BROOKLAND CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC CHANGE

EIN: 571183699 501(c)(3) Human Services

WEST COLUMBIA, SC

Total Revenue
$1,837,450
Total Expenses
$1,715,495
Total Assets
$3,011,308
Net Assets
$2,766,619
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
CINDYE T RICHBURG-COTTON
Phone
8037967525
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BROOKLAND CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC CHANGE, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $1.7M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

TO ENGAGE AND SERVE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS WHILE PROMOTING ADVANCEMENTS IN HEALTH, EDUCATION, ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, AND IMPROVING THE LIVES OF RESIDENTS IN LEXINGTON AND RICHLAND COUNTIES AND NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE MIDLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $672,475

HEALTH EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES EDUCATION FOR DIABETES AND MENTAL HEALTH FOR ADULTS AND TEENS. THE DIABETES INTERVENTION PROGRAM (DIP) FOR FAMILIES...

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HEALTH EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES EDUCATION FOR DIABETES AND MENTAL HEALTH FOR ADULTS AND TEENS. THE DIABETES INTERVENTION PROGRAM (DIP) FOR FAMILIES IS DESIGNED TO REACH AFRICAN AMERICAN AND HISPANIC FAMILIES LIVING WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES IN THE HIGH POVERTY COMMUNITIES OF CAYCE, WEST COLUMBIA, AND SURROUNDING LEXINGTON AND RICHLAND SOUTH CAROLINA. THE DIP CONSISTS OF WEEKLY INTENSIVE LIFESTYLE INTERVENTION (ILI) SESSIONS, A LIFESTYLE CHANGE INCENTIVE PROGRAM, AND TEXT MESSAGING REMINDERS, DESIGNED TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH EDUCATION. THE MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE OFFERS FREE MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING TO ADULTS AND TEENS ON IDENTIFYING, UNDERSTANDING AND RESPONDING TO SIGNS OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. SINCE FEBRUARY 2022 OVER 300 PERSONS HAVE BEEN TRAINED.

Program 2
Expenses: $231,048

PROVIDE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, DURING NON-SCHOOL HOURS FOR CHILDREN IN HIGH POVERTY AND LOW-PERFORMING SCHOOLS. HELPS STUDENTS MEET STATE AND LOCAL STUDENT STANDARDS IN CORE SUBJECTS...

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PROVIDE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, DURING NON-SCHOOL HOURS FOR CHILDREN IN HIGH POVERTY AND LOW-PERFORMING SCHOOLS. HELPS STUDENTS MEET STATE AND LOCAL STUDENT STANDARDS IN CORE SUBJECTS, SUCH AS READING AND MATH, STEAM FOCUSED SUBJECTS AND OTHER ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. OFFERED SCOUTING OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPLEMENT ACADEMIC TUTORING.

Program 3
Expenses: $270,483

THROUGH THE FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY PROGRAM, THE BCCEC SEEKS TO DECREASE FOOD INSECURITY IN LEXINGTON AND RICHLAND COUNTIES, SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY AREAS. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH VARIOUS...

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THROUGH THE FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY PROGRAM, THE BCCEC SEEKS TO DECREASE FOOD INSECURITY IN LEXINGTON AND RICHLAND COUNTIES, SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY AREAS. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH VARIOUS GRANTING AGENCIES, THE BCCEC INTENDS TO INCREASE THE ACCESSIBILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF QUALITY, HEALTH FOODS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A FOOD POLICY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY GARDENS, FARMER'S MARKETS, WEEKLY DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD INCLUDING FRESH VEGETABLES AND FRUITS AND A SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM TARGETING CHILDREN UNDER AGE 18. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, NUTRITIOUS, AND SECURE FOOD SUPPLY FOR RESIDENTS WHO MIGHT NOT OTHERWISE RECEIVE HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,703,992
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $369
Other Revenue $133,089
TOTAL REVENUE $1,837,450

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,023,189
Fundraising Expenses $29,956
Program Expenses $1,293,966
Other Expenses $692,306
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,715,495

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,837,450 $1,791,877 +0.0%
Expenses $1,715,495 $1,914,591 -0.1%
Net Income $121,955 $-122,714 -2.0%
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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
39
Volunteers
357

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
$116,781
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CINDYE T RICHBURG-COTTON EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$116,781 $0 $116,781
JERHOND BOARDS BOARD MEMBER 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REV JOANN BROWN BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR SILVINO ESCARENO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EARNESTINE CARTER HOLDEN BOARD MEMBER 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE KENNEDY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEMOND LOGAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONALD RICHMOND BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REV KENNETH TAYLOR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR RUDY L WISE BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEROME HARLESTON VICE CHAIRMA 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
PETER PRIOLEAU TREASURER 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ROMI ROBINSON SECRETARY 4.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
BENNIE L SULTON CHAIRMAN 15.00
Officer
$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
2024 $1,837,450 $1,715,495 $3,011,308 $121,955
2023 $1,791,877 $1,914,591 $3,071,479 $-122,714
2022 $2,933,618 $1,707,693 $3,174,800 $1,225,925
2021 $1,393,699 $924,566 $1,995,098 $469,133
2020 $1,121,672 $651,436 $1,551,512 $470,236
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