2024-02-15T10:31:01-06:00 2023-09-30 043037870 BOLLUS LYNCH LLP 89 SHREWSBURY STREET WORCESTER MA 01604 990 2022-10-01 042382160 WORCESTER COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC WORC 5087541176 18 CHESTNUT STREET SUITE 500 WORCESTER MA 01608 ROBERT SCHERER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 5087541176 2024-02-14 1 ROBERT SCHERER 999009999 0 BARBARA E KING P00005629 5087557107 2024-02-14 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z ROBERT SCHERER 18 CHESTNUT STREET SUITE 500 WORCESTER MA 01608 43148718 0 X WWW.WCAC.NET X 1965 MA HELPING PEOPLE MOVE TO ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH PROGRAMS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ADVOCACY. 18 18 209 380 0 0 420185 875420 40506333 42264196 417288 9102 0 0 41343806 43148718 24188535 20730046 0 0 7654735 9513567 0 0 103942 8285518 11495518 40128788 41739131 1215018 1409587 8882298 14524047 2788288 7058608 6094010 7465439 X THE MISSION OF THE WORCESTER COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL, INC. IS HELPING PEOPLE MOVE TO ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH PROGRAMS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ADVOCACY. 0 0 30185502 19850323 31449914 LIHEAP - LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES A FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH WINTER HEATING BILLS FOR LOW INCOME HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS. ENERGY ASSISTANCE PARTICIPANTS ARE SERVICED AT WCAC'S MAIN OFFICE IN WORCESTER, MA AND SIX OUTREACH SITES IN THE COUNCIL'S SERVICE AREA. WCAC PROCESSED APPLICATIONS FROM 16,473 HOUSEHOLDS IN FY 2023. WCAC OFFERS ENERGY CONSERVATION SERVICES FOR 1 TO 4 FAMILY UNIT BUILDINGS, OCCUPIED BY LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, INCLUDING WEATHERIZATION, HEATING SYSTEM REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AND APPLIANCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. $ 17,752,347 IN FEDERAL FUNDS WAS PAID DIRECTLY TO FUEL VENDORS FOR HOME HEATING ASSISTANCE. 3312558 3950690 HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START SERVICES IN SOUTHERN WORCESTER COUNTY OF MASSACHUSETTS FOR ELIGIBLE CHILDREN 0-5 YEARS OF AGE. HEAD START PROVIDES A DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACH TO ENABLE CHILDREN TO ACHIEVE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL COMPETENCE BY PROVIDING FOR INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, NUTRITION AND OTHER FACTORS. THIS YEAR, ENROLLMENT RECOVERED FROM THE REDUCED COVID-19 LEVELS. CAPACITY IS NOW AT 60 EARLY HEAD START AND 203 HEAD START. ACTUAL ENROLLMENT AT YEAR-END WAS 244 FOR BOTH PROGRAMS, 172 HEAD START AND 72 EARLY HEAD START. 4484405 5366021 THE JOB AND EDUCATION CENTER IN FISCAL YEAR 2023 SERVED 1,132 PARTICIPANTS. THE SERVICES PROVIDED HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TEST PREPARATION CLASSES, CAREER PATHWAY TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS, POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND OTHER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES. 1749825 879723 1451553 VARIOUS PROGRAMS SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY WITH EDUCATION, COVID-19 RELIEF, SERVICES TO YOUNG PARENTS, HEALTHY LIVING, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT AND ADVOCACY SERVICES. 1749825 879723 1451553 39732290 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 78 0 1 209 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 18 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MA X ROBERT SCHERER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 5087541176 18 CHESTNUT STREET SUITE 500 WORCESTER MA 01608 LESLIE BAKER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN WESTERLIND TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DALE H ALLEN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KRISTEN LEMIRE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DONALD XENOS CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 GLADYS RODRIGUEZ PARKER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PETER MARTIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 EVE GILMORE ASST. CLERK 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARICELIS GONZALEZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DONNA LOMBARDI CLERK 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARCO ESTRELLA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN RUCKS-WALKER VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ARIANNA CURET DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JANICE RYAN WEEKES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES BROOKS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MIURKA TORRES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JACK SALISBURY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 GUGLIELMINA CHEBBANI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT SCHERER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 37.50 X 121639 0 29994 KERRY BRENNAN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 37.50 X 113418 0 3564 MARYBETH CAMPBELL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 37.50 X 134572 0 5108 369629 0 38666 3 0 1 0 AL'S OIL SERVICE LLC 307 HARTFORD TURNPIKE SHREWSBURY MA 01545 FUEL & UTIL. SERV. 1870844 ENERGY PROTECTORS INC 64 PAXTON ROAD SPENCER MA 01562 FUEL & UTIL. SERV. 1075303 R FRESOLO PLUMBINGHEATING PO BOX 20832 WORCESTER MA 01602 FUEL & UTIL. SERV. 967563 GENERAL MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS 29A SWORD STREET AUBURN MA 01501 WEATHERIZATION & HEATING SYSTEMS INSTALL 247478 UNIVERSAL HOME IMPROVEMENT 237 FARM STREET BELLINGHAM MA 02019 WEATHERIZATION & HEATING SYSTEMS INSTALL 227346 12 875420 14519 875420 PROGRAM FEES 900099 42264196 42264196 42264196 9102 9102 43148718 42264196 0 9102 38150 38150 20691896 20691896 403908 7168 382404 14336 7382399 6764704 569155 48540 170923 144203 25023 1697 786863 648410 129425 9028 769474 674703 89055 5716 6472 3154 3318 45500 1010 44490 21463 17463 4000 128879 119872 6052 2955 115404 84693 30711 526016 499583 21970 4463 51855 50964 891 23568 5299 13242 5027 4879 4843 36 188568 137921 50647 104140 49132 55008 PROGRAM OPERATIONS 7968058 7940453 24754 2851 SUBCONTRACTS AND CONSUL 1499863 1203739 292211 3913 SUPPLIES & EXPENSES 397130 339576 57330 224 TRAINING 141679 129673 12006 272044 175681 91171 5192 41739131 39732290 1902899 103942 2053986 2723288 937753 339756 3277638 4532522 94011 181179 3498888 978651 2473394 2520237 45516 70376 0 4156689 8882298 14524047 998322 950385 1084395 1696504 200273 505298 4411719 2788288 7058608 X 5452535 6784542 641475 680897 6094010 7465439 8882298 14524047 X 1409587 7860 -46018 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 554073 1083794 620904 330948 875420 3465139 24274657 21519861 24610802 40506333 42264196 153175849 24828730 22603655 25231706 40837281 43139616 156640988 0 0 0 156640988 4994 3268 8519 1673 9102 27556 4994 3268 8519 1673 9102 27556 24833724 22606923 25240225 40838954 43148718 156668544 0.99980 0.99980 0.00020 0.00020 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2840546 480222 2360324 569656 448344 121312 88686 50085 38601 2520237 RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS FOR OPERATING LEASES, NET 4156689 4156689 DUE TO GRANTOR AGENCIES 182958 DEFERRED COMPENSATION 70376 LEASE LIABILITIES FOR OPERATING LEASES 4158385 4411719 43422593 7860 312033 -46018 273875 43148718 0 43148718 42051164 312033 312033 41739131 0 41739131 PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: LOSS ON EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT -46,018. 1 MAKING OPPORTUNITY COUNT 601 RIVER STREET FITCHBURG MA 01420 042401111 501(C)(3) 30450 0 SUBRECIPIENT FUEL ASSISTANCE 18490 19819873 COST COVID-19 RELIEF 595 872023 COST 1 X X 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ROBERT SCHERER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 121639 0 0 0 0 0 3861 0 26133 0 151633 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 4B A SECTION 457(B) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S TOP OFFICERS. THE CURRENT YEAR DEFERRAL RELATING TO THIS PLAN WAS $7,860 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A DRAFT OF THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD'S AUDIT/FINANCE COMMITTEE AND FULL BOARD WITH VOTES TO APPROVE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO FILL OUT THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ANNUALLY. SHOULD A CONFLICT ARISE IN THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, THEY ARE ASKED TO NOTIFY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD CHAIR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 ALL POSITIONS, INCLUDING THAT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ARE ASSIGNED A STARTING SALARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AGENCY'S SALARY PLAN. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING THE SALARY FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THIS COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BASED ON FUNDING AVAILABLE AND SURVEY OF OTHER COMPARABLE SIZED CAP AGENCIES AND OTHER NON-PROFITS SALARIES. SALARY INCREASES THAT OCCUR TAKE THE FORM OF MERIT INCREASES WHEN THE BUDGET PERMITS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 COPIES OF THE AGENCY'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, TAX FILINGS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE LOCATED AT THE AGENCY'S MAIN OFFICE AND ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: LOSS ON EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT -46,018.