Utility Emergency Services Fund
- Assets
- $5.6m
- Revenue
- $5.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 42
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 06/1983
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 23-2227461
Organization Overview
Utility Emergency Services Fund is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (L82) the organization is classified as: Housing Expense Reduction Support, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Utility Emergency Services Fund employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Utility Emergency Services Fund 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 06/2021, Utility Emergency Services Fund generated $5.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.6m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.7% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS UNABLE TO PAY UTILITY AND HOUSING BILLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LONG-TERM HOUSING WHICH CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING: OIL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMUESF PROVIDES DIRECT ASSISTANCE FOR OIL TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD THE COST OF AN OIL DELIVERY.PHILADELPHIA WORKS PARTNERSHIPSINCE FEBRUARY 2010, UESF HAS PARTNERED WITH PHILADELPHIA WORKS TO ASSIST THEIR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CLIENTS WITH UTILITY, RENTAL/MORTGAGE, AND SECURITY DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE.
VETERANS PROGRAMUESF WORKS WITH VETERANS AND VETERAN FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR ARE AT RISK OF LOSING THEIR HOMES. UESF'S RANGE OF SERVICES HELPS THEM ACQUIRE THE RESOURCES TO BECOME STABLE.
FRONT DOOR PROGRAMS WHICH CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: UTILITY SETTLEMENT PROGRAMUESF PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE FACING UTILITY TERMINATIONS OR WHO HAVE HAD THEIR UTILITIES SHUT OFF. UESF PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR PECO, PHILADELPHIA GAS WORKS ("PGW") AND PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT ("PWD") APPLICANTS UP TO $1,500 PER APPLICANT THROUGH VARIOUS GRANTS INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, THE OFFICE OF HOMELESS SERVICES AND PHILADELPHIA WORKS. PECO, PGW, AND PWD PROVIDE CONTRIBUTIONS TO UESF TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO UESF TO RUN THE PROGRAM.WATER CONSERVATION HOUSING STABILIZATION PROGRAMLOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH HIGH WATER USAGE AND HIGH BILLS OFTEN GET BEHIND ON THEIR BILLS AND FACE HAVING THEIR WATER TURNED OFF. UESF HELPS WATER CUSTOMERS FACING THESE PROBLEMS.
YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS WHICH CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING:FAMILY STABILIZATION PROGRAMIN 2017, UESF DEVELOPED THE UESF FAMILY STABILIZATION PROGRAM, PARTNERING WITH THE UNITED WAY OF PHILADELPHIA AND SOUTH JERSEY AND THE SIEMER INSTITUTE. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON FAMILIES WITH STUDENTS IN THE PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE GOAL IS TO IMPROVE A FAMILY'S LONG-TERM HOUSING STABILITY, THEREBY REDUCING SCHOOL MOBILITY FOR CHILDREN THUS INCREASING A CHILD'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Rowe Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $191,492 |
Patricia King Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John Hanssens Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tyra Jackson Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sara Pontoski Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Laura Copeland Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,835,479 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,968,295 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,803,774 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $314 |
| 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 | $5,804,088 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,397,294 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $326,292 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $119,353 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,680,567 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $101,223 |
| Other employee benefits | $294,221 |
| Payroll taxes | $173,426 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,125 |
| 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 | $118,216 |
| Information technology | $154,883 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $170,878 |
| Travel | $2,414 |
| 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 | $8,837 |
| Insurance | $14,928 |
| All other expenses | $1,090 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,561,266 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,755,382 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,797,478 |
| 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 | $21,206 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,357 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $27,077 |
| Total assets | $5,623,500 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $508,175 |
| 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 | $392,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $3,661,661 |
| Total liabilities | $4,561,836 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $464,883 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $596,781 |
| 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 | $5,623,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Utility Emergency Services Fund has recieved totaling $803,963.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
United Way Of Greater Philadelphia And Southern New Jersey Philadelphia, PA | | $666,000 |
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: TO COVER GAPS IN RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | $100,000 |
Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $34,963 |
The Aspen Grove Fondation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $3,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Energy Coordinating Agency Of Philadelphia Inc Philadelhia, PA | $4,156,870 | $17,660,591 |
Webster Apartments Congers, NY | $14,551,827 | $6,588,397 |
Neighborhood Housing Services Of Toledo Inc Toledo, OH | $12,631,816 | $6,150,831 |
Utility Emergency Services Fund Philadelphia, PA | $5,623,500 | $5,804,088 |
Cincinnati Development Fund Inc Cincinnati, OH | $54,993,767 | $6,552,988 |
Fuel Fund Of Central Md Inc Timonium, MD | $7,120,973 | $5,182,649 |
Rental Assistance Corporation Of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $7,021,377 | $3,957,549 |
Westside Ministries Inc Buffalo, NY | $1,861,315 | $3,049,976 |
Niagara Falls Neighborhood Housing Services Inc Niagara Falls, NY | $3,221,959 | $1,818,977 |
Northfield Community Ldc Of Staten Island Inc Staten Island, NY | $972,612 | $2,043,555 |
Community Capital New York Inc Elmsford, NY | $13,076,152 | $2,371,640 |
Neighborhood Housing Services Of South Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | $968,626 | $1,343,881 |