MUSTARD SEED COMMUNITIES INC

EIN: 581657207 501(c)(3) International Affairs

NEEDHAM, MA

Total Revenue
$9,459,778
Total Expenses
$8,192,088
Total Assets
$5,306,222
Net Assets
$4,922,262
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
GA
Principal Officer
ELIZABETH FOUNTAIN
Phone
5082429622
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MUSTARD SEED COMMUNITIES INC, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $9.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 40% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $8.2M left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

MSC'S MISSION PROGRAM BEGAN IN 1993 AND IS STRUCTURED TO BENEFIT BOTH THE RESIDENTS OF MUSTARD SEED COMMUNITIES AND THE MISSION VOLUNTEERS. GIVEN THAT THE CHILDREN ARE ABANDONED AND HAVE DISABILITIES, FEELING LOVED IS ESPECIALLY CRITICAL TO THEIR WELL-BEING. THE LOVING PRESENCE OF MISSION VOLUNTEERS HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON RESIDENTS, AND THE LOVE AND JOY THAT THE RESIDENTS RETURN TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF THE MISSION VOLUNTEERS. MISSION VOLUNTEERS FROM AROUND THE UNITED STATES LIVE AMONG THE RESIDENTS OF MUSTARD SEED COMMUNITIES AND WORK ALONGSIDE LOCAL STAFF. MISSION VOLUNTEERS SPEND TIME WITH THE RESIDENTS OF MSC AND COMPLETE PHYSICAL WORK PROJECTS. THE MSC MISSION PROGRAM ATTRACTS SPECIALIZED AND PROFESSIONAL TEAMS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION SUCH AS EXTENDING MEDICAL SERVICES TO RESIDENTS, CONDUCTING TRAINING, AND COMPLETING SKILLED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. MISSION VOLUNTEERS FROM COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, HIGH SCHOOLS, AND PARISHES PARTICIPATE IN THE MISSION PROGRAM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $7,209,467

MUSTARD SEED COMMUNITIES (MSC) PROVIDES LIFELONG RESIDENTIAL CARE TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO HAVE BEEN ABANDONED. RESIDENTIAL CARE IS PROVIDED IN JAMAICA, NICARAGUA, DOMINICAN...

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MUSTARD SEED COMMUNITIES (MSC) PROVIDES LIFELONG RESIDENTIAL CARE TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO HAVE BEEN ABANDONED. RESIDENTIAL CARE IS PROVIDED IN JAMAICA, NICARAGUA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, ZIMBABWE AND MALAWI. IN ADDITION TO CARING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DISABLED, MSC CARES FOR TEENAGE MOTHERS IN CRISIS AND THEIR BABIES IN JAMAICA, AND FOR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY HIV IN JAMAICA AND ZIMBABWE.MSC OPERATES NUMEROUS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH INITIATIVES INCLUDING FEEDING PROGRAMS, SCHOOLS, COMPUTER LABS, COMMUNITY RADIO AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.JAMAICA - MSC PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR OVER 500 CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS, TEEN MOTHERS AND THEIR BABIES IN TWELVE HOMES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. MSC MANAGES SEVERAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO COMBAT POVERTY AND PROVIDE EDUCATION. LITTLE ANGELS LEARNING CENTERS, A REGISTERED SCHOOL SYSTEM, IS ONE OF MSC'S PRIMARY OUTREACH INITIATIVES, PROVIDING EDUCATION TO APPROXIMATELY 150 CHILDREN.NICARAGUA - MSC PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR OVER 70 CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. MSC'S OUTREACH PROGRAM, CHRIST IN THE GARBAGE, PROVIDES FOOD PACKAGES AND SKILLS TRAINING TO WOMEN AND FAMILIES LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY OUTSIDE OF WHAT WAS PREVIOUSLY LA CHURECA, THE MANAGUA CITY DUMP.DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - MSC PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR OVER 70 CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. IN OCTOBER 2024 MSC OPENED A SECOND RESIDENTIAL FACILITY, WHICH IS ENVISIONED TO EXTEND A HOME TO AN ADDITIONAL 36 MORE CHILDREN IN NEED; PHASE TWO OF CONSTRUCTION ON THIS NEW HOME IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN THE COMING YEARS.ZIMBABWE - MSC PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR OVER 50 CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR AFFECTED BY HIV ACROSS THREE RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES IN BULAWAYO. MSC OPERATES 5 NUTRITION PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE A DAILY MEAL TO OVER 1,200 CHILDREN AND OPERATES TWO PRESCHOOLS THAT PROVIDE BASIC EDUCATION AND 2 MEALS A DAY TO OVER 80 CHILDREN. MALAWI - MSC PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR 15 CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. CONSTRUCTION IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY FOR A NEW RESIDENTIAL FACILITY THAT WILL BE HOME TO AN ADDITIONAL 45 CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,417,354
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $52,785
Other Revenue $-10,361
TOTAL REVENUE $9,459,778

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,645,290
Salaries & Benefits $1,046,581
Fundraising Expenses $514,367
Program Expenses $7,209,467
Other Expenses $500,217
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,192,088

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $9,459,778 $6,741,071 +0.4%
Expenses $8,192,088 $7,263,071 +0.1%
Net Income $1,267,690 $-522,000 -3.4%
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
16
Independent Members
14
Employees
11
Volunteers
1000

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
$186,994
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TRAUG KELLER BOARD CHAIRMAN 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH FELL VICE CHAIR 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM G BALLAINE BOARD SECRETARY 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE KELLY BOARD TREASURER 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY NEWTON BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
FATHER GARVIN AUGUSTINE BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLENN M CREAMER BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK GRIFFIN BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAPHNE MAHONEY BOARD MEMBER (6/24) 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MSGR GREGORY RAMKISSOON BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK POLKING BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN DOOLING BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN YOUNG BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MSGR JOSEPH CORBETT BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM DRESSMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN BARNARD BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOTLYN MASON BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH FOUNTAIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$176,042 $10,952 $186,994
KRISTEN KERWIN DIR. OF COMS. & DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT 40.00
Highest
$110,437 $9,752 $120,189
CATHERINE BATEN DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$107,750 $5,000 $112,750
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 $9,459,778 $8,192,088 $5,306,222 $1,267,690
2023 $6,741,071 $7,263,071 $3,691,741 $-522,000
2022 $6,154,571 $6,134,137 $4,204,042 $20,434
2021 $5,848,554 $5,781,756 $4,174,616 $66,798
2020 $6,870,763 $5,327,198 $4,107,259 $1,543,565
2019 $5,563,891 $5,700,308 $2,567,506 $-136,417
2018 $5,054,456 $5,557,136 $2,719,377 $-502,680
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