Brookland Center For Community Economic Change

Organization Overview

Brookland Center For Community Economic Change is located in West Columbia, SC. The organization was established in 2004. 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, Brookland Center For Community Economic Change employed 40 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brookland Center For Community Economic Change 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, Brookland Center For Community Economic Change generated $2.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 68.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 49.7% per year over the past 5 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ENGAGE AND SERVE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS WHILE PROMOTING ADVANCEMENTS IN HEALTH, EDUCATION, ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, AND IMPROVING THE LIVES OF RESIDENTS IN LEXINGTON AND RICHLAND COUNTIES AND NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE MIDLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PROVIDE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, DURING NON-SCHOOL HOURS FOR CHILDREN IN HIGH POVERTY AND LOW-PERFORMING SCHOOLS. HELPS STUDENTS MEET STATE AND LOCAL STUDENT STANDARDS IN CORE SUBJECTS, SUCH AS READING AND MATH, STEAM FOCUSED SUBJECTS AND OTHER ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. OFFERED SCOUTING OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPLEMENT ACADEMIC TUTORING.


HEALTH EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES EDUCATION FOR DIABETES AND MENTAL HEALTH FOR ADULTS AND TEENS. THE DIABETES INTERVENTION PROGRAM (DIP) FOR FAMILIES IS DESIGNED TO REACH AFRICAN AMERICAN AND HISPANIC FAMILIES LIVING WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES IN THE HIGH POVERTY COMMUNITIES OF CAYCE, WEST COLUMBIA, AND SURROUNDING LEXINGTON AND RICHLAND SOUTH CAROLINA. THE DIP CONSISTS OF WEEKLY INTENSIVE LIFESTYLE INTERVENTION (ILI) SESSIONS, A LIFESTYLE CHANGE INCENTIVE PROGRAM, AND TEXT MESSAGING REMINDERS, DESIGNED TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH EDUCATION. THE MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE OFFERS FREE MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING TO ADULTS AND TEENS ON IDENTIFYING, UNDERSTANDING AND RESPONDING TO SIGNS OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. SINCE FEBRUARY 2022 OVER 300 PERSONS HAVE BEEN TRAINED.


THROUGH THE FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY PROGRAM, THE BCCEC SEEKS TO DECREASE FOOD INSECURITY IN LEXINGTON AND RICHLAND COUNTIES, SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY AREAS. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH VARIOUS GRANTING AGENCIES, THE BCCEC INTENDS TO INCREASE THE ACCESSIBILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF QUALITY, HEALTHY FOODS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A FOOD POLICY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY GARDENS, FARMER'S MARKETS, WEEKLY DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD INCLUDING FRESH VEGETABLES AND FRUITS AND A SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM TARGETING CHILDREN UNDER AGE 18. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, NUTRITIOUS, AND SECURE FOOD SUPPLY FOR RESIDENTS WHO MIGHT NOT OTHERWISE RECEIVE HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Cindye Richburg-Cotton
Executive Director
$136,533
Ulises Garcia
Board Member
$0
Cedelle English Gates
Board Member
$0
Kenneth Carl Taylor
Board Member
$0
Rudolph Wise
Board Member
$0
Peter Prioleau
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$110,000
Government grants $1,942,473
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$821,219
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $730,771
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,873,692
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $308
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $59,618
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 $2,933,618

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