For Our Communities
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $260.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Wellesley, MA
- Founding
- 03/2012
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 27-4573326
Organization Overview
For Our Communities, operating under the name Focus, is located in Wellesley, MA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (L21) the organization is classified as: Low-Income & Subsidized Rental Housing, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Focus 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, Focus generated $260.2k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $368.6k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 31.0% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BRING SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING THAT WILL PROMOTE SUCCESS AND WELL-BEING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOCUS OWNS AND MAINTAINS A BUILDING LOCATED AT 114 TEMPLE STREET, SOMERVILLE, MA WHICH PROVIDES HOUSING TO YOUNG WHO HAVE AGED OUT OF FOSTER CARE. THE BUILDING HAS 15 BEDROOMS AND A SHARED KITCHEN, DINING ROOM, LIVING ROOM AND PROGRAM SPACE. THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY FUNCTIONS ALSO INCLUDE MANY DIFFERENT ASPECTS INCLUDING:1) CONDUCTING ACTIVITIES THAT FACILITATE AND PROMOTE AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH JOINT VENTURES AND/OR CONTRACTS WITH FOR-PROFIT AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT DEVELOPERS.2) SUPPORTING THE RESIDENTS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES.3) PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH HOSTELING, SO THAT THEY MAY GAIN A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD AND ITS PEOPLE.4) FUNDING TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Susan S Stockard President/director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jesse Hergert Treasurer/clerk/director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gary Bailey Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brenda Torpy Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Chaurice Lewis Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Rich Piltch Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $259,079 |
| Investment income | $1,151 |
| 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 | $260,230 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $11,913 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,175 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $58,930 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $147,950 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $243 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $97,210 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $47,915 |
| Insurance | $968 |
| All other expenses | $250 |
| Total functional expenses | $368,554 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $63,565 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $248,201 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $21,541 |
| 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 | $7,088 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,483,593 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,823,988 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $326,840 |
| 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 | $1,443,947 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $59,090 |
| Total liabilities | $1,829,877 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$5,889 |
| 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 | $1,823,988 |