Bucks County Opportunity Council Inc
- Assets
- $6.0m
- Revenue
- $13.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 62
- Location
- Doylestown, PA
- Founding
- 09/1965
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 23-6406222
Organization Overview
Bucks County Opportunity Council Inc is located in Doylestown, PA. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (P60) the organization is classified as: Emergency Assistance, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Bucks County Opportunity Council Inc employed 62 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bucks County Opportunity Council 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 06/2023, Bucks County Opportunity Council Inc generated $13.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $13.4m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.1% per year over the past 8 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, Bucks County Opportunity Council Inc has awarded 389 individual grants totaling $20,587,010. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO REDUCE POVERTY AND PARTNER WITH OUR COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOOD PROGRAM:THE FOOD PROGRAM GARNERS THE SUPPORT OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY OF BUCKS COUNTY INCLUDING BUSINESSES, FARMERS, EDUCATION, UNITED WAY, PRIVATE DONORS, AND COUNTY GOVERNMENT, AS WELL AS STATE AND FEDERAL RESOURCES TO PROVIDE AMPLE NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN BUCKS COUNTY THROUGH 75 FOOD DISTRIBUTION SITES. IN FY23, MORE THAN 75,000 VISITS WERE MADE TO THE FOOD NETWORK BY FAMILIES IN NEED. THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS, WE GREATLY INCREASED THE AMOUNTS OF FRESH PRODUCE AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS BEING DISTRIBUTED TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY AND DISTRIBUTED OVER 2.9 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD.
HOME ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM:THE HOME ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM ASSISTS LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO REDUCE ENERGY COSTS AND INCREASE DISPOSABLE INCOME THROUGH ENERGY SAVING MEASURES. THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES CRISIS SUPPORT FOR HOUSEHOLDS IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE HEATER REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. THIS PAST YEAR WE SUCCESSFULLY INITIATED A HOME REPAIR PROGRAM TO REDUCE THE DEFERRAL RATES THAT OFTEN OCCUR WHEN LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS CANNOT AFFORD NEEDED REPAIRS TO COMPLETE WEATHERIZATION SERVICES. IN FY23, 348 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED SERVICES THROUGH CRISIS RESPONSE AND WEATHERIZATION SERVICES.
HOUSING SERVICES PROGRAM:THE HOUSING SERVICES PROGRAM INCLUDES STREET OUTREACH, HOUSING LOCATION, RAPID REHOUSING, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, EMERGENCY HOTEL STAYS AND HOMELESS PREVENTION ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS UTILITY ASSISTANCE. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MULTIPLE ENTITIES THROUGHOUT BUCKS COUNTY, WE ASSISTED OVER 1,000 HOUSEHOLDS ANNUALLY THROUGH HOUSING AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM:THE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY (ES) PROGRAM IS THE CORE PROGRAM OF THE OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL AND IS AT THE HEART OF THE MISSION. THE ES PROGRAM REQUIRES PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS, AND BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDING TO BE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT. WHILE ALL OUR PROGRAMS CONTRIBUTE TO A MORE STABLE COMMUNITY, THIS PROGRAM HELPS PEOPLE LEAVE POVERTY, PERMANENTLY AND THRIVE IN THE COMMUNITY. 385 HOUSEHOLDS HAVE GRADUATED FROM THE PROGRAM SINCE 1997 WITH AN AVERAGE INCREASE OF INCOME OF OVER $35,000 ANNUALLY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.)THE ES PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VITA) WHICH ASSISTS LOW TO MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS BY PREPARING TAX RETURNS FOR FREE AND ELIMINATING THE COST BURDEN OF ANNUAL FILING. THIS PROGRAM CLOSES THE INCOME GAP THAT FAMILIES EXPERIENCE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BY MAXIMIZING REFUNDS THROUGH EARNED INCOME TAX CREDITS. WE AVERAGE 1,300 RETURNS ANNUALLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Erin A Lukoss Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $158,522 |
Sarajane Hamilton Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $104,145 |
Kerry L Shepherd Chair As Of Jan 2023, Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Mccann Treasurer As Of Jan 2023, Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christina Kahmar Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tobias Bruhn Director As Of Sep 2023 | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Rpb Hvac Llc Hvac Services | 6/29/23 | $186,993 |
Ray P Litwin Heating & Ac Inc Hvac Services | 6/29/23 | $298,051 |
Premier Contractors Inc Construction Services | 6/29/23 | $140,856 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $8,015,368 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,336,999 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,785,814 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,352,367 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $39 |
| 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 | $13,518,674 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,352,634 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,207,003 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $312,078 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $220,790 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,836,419 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $78,629 |
| Other employee benefits | $185,908 |
| Payroll taxes | $257,145 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,258 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $64,215 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $82,266 |
| Advertising and promotion | $24,708 |
| Office expenses | $232,307 |
| Information technology | $101,183 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $356,713 |
| Travel | $135,130 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $27,083 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $47,501 |
| Insurance | $50,512 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,420,139 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,271,163 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $39,004 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,544,784 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $60,254 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $90,655 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $444,348 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,583,813 |
| Total assets | $6,034,021 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $476,917 |
| 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 | $1,719,518 |
| Total liabilities | $2,196,435 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,428,708 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,408,878 |
| 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 | $6,034,021 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Bucks County Opportunity Council Inc has awarded $4,352,632 in support to 42 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
A WOMAN'S PLACE PURPOSE: TO FEED THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD FOOD | $6,167 |
BIBLE EVANGELICAL METHODIST CHURCH PURPOSE: TO FEED THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD FOOD | $230,531 |
BRISTOL BORO COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP INC PURPOSE: TO FEED THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD FOOD | $59,324 |
BRISTOL TOWNSHIP SENIOR CITIZENS INC PURPOSE: TO FEED THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD FOOD | $220,343 |
BUCKS COUNTY HOUSING GROUP INC - BCHG - DOYLESTOWN PURPOSE: TO FEED THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD FOOD | $80,366 |
BUCKS COUNTY HOUSING GROUP INC - BCHG PENNDEL PURPOSE: TO FEED THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD FOOD | $125,205 |