Community Sustainability Enterprise Inc is located in Lawrenceville, GA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Sustainability Enterprise 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 12/2022, Community Sustainability Enterprise Inc generated $199.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $193.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 6 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:
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CSE'S VISION IS TO BUILD THRIVING, SUSTAINABLE PEOPLE AND DIVERSE COMMUNITIES. WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION THROUGH A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO PERSONAL AND FAMILY SELF-EFFICACY IN THE FOLLOWING 4 PROGRAM PILLAR AREAS: MENTAL & PHYSICAL WELLNESS EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT WORKFORCE/CAREER DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL LITERACY/CAPABILITY SELF-EFFICACY IN THESE AREAS PRODUCES, SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURS AND HOMEOWNERS, WHICH PRODUCES THRIVING, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY ENTERPRISES, INC. (CSE) WAS CONTRACTED BY CAPITAL CITY BANK (CCB) TO DEVELOP A CRA FAIR LENDING PROGRAM THAT EQUIPS THE UNDERSERVED LOW-AND MODERATE-INCOME CENSUS TRACKS OF LEON COUNTY FLORIDA FOR AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP, THROUGH FINANCIAL LITERACY AND ACCESS TO EQUITABLE FINANCIAL SERVICES. THE PROGRAM COMPONENTS DEVELOPED, INCLUDED, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY, FIRST-TIME HOMEOWNERSHIP EDUCATION, AND 1 TO 1 SUCCESS COACHING, IN THE LOWEST INCOME CENSUS TRACK IN FLORIDA. IN 2021, CSE SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED 4 HOMEBUYER READINESS WEBINARS, SERVING OVER 100 LOW-AND MODERATE-INCOME PROSPECTIVE HOMEBUYERS. THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN EXTENDED INTO 2022 WITH CAPITAL CITY BANK AND HAS NOW ADDED A REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT COMPONENT. YEAR TO DATE IN 2022M CSE HAS LAUNCHED 2 ADDITIONAL HOMEBUYER READINESS WEBINARS, TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 165 PROSPECTIVE LOW-AND MODERATE-INCOME HOMEBUYERS. PROSPECTS ARE NOW MOVING THROUGH THE MORTGAGE PRE-APPROVAL OR CREDIT READINESS PROCESS.
CSE IMPLEMENTED VARIOUS PROGRAMS, WEBINARS, SUMMIT, PODCASTS, COACHING, ETC. TO SUPPORT THE 4 PROGRAM PILLAR AREAS: MENTAL & PHYSICAL WELLNESS EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT WORKFORCE/CAREER DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL LITERACY/CAPABILITY SELF-EFFICACY TO PRODUCE SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURS AND HOMEOWNERS, WHICH PRODUCES THRIVING, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES.
FIFTH THIRD BANK TOA - FOR 4 YEARS, CSE HAS BEEN THE FINANCIAL LITERACY/CAPABILITY PARTNER IN COLLABORATION WITH THE YOUTH TREES ATLANTA'S COHORT OF URBAN LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT APPRENTICE. URBAN YOUTH LEARN ABOUT CAREERS IN URBAN FORESTRY, ARBORICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, THAT HAVE LIVABLE WAGE CAREER PATHS. YOUTH EARN WHILE THEY LEARN OVER THE COURSE OF 8 WEEKS. CSE AND OUR PARTNER BANK FOR THE SUMMER 2022 COHORT, EDUCATED AND COACHED 30 LMI YOUTH AND COACHED THEM IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: GROSS VS NET INCOME, TAXES, DIRECT DEPOSIT, WANTS VS. NEEDS, DAILY SPENDING TRACKING, FINANCIAL GOALS, BUDGETING, SAVING, CREDIT, BUYING YOUR FIRST CAR, INVESTMENTS, HOMEOWNERSHIP AND WEALTH BUILDING. THROUGH FIFTH THIRD BANK'S FUNDING CSE WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WHO SAVED OVER $500 DURING THE SUMMER WITH A MONETARY INCENTIVE.
-AMERICAN COMMERCE BANK - CSE WAS CONTRACTED TO SUPPORT THIS INTERMEDIATE SMALL BANK, LOCATED IN GEORGIA AND FLORIDA, TO DEVELOP A COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, THAT INTEGRATES, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, SMALL BUSINESS REVENUE GROWTH, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY/CAPABILITY INTO THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND BEST BUSINESS PRACTICES OF SMALL BUSINESSES WITH GROSS REVENUES UNDER 1M, LOCATED ON LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME CENSUS TRACTS, AND DESIGNATED DISTRESSED AND RURAL COMMUNITIES. THIS SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES ACB'S FLORIDA AND GEORGIA MARKETS (BREMEN, CARROLTON, JOHN'S CREEK AND TALLAHASSEE, FL). THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECTS IS TO CREATE A PROACTIVE CRA REGULATORY CULTURE THAT EMBRACES COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, THEREBY INCREASING THE ECONOMIC MOBILITY OF THE LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME COMMUNITIES SERVED IN ACB'S MARKET AREAS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Deirdra Cox Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $52,000 |
Glen Mason Chair-Board Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Reid Treasury | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Kristi Jeans Board Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Brent Cruce Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,000 |
Fundraising events | $1,061 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $197,336 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $199,397 |
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 | $199,397 |
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. | $52,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,200 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,171 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,600 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $59,386 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,192 |
Office expenses | $11,595 |
Information technology | $7,829 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,161 |
Travel | $12,593 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $21,019 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,261 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $192,967 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $76,017 |
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 | $76,017 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $76,017 |
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 | $76,017 |