Opportunity House

Organization Overview

Opportunity House is located in Reading, PA. The organization was established in 1989. 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 06/2021, Opportunity House employed 117 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Opportunity House 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, Opportunity House generated $7.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.3m during the year ending 06/2021. 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

OPPORTUNITY HOUSE EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LEARNING CENTER - SINCE 1996, THE SECOND STREET LEARNING CENTER HAS PROVIDED PARENTS WHO WORK WITH THE FIRST CHILDCARE CENTER TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE. CARE IS PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR OVER 112 CHILDREN PER DAY WHO LIVE AT THE SHELTER AND IN THE COMMUNITY. THE CHILDREN RANGE FROM INFANCY THROUGH SCHOOL-AGE INCLUDING THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE LEARNING CENTER ALSO MEETS TRANSPORTATION NEEDS TO AND FROM ALL READING ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS. IN FISCAL YEAR ENDING 2021, THE CENTER SERVED 55 CHILDREN AGES 0-4, 46 CHILDREN AGES 5-9, 11 CHILDREN AGES 10-17 DAILY.


SHELTER - SINCE 1984, THE SHELTER HAS BEEN OPERATIONAL 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK TO MEET THE IMMEDIATE PHYSICAL NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS WHILE ALSO OFFERING INTENSIVE COUNSELING, GOAL-PLANNING, LIFE-SKILLS EDUCATION, COMMUNITY SERVICE, MONEY MANAGEMENT TRAINING, AFTER-CARE SERVICES, ADDICTION AWARENESS, PARENTING, SELF-ESTEEM, AND NUTRITION AND HEALTH EDUCATION. IN FISCAL YEAR ENDING 2021, THE SHELTER SERVED AN AVERAGE OF 38.5 HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN EACH EVENING.


SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERANS (SSVF) - THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE HOMELESS PREVENTION ACTIVITIES TO VETERAN INDIVIDUALS/HOUSEHOLDS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BECOME HOMELESS AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO RAPIDLY REHOUSE VETERANS WHO ARE CURRENTLY HOMELESS. THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY OF APPLICANTS, ASSESSING BARRIERS TO HOUSING, PROVIDING APPROPRIATE INTERVENTIONS AND TRACKING OUTCOMES FOR THOSE PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM. IN FISCAL YEAR ENDING 2021 OPPORTUNITY HOUSE ASSISTED 338 VETERANS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.


LEARNING CENTER - SINCE 1996, THE SECOND STREET LEARNING CENTER HAS PROVIDED PARENTS WHO WORK WITH THE FIRST CHILDCARE CENTER TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE. CARE IS PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR OVER 112 CHILDREN PER DAY WHO LIVE AT THE SHELTER AND IN THE COMMUNITY. THE CHILDREN RANGE FROM INFANCY THROUGH SCHOOL-AGE INCLUDING THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE LEARNING CENTER ALSO MEETS TRANSPORTATION NEEDS TO AND FROM ALL READING ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS. IN FISCAL YEAR ENDING 2021, THE CENTER SERVED 55 CHILDREN AGES 0-4, 46 CHILDREN AGES 5-9, 11 CHILDREN AGES 10-17 DAILY.


SHELTER - SINCE 1984, THE SHELTER HAS BEEN OPERATIONAL 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK TO MEET THE IMMEDIATE PHYSICAL NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS WHILE ALSO OFFERING INTENSIVE COUNSELING, GOAL-PLANNING, LIFE-SKILLS EDUCATION, COMMUNITY SERVICE, MONEY MANAGEMENT TRAINING, AFTER-CARE SERVICES, ADDICTION AWARENESS, PARENTING, SELF-ESTEEM, AND NUTRITION AND HEALTH EDUCATION. IN FISCAL YEAR ENDING 2021, THE SHELTER SERVED AN AVERAGE OF 38.5 HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN EACH EVENING.


SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERANS (SSVF) - THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE HOMELESS PREVENTION ACTIVITIES TO VETERAN INDIVIDUALS/HOUSEHOLDS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BECOME HOMELESS AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO RAPIDLY REHOUSE VETERANS WHO ARE CURRENTLY HOMELESS. THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY OF APPLICANTS, ASSESSING BARRIERS TO HOUSING, PROVIDING APPROPRIATE INTERVENTIONS AND TRACKING OUTCOMES FOR THOSE PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM. IN FISCAL YEAR ENDING 2021 OPPORTUNITY HOUSE ASSISTED 338 VETERANS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Modesto D Fiume
Exec Director/president
$151,995
Dennis Mays
Treasurer
$0
Mary Kargbo
Secretary
$0
Tim Snyder
Vice Chairperson
$0
Sherry Sanger
Chairperson
$0
Kenneth Emkey
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$245,359
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$151,980
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,886,711
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,742,214
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $252,632
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,026,264
Total Program Service Revenue$3,472,616
Investment income $29,974
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $36,000
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $2,428
Net Income from Fundraising Events $81,249
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,820,343

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Opportunity House has recieved totaling $25,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Berkshire Charitable Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$25,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$119,660
Earnings$45,250
Net Contributions$535,357
Ending Balance$700,267

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