Greater Erie Community Action Committee is located in Erie, PA. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Greater Erie Community Action Committee employed 308 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Erie Community Action Committee 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 09/2023, Greater Erie Community Action Committee generated $14.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.7m during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.8%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Greater Erie Community Action Committee has awarded 83 individual grants totaling $8,503,398. 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
THE GREATER ERIE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE WILL ELIMINATE POVERTY IN ERIE COUNTY THROUGH EMPOWERMENT, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AREA AGENCY ON AGING - PROVIDES ASSESSMENT AND CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES, ADULT DAY CARE, SENIOR PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY, AND SENIOR CENTER SERVICES. IT ALSO PROVIDES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AND THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM. DURING THE YEAR THE AAA PROVIDED ASSESSMENTS AND CARE MANAGEMENT FOR 6,726 CLIENTS, PROVIDED IN-HOME SERVICES FOR 1,330 CLIENTS, DOMICILIARY CARE FOR 11 CLIENTS, AND SENIOR PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR 2,123 CLIENTS. THE SENIOR CENTERS SERVED 776 SENIORS AND SERVED 3,331 CLIENTS WITH ITS SENIOR FARMERS' MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM. ITS VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS HAD 545 PARTICIPANTS AND ITS SENIOR HELPLINE SERVED 4,256 CLIENTS.
EDUCATION, WORKFORCE AND SELF SUFFICIENCY - DIVISION ADMINISTERS PROGRAMS IN LINE WITH THE AGENCIES PHILOSOPHY TO PROMOTE PERSONAL ADVANCEMENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE INTENDED TO ENHANCE SELF-ESTEEM AND PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN SKILLS LEADING TO SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.THE AGENCY PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING: EDUCATION CLASSES WERE PROVIDED TO 455 CLIENTS; 14 CLIENTS WERE SERVED THROUGH THE SENIOR AIDES PROGRAM; 66 CLIENTS WERE SERVED THROUGH THE VARIOUS JOB TRAINING/EDUCATION PROGRAMS; 104 CLIENTS WERE SERVED THROUGH THE SUMMER JOBS AND MORE PROGRAM; AND 113 GED TESTS WERE ADMINISTERED.
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM - PROVIDED 202 SCHOLARSHIPS TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN ENROLLED IN GRADES K-12 TO ASSIST THEM IN ATTENDING A SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOICE. DONATIONS WERE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE COMMONWEALTH OF PA TAX CREDIT PROGRAM. PROVIDED POVERTY SIMULATION SERVICES TO 145 CLIENTS. THE AGENCY ALSO PROVIDED OTHER COMMUNITY INITIATIVE SERVICES TO 1,612 CLIENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Danny J Jones CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $120,078 |
Antionette Nicholson VP Finance | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $78,269 |
Hattie Johnson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Homer L Smith Jr Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Alice Quinones Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Leah Gouldsmith Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Valued Relationships Inc Aging Services | 9/29/23 | $182,176 |
Mary Bula Consultant Services | 9/29/23 | $104,000 |
Root Sptiznas & Smiley Inc Accounting/auditing | 9/29/23 | $122,200 |
Clear Blue Holdings Inc Aging Services | 9/29/23 | $159,087 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $10,896,027 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $569,526 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,465,553 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,452,237 |
Investment income | $78,952 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $23,093 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $14,019,835 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $403,075 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $927,930 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $223,880 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $223,880 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,720,249 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $191,230 |
Other employee benefits | $733,197 |
Payroll taxes | $500,917 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $65,245 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $712,001 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,368,237 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $803,000 |
Information technology | $160,734 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,060,342 |
Travel | $181,034 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,732 |
Interest | $487 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $124,458 |
Insurance | $85,022 |
All other expenses | $60,670 |
Total functional expenses | $13,703,108 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,196,588 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $817,969 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,399,099 |
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 | $22,566 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,994,099 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $173,387 |
Investments—other securities | $965,364 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $13,569,072 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,361,635 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $13,644 |
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 | $4,375,279 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,992,057 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,201,736 |
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 | $13,569,072 |
Over the last fiscal year, Greater Erie Community Action Committee has awarded $403,075 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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JOHN F KENNEDY CENTER PURPOSE: AGING SERVICES | $140,045 |
ERIE CENTER ON HEALTH & AGING PURPOSE: AGING SERVICES | $115,222 |
MULTICULTURAL COMM RESOURCE CTR PURPOSE: AGING SERVICES | $20,668 |
MERCY HILLTOP CENTER INC PURPOSE: AGING SERVICES | $127,140 |