Center For Transforming Communities Inc

Organization Overview

Center For Transforming Communities Inc is located in Memphis, TN. The organization was established in 2010. 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 12/2021, Center For Transforming Communities Inc employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Transforming 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 12/2021, Center For Transforming Communities Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 27.5% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ORGANIZATION FOSTERS COMMUNITY CHANGE THROUGH CONGREGATIONS THAT RE-ENGAGE THEIR COMMUNITIES IN COLLABORATIVE APPROACHES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE SHARED SPACE PROGRAM PROVIDES CONGREGATIONS, NON-PROFITS, AND SUPPORT GROUPS WITH AFFORDABLE OFFICE AND MEETING SPACE TO ENCOURAGE THEIR PRESENCE IN LOW-INCOME URBAN AREAS AND ENABLE THEM TO SERVE THEIR LOCAL NEIGHBOR MORE AFFORDABLY.


THE ORGANIZATION WORKS DIRECTLY WITH SEMINARIES TO PROVIDE A COMPLEMENT TO A THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION THAT IS ROOTED IN NEIGHBORHOODS, AND TO MOBILIZE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO CARRY OUT STRATEGIES THAT BRING POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. STAFF CALLED "NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTORS" SUPPORT THE GRASS-ROOTS NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS CALLED "SHALOM ZONES" AS WELL AS SERVE AS COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS. IN ADDITIONS, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS DIRECTLY WITH SEMINARIES TO PROVIDE A COMPLEMENT TO THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION THAT IS ROOTED IN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT.


COMMUNITIES OF SHALOM IS A TRAINING/FACILITATION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ORGANIZE AND MOBILIZE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO CARRY OUT STRATEGIES THAT BRING POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. STAFF CALLED "NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTOR" SUPPORT THE GRASS-ROOTS NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS CALLED "SHALOM ZONES" AS WELL AS SERVE AS COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Justin Merrick
Executive Director
$90,000
Cynthia Bradford
Vice Chair
$0
Chip Clay
Chair
$0
Lesley Brown
Treasurer
$0
Kenny Latta
Board Member
$0
Joni Laney
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,173,155
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,173,155
Total Program Service Revenue$500
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $30,456
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 $1,204,111

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Center For Transforming Communities Inc has awarded $27,452 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CARPENTER ART GARDEN

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Memphis, TN

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CAPACITY BUILDING

$7,500

Memphis, TN

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CAPACITY BUILDING

$7,000

BLUES CITY CULTURAL CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Memphis, TN

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CAPACITY BUILDING

$6,945

JUICE ORANGE MOUND

Org PageRecipient Profile

Memphis, TN

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CAPACITY BUILDING

$6,007
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Center For Transforming Communities Inc has recieved totaling $582,379.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Kresge Foundation

Troy, MI

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT TO CONTINUE TO BOLSTER THE CENTER FOR TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES' CREATIVE PLACEMAKING ACTIVITIES AND PARTICIPATION IN KRESGE'S BUILDING AND SUPPORTING EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT (BASED) INITIATIVE.

$200,000
Kresge Foundation

Troy, MI

PURPOSE: THIS GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO CENTER FOR TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES TO GROW THEIR CAPACITY TO ESTABLISH NEIGHBORHOOD STEWARDSHIP ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS MEMPHIS AND ELEVATE COMMUNITY PRIORITIES IN EMERGING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. AS A PART OF THE FOUNDATIONS RACIAL JUSTICE RESPONSE PLAN, THIS GRANT FALLS UNDER THE FRONTLINE ORGANIZATIONS STRATEGY, WHICH AIMS TO STRENGTHEN PLACE-BASED ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON RACIAL JUSTICE AND LED BY PEOPLE OF COLOR.

$191,500
Kresge Foundation

Troy, MI

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT TO CONTINUE TO BOLSTER THE CENTER FOR TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES' CREATIVE PLACEMAKING ACTIVITIES AND PARTICIPATION IN KRESGE'S BUILDING AND SUPPORTING EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT (BASED) INITIATIVE.

$100,000
J R Hyde Iii Foundation

Memphis, TN

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE BINGHAMPTON COMMUNITY LAND TRUST'S MEMPHIS ALLIANCE CITYWIDE LAND TRUST

$50,387
Assisi Foundation Of Memphis Inc

Memphis, TN

PURPOSE: COMMUNITYVOICE: LIVE!

$25,000
Kresge Foundation

Troy, MI

PURPOSE: THIS GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO CENTER FOR TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES TO GROW THEIR CAPACITY TO ESTABLISH NEIGHBORHOOD STEWARDSHIP ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS MEMPHIS AND ELEVATE COMMUNITY PRIORITIES IN EMERGING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. AS A PART OF THE FOUNDATIONS RACIAL JUSTICE RESPONSE PLAN, THIS GRANT FALLS UNDER THE FRONTLINE ORGANIZATIONS STRATEGY, WHICH AIMS TO STRENGTHEN PLACE-BASED ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON RACIAL JUSTICE AND LED BY PEOPLE OF COLOR.

$8,500
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