Open Communities Alliance is located in Hartford, CT. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Open Communities Alliance employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Open Communities Alliance 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 12/2021, Open Communities Alliance generated $909.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $830.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 25.2% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OPEN COMMUNITIES ALLIANCE IS A CONNECTICUT-BASED CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL PEOPLE THROUGH EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, AND PARTNERSHIPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE ACCESS TO HOUSING CHOICE, INCLUDING EDUCATING INDIVIDUALS ABOUT THE BENEFITS AND STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING A GEOGRAPHICALLY BALANCED APPROACH TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPING CRITICAL DATA ANALYSIS ADDRESSING ACCESS TO AREAS OF "OPPORTUNITY" IN CONNECTICUT, AND PROVIDING DIRECT LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME CLIENTS INTERESTED IN MOVING TO THRIVING COMMUNITIES.
FACILITATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN HIGHER OPPORTUNITY AREAS ACROSS CONNECTICUT USING AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH OF ACQUIRING PROPERTY OPTIONS, ADVOCATING FOR ZONING APPROVAL THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND LOCAL ADVOCACY, AND THEN TRANSFERRING THE SITES TO PRE-IDENTIFIED HIGHLY RESPECTED AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Erin Boggs Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $110,336 |
Daniela Briggs Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Robert Hinton Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jl Pottenger Jr Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Estela Lopez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Constance Royster Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $303,646 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $605,534 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $909,180 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $400 |
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 | $909,580 |
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. | $115,852 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,006 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $400,405 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $55,995 |
Payroll taxes | $38,620 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $18,217 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,465 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $45,250 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $79,513 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $7,023 |
Information technology | $279 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $31,980 |
Travel | $861 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $842 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $326 |
Insurance | $5,983 |
All other expenses | $1,298 |
Total functional expenses | $830,360 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $236,121 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $42,166 |
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 | $4,936 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,408 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $76,541 |
Total assets | $362,172 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,494 |
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 | $28,578 |
Total liabilities | $35,072 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $316,600 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,500 |
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 | $362,172 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Open Communities Alliance has recieved totaling $342,704.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund Hamden, CT PURPOSE: GREENLINING CONNECTICUT: PROMOTING INCLUSIVE ZONING, REVILITZATION, HOUSING VOUCHER, AND HOUSING INVESTMENT POLICIES | $83,000 |
William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund Hamden, CT PURPOSE: COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS FOR SYSTEMIC TRANSFORMATIONS | $75,000 |
Sassafras Foundation Inc Branford, CT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Connecticut Bar Foundation Inc Hartford, CT PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL SER | $41,915 |
Hartford Foundation For Public Giving Hartford, CT PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING | $30,000 |
Garden Homes Fund Stamford, CT PURPOSE: DONATION | $25,000 |
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