The Open Door Shelter Inc

Organization Overview

The Open Door Shelter Inc is located in Norwalk, CT. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (L41) the organization is classified as: Homeless Shelters, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Open Door Shelter Inc employed 63 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Open Door Shelter 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 06/2022, Open Door Shelter Inc generated $5.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.6% 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL SERVICES INCLUDING SHELTER, OUTREACH, FOOD, HOUSING, ACCESS TO BENEFITS AND HEALTHCARE, JOB TRAINING, AND FINANCIAL COACHING FOR THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY AND THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

HOMELESS SERVICES: SINCE OPENING ITS DOORS IN 1984, OPEN DOORS HAS WORKED WITH THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING SHELTER TO MEN, WOMEN, AND FAMILIES, ALONG WITH CASE MANAGEMENT AND HOT SERVED MEALS. IN MORE RECENT YEARS, OPEN DOORS ADDED STREET OUTREACH AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO ENSURE THAT EVERY PERSON EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN NORWALK HAS ACCESS TO HOUSING AND INCOME. HIGHLIGHTS:- 149 INDIVIDUALS WERE SHELTERED AND OF THOSE, 81 WERE HOUSED IN PERMANENT HOUSING,- 99% OF THOSE EXITING SHELTER OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS, REMAINED HOUSED,- 54,306 HOT MEALS WERE SERVED,- 74 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED BY THE STREET HOMELESS OUTREACH PROGRAM, 91% NO LONGER HOMELESS.


JOB TRAINING: OPEN DOORS PARTNERS WITH INDUSTRY EXPERTS TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, ONE-ON-ONE JOB PLACEMENT, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR AREA RESIDENTS AND SHELTER GUESTS. PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO ANY NORWALK AREA RESIDENT WHO IS LOOKING FOR RESOURCES TO HELP ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A SUSTAINABLE INCOME.


HOUSING STABILITY: TO RAPIDLY MOVE PEOPLE FROM HOMELESSNESS TO HOUSING STABILITY, OPEN DOORS CREATED AFFORDABLE AND DEEPLY AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THOSE TRANSITIONING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS AND PROVIDES SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.HIGHLIGHTS:- 52 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, 24 SHORT-TERM AND 28 LONG-TERM- 63 INDIVIDUALS WERE PERMANENTLY HOUSED IN OPEN DOORS AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS.


PREVENTION: OPEN DOORS RECOGNIZES THE BEST WAY TO END HOMELESSNESS IS TO STOP IT BEFORE IT HAPPENS. OPEN DOORS PROVIDES A FOOD PANTRY, AND A CLOTHING CENTER TO ELIMINATE SMALL FINANCIAL BARRIERS, ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE, AND THE NEWLY OPENED FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER TO ASSIST AREA RESIDENTS GAIN FINANCIAL STABILITY AND SUCCESS. HIGHLIGHTS:- 1,370 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED 4,243 BAGS OF GROCERIES THROUGH THE FOOD PANTRY,- 282 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH THE FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER, 95 OBTAINED EMPLOYMENT, 129 INCREASED INCOME, 24 INCREASED SAVINGS,- 1,643 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED 60,390 ITEMS OF CLOTHING THROUGH THE COMMUNITY CLOSET


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John F Erdman III
President
$0
Nancy Meany
Vice President
$0
Kersten Rivas
Secretary
$0
Robert Genuario
Treasurer
$0
Barbara Blasso
Director
$0
Seth Birnbaum
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$548,381
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,073,608
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,607,506
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $687,766
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,229,495
Total Program Service Revenue$914,658
Investment income $14,981
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,056
Net Income from Fundraising Events $34,632
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,198,802

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