Operation Our Town is located in Altoona, PA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (S12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, 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. Operation Our Town 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 07/2021, Operation Our Town generated $357.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $329.1k during the year ending 07/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.2% 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.
Since 2015, Operation Our Town has awarded 33 individual grants totaling $1,095,553. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FACILITATING PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS TO FIGHT DRUG USE AND CRIME THRU PROVEN LAW ENFORCEMENT, TREATMENT, AND PREVENTION TECHNIQUES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO ASSIST WITH PROVIDING LOCAL POLICE DRUG TASK FORCE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT, FUNDS TO DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR EXPANDED DRUG PROSECUTION BUDGET, ASSIST LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TREATMENT AGENCIES WITH DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAMS
TO ASSIST LOCAL SCHOOLS, AGENCIES, OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH CHILDREN'S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, MENTORING PROGRAMS, DRUG AND ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, JUVENILE COURT, NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAMS, ETC.
TO ASSIST IN FUNDING COVID-19 RELATED SMALL BUSINESS LOANS FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Philip Devorris Secretary | Officer | $0 | |
Michael A Fiore President | Officer | $0 | |
Joseph Sheetz Treasurer | Officer | $0 | |
Randy Feathers Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Ron Mcconnell Board Member | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $12,541 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $260,851 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $273,392 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $68,574 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $357,697 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $243,231 |
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 of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $47,858 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,832 |
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 | $15,044 |
Office expenses | $57 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $3,054 |
All other expenses | $914 |
Total functional expenses | $329,095 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $50,015 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $212,201 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $262,216 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $172 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $172 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $262,044 |
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 | $262,216 |
Over the last fiscal year, Operation Our Town has awarded $211,785 in support to 9 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
BLAIR COUNTY PURPOSE: DRUG ENFORCEMENT | $73,846 |
BLAIR CTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE PURPOSE: DRUG ENFORCEMENT | $54,939 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: COVID-19 SMALL BUSIN | $21,000 |
LOGAN TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: K9 GRANT | $20,000 |
Altoona, PA PURPOSE: K9 GRANT | $10,000 |
Altoona, PA PURPOSE: AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH P | $10,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Operation Our Town has recieved totaling $51,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation Altoona, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
Pennsylvania Automotive Association Foundation Harrisburg, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,000 |
Ward Foundation Inv Mgt Altoona, PA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Pershing Square Foundation New York, NY | $346,223,156 | $346,633,563 |
Venture Michigan Fund New York, NY | $423,885,343 | $78,875,591 |
Community Loan Fund Of New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ | $216,841,059 | $22,047,293 |
Neighborhood Progress Inc Cleveland, OH | $14,988,219 | $7,783,828 |
Montgomery Village Foundation Inc montgomery village, MD | $23,433,037 | $9,100,632 |
Fund For Our Economic Future Of Northeast Ohio Cleveland, OH | $9,063,861 | $3,744,961 |
Resolution Project Inc New York, NY | $959,499 | $1,878,975 |
One Hundred Black Men New York, NY | $1,621,629 | $1,558,078 |
Dream Big Foundation Inc Crownsville, MD | $3,093,434 | $416,051 |
Egbert M Freese Foundation Galion, OH | $9,775,286 | $868,185 |
Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District Inc Philadelphia, PA | $471,400 | $763,974 |
West Central Development Corporation Perrysburg, OH | $4,806,920 | $1,182,846 |