Smart From The Start Inc
- Assets
- $506.7k
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 41
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 08/2012
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 45-4952663
Organization Overview
Smart From The Start Inc is located in Boston, MA. 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 06/2022, Smart From The Start Inc employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Smart From The Start Inc 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 06/2022, Smart From The Start Inc generated $2.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.7% 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
A FAMILY SUPPORT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM THAT HAS AS ITS MISSION TO PREVENT THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP AMONG LOW-INCOME, YOUNG CHILDREN LIVING IN BOSTON'S MOST UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. SMART FROM THE START EMPOWERS FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES WITH THE RESOURCES, TOOLS AND SUPPORT TO BREAK CYCLES OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY AND CHRONIC SCHOOL UNDERACHIEVEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO EMPOWER AND PROVIDE LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES WITH THE TOOLS, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO BREAK CYCLES OF CHRONIC UNDERACHIEVEMENT IN EDUCATION AND GENERATIONAL POVERTY THROUGH INITIATIVES, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO (I) PARENTING WORKSHOPS, (II) FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS, (III) ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY COURSES, AND (IV) SCHOOL READINESS ACTIVITIES.
TO EMPOWER AND PROVIDE LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES WITH THE TOOLS, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO BREAK CYCLES OF CHRONIC UNDERACHIEVEMENT IN EDUCATION AND GENERATIONAL POVERTY THROUGH INITIATIVES, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO (I) PARENTING WORKSHOPS, (II) FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS, (III) ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY COURSES, AND (IV) SCHOOL READINESS ACTIVITIES.
OVER THE LAST TWO SUMMERS, 50 OF OUR YOUTH, FAMILY LEADERS AND THEIR CHILDREN, ALONG WITH OUR STAFF TEAM AND SOME BOARD MEMBERS, EMBARKED ON A CIVIL RIGHTS SUMMER PILGRIMAGE. TOGETHER, WE JOURNEYED THROUGH 18 STATES FROM BOSTON ALL THE WAY DOWN TO LOUISIANA, ENDING OUR JOURNEY IN TENNESSEE. IT WAS NOTHING SHORT OF LIFE CHANGING FOR THE YOUTH AND FAMILY LEADERS. THEY RETURNED HOME WITH NEW PERSPECTIVES, IDEAS, ACTION PLANS AND ENTHUSIASM AND OUR YOUTH, IN PARTICULAR, WITH A NEW SENSE OF PATRIOTISM AND COMMITMENT. WE VISIT HISTORICALLY RELEVANT SITES; MEET PEOPLE WITH GREAT KNOWLEDGE TO SHARE; AND LEARN ABOUT THE STORIES, STRUGGLES, TRIALS, AND TRIUMPHS OF POWERFUL, BRILLIANT AND GIFTED ENSLAVED, OPPRESSED AND PERSECUTED AMERICANS WHO HELPED BUILD THIS COUNTRY WHILE STUDYING HOW THEIR FIGHT FOR EQUALITY INFORMS OUR OWN.
OVER THE LAST TWO SUMMERS, 50 OF OUR YOUTH, FAMILY LEADERS AND THEIR CHILDREN, ALONG WITH OUR STAFF TEAM AND SOME BOARD MEMBERS, EMBARKED ON A CIVIL RIGHTS SUMMER PILGRIMAGE. TOGETHER, WE JOURNEYED THROUGH 18 STATES FROM BOSTON ALL THE WAY DOWN TO LOUISIANA, ENDING OUR JOURNEY IN TENNESSEE. IT WAS NOTHING SHORT OF LIFE CHANGING FOR THE YOUTH AND FAMILY LEADERS. THEY RETURNED HOME WITH NEW PERSPECTIVES, IDEAS, ACTION PLANS AND ENTHUSIASM AND OUR YOUTH, IN PARTICULAR, WITH A NEW SENSE OF PATRIOTISM AND COMMITMENT. WE VISIT HISTORICALLY RELEVANT SITES; MEET PEOPLE WITH GREAT KNOWLEDGE TO SHARE; AND LEARN ABOUT THE STORIES, STRUGGLES, TRIALS, AND TRIUMPHS OF POWERFUL, BRILLIANT AND GIFTED ENSLAVED, OPPRESSED AND PERSECUTED AMERICANS WHO HELPED BUILD THIS COUNTRY WHILE STUDYING HOW THEIR FIGHT FOR EQUALITY INFORMS OUR OWN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr Margot Kaplan-Sanoff Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cherie Craft Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $167,240 |
Simone Lopez Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dale Eck Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Regina Pyle Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Siegel MD Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,446,358 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,418,374 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,864,732 |
| 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 | $2,864,732 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $75,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $45,998 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $170,135 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $68,054 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,180,098 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $127,720 |
| Payroll taxes | $116,654 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,857 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $49,481 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $206,233 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $169,672 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $106,886 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $104,255 |
| Interest | $654 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,464 |
| Insurance | $35,877 |
| All other expenses | $335 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,907,194 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $234,325 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $248,484 |
| 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 | $1,429 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,462 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $506,700 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $143,566 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $304,278 |
| 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 | $1,223 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $449,067 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $57,633 |
| 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 | $506,700 |