ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT INC

EIN: 043228509 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$3,867,439
Total Expenses
$2,496,117
Total Assets
$7,334,894
Net Assets
$6,844,600
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
DWAIGN TYNDAL
Phone
6178611401
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT INC, founded in 1994, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $3.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $1.4M, a strong 35% operating margin.

Mission

ACE BUILDS THE POWER OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AND LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES IN MASSACHUSETTS TO ERADICATE ENVIRONMENTAL RACISM AND CLASSISM, CREATE HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, AND ACHIEVE ENVIRONMENT JUSTICE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $322,718 Revenue: $258,760

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND CLIMATE INTEGRATION - ACE HAS DEVELOPED A FRAMEWORK FOR LOCAL ACTION TO ADDRESS CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN HOUSING. THIS FRAMEWORK INTEGRATES SUSTAINABILITY...

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND CLIMATE INTEGRATION - ACE HAS DEVELOPED A FRAMEWORK FOR LOCAL ACTION TO ADDRESS CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN HOUSING. THIS FRAMEWORK INTEGRATES SUSTAINABILITY, RESILIENCE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PRINCIPLES. THE KEY CHALLENGES INCLUDE CLIMATE HAZARDS (RISING TEMPERATURES, FLOODING, AND SEVERE STORMS) THAT THREATEN HOUSING STABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY. THE HOUSING SECTOR ITSELF CONTRIBUTES TO CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH RESIDENTIAL ENERGY USE AND LOW-DENSITY LAND USE PATTERNS.

Program 2
Expenses: $291,659

ORGANIZING SCHOOL - ACE'S ORGANIZING SCHOOL IS AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR FRONTLINE COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN MASSACHUSETTS TO LEARN HOW TO ORGANIZE AROUND HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN THEIR...

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ORGANIZING SCHOOL - ACE'S ORGANIZING SCHOOL IS AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR FRONTLINE COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN MASSACHUSETTS TO LEARN HOW TO ORGANIZE AROUND HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $244,786

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE LEGAL SERVICES (EJLS) - ACE PROVIDES AN INTEGRATED SET OF SERVICES (LEGAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, NETWORKING, AND CAPACITY BUILDING) TO GROUPS WORKING ON ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE...

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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE LEGAL SERVICES (EJLS) - ACE PROVIDES AN INTEGRATED SET OF SERVICES (LEGAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, NETWORKING, AND CAPACITY BUILDING) TO GROUPS WORKING ON ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN ITS REGION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,588,985
Program Service Revenue $258,760
Investment Income $19,694
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,867,439

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $104,999
Salaries & Benefits $1,304,851
Fundraising Expenses $144,264
Program Expenses $1,281,625
Other Expenses $1,086,267
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,496,117

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,867,439 $3,329,221 +0.2%
Expenses $2,496,117 $1,147,972 +1.2%
Net Income $1,371,322 $2,181,249 -0.4%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
5
Employees
30
Volunteers
75

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$171,583
Total Directors
6
$171,583
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DWAIGN TYNDAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$130,000 $41,583 $171,583
EMMANUEL ALLEN PRESIDENT/ CLERK 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELEANOR FORT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL GREGORY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IMAM ABDULLAH TAALIB FAARUUQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA WILLIAMS-MITCHELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $3,867,439 $2,496,117 $7,334,894 $1,371,322
2023 $3,329,221 $1,147,972 $5,462,310 $2,181,249
2022 $2,413,452 $783,291 $3,659,863 $1,630,161
2021 $968,276 $546,996 $1,834,789 $421,280
2020 $1,318,582 $496,718 $1,415,928 $821,864
2019 $731,684 $458,019 $603,383 $273,665
2018 $389,794 $578,812 $314,327 $-189,018
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