2025-05-15T10:15:16-04:00 2024-06-30 WITHUMSMITHBROWNPC 4600 EAST WEST HWY 900 BETHESDA MD 208143423 990 2023-07-01 042104280 UNITED SOUTH END SETTLEMENTS % KEVIN D FONTANA UNIT 6173758150 48 RUTLAND STREET BOSTON MA 02118 JERRELL COX CEO 6175368610 2025-05-01 true true Richard L RUVELSON P00234075 3012726000 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z JERRELL COX 48 RUTLAND STREET BOSTON MA 02118 6627824 false X WWW.USES.ORG X 1959 MA TO HARNESS THE POWER OF OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY TO DISRUPT THE CYCLE OF POVERTY FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. 18 18 148 137 0 0 4805684 4778901 1012184 924460 204364 -176151 -92822 -101737 5929410 5425473 134658 96349 0 0 2674209 2771026 0 0 595082 2084815 2005780 4893682 4873155 1035728 552318 18964955 20293005 431086 495552 18533869 19797453 X THE MISSION OF UNITED SOUTH END SETTLEMENTS IS TO HARNESS THE POWER OF OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY TO DISRUPT THE CYCLE OF POVERTY FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. false false 3198339 2000 929650 USES provides families with a caring community where children grow up with access to quality education, individual and family advocacy, income supports, art, activity, and the outdoors. This intentional investment coupled with our breadth of resources sets them up to be lifelong learners, confident leaders, and active participants in their communities. Our programs serve children ages 0 to 13. Over the past year, we served 75 children in our Early Childhood Education classrooms, 77 children in our club48 after-school program, and 137 children at Camp Hale. Children participating in our programs showed growth in Social Emotional Learning, exceeded age-appropriate milestones in cognitive and physical development, showed growth in STEAM based skill areas, demonstrated kindergarten readiness, and improved literacy and numeracy through standard assessments. 317066 94349 Through our whole family approach, USES was able to serve 541 families throughout the year. Coaching connected participants to vital resources- financial support, health and educational resources for children, and career and educational opportunities for adults. In order to empower families directly, we offered 16 families our groundbreaking Striving Toward Economic Prosperity (STEP) program, a unique guaranteed income initiative that provides direct cash assistance. 3515405 true true false false false false false false false true 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 true 23 0 true 148 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 18 18 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false MA NH X KEVIN D FONTANA 7813568050 2 SHARP ST UNIT B HINGHAM MA 02043 Jerrell Cox CEO 50.0 0.0 X 214803 0 8532 Melody Valdes Chief Program Officer 40.0 0.0 X 121925 0 12674 Carmen Duarte Chair 10.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Bandita Joarder Vice Chair 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Anabelle Skalleberg TREASURER THRU 12/23 & MEMBER 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Jennifer Coplon CLERK THRU 06/2024 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Gary Bailey Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Silvia Buonamici Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Gabriela Cruzado Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Aaron Dushku MEMBER & TREASURER EFF. 01/24 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Nadine Ezzie Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Peter Forkner Board Member THRU 06/2024 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Zena Lum Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth March Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Michael Mazzello Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Laura Nielsen Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Kellyn Riccitelli Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Kathy Bello BOARD MEMBER EFF. 05/2024 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Christopher Lowell BOARD MEMBER EFF. 05/2024 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Robyn Carter BOARD MEMBER 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 336728 0 21206 2 false true false ECRATCHIT INC 2 SHARP STREET UNIT B HINGHAM MA 02043 ACCTING/CFO SERVICES 223352 The Castle Group 38 Third Avenue CHARLESTOWN MA 02129 PR/MKTG CONSULTING 112638 2 50000 598857 2497733 1632311 29034 4778901 PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 900099 924460 924460 924460 295964 295964 0 0 25893 25893 0 25893 25893 532933 539700 465348 -6767 -465348 -472115 -472115 64483 598857 197303 -132820 -132820 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 5190 5190 5190 5425473 929650 0 -283078 X 2000 2000 94349 94349 0 0 240627 72188 48125 120314 0 2164632 1680014 166385 318233 0 177980 139141 9269 29570 187787 138661 14947 34179 0 0 244058 244058 0 0 0 483421 278522 167931 36968 1563 1342 221 119283 65055 30249 23979 147252 122147 10362 14743 0 145978 121785 19880 4313 85211 76058 5088 4065 0 0 0 0 421196 400629 17335 3232 117555 100856 11658 5041 Meals 174865 166265 8401 199 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 41675 41675 TRAINING 23723 14718 8980 25 4873155 3515405 762668 595082 1539961 718306 1017478 2301396 604900 495587 112257 173347 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 193640 135295 10217380 4112674 6693730 6104706 8802989 10364368 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18964955 20293005 331966 368839 99120 126713 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 431086 495552 X 17327320 18340597 1206549 1456856 18533869 19797453 18964955 20293005 552318 711266 X X false true X true false X 4382452 4064115 4069363 4805684 4778901 22100515 712728 457986 942664 1012184 924460 4050022 0 0 0 5095180 4522101 5012027 5817868 5703361 26150537 447956 316750 579551 125352 205146 1674755 0 447956 316750 579551 125352 205146 1674755 24475782 21454 221925 236305 321857 801541 0 21454 221925 236305 321857 801541 0 47592 28510 10363 10417 5190 102072 5142772 4572065 5244315 6064590 6030408 27054150 0.90470 0.91540 0.02963 0.01840 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false 9189037 747339 918978 172000 10683354 8521686 230000 617351 180000 9189037 10229228 -302410 -1219132 186000 8521686 775296 9400000 53932 10229228 912068 -136772 775296 0.93900 0.06100 true false 0 85937 85937 3304695 508924 2795771 5605401 3096690 2508711 757842 350036 407806 463505 157024 306481 6104706 0 0 X 6204484 711266 67745 779011 5425473 5425473 4940900 67745 67745 4873155 4873155 PART V, LINE 4: ENDOWMENT FUNDS REPRESENT PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED CONTRIBUTIONS FOR WHICH THE PRINCIPAL MUST BE HELD AS A PERMANENT SOURCE OF INCOME FOR THE CHILDREN'S ART CENTER. THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS REPRESENTS A BOARD DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT TO BE INVESTED IN A LONG-TERM INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO. THE ENDOWMENT FUND HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE GROWTH, PROGRESS AND GENERAL WELFARE OF USES. THE BOARD APPROVED A DISTRIBUTION POLICY THAT IS 2.5% OF THE TRAILING 12 QUARTER AVERAGE PRINCIPAL BALANCE (THIS BEGAN IN THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022), WHICH IS TO BE USED TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS. PART X, LINE 2: USES has been notified by the Internal Revenue Service that it meets the qualifications to be classified as a tax-exempt entity under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. USES has also been classified as an entity that is not a private foundation within the meaning of 509(a) and qualifies for deductible contributions as provided in Section 170 (b)(1)(A)(vi). Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States require an entity to assess the probability that a tax position has a more likely than not ("MLTN") sustainability after review by tax authorities. If a tax position is deemed not to meet this threshold, any unrecognized tax benefits and costs are estimated and recognized. Tax returns are routinely open for review by the tax authorities for three years from their due date. In certain circumstances the statute of limitations may remain open indefinitely. As a not-for-profit entity exempt from income taxes, USES may, however, be subject to tax on unrelated business income. USES had no unrelated business tax for the years ending June 30, 2024 and 2023. ANNUAL GALA 654937 595701 59236 61700 59594 10131 56809 HAUNTED HOUSE 8403 3156 5247 1080 377 3058 1 4554 663340 598857 64483 62780 59971 10131 64421 197303 -132820 true Guaranteed Income - Cash Grants 16 94349 Part I Description of Procedure for Monitoring Use of Funds During FY24, USES launched the second cohort in its guaranteed income program, called Striving Toward Economic Prosperity (STEP). This cohort included 16 families receiving $850 monthly payments for a period of 16 months (beginning in Dec 2023). Throughout the term of the program, participants completed surveys to show how the funds were used to support their families. X X X X false false false false false false false true false Jerrell Cox CEO 208803 0 6000 0 0 0 0 0 8532 0 223335 0 0 0 SCHEDULE J, PART II: THE CEO WAS AWARDED A $6,OOO BONUS IN JUNE 2023, AS PART OF THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW BY THE BOARD. X 1 5170 FMV X 4 20233 FMV X EVENT SUPPLIES 4 3631 DONOR'S COST BASIS false false false PART 1, COLUMN B: THE AMOUNTS REPORTED IN PART I, COLUMN B REPRESENT THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B: THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO, COO, OUTSOURCED ACCOUNTING FIRM, FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE, AND THE BOARD CHAIR BEFORE IT IS FILED. IN ADDITION, A COPY OF THE FINAL FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE IT IS FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. PURSUANT TO THE POLICY, DIRECTORS WHO BELIEVE A POTENTIAL TRANSACTION WITH USES MAY INVOLVE A CONFLICT MUST REPORT THAT TRANSACTION AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS IN WRITING TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. NO INVOLVED DIRECTOR MAY BE PRESENT FOR THE DISCUSSION OR VOTE, NOR MAY SUCH DIRECTOR INFLUENCE OR MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS WITH RESPECT TO SUCH VOTE. A DISINTERESTED MAJORITY OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (OR A DISINTERESTED MAJORITY OF THE BOARD, IF A MAJORITY OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS DISQUALIFIED FROM ACTING) WILL VOTE ON THE TRANSACTION. APPROVAL SHALL BE BASED ON A FINDING THAT THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR TO USES AND IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE ORGANIZATION, THAT IT APPEARS THAT USES CANNOT OBTAIN A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS ARRANGEMENT WITH REASONABLE EFFORT AND THAT THE TRANSACTION WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXCESS BENEFIT UNDER SECTION 4958 TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ANNUALLY, EACH BOARD MEMBER WILL SIGN A STATEMENT PROVIDED BY USES TO THE EFFECT THAT HE/SHE HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THIS POLICY AND AGREES TO COMPLY WITH IT. THE DIRECTOR WILL ALSO DISCLOSE ON THAT STATEMENT INFORMATION RELATING TO POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS A SEPARATE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT IS APPLICABLE TO ALL EMPLOYEES (INCLUDING OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES) WHICH REQUIRES DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS TO IMMEDIATE MANAGERS AND/OR HR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A: IN JUNE 2024, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD CONDUCTED A PERFORMANCE REVIEW (WHICH INCLUDED INPUT FROM THE ENTIRE BOARD), AND ADJUSTED THE CEO'S COMPENSATION REFLECTING MARKET DATA. THIS COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT COMPENSATE ANY OTHER EMPLOYEES MEETING THE IRS DEFINITIONS OF OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: PROCESS DID NOT CHANGE FROM PRIOR YEAR.