THE SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY CORPORATI… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1969

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

GONZALO PUIGBO

Phone

6177765931

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY CORPORATION INC, founded in 1969, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $4.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $5.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

THE SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY CORPORATION (SCC) IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES LEADERSHIP FOR SUSTAINING THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE AS A VIBRANT, DIVERSE AND TOLERANT COMMUNITY. WE OFFER SERVICES AND LEAD COMMUNITY ORGANIZING THAT SUPPORTS LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME SOMERVILLE RESIDENTS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY AND INCREASE CIVIC PARTICIPATION.BUILDING ON OUR FIFTY YEARS OF HISTORY, TODAY WE ENVISION A SOMERVILLE WHERE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS FROM MANY DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND CULTURES ENJOY EQUITABLE ACCESS TO SECURE HOUSING, JOBS, ECONOMIC STABILITY, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $3,775,972 Revenue: $3,166,723

RENTAL PROGRAMS - SIX OF SCC'S RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS ARE OWNED DIRECTLY BY SCC: THE 12 ONE AND TWO-BEDROOM UNITS AT 110 WALNUT STREET; THE 6 THREE-BEDROOOM UNITS AT 190 GILMAN STREET; THE 18...

RENTAL PROGRAMS - SIX OF SCC'S RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS ARE OWNED DIRECTLY BY SCC: THE 12 ONE AND TWO-BEDROOM UNITS AT 110 WALNUT STREET; THE 6 THREE-BEDROOOM UNITS AT 190 GILMAN STREET; THE 18 TWO, THREE AND FOUR BEDROOM UNITS AT 33 BOW STREET; THE 14 SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY UNITS ON SEWALL STREET; THE 42 UNITS AT LINDEN STREET APARTMENTS; AND THE 8 ONE AND TWO-BEDROOM UNITS AT 75 CROSS STREET. ALL OF SCC'S RENTAL PROPERTIES, INCLUDING 165 UNITS OWNED THROUGH LLC'S, ARE MANAGED BY WINGATE MANAGEMENT COMPANY, UNDER CONTRACT WITH SCC.

Program 2

Expenses: $416,353 Revenue: $494,529

AFFORDABLE HOUSING REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTSCC OWNS AND OPERATES OVER 340 UNITS OF RENTAL HOUSING AND MORE THAN 9,000 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE COMPRISING FOUR COMMERCIAL UNITS, WHICH ARE LEASED TO A HEALTHCARE CLINIC, DENTIST, DAYCARE CENTER AND VARIETY STORE.THE 340 UNITS WERE DEVELOPED WITH LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT EQUITY AND VARIOUS COMBINATIONS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCING FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST AND COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT FUNDS AND FEDERAL RESOURCES SUCH AS MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS ACT, AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDS.IN MAY 2023 SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY CORPORATION WITH ITS PARTNER POAH HAD A GROUNDBREAKING TO PRESERVE 80 UNITS AND BUILDING 80 NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS. WE ALSO STARTED THE PRE-DEVELOPMENT PROCESS TO PRESERVE 61 UNITS AT BOW STREET AND LINDEN STREET APARTMENTS.

Program 3

Expenses: $522,072

ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITYSCC'S FINANCIAL LITERACY, ASSET BUILDING, AND FIRST SOURCE CAREER COUNSELING HELP PEOPLE FIND GOOD JOBS, BUILD WEALTH, AND FIND FINANCIAL STABILITY. WE ALSO OFFER TRAINING IN...

ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITYSCC'S FINANCIAL LITERACY, ASSET BUILDING, AND FIRST SOURCE CAREER COUNSELING HELP PEOPLE FIND GOOD JOBS, BUILD WEALTH, AND FIND FINANCIAL STABILITY. WE ALSO OFFER TRAINING IN DIGITAL LITERACY AND COMPUTER BASICS.THE FIRST SOURCE JOBS PROGRAM HELPS LOCAL JOB SEEKERS GAIN THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO ESTABLISH A CAREER PATHWAY RESULTING IN GOOD JOBS, CAREER GROWTH, AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY. WE OFFER 1:1 CAREER COACHING, JOB READINESS TRAINING, ESL, AND COMPUTER LITERACY SUPPORT.OUR FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES HELP PEOPLE BETTER UNDERSTAND DEBT, BANKING, CREDIT, AND HOW TO SAVE. OUR POPULAR FIRST-TIME BUYER CLASSES HELP PEOPLE BETTER UNDERSTAND THE OFTEN-INTIMIDATING PROCESS OF SAVING FOR AND PURCHASING A HOME, AS WELL AS HOW TO ACCESS PROGRAMS THAT CAN MAKE DOING SO MORE ACCESSIBLE.IN 2023, WE SERVED:WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: 293JOB PLACEMENTS: 63FINANCIAL COACHING: 29HOMEBUYER GRADUATES: 237

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $979,089

Program Service Revenue $3,578,865

Investment Income $19,617

Other Revenue $82,387

TOTAL REVENUE $4,659,958

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,143,927

Fundraising Expenses $171,885

Program Expenses $4,808,977

Other Expenses $4,377,224

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,521,151

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$4,659,958	$4,494,144	+0.0%
Expenses	$5,521,151	$5,552,334	0.0%
Net Income	$-861,193	$-1,058,190	-0.2%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$256,612

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
IGNACIO CARDONA	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JHENNY SAINT-SURIN	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAVIER BELLINI	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SILVANA DINKA	CLERK	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CASSANDRA ARNAUD	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EZRA HABER GLEN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE APIGIAN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NATACHA THEODORE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARJORIE JACQUES THERMIDOR	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MULUGETA ZEGEYE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY HOGAN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JARELIS FONSECA	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARCUS MELLO	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIKA C JOHNSON ESQ	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATE FICHTER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GONZALO PUIGBO	CEO	36.00	Officer	$164,800	$3,880	$168,680
FRANNIE CHAN	CONTROLLER (UNTIL 7/31/24)	36.00	Officer	$85,148	$2,784	$87,932
LAUREL RENEE TAYLOR	DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS	36.00	Highest	$110,210	$8,776	$118,986

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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$4,659,958	$5,521,151	$53,175,984	$-861,193
2022	$4,494,144	$5,552,334	$52,165,073	$-1,058,190
2021	$4,458,191	$4,934,157	$51,767,893	$-475,966
2020	$3,894,227	$4,990,188	$57,620,146	$-1,095,961
2019	$3,253,851	$4,289,623	$43,978,841	$-1,035,772
2018	$3,084,373	$3,677,371	$33,134,111	$-592,998

THE SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY CORPORATION INC