2017-03-31T16:34:49-05:00 2016-08-31 KPMG LLP 60 South Street Boston MA 02111 990 2015-09-01 042304133 ACTION FOR BOSTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC % John J Drew ACTI 6173486376 178 Tremont Street Boston MA 02111 JOHN J DREW PRESIDENT/CEO 6173486376 2017-03-30 true TARA D'AGOSTINO P01245482 6179881000 2017-03-23 2015 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z ABCD INC John J Drew President CEO 178 Tremont Street Boston MA 02111 169594246 false X bostonabcd.org X 1962 MA ACTION FOR BOSTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S (ABCD) MISSION IS TO COMBAT POVERTY BY PROMOTING SELF-HELP FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND NEIGHBORHOODS. 45 45 2046 1957 0 0 173283625 166284390 3159320 2859834 51827 317580 -533216 -603060 175961556 168858744 0 0 0 0 40431149 43886607 0 0 0 135303780 125114316 175734929 169000923 226627 -142179 40983637 46571759 34174075 39904376 6809562 6667383 X ABCD's mission is to empower disadvantaged people by providing them with the tools to overcome poverty, live with dignity and achieve their full potential. false false 56295359 26517 ABCD's Child Care Choices of Boston (CCCB) serves as the Child Care Resource and Referral agency for Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Revere, Somerville and Winthrop. CCCB plays a key role in making child care work for everyone by providing support, resources, technical assistance, training and child care expertise to a very diverse community of more than 6,000 families and 1400 child care providers. CCCB distributed more than $55 million this year in child care vouchers to more than 10,000 children. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) 49021646 750 ABCD's energy programs keep vulnerable households safe in the life-threatening cold of New England winters through its fuel assistance program and make a dramatic contribution to reducing energy costs for low-income families in communities state-wide through its weatherization and conservation programs. Studies show that conservation improvements typically save 25-35 percent of winter heating bills. The ABCD Energy Program made payments to 199 fuel vendors to keep nearly 26,000 households warm this year and over $35 million was invested in multiple energy conservation programs. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) 35341524 2154169 ABCD's Head Start and Early Head Start programs help more than 2300 young children prepare for success in school and life by providing high quality early education. Head Start serves 3-5 year olds at 33 sites in Boston, Malden and Everett. Early Head Start supports infants and toddlers at 12 sites and pregnant mothers at 3 sites. 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(ABCD) EMPLOYEES HAVE CONTACT WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIALS AND THEIR STAFF REGARDING SPECIFIC LEGISLATION AND APPROPRIATION OF CONCERN TO ABCD AND THE PROGRAMS AND INDIVIDUALS OUR ORGANIZATION SERVES. false 3735646 1955785 1779861 3145491 2659918 485573 2265434 0 DUE TO ABCD REAL ESTATE CORPOR 14803220 FUNDS HELD FOR OTHERS 502516 15305736 X 172597819 3003573 3003573 169594246 -735502 -735502 168858744 172739998 3003573 735502 3739075 169000923 169000923 OTHER RECONCILING ITEMS BETWEEN BOOK AND TAX REVENUES PART XI, LINE 4B RECLASS OF FUND-RAISING EXPENSES ($735,502) OTHER RECONCILING ITEMS BETWEEN BOOK AND TAX EXPENSES PART XII, LINE 2D RECLASS OF FUND-RAISING EXPENSES $735,502 LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS PART X, LINE 2 THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AS DESCRIBED UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 501(C)(3), AND THE CORPORATION AND COMMUNITY PROPERTIES ARE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AS DESCRIBED UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 501(C)(2) AND ARE ALL GENERALLY EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER IRC SECTION 501(A). THE ORGANIZATION IS REQUIRED TO ASSESS UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO SUCH POSITIONS THAT WOULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS OR HAVE A MATERIAL EFFECT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Annual Dinner 201998 97121 104877 88877 16000 104119 Field of Dreams 284717 284717 32419 7 258974 258974 494087 745689 640812 104877 88877 16000 630625 735502 -630625 X X X false false false false false false false false false John J Drew President / CEO 234386 0 0 0 0 0 21095 0 12259 0 267740 0 0 0 Eleanor Evans General Counsel / Asst. 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AND SUPPORT SERVICES ASSIST FAMILIES AND PROVIDERS IN CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. THIS PROGRAM ALSO CONNECTS THESE FAMILIES TO OTHER SERVICES SUCH AS FOOD STAMPS, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, FUEL ASSISTANCE, AND HEALTH SERVICES. LINE 4B ABCD ALSO PROVIDES REFERRAL AND ADVOCACY FOR ELIGIBLE CLIENTS INTERESTED IN REDUCING THEIR UTILITY ARREARAGES. THE MAJOR UTILITIES SERVING ABCD'S GEOGRAPHICAL AREA OFFER ARREARAGE MANAGEMENT PLANS AND ABCD ASSISTS ELIGIBLE CLIENTS TO HAVE A PORTION OF THEIR DEBT FORGIVEN WHILE ADHERING TO A STRUCTURED PAYMENT PLAN. LINE 4D ABCD PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES AT ITS CENTRAL OFFICES AND THROUGH A NETWORK OF NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTERS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE HEALTH SERVICES, HOUSING AND HOMELESS PREVENTION, SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT, CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT, ASSET DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND ELDER SERVICES. THROUGH THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK (CSBG) GRANT, ABCD PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH A NETWORK OF NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTERS THAT INCLUDE JOB TRAINING, FOOD PANTRIES, ADULT EDUCATION, FORECLOSURE PREVENTION, TAX PREPARATION AND DROP-IN SERVICES. HEALTH SERVICES REACHED MORE THAN 33,000 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISEASE PREVENTION AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE AND PROVIDED TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR 52 CLINICS AND HEALTH CENTERS. HOUSING AND HOMELESS PREVENTION PROVIDED 35 UNITS OF SCATTERED SITE HOUSING AND PROVIDED SERVICES THAT HELPED MORE THAN 250 FAMILIES FIND OR RETAIN HOUSING THROUGH HOUSING SEARCH, EVICTION PREVENTION AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION. ABCD TRAINED 200 VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARERS, HELPED OVER 5,400 FAMILIES AND BROUGHT MORE THAN $8.4 MILLION INTO LOCAL HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH FEDERAL TAX REFUNDS AND TAX CREDITS. ELDER SERVICES EXPANDED ITS FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM TO INCLUDE EASTERN MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ADDING 37 FOSTER GRANDPARENTS AND CAMBRIDGE AND SOMERVILLE TO THE NINE CITIES AND TOWNS WHERE FOSTER GRANDPARENTS WERE ALREADY PROVIDING STIPENDS FOR 201 FOSTER GRANDPARENTS. THESE SENIOR VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED MORE THAN 140,000 HOURS TO ASSIST OVER 500 CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL AND OR EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS AT HEAD START, CHILD CARE CENTERS AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS. ELDER SERVICES ALSO PROVIDED HEALTHY AGING SERVICES TO OVER 450 ELDERS AND WALK-IN ASSISTANCE AND COMPANIONSHIP AT FIVE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS. ABCD'S SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM PUT 1,040 AT-RISK YOUTH TO WORK IN MEANINGFUL POSITIONS AT MORE THAN 180 WORKSITES THAT INCLUDE HOSPITALS, LIBRARIES, CHILD CARE CENTERS, SUMMER CAMPS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. ABCD OPERATES THREE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOLS. OSTIGUY HIGH IS A "RECOVERY HIGH SCHOOL" SERVING 75 YOUNG PEOPLE STRUGGLING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE. UNIVERSITY HIGH IS AN ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS STRUGGLING IN TRADITIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. IT OFFERS 85 STUDENTS WITH A CHALLENGING EDUCATION AND A CARING ENVIRONMENT WITH SMALL CLASSES AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTS. UHS HAS AN ONGOING GRADUATION RATE ABOVE 90 PERCENT. DORCHESTER ACADEMY IS A LOW PERFORMING BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL AND IT IS ABCD'S GOAL IS TO TURN IT AROUND BY PROVIDING 150 INNER-CITY STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY AND INSPIRATION TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. ABCD IS IMPLEMENTING ITS "WRAP-AROUND" EDUCATION-SERVICE MODEL THAT HAS PROVEN SUCCESSFUL AT ITS OTHER TWO HIGH SCHOOLS AND THE GOAL IS TO INCREASE THE GRADUATION RATE FROM 40 TO 80 PERCENT. REVIEW PROCESS PART VI, QUESTION 11B THE FORM 990 IS FIRST REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX MANAGER AT THE AUDIT FIRM OF KPMG, LLP AFTER BEING COMPLETED BY ABCD'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. AFTER KPMG'S REVIEW, RECOMMENDED CHANGES, IF ANY, ARE DISCUSSED AND WHERE APPROPRIATE, INCORPORATED INTO THE RETURN. THE RETURN IS PRESENTED TO AND REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND ONCE THEY HAVE ACCEPTED THE RETURN, THEY RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE RETURN IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FULL BOARD UPON REQUEST BY THE MEMBERS. CONFLICT OF INTEREST PART VI, QUESTION 12C THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE GIVEN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ANNUALLY. THE STATEMENTS ARE FILLED OUT BY THESE INDIVIDUALS AND RETURNED TO ABCD'S BOARD LIAISON WHO REVIEWS THE FORMS FOR ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE FINANCE / AUDIT COMMITTEE RECEIVES THE FORMS WITH ANY CONFLICTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS FOR THEIR REVIEW. AFTER MEETING AND DISCUSSING WITH THE INDIVIDUALS CONCERNED, THE COMMITTEE GIVES ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE FULL BOARD FOR FINAL DISPOSITION. COMPENSATION POLICY PART VI, QUESTION 15 ABCD UTILIZES AN OUTSIDE FIRM TO COMPILE AND REVIEW COMPARABILITY DATA TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION FOR ITS PRESIDENT / CEO AND KEY PERSONNEL. THE RESULTS OF THE FIRM'S FINDINGS ARE BROUGHT TO THE COMBINED MEETING OF THE PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEES FOR THEIR REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION AMOUNT AS RECOMMENDED BY THE OUTSIDE FIRM. THE PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEES ARE INDEPENDENT OF MANAGEMENT AND FREE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT WOULD INTERFERE WITH THEIR EXERCISE OF INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT. COMPENSATION DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED CONCURRENTLY UPON MAKING THE COMPENSATION DETERMINATION. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE PART VI, QUESTION 19 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE INCLUDED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE IN ITS ANNUAL REPORT, AND THEY ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR AND MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S WEBSITES. 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