Communities United Inc is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Communities United Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Communities United Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Communities United Inc generated $350.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $461.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ORGANIZE AND EMPOWER LOW TO MODERATE INCOME MARYLANDERS TO ACHIEVE TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE ON ISSUES OF JUSTICE. OUR GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING MODEL PRIORITIZES ENGAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OF THOSE MOST IMPACTED BY POVERTY, RACISM, TRAUMA AND OTHER INJUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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YOUTH,EDUCATION AND TRAUMA: WORKED IN COALITION IN WEST BALTIMORE TO BUILD COMMUNITY COHESION AND RESILIENCE OVER TRAUMA AND VIOLENCE. ENGAGED PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ADVOCATE FOR THEIR KIDS AND COMMUNITY. OUR YOUTH ORGANIZING LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (YOLA) CONTINUED TO OFFER ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING TO YOUTH 15-24.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: BUILD POWER AMONG LOW TO MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS. TRAIN AND MENTOR ITS MEMBERS AND LEADERS, INCLUDING SENDING DELEGATIONS TO NATIONAL TRAINING AND GATHERINGS. TWICE MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEETINGS WENT VIRTUAL IN 2020 DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, BUT WE CONTINUED TO EDUCATE ON STATE AND LOCAL ISSUES AND IMMEDIATE FIGHTS FOR DEMOCRACY, JUSTICE AND EQUITY.
HARM REDUCTION, JUSTICE AND EQUITY: CONTINUED TO ORGANIZE PEOPLE WHO ARE FORMERLY INCARCERATED, WHO USE DRUGS OR ARE IN RECOVERY, AND THEIR FAMILIES TO LEAD CHANGE THAT IMPROVES THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. ORGANIZED AND EDUCATED COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE FAILURES OF THE DRUG WAR AND PROMOTED PUBLIC HEALTH SOLUTIONS THAT REDUCED THE HARM OF CRIME AND OVERDOSES. ORGANIZED AND EDUCATED FOR DRUG DECRIMINALIZATION AND TO CUT BLOATED BALTIMORES POLICE BUDGET - THE HIGHEST PER CAPITA IN THE NATION - TO DEMAND SUSTANTIVE NEW INVESTMENTS IN YOUTH, SCHOOLS, HARM REDUCTION AND MORE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jessi Ahart Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $60,763 |
Ronald Jackson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rev Loretta Taylor-Boyd Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nabeehah Azeez Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Pernetha Taylor Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Onyinye Alheri Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $13,341 |
Fundraising events | $7,086 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $50,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $280,510 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $350,937 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $350,937 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $314,700 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,207 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $48,258 |
Payroll taxes | $24,964 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,306 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $3,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,444 |
Advertising and promotion | $182 |
Office expenses | $14,051 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,841 |
Travel | $3,939 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,559 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,524 |
All other expenses | $15,166 |
Total functional expenses | $460,994 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $103,321 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $38,836 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $142,157 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,858 |
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 | $56,709 |
Other liabilities | $2,970 |
Total liabilities | $64,537 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $77,620 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $142,157 |