Mustard Seed Communities Inc is located in Medfield, MA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Mustard Seed Communities Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mustard Seed Communities 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 12/2023, Mustard Seed Communities Inc generated $6.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.4% 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
SEE SCHEDULE O.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MUSTARD SEED COMMUNITIES (MSC) PROVIDES LIFELONG RESIDENTIAL CARE TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO HAVE BEEN ABANDONED. RESIDENTIAL CARE IS PROVIDED IN JAMAICA, NICARAGUA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, ZIMBABWE AND MALAWI. IN ADDITION TO CARING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DISABLED, MSC CARES FOR TEENAGE MOTHERS IN CRISIS AND THEIR BABIES IN JAMAICA, AND FOR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY HIV IN JAMAICA AND ZIMBABWE.MSC OPERATES NUMEROUS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH INITIATIVES INCLUDING FEEDING PROGRAMS, SCHOOLS, COMPUTER LABS, COMMUNITY RADIO AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.JAMAICA - MSC PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR 450 CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS, TEEN MOTHERS AND THEIR BABIES IN TWELVE HOMES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. MSC MANAGES SEVERAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO COMBAT POVERTY AND PROVIDE EDUCATION. LITTLE ANGELS LEARNING CENTERS, A REGISTERED SCHOOL SYSTEM, IS ONE OF MSC'S PRIMARY OUTREACH INITIATIVES, PROVIDING EDUCATION TO APPROXIMATELY 150 CHILDREN.NICARAGUA - MSC PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR 76 CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. MSC'S OUTREACH PROGRAM, CHRIST IN THE GARBAGE, PROVIDES FOOD PACKAGES AND SKILLS TRAINING TO WOMEN AND FAMILIES LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY OUTSIDE OF WHAT WAS PREVIOUSLY LA CHURECA, THE MANAGUA CITY DUMP.DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - MSC PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR 48 CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. MSC'S OUTREACH PROGRAM, CHRIST IN THE GARBAGE, PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WORKING IN THE GARBAGE DUMP BY DISTRIBUTING FOOD PACKAGES TO FAMILIES IN NEED. IN APRIL 2023 MSC BROKE GROUND ON A NEW RESIDENTIAL FACILITY, SET TO OPEN IN 2024, THAT WILL BE HOME TO AN ADDITIONAL 56 CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES.ZIMBABWE - MSC PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR 55 CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR AFFECTED BY HIV ACROSS THREE RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES IN BULAWAYO. MSC OPERATES 5 NUTRITION PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE A DAILY MEAL TO OVER 1,200 CHILDREN AND OPERATES TWO PRESCHOOLS THAT PROVIDE BASIC EDUCATION AND 2 MEALS A DAY TO OVER 80 CHILDREN. PLANS ARE UNDERWAY TO ESTABLISH A THIRD PRESCHOOL IN 2024.MALAWI - MSC PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR 15 CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. IN MAY 2023 MSC BROKE GROUND ON A NEW RESIDENTIAL FACILITY THAT WILL BE HOME TO AN ADDITIONAL 45 CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Terry Newton Board Member | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
William G Ballaine Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Anne Kelly Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Totlyn Mason Board Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Father Garvin Augustine Board Member | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Glenn M Creamer Board Member | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $213,383 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,515,885 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $520,598 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,729,268 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $25,254 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$13,451 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,741,071 |
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 | $5,806,114 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $176,903 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,764 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $577,202 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $31,198 |
Payroll taxes | $59,049 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $27,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $109,463 |
Advertising and promotion | $586 |
Office expenses | $22,366 |
Information technology | $78,871 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,750 |
Travel | $62,685 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,469 |
Insurance | $11,173 |
All other expenses | $13,048 |
Total functional expenses | $7,263,071 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,098,815 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,669,003 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $861,959 |
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 | $54,993 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,814 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $157 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,691,741 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $37,169 |
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 | $37,169 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,859,952 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,794,620 |
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 | $3,691,741 |