Classis Of New Brunswick Community Development Corporation, operating under the name Churches Improving Communities, is located in Highland Park, NJ. The organization was established in 2012. 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 12/2022, Churches Improving Communities employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Churches Improving Communities 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 12/2022, Churches Improving Communities generated $312.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $344.3k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.7% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CREATING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL JUSTICE PROJECTS WITHIN OUR GREATER CHURCH COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DEPORTATION & IMMIGRATION RESPONSE EQUIPO (D.I.R.E.) SUPPORT SERVICES (INCLUDING D.I.R.E. LEGAL) PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE AFFECTED BY FAMILY SEPARATION DUE TO DEPORTATION ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY. DETENTION AND DEPORTATION THROWS OTHERWISE STABLE FAMILIES WITH A MIXED LEGAL STATUSES INTO PRECARIOUS LEGAL, ECONOMIC, HEALTH, AND MENTAL HEALTH SITUATIONS. ARREST, DETENTION, AND DEPORTATION HAVE DEVASTATING EFFECTS ON CHILDREN IN PARTICULAR. DIRE LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDES VERY LOW COST LEGAL SERVICES FOR IMMIGRATION CASES, FOCUSING ON UNACCOMPANIED MINORS REFERRED BY ACCOMPANY NOW, A PROGRAM OF THE REFORMED CHURCH OF HIGHLAND PARK AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, AS WELL AS ASYLUM SEEKERS IN GENERAL. ACCOMPANY NOW PROVIDES POST-RELEASE SERVICES TO JUVENILES WHO HAVE CROSSED THE US BORDER WITHOUT A PARENT OR GUARDIAN OR WHO HAVE BECOME SEPARATED FROM THEIR PARENT/GUARDIAN.
NEIGHBORCORPS RE-ENTRY SERVICES PROVIDES FREE, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT HELP INDIVIDUALS TO TRANSITION FROM JAIL BACK INTO SOCIETY, AVOIDING RECIDIVISM. NEIGHBORCORPS PAIRS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS FROM MIDDLESEX COUNTY JAIL WITH TRAINED VOLUNTEER NAVIGATOR GROUPS TO CREATE AND CARRY OUT CUSTOMIZED 30-DAY ACTION PLANS THAT LEAD TO SUCCESSFUL RE-ENTRY INTO THE COMMUNITY. PLANS INCLUDE STEPS TOWARD FINDING GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING, PURSUING PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH COUNSELING AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOCUSED ON REGAINING THE TRUST OF OTHERS THROUGH COMMUNICATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY. ESTIMATED 90 PEOPLE BENEFITTED.
THE NJ INTERFAITH CENTER FOR CANCER CARE (NJIC3), FORMERLY NAMED NJCCCC PROGRAM, IS AN INTERFAITH COMMUNITY RESPONDING TO THE COMPLEXITIES OF CANCER IN OUR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, OFFERING DIRECT SERVICE, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO SUPPORT UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS DEALING WITH CANCER. ESTIMATED 50 PEOPLE BENEFITTED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kristy Lauricella President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Renee Burawski Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Craig Jensen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Anthony Digrigoli Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Carrie Dirks Amadeo Executive Director | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Francisco Maldonado Member Board Of Trustees | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $52,717 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $259,597 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $312,314 |
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 | $312,314 |
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. | $96,923 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,557 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,557 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $186,177 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $13,739 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $350 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $213 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,938 |
Office expenses | $4,055 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,490 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $3,548 |
All other expenses | $15,886 |
Total functional expenses | $344,332 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $28,093 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $28,093 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $8,461 |
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 | $5,158 |
Total liabilities | $13,619 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $14,474 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $28,093 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Classis Of New Brunswick Community Development Corporation has recieved totaling $60,068.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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United Way Of Central Jersey Inc Milltown, NJ PURPOSE: D.I.R.E. Program/Immigrant services. | $60,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $68 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Bronxworks Inc Bronx, NY | $54,602,777 | $94,783,683 |
Sheltering Arms Children And Family Services Inc New York, NY | $61,235,788 | $88,686,017 |
North Shore Community Services Inc Westbury, NY | $256,637,537 | $86,285,675 |
Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Rochester Rochester, NY | $80,143,075 | $94,807,036 |
Community Assistance Resources & Extended Services Inc New York, NY | $66,076,171 | $123,796,849 |
Jewish Child Care Association Of New York Brooklyn, NY | $129,020,546 | $88,573,003 |
Urban Resource Institute New York, NY | $63,202,447 | $74,244,658 |
Mount Sinai Health System Executive V P For Finance New York, NY | $0 | $70,946,441 |
Birch Family Services Inc New York, NY | $68,113,610 | $78,917,553 |
Catholic Charities Of The Roman Catholic Diocese Of Syracuse Ny Syracuse, NY | $64,792,131 | $74,096,320 |
Mary Haven Center Of Hope Port Jefferson, NY | $26,765,963 | $57,662,471 |
Tri-County Community Action Agency Inc Bridgeton, NJ | $36,051,932 | $63,714,184 |