORTABLE, AND LESS EXPENSIVE TO HEAT MAY INCLUDE INSULATION AND AIR SEALING, FURNACE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AND REFRIGERATOR REPLACEMENT.
COMMUNITY SERVICE BLOCK GRANT - FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT CORE ACTIVITIES OF COLUMBIA OPPORTUNITIES, INC. TO SOLVE POVERTY RELATED PROBLEMS IN THE COMMUNITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AGENCY'S MISSION STATEMENT.
HEAD START - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON HELPING PRESCHOOLERS DEVELOP THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL. HEAD START PROMOTES SCHOOL READINESS BY ENHANCING THE SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, NUTRITIONAL, SOCIAL AND OTHER SERVICES TO ENROLLED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THEY ENGAGE PARENTS IN THEIR CHILDREN'S LEARNING AND HELP THEM IN MAKING PROGRESS TOWARD THEIR EDUCATIONAL, LITERACY AND EMPLOYMENT GOALS.
THE FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM - PROVIDES SUPPORT AND GUIDES ADULT AND ADOLESCENT LEARNERS AS THEY MEET THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL GOALS. IT ALSO HELPS TODEVELOP THE HOME AS A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY..... OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES - INCLUDE HOMELESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, EMERGENCY INTERVENTION FOR FOOD AND SHELTER NEEDS, VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE AND OTHER ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR AREA RESIDENTS WHO ARE IN NEED OF RELATED SERVICES......
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bruce Frishkoff Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Berne Bendel Treasurer | Officer | $0 | |
Katy Cashen Director | Officer | $0 | |
Carol Friedman Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Theresa Mayhew Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Tiffany Garriga Director | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,660,575 |
| Investment income | $91 |
| 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 | $2,759,254 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,452,000 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $417,927 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $101,954 |
| Travel | $9,159 |
| 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 | $5,395 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,646,643 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $330 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $112,589 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $21,140 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $114,057 |
| 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 | $41,672 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $376,444 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $83,070 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $65,366 |
| Total liabilities | $148,436 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $228,008 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Columbia Opportunities Inc has recieved totaling $40,516.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc Sheffield, MA PURPOSE: FOR PROGRAMMING TO SUPPORT ELLN & FOOD INSECURITIES | $13,492 |
Dyson Foundation Millbrook, NY PURPOSE: TOWARDS UTILITY AND RENT ASSISTANCE FOR CLIENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED, AS PART OF THE FOUNDATION'S EMERGENCY FUNDING IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. | $10,000 |
Dyson Foundation Millbrook, NY PURPOSE: MULTI-YEAR SUPPORT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTION OF CLOTHING ESSENTIALS, DIAPERS, AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH. | $8,500 |
Dyson Foundation Millbrook, NY PURPOSE: MULTI-YEAR SUPPORT FOR THE PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTION OF CLOTHING ESSENTIALS, DIAPERS, AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH. | $8,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $24 |
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