2024-02-02T14:27:16-05:00 2023-06-30 520783935 SMITH ELLIOTT KEARNS & COMPANY LLC 19405 EMERALD SQUARE STE 1400 HAGERSTOWN MD 21742 990 2022-07-01 520823083 COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL OF HOWARD COUNTY INC COMM 4103136440 9820 PATUXENT WOODS DRIVE COLUMBIA MD 21046 TRACY BROCCOLINO PRESIDENT 4103136440 2024-01-22 TRACY BROCCOLINO 999009999 false ERIN CLARK CPA P01388029 3017335020 2024-01-22 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z TRACY BROCCOLINO 9820 PATUXENT WOODS DRIVE COLUMBIA MD 21046 30200953 false X WWW.CAC-HC.ORG X 1965 MD TO END MULTI-GENERATIONAL POVERTY AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS IN NEED BY GIVING THEM A HAND UP AND EMPOWERING THEM TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL OF HOWARD COUNTY ADMINISTERS AND DELIVERS FIVE CORE SERVICES TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN HOWARD COUNTY. THE SERVICES INCLUDE ENERGY ASSISTANCE, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION HEAD START AND PRE-K, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, FOOD ASSISTANCE AND WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION TO PAID STAFF THOSE SERVICES ARE OFFERED WITH THE HELP OF 789 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDING OVER 15,834 HOURS OF SERVICE. 18 18 161 789 0 23948918 24935933 0 -46554 21498 -5298 -10564 23897066 24946867 9770301 10540658 0 8511659 10397820 0 398668 4185965 2127800 22467925 23066278 1429141 1880589 15922810 16214132 4571030 2640529 11351780 13573603 X THE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL OF HOWARD COUNTY (CAC) SEEKS TO DIMINISH POVERTY AND ENABLE SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR ALL HOWARD COUNTY INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND CHILDREN IN NEED THROUGH HOUSING ASSISTANCE, FOOD ASSISTANCE, ENERGY ASSISTANCE AND WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. CAC CONTINUOSLY ASSESSES COMMUNITY NEEDS AND PLANS STRATEGICALLY TO MEET THOSE NEEDS. false false 6529506 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: CAC PROVIDES FULL DAY FULL YEAR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMMING TO CHILDREN THREE-TO-FIVE YEARS OLD. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES HEAD START AND PRE-K PROGRAMING AND PROVIDES ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL SKILLS TO PREPARE THE CHILDREN TO ENTER KINDERGARTEN READY TO LEARN AND SUCCEED. CHILDREN RECEIVE HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AS WELL AS DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPEUTIC SERVICES AS NEEDED. CAC USES A 2 GENERATIONAL APPROACH FOCUSING ON THE CHILDREN AND FAMILY IN A HOLISTIC MANNER BY PAIRING ACCESS TO QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FAMILY TO FOCUS ON LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY GOALS SUCH AS EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. CAC MAXIMIZES ITS RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS THE FAMILY USING A COACHING CASE MANAGEMENT APPROACH TO GENERATE POSITIVE OUTCOMES IN THE SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF THE FAMILY. CHILDREN IN THE PROGRAM RECEIVE BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND SNACK ON A DAILY BASIS. THE PROGRAM IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND BY THE MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS WELL AS LICENSED BY THE MARYLAND OFFICE OF CHILD CARE. ALL CENTERS HOLD THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF MARYLAND EXCELS RATING, THE HIGHEST QUALITY RATING OFFERED BY THE MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S MARYLAND PROGRAM. IN FY 2023,ONLY 14 OF THE 180 TOTAL CHILD CARE CENTERS IN HOWARD COUNTY WERE RATED AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL. ALL FOUR OF CAC'S HEAD START CENTERS ARE AMONG THE 14 THAT RECEIVED THE HIGHEST RANKING. 4096936 2794817 HOUSING AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE: THE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES EVICTION PREVENTION AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE FACING THE POTENTIAL OF HOMELESSNESS. IN FY 2023, THE PROGRAM PREVENTED 529 FAMILIES FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: THE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE FACING TURN OFF OR HAVE BEEN TURNED OFF BY THEIR FUEL OR ENERGY PROVIDER. IN FY 2023, CAC SERVED 6,281 HOUSEHOLDS. 6293949 5383636 WEATHERIZATION: THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WAP) HELPS ELIGIBLE LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH THE INSTALLATION OF ENERGY CONSERVATION MATERIALS IN THEIR DWELLING UNITS. ENERGY EFFICIENT APPLIANCES LIKE HEAT PUMPS, REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER MAY BE REPLACED. THESE MEASURES BOTH REDUCE THE CONSUMPTION OF ENERGY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS AND MAKE THESE HOMES MORE COMFORTABLE,SAFE AND HEALTHY. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO RESIDENTS WHO ARE ELDERLY,DISABLED, HAVE FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN AND HAVE THE HIGHEST ELECTRICAL BURDEN. EACH FAMILY SAVED AN AVERAGE OF 677 PER YEAR IN ENERGY COSTS. 588 HOMES WERE WEATHERIZED IN FY 2023. 3045974 2362205 FOOD ASSISTANCE, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES PARTNERSHIP. FOOD BANK: THE HOWARD COUNTY FOOD BANK IS THE HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAM OF CAC. THE FOOD BANK COLLECTED AND DISTRIBUTED FOOD DIRECTLY TO 19,482 HOUSEHOLDS IN HOWARD COUNTY AS WELL AS TO 17 PARTNER PANTRIES IN 2023. THE PANTRIES FUNCTION AS AN ARM OF THE FOOD BANK THAT REACH CLIENTS IN THEIR IMMEDIATE COMMUNITY. THE MAJORITY OF THE FOOD PANTRIES ARE LOCATED IN CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT HOWARD COUNTY. ELIGIBILITY FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE IS BASED ON INCOME AND RESIDENCY. THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF REVENUE AND PRODUCTS FOR THE FOOD BANK IS FROM FINANCIAL OR FOOD DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS WHO CONDUCT FOOD DRIVES IN THEIR COMMUNITY, AT THEIR SCHOOL OR WORKPLACES. IN FY 2023, CAC DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 1,185,647 POUNDS OF FOOD. 3045974 2362205 19966365 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 155 0 true 161 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 18 18 false false false false false true false true true false false true true true true true true true false false MD X X FLOYD KLAUKA 4103136440 9820 PATUXENT WOODS DRIVE COLUMBIA MD 21046 GARY CHRISTOPHER D. 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IN ADDITION, THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HAS DETERMINED CAC IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A) OF THE CODE. CAC FOLLOWS THE FASB ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION, WHICH PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. CAC'S POLICY IS TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND PENALTIES ON UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. CAC'S FEDERAL AND STATE TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND STATE TAX AUTHORITIES, GENERALLY FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS AFTER THE RETURNS ARE FILED. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSE 26,678 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSE 26,678 HOLLAND AWARDS 120491 108886 11605 11137 6435 4072 5034 120491 108886 11605 11137 6435 4072 5034 26678 -15073 false ENERGY ASSISTANCE 6281 159030 FOOD ASSISTANCE 19482 2362205 FMV FOOD/HOUSEHOLD HOUSING ASSISTANCE 529 2635787 WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE 588 5383636 FMV HOME IMPROVEMEN SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 GRANTS FOR ASSISTANCE ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO ENERGY AND OCCUPANCY VENDORS. FILES ARE REVIEWED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH COMPANY POLICY AND GRANT RESTRICTIONS. SCHEDULE I, PAGE 4, PART IV HEAD START AND PRE-K SERVICES TO 319 STUDENTS WITH TOTAL EXPENDITURES OF 6,529,506. X X false false false false false false false false false GARY CHRISTOPHER D. OF WEATHERIZATION 164253 15849 7311 187413 TRACY BROCCOLINO PRESIDENT 157280 13116 5144 175540 FLOYD KLAUKA JR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 152267 14209 7311 173787 DEAN TURNER CHIEF OF STAFF & INF 150551 14919 168 165638 BITA DAYHOFF FORMER EXEC. DIR 137960 21783 159743 X 1 1482 FMV X 19482 2278562 FMV X OTHER 1 44235 FMV false false false SCHEDULE M, PAGE 2, PART II THE NUMBER IN COLUMN B REFLECTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS RATHER THAN THE NUMBER OF ITEMS CONTRIBUTED. FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL OF HOWARD COUNTY (CAC) SEEKS TO DIMINISH POVERTY AND ENABLE SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR ALL HOWARD COUNTY INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND CHILDREN IN NEED THROUGH HOUSING ASSISTANCE, FOOD ASSISTANCE, ENERGY ASSISTANCE AND WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. CAC CONTINUOSLY ASSESSES COMMUNITY NEEDS AND PLANS STRATEGICALLY TO MEET THOSE NEEDS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: CAC PROVIDES FULL DAY FULL YEAR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMMING TO CHILDREN THREE-TO-FIVE YEARS OLD. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES HEAD START AND PRE-K PROGRAMING AND PROVIDES ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL SKILLS TO PREPARE THE CHILDREN TO ENTER KINDERGARTEN READY TO LEARN AND SUCCEED. CHILDREN RECEIVE HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AS WELL AS DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPEUTIC SERVICES AS NEEDED. CAC USES A 2 GENERATIONAL APPROACH FOCUSING ON THE CHILDREN AND FAMILY IN A HOLISTIC MANNER BY PAIRING ACCESS TO QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FAMILY TO FOCUS ON LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY GOALS SUCH AS EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. CAC MAXIMIZES ITS RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS THE FAMILY USING A COACHING CASE MANAGEMENT APPROACH TO GENERATE POSITIVE OUTCOMES IN THE SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF THE FAMILY. CHILDREN IN THE PROGRAM RECEIVE BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND SNACK ON A DAILY BASIS. THE PROGRAM IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND BY THE MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS WELL AS LICENSED BY THE MARYLAND OFFICE OF CHILD CARE. ALL CENTERS HOLD THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF MARYLAND EXCELS RATING, THE HIGHEST QUALITY RATING OFFERED BY THE MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S MARYLAND PROGRAM. IN FY 2023,ONLY 14 OF THE 180 TOTAL CHILD CARE CENTERS IN HOWARD COUNTY WERE RATED AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL. ALL FOUR OF CAC'S HEAD START CENTERS ARE AMONG THE 14 THAT RECEIVED THE HIGHEST RANKING. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D FOOD ASSISTANCE, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES PARTNERSHIP. FOOD BANK: THE HOWARD COUNTY FOOD BANK IS THE HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAM OF CAC. THE FOOD BANK COLLECTED AND DISTRIBUTED FOOD DIRECTLY TO 19,482 HOUSEHOLDS IN HOWARD COUNTY AS WELL AS TO 17 PARTNER PANTRIES IN 2023. THE PANTRIES FUNCTION AS AN ARM OF THE FOOD BANK THAT REACH CLIENTS IN THEIR IMMEDIATE COMMUNITY. THE MAJORITY OF THE FOOD PANTRIES ARE LOCATED IN CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT HOWARD COUNTY. ELIGIBILITY FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE IS BASED ON INCOME AND RESIDENCY. THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF REVENUE AND PRODUCTS FOR THE FOOD BANK IS FROM FINANCIAL OR FOOD DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS WHO CONDUCT FOOD DRIVES IN THEIR COMMUNITY, AT THEIR SCHOOL OR WORKPLACES. IN FY 2023, CAC DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 1,185,647 POUNDS OF FOOD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A THE HEAD START POLICY COUNCIL APPOINTS ONE MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE CAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS INITIALLY REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THEN PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH FISCAL YEAR, ALL CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS AND MANAGEMENT STAFF SIGN A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FORM. THIS FORM REQUIRES ALL COVERED INDIVIDUALS TO LIST ANY ORGANIZATIONS IN WHICH THEY OR ANY OF THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE A MATERIAL INTEREST AND FROM WHICH THEY KNOW CAC SECURES ANY GOODS OR SERVICES. THE FORM ALSO REQUIRES COVERED INDIVIDUALS TO LIST MATTERS WHICH CONSTITUTE ACTUAL, APPARENT, OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH THEIR OBLIGATIONS TO CAC. NEW BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM UPON JOINING THE BOARD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS A SALARY SURVEY TO ESTABLISH THE SALARY OF THE PRESIDENT. THE SALARY SURVEY IS BASED ON SURVEYS CONDUCTED FOR SIMILAR SIZED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE MOST RECENT SURVEY TOOK PLACE IN JUNE 2023. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSE 26,678 SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSE -26,678