The Improvement Association is located in Emporia, VA. The organization was established in 1984. 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 06/2023, Improvement Association employed 81 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Improvement Association 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 06/2023, Improvement Association generated $5.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.0% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC. IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED TO CARRY OUT COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS WHICH ARE GENERALLY FUNDED BY REVENUE FROM AGENCY PROGRAMS AND GRANTS FROM LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES. SUCH GRANTS USUALLY REQUIRES COMPLIANCE WITH PRESCRIBED GRANT CONDITIONS AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING THE FURNISHING OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS OF CASH OR NONCASH CONTRIBUTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HEAD START DURING THE 2022- 2023 SCHOOL YEAR, 228 CHILDREN WERE PROVIDED HEAD START SERVICES. OF OUR TOTAL ENROLLMENT, 10% OF FUNDED ENROLLMENT WERE DIAGNOSED AS CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. HEAD START PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO ALL CHILDREN IN PREPARATION FOR KINDERGARTEN. SERVICES INCLUDE EDUCATION, HEALTH AND NUTRITION, MENTAL HEALTH, DENTAL, AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO MOVE FAMILIES TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
PARENTS AS TEACHERS - MATERNAL, INFANT & EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING PROGRAM PROVIDED HOME-VISITING SERVICES TO 60 FAMILIES WITH 30 FAMILIES HAVING HIGH NEEDS; PAT/MIECHV TEACHES PARENTS TO BECOME THEIR CHILDREN'S FIRST TEACHERS. THEY ALSO CONDUCT DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS AND PROVIDE REFERRAL RESOURCES FOR HOUSING, HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, EMPLOYMENT, ETC. FAMILIES RECEIVE 1 - 2 MONTHLY VISITS AND MORE IN CRISES. SOCIAL CONNECTIONS ARE MADE WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHEN THEY ATTEND MONTHLY GROUP CONNECTIONS THAT TEACH PARENTS AND PROVIDE ACTIVITIES IN A GROUP SETTING.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE ENROLLED 30 CUSTOMERS. PROVIDED WORKSHOPS TO BUILD SELF-ESTEEM AND JOB SEARCH SKILLS, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND JOB DEVELOPMENT AND PLACEMENT. THIRTY ENROLLEES COMPLETED THE 5-WEEK WORKSHOP SESSION; 29 WERE PLACED IN EMPLOYMENT; 1 WERE ENROLLED IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tony Conwell Board Membe | Trustee | $0 | |
Eliza Drew Secretary | Trustee | $0 | |
Barbara Harris Drummond Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Laverne Ford Treasurer | Trustee | $0 | |
Elizabeth Grizzard Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Rhonda Jones-Gilliam Board Member | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,972,716 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,972,716 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $205,964 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$213,645 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,965,035 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,226,690 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $677,208 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,062 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $247,434 |
Travel | $53,220 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,428 |
Interest | $884 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $44,390 |
All other expenses | $569,361 |
Total functional expenses | $4,635,701 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $667,386 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $753,016 |
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 | $1,013,011 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $622,591 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,056,004 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $123,045 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $114,141 |
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 | $170,004 |
Total liabilities | $407,190 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,648,814 |
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 | $3,056,004 |