Beech Community Services

Organization Overview

Beech Community Services is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Beech Community Services 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 12/2021, Beech Community Services generated $952.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $240.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.5% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE & STRENGTHEN THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS IN THE AREA FROM BROAD TO 20TH ST & MONTGOMERY AVE TO THOMPSON ST IN THE CITY OF PHILA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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BEECH "JAZZ ON THE AVE" MUSIC FEST ATTRACTS MORE THAN 5,000 VISITORS THROUGHOUT THE PHILADELPHIA AND TRI-STATE AREA, AND IS ATTENDED BY PARTICIPANTS WHO RESIDE AS FAR AS NORTH CAROLINA, ALABAMA AND CALIFORNIA. THIS FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT FEATURES LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES ON TWO STAGES FROM LOCAL AND NATIONAL HEADLINERS AND SOME OF THE AREA'S TOP JAZZ, FUNK, SOUL AND R&B ARTISTS. THE FESTIVAL INCLUDES FOOD VENDORS, A KIDS ZONE AND A VARIETY OF CRAFT VENDORS. IN ADDITION, THE FESTIVAL FOCUSES ON THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING RESOURCES, FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS, JOB RECRUITMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES INFORMATION. MANY COMMUNITY LEADERS, RADIO AND TV PERSONALITIES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS, LIKE THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, STATE SENATOR, A STATE REPRESENTATIVES ATTEND THE EVENT. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE BEECH "JAZZ ON THE AVE" FESTIVAL WAS CANCELLED IN 2020 AND 2021, BUT PLANS ARE UNDERWAY TO HAVE THE EVENT IN 2022.


BEECH COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMUNITY OUTREACH CONSIST OF CONNECTING, INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND BUSINESS OWNERS WITH AVAILABLE RESOURCES, BENEFITS AND SERVICES. THESE DIRECT SERVICES HELP FAMILIES ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES NEEDS; AND BUSINESS OWNERS BENEFIT FROM SERVICES TO HELP GROW THEIR BUSINESS THROUGH FINANCIAL PLANNING AND GRANT PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Christine Brown
Pres/treasurer/exec Dir.
$0
Eva Lighty
Director
$0
Gwendolyn Murray
Director
$0
Ruth Lowden
Director
$0
Mary Galloway
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$52,497
Government grants $779,852
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$104,512
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$936,861
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 $952,792

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Beech Community Services has awarded $132,600 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

LOWER NORTH PHILADELPHIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: THE PROMISE - POVERTY ACTION FUND

$31,500

CENTRAL DIVISION VICTIM SERVICES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: THE PROMISE - POVERTY ACTION FUND

$31,500

STRAWBERRY MANSION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INC

PURPOSE: THE PROMISE - POVERTY ACTION FUND

$30,000

MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: THE PROMISE - POVERTY ACTION FUND

$30,000

GRANDS AS PARENTS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: THE PROMISE - POVERTY ACTION FUND

$9,600
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Beech Community Services has recieved totaling $104,012.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
In Our Backyards Inc

Brooklyn, NY

PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR SAVE THE HISTORIC DOX THRASH HOUSE

$104,012
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