LESSIE BATES DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE INC

EIN: 370662522 501(c)(3) Human Services

EAST ST LOUIS, IL

Total Revenue
$7,442,272
Total Expenses
$7,965,620
Total Assets
$5,498,427
Net Assets
$3,804,877
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1968
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
REV GARY GASTON
Phone
6188740777
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LESSIE BATES DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE INC, founded in 1968, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $7.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

LESSIE BATES DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO MOVE OUT OF POVERTY AND ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND TO HELP ENSURE THAT CHILDREN HAVE THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL AND LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,540,713

THE PROVIDING A SURE START PROGRAM PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD PREVENTION SERVICES FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE. THIS EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO BETTER PREPARE...

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THE PROVIDING A SURE START PROGRAM PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD PREVENTION SERVICES FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE. THIS EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO BETTER PREPARE CHILDREN AND PARENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL EXPERIENCE. THIS PROGRAM IS HOME AND CENTER BASED AND USES THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS MODEL. STAFF ASSIST PARENTS WITH CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LIFE SKILLS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,465,481

THE AMERICORPS PROGRAM RECRUITS AND TRAINS VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE A BROAD SPECTRUM OF SERVICES TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN THE GREATER EAST ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY WHICH INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY...

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THE AMERICORPS PROGRAM RECRUITS AND TRAINS VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE A BROAD SPECTRUM OF SERVICES TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN THE GREATER EAST ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY WHICH INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY, TUTORING, COMPUTER TEACH TRAINING, AND OTHER SUPPORTS IN DISTRICT 189 AND THE COMMUNITY. VOLUNTEERS WORK AT 50 DIFFERENT SITES IN THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING THE AGENCY'S TEEN REACH PROGRAM, FOOD PANTRY, AND MEALS ON WHEELS.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,338,739 Revenue: $2,120

THE SEASON CIRCLE CAFE OFFERS PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR SENIORS WHO WANT TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR OWN HOME. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ARE SERVED EACH WEEKDAY GIVING SENIORS A NUTRITIOUS MEAL. MEALS ON...

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THE SEASON CIRCLE CAFE OFFERS PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR SENIORS WHO WANT TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR OWN HOME. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ARE SERVED EACH WEEKDAY GIVING SENIORS A NUTRITIOUS MEAL. MEALS ON WHEELS ARE ALSO SERVED FROM THE CAFE, AS WELL AS CALL CHECK-IN PROGRAM AND TRANSPORTATION.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,177,424
Program Service Revenue $2,120
Investment Income $17,985
Other Revenue $244,743
TOTAL REVENUE $7,442,272

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $526,630
Salaries & Benefits $3,905,342
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $6,744,139
Other Expenses $3,533,648
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,965,620

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,442,272 $6,684,517 +0.1%
Expenses $7,965,620 $7,056,935 +0.1%
Net Income $-523,348 $-372,418 +0.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
234
Volunteers
178

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
5
$118,619
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROBBIE L EDMOND CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY SMITH CHAIRPERSON-ELECT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD WEATHERS SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELITA GRAY TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICE STALEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN TROTTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDA MOLAND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CORA BASSETT DIRECTOR STARTING 1.1.2025 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GINNY RIGGINS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORENE KING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTHA VACHE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REV BRADLEY WATKINS II DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RILEY OWENS III DIRECTOR UNTIL 5/31/2025 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROXANNA PERNELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN CONNOR DIRECTOR UNTIL 12/31/2024 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REV GARY GASTON CEO 37.50
Officer
$118,619 $0 $118,619
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 $7,442,272 $7,965,620 $5,498,427 $-523,348
2024 $6,684,517 $7,056,935 $5,826,418 $-372,418
2023 $6,245,018 $6,355,500 $5,781,062 $-110,482
2022 $7,265,748 $6,184,735 $5,941,226 $1,081,013
2021 $6,729,466 $6,254,249 $7,839,248 $475,217
2020 $7,613,053 $7,848,983 $6,078,866 $-235,930
2019 $9,632,320 $9,646,607 $5,388,985 $-14,287
2018 $9,499,811 $9,521,879 $4,987,114 $-22,068
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