Galveston County Community Act

Organization Overview

Galveston County Community Act is located in Galveston, TX. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 11/2021, Galveston County Community Act employed 104 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Galveston County Community Act 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 11/2021, Galveston County Community Act generated $3.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 11/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.3%) per year over the past 6 years. 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 COUNCILS MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN GALVESTON, FORT BEND, WHARTON, AND BRAZORIA COUNTIES BY PROMOTING SELF-SUFFICIENCY PURSUANT TO THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1964. IT ALSO OPERATES GALVESTON COUNTY HEAD START PROGRAM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT - COMMUNITY SERVICESCOMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS STRIVE TO REDUCE POVERTY AND EMPOWER LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. SERVICES PROVIDED TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES INCLUDE EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, BUDGET COUNSELING,ENERGY CONSERVATION TRAINING, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITIES ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, AND CASE MANAGEMENT.


COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMTHE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CEAP) IS A FEDERALLY-FUNDED UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. CEAP IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN MEETING THEIR IMMEDIATE ENERGY NEEDS AND TO ENCOURAGE CONSUMERS TO CONTROL ENERGY COSTS FOR YEARS TO COME THROUGH ENERGY EDUCATION. THROUGH THIS INITIATIVE, THE COUNCIL ASSISTS FAMILIES HAVING INCOMES AT OR BELOW 150% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY INCOME GUIDELINES BY REDUCING THEIR HEATING AND COOLING COSTS AND ADDRESSING HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES IN THEIR HOMES THROUGH ENERGY-EFFICIENCY MEASURES.


CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE:THE COUNCIL PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF FAMILY AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE INCLUDING CRISIS INTERVENTION, COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, ASSISTANCE WITH LEGAL MATTERS, AND SHELTER FROM AN ABUSIVE SITUATION.


HEAD START - EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTHEAD START IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. THE COUNCILS HEAD START PROGRAM HAS BEEN SERVING CHILDREN AGES 3-4 YEARS OLD FOR OVER 30 YEARS IN GALVESTON COUNTY. WITH FULL DAY SERVICES FOR WORKING PARENTS, THERE ARE CENTERS LOCATED IN THE CITIES OF GALVESTON AND TEXAS CITY, TEXAS. HEAD START IS CONCERNED WITH ALL AREAS OF A CHILDS DEVELOPMENT (SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, AND PHYSICAL), AND SEEKS TO ASSIST CHILDREN IN PREPARING FOR KINDERGARTEN,WITH A FOCUS ON EARLY LITERACY. ACCORDINGLY, THE COUNCILS HEAD START PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE SCHOOL READINESS IN YOUNG CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. THIS EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE IS ALSO DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE MENTAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF PRE-SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN. THE HEAD START PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES NUTRITION AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO THE CHILDREN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mahasivam S Thiruneelakanda
Chief Financial Officer
$103,990
Clinton Wallace
Treasurer
$0
Cynthia Senegal
Secretary
$0
Amos Sowell
Board President
$0
Domingo Marquez Jr
2nd Vice President
$0
Andrea Bonner
1st Vice President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,291,164
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$20,787
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,311,951
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 $3,311,951

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