First Ward Community Service
- Assets
- $516.3k
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 62
- Location
- Saginaw, MI
- Founding
- 12/1946
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 38-1367311
Organization Overview
First Ward Community Service is located in Saginaw, MI. The organization was established in 1946. 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 12/2023, First Ward Community Service employed 62 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Ward Community Service 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 12/2023, First Ward Community Service generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 9 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
AT FIRST WARD COMMUNITY SERVICE, WE AIM TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF LOW TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES AND SENIORS. WE ADDRESS SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS TO IMPROVE THEIR ENVIRONMENT. OUR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PREVENTION EDUCATION AND RECREATIONAL EVENTS FOR HEALTHIER LIVING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR FAMILY SUPPORT AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR K-12 YOUTH OFFERS WEEKLY LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, CHARACTER EDUCATION, DRUG AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION, CAREER EXPLORATION, RECREATION, ARTS, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. OUR COUNTYWIDE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM AIMS TO GUIDE YOUTH TOWARD BECOMING RESPONSIBLE ADULTS BY ENHANCING AND EXPANDING POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES IN SAFE ENVIRONMENTS.OUR LACER (LITERACY, ARTS, CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, AND RECREATION) PROGRAM PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE AFTER-SCHOOL LEARNING APPROACH, INCLUDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT, ARTS, CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, LIFE SKILLS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND RECREATION. AND OUR HIRE (HELPING INDIVIDUALS REACH EXCELLENCE) PROGRAM FOCUSES ON CREATING SUCCESSFUL STUDENT LEADERS THROUGH ACADEMIC PREPAREDNESS, STEM CAREER EXPOSURE, COLLEGE TOURS, EMPLOYER VISITS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOFT SKILLS, INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES, AND LEADERSHIP ABILITIES.
OUR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM IS A MODEL WHERE 80% OF THE YOUTH INVOLVED UPHOLD A ZERO-TOLERANCE STANCE TOWARDS ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND OTHER DRUGS (ATOD). THESE YOUNG INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP THE ABILITY TO RECOGNIZE AND EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE ON THEIR HEALTH, STABILITY, SOCIAL INTERACTIONS, AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. THEY ALSO BECOME AWARE OF THE LINK BETWEEN SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND POTENTIAL LEGAL CONFLICTS.
OUR BASIC SUBSISTENCE PROGRAMS PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN PROVIDING ESSENTIAL NEEDS TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. THROUGH OUR EDUCATIONAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION CLASSES, WEVE SERVED OVER 10,000 HOT, NUTRITIOUS MEALS IN OUR COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN, SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER, AND KIDS CAFE. WE ALSO ACT AS A DISTRIBUTION SITE FOR SURPLUS FOOD, IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL FOOD BANKS. IN ADDITION, OUR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP FAMILIES MANAGE THEIR UTILITY BILLS, RENT, AND MORTGAGES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Brown Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Dr Reva Curry Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rob Bond Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Delena Spates-Allen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Willlie Mason Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elisa Malone Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $26,369 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $547,122 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $73,981 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $647,472 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,010 |
| 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 | $1,029,461 |
| 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. | $43,130 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,626 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $342,084 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $335 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,489 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $68,344 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $49,539 |
| Advertising and promotion | $170 |
| Office expenses | $82,985 |
| Information technology | $2,664 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $60,050 |
| Travel | $17,365 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $27,655 |
| Interest | $1,965 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $116,711 |
| Insurance | $26,499 |
| All other expenses | $22,673 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,019,770 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $28,433 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $200,344 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $32,778 |
| 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 | $27,756 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $226,972 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $516,283 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $61,381 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $61,381 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $454,902 |
| 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 | $516,283 |