Family ACCESS of Newton (Newton Community Service Centers Inc.)
Family ACCESS of Newton (Newton Community Service Centers Inc.)
EIN: 04-2232418
as of November 2024
as of November 11, 2024
Mission
Family ACCESS is a community-based non-profit organization that empowers and strengthens families through a set of three integrated programs: The Early Learning Center, Early Literacy Services, and Counseling and Consultation Services. For over 115 years, the organization has served thousands of families from Newton and neighboring towns, regardless of their economic status. The word ACCESS is an acronym of the phrase A Center for Comprehensive Education and Support Services, a phrase that clearly defines the organizations work in the community. Formerly known as Newton Community Service Center, our new name, specifically the word ACCESS, describes the impact of that work.
Ruling year
1941
Principal Officer
Mrs. Maureen A. Lister
Main address
492 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465 USA
EIN
04-2232418
Human services
Population served
Adults
Children
Infants and toddlers
Families
Parents
NTEE code
Educational Services and Schools - Other (B90)
Family Counseling, Marriage Counseling (P46)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
Reports and documents
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Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Early Learning Center
Providing high-quality, early childhood education and child care requires skill, commitment to excellence and experience. Family ACCESS offers safe, nurturing child care to help children grow and learn. It is our desire to promote the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of each child in accordance with his/her individual needs and abilities. At all times, differences in rates of maturity, interest and personality are respected. Our teachers and independent licensed providers are caring professionals; many of whom have worked in our child care program for 10 years or more.
Counseling & Consultation Services
Provides comprehensive clinical services and social-emotional support to parents and their children to address present challenges and mental health concerns faced by children, teens, and families and are not available elsewhere in the community.
These include:
- YOUNG PARENT SUPPORT SERVICES: Home-based support for pregnant women and young parents up to age 23.
- ROOTS TO BLOSSOM: Extends support for pregnant and parenting young adults up to age 26.
- PARENTING SUPPORT GROUPS: Culturally relevant and evidence-based groups (CIRCLE OF SECURITY, ABRIENDO PUERTAS/OPENING DOORS and SOLO NOSOTRAS) to build strong families.
- PARENT CONSULTATION: Short-term counseling for parents of young children facing specific challenges.
Our staff is highly effective at serving families with teen or immigrant parents.
Early Literacy Services
Early Literacy Services (ELS) offers low to moderate income and dual-language families home-based and community programs promoting literacy and interactive play. Active in more than 10 communities, ELS improves school readiness for children who may not be enrolled in childcare or pre-school.
Programs include:
- COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: Empowering parents and children with literacy groups, child development support, and resources in underserved communities.
- PARENTCHILD+: Home visits support early literacy and school readiness for underserved families.
- RAISING A READER: Engaging children with interactive reading, supporting parents and educators in shared reading routines.
Where we work
Accreditations
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - 5 Year Accreditation 2010
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of clients served
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of participants engaged in programs
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Young adults, Children and youth, Families, At-risk youth, Economically disadvantaged people
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
Download strategic planFinancials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2023 info
0.79
Months of cash in 2023 info
1.6
Fringe rate in 2023 info
19%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
Family ACCESS of Newton (Newton Community Service Centers Inc.)
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
Family ACCESS of Newton (Newton Community Service Centers Inc.)
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Family ACCESS of Newton (Newton Community Service Centers Inc.)
Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitionsFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
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| Profitability info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $534,071 | -$248,103 | $385,944 | $693,219 | -$346,916 |
| As % of expenses | 13.7% | -6.8% | 11.1% | 17.3% | -7.8% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $441,086 | -$342,913 | $288,057 | $587,932 | -$452,418 |
| As % of expenses | 11.0% | -9.1% | 8.0% | 14.3% | -9.9% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $4,018,198 | $3,427,647 | $3,782,749 | $4,749,934 | $4,075,926 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 6.8% | -14.7% | 10.4% | 25.6% | -14.2% |
| Program services revenue | 73.7% | 63.5% | 33.9% | 44.3% | 57.0% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Government grants | 13.9% | 17.8% | 38.2% | 31.0% | 20.7% |
| All other grants and contributions | 11.0% | 17.2% | 27.8% | 24.5% | 22.1% |
| Other revenue | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $3,904,112 | $3,668,748 | $3,480,995 | $4,008,302 | $4,472,398 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 5.5% | -6.0% | -5.1% | 15.1% | 11.6% |
| Personnel | 81.6% | 82.7% | 78.3% | 77.5% | 79.8% |
| Professional fees | 1.2% | 1.9% | 3.2% | 4.2% | 7.7% |
| Occupancy | 4.9% | 3.9% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Interest | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 11.7% | 11.0% | 13.9% | 14.1% | 8.8% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $3,997,097 | $3,763,558 | $3,578,882 | $4,113,589 | $4,577,900 |
| One month of savings | $325,343 | $305,729 | $290,083 | $334,025 | $372,700 |
| Debt principal payment | $88,985 | $0 | $213,676 | $616,769 | $11,569 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $135,519 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $4,411,425 | $4,069,287 | $4,082,641 | $5,064,383 | $5,097,688 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 1.8 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| Months of cash and investments | 1.8 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 0.3 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $575,247 | $921,553 | $489,483 | $1,024,052 | $612,688 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $128,720 | $173,723 | $624,773 | $229,847 | $140,313 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $3,040,464 | $3,097,274 | $3,165,759 | $3,240,074 | $3,375,593 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 63.8% | 65.7% | 67.4% | 69.1% | 69.4% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 47.4% | 71.3% | 61.8% | 35.9% | 47.0% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $808,957 | $466,044 | $754,101 | $1,342,033 | $889,615 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $155,408 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $155,408 | $162,410 | $78,220 | $126,633 | $77,077 |
| Total net assets | $964,365 | $628,454 | $832,321 | $1,468,666 | $966,692 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Principal Officer
Mrs. Maureen A. Lister
Maureen A. Lister has worked in various industries, from biotech, BioMed, and high-tech, as President, COO, CFO, and CAO, and has worked in small start-ups to established corporations in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Over the past fourteen years, Maureen has made significant contributions at Family ACCESS, leading multiple departments to growth and success. She became the executive director of Family ACCESS of Newton in 2020. She holds a B.S. in Finance from Northeastern University and an M.B.A. from DePaul University. Maureen oversees all programs at Family ACCESS.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Family ACCESS of Newton (Newton Community Service Centers Inc.)
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
Family ACCESS of Newton (Newton Community Service Centers Inc.)
Highest paid employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
Family ACCESS of Newton (Newton Community Service Centers Inc.)
Board of directorsas of 03/12/2024
Board of directors data
Mr. Jim Rapoport
Retired Business Owner
Susan Heyman
Community Activist
Sandra Butzel
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Community Activist
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