2025-05-15T17:21:33-05:00 2024-06-30 333709623 COHNREZNICK ADVISORY LLC 350 GRANITE STREET SUITE 1200 BRAINTREE MA 02184 990 2023-07-01 042748880 PROJECT HOPE BOSTON INC PROJ 6174421880 550 DUDLEY STREET ROXBURY MA 02119 MICHELLE BOTUS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6174421880 2025-05-15 1 1 JOLANTA TUCK P01340068 7813803520 2025-05-14 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MICHELLE BOTUS 550 DUDLEY STREET ROXBURY MA 02119 5670505 0 X WWW.PROHOPE.ORG X 1981 MA PROJECT HOPE IS A MULTI SERVICE AGENCY THAT MOVES FAMILIES UP AND OUT OF POVERTY.PROJECT HOPE WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN THE DORCHESTER AND ROXBURY NEIGHBORHOODS OF BOSTON ON THEIR JOURNEYS UP AND OUT OF POVERTY. WE DO THIS BY BEING A CATALYST FOR CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF FAMILIES, DEVELOPING AND PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND FAMILY SUPPORT SOLUTIONS TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS. 15 14 61 14 0 0 6381293 5557341 59242 0 21889 38528 73272 -1956 6535696 5593913 0 0 0 0 3136492 2294780 0 0 214220 3277465 3929763 6413957 6224543 121739 -630630 8426926 8123779 662413 986015 7764513 7137764 X PROJECT HOPE IS A MULTI SERVICE AGENCY THAT MOVES FAMILIES UP AND OUT OF POVERTY.PROJECT HOPE WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN THE DORCHESTER AND ROXBURY NEIGHBORHOODS OF BOSTON ON THEIR JOURNEYS UP AND OUT OF POVERTY. WE DO THIS BY BEING A CATALYST FOR CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF FAMILIES, DEVELOPING AND PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND FAMILY SUPPORT SOLUTIONS TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS. 0 0 2360892 FAMILY CHILDCARE: IN 1988, PROJECT HOPE LAUNCHED THE FAMILY CHILDCARE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE, AN INNOVATIVE VENTURE TO SUPPORT HOME-BASED CHILDCARE PROVIDERS. KNOWN TODAY AS THE FAMILY CHILDCARE NETWORK (FCC). THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TECHNICAL SUPPORT, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, AND SUPPORT TO WOMEN TO HELP THEM ESTABLISH HOME-BASED DAYCARES THAT FOCUS ON QUALITY CARE AND EDUCATION. MANY OF OUR PROVIDERS ARE MULTI-LINGUAL AND PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED BILINGUAL/BICULTURAL CHILDCARE TO IMMIGRANT AND NON-IMMIGRANT FAMILIES ALIKE. FCC PROVIDERS ARE LICENSED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE. WE OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN COLLEGE LEVEL CHILD DEVELOPMENT COURSES AND A RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON AN ONGOING BASIS. THESE INCLUDE TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, SAFETY, CHILD DEVELOPMENT. 1345143 SHELTER: PROJECT HOPE'S FAMILY SHELTER, FOUNDED IN 1981, WAS ONE OF THE FIRST EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTERS FOR FAMILIES IN THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS AND CONTINUES TO ADDRESS THE URGENT NEED FOR EMERGENCY TRANSITIONAL HOUSING IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE OFFER A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR 11 WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN AT A TIME. THE FAMILIES WE PARTNER WITH FACE A NUMBER OF BARRIERS TO HOUSING STABILITY, INCLUDING LONG WAIT LISTS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING, FEWER SUBSIDIES FOR MARKET RATE HOUSING, RISING RENTS, RISING COSTS FOR HEAT, FOOD INSTABILITY, LACK OF ACCESS TO QUALITY CHILDCARE, AND FEW SLOTS IN JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS. EACH FAMILY WE SERVE HAS A PRIVATE ROOM AND ACCESS TO A COMMUNAL KITCHEN, DINING ROOM, LIVING ROOM AND CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY PLAYROOM. THE SHELTER STABILIZES FAMILIES THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT AND HOUSING SEARCH TO ASSIST THEM IN FINDING SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. FAMILIES ARE ALSO CONNECTED TO PROJECT HOPE'S WORKFORCE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMMING. THE SHELTER IS A MODEL FOR A RESPECTFUL AND EMPOWERING APPROACH THAT PRIORITIZES HELPING WOMEN GAIN CONFIDENCE AND PREVAIL AGAINST TREMENDOUS ODDS. 632542 HOUSING SERVICES: THE ORIGINAL MISSION OF PROJECT HOPE'S HOUSING SERVICES DEPARTMENT WAS TO FIND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES LIVING IN OUR FAMILY SHELTER. WHILE WE CONTINUE THAT WORK TODAY, OUR SERVICES HAVE EXPANDED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY THROUGH EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING SEARCH/PLACEMENT. OUR TEAM PROVIDES HOUSING COUNSELING, EVICTION PREVENTION, LANDLORD NEGOTIATION, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, BUDGETING ADVICE, AND EMERGENCY RENTAL FUNDS. WE ALSO HAVE MEMBERS OF OUR TEAM WHO WORK AT TWO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE OFFICES AND MEET WITH HOMELESS OR AT-RISK FAMILIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ALTERNATIVES TO SHELTER. 421783 ADULT EDUCATION AND EMPLOYER PARTNERS: IN 1990, PROJECT HOPE ESTABLISHED THE ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES PROGRAM TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME AND HOMELESS WOMEN. IN 1996, THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT WAS FOUNDED TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS, PARTICULARLY SINGLE MOTHERS, GAIN WORKFORCE SKILLS AND ACCESS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. AFTER OFFERING THESE TWO SERVICES AS STANDALONE PROGRAMS, WE COMBINED THEM INTO THE WORKFORCE AND EDUCATION DEPARTMENT IN 2019 TO BETTER SERVE OUR FAMILIES. THIS ENSURES THAT NO MATTER THEIR ENTRY POINT INTO PROJECT HOPE, ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BENEFITS FROM A CAREER PATHWAY FOCUS THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO DEVELOP THE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT NECESSARY TO OBTAIN, RETAIN, AND IMPROVE EMPLOYMENT. WORKFORCE AND EDUCATION OFFER LOW-INCOME WOMEN, PRIMARILY FROM ROXBURY AND NORTH DORCHESTER, BASIC EDUCATION, AND ENGLISH LEARNING CLASSES, AS WELL AS A RANGE OF JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR EMPLOYEMENT SKILLS, CAREER EXPLORATION, AND EXPERTISE SPECIFIC TO ADMINISTRATIVE JOBS IN HEALTHCARE. WE LEVERAGE EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS TO HELP EVERY PROGRAM GRADUATE SECURE A JOB OR INTERNSHIP AND WE PROVIDE CONTINUED SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THEIR FIRST YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT. 421783 4760360 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 28 0 1 61 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MA X JACOB DARVEAU 6174421880 550 DUDLEY STREET ROXBURY MA 02119 MAUREEN POMPEO BOARD CHAIR 6.00 X X 30626 0 0 RUTH CAREY VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MIKE SPEIDEL TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHELE BOTUS CLERK 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MARY JO BANE MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 RICHARD F BURNS MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 BRETT GORDON MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 DONNA HAIG FRIEDMAN MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARVIN LOISSEAU MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 NAKIRA MINOT MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 ADELENE PERKINS MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 JANINE SALYARDS MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT SHANLEY MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 MAUREEN WALKER MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL WEST MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 VONNESSA GOODE-KNIGHT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 142470 0 18569 CAROL ANN MCAULIFFE CFO (OUTGOING) 40.00 X 68020 0 18569 241116 0 37138 1 0 1 0 0 4495832 1061509 10350 5557341 38528 38528 73850 76592 -2742 -2742 -2742 SHARED SERVICES 900099 786 786 786 5593913 786 0 35786 239822 100206 113744 25872 1650005 1433790 216215 227150 140473 78972 7705 177803 129443 42841 5519 276 276 73711 73711 374230 49413 226657 98160 7238 200 3320 3718 97750 947 93137 3666 293 293 507633 333302 168741 5590 2997 1688 1304 5 427077 389440 32791 4846 96999 14556 82224 219 PROVIDER FEES 1989940 1989940 MEALS 102535 86541 11669 4325 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 92886 41704 51182 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 87511 87511 68687 2910 62657 3120 6224543 4760360 1249963 214220 418543 241694 1331505 1181899 52585 126629 59894 8100078 2649451 5726664 5450627 857638 946185 115553 41289 8426926 8123779 546860 869726 75000 115553 41289 662413 986015 X 7286021 6939384 478492 198380 7764513 7137764 8426926 8123779 -630630 44775 -40894 0 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 5323503 10077424 15235872 6381293 5557341 42575433 5323503 10077424 15235872 6381293 5557341 42575433 42575433 69046 66760 66974 95161 112378 410319 33613 15976 21104 786 71479 43057231 597308 0.98880 0.98750 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 168000 168000 168000 168000 168000 168000 168000 168000 168000 168000 1.00000 0 0 69848 69848 5447938 2007585 3440353 2043653 383012 1660641 9094 5662 3432 529545 253192 276353 5450627 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES 41289 41289 X 5742403 44775 27123 76592 148490 5593913 0 5593913 6328258 27123 76592 103715 6224543 0 6224543 PART V, LINE 4: PROJECT HOPE'S ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF A DONOR RESTRICTED FUND ESTABLISHED TO FUND GENERAL OPERATING ACTIVITIES. INCOME FROM THE FUND HAS BEEN CONSIDERED WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH DONOR INTENT. PART X, LINE 2: MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY PROJECT HOPE AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT, AS OF JUNE 30, 2024, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY (OR ASSET) OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. GENERALLY, PROJECT HOPE'S INFORMATION AND TAX RETURNS REMAIN OPEN FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX EXAMINATION FOR THREE YEARS FROM THE FILING DATE. WHILE NO INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE CURRENTLY BEING EXAMINED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, FISCAL YEARS SINCE 2021 REMAIN OPEN. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RENTAL EXPENSES RECLASSED TO PART VIII 76,592. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RENTAL EXPENSES RECLASSED TO PART VIII 76,592. X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 VONNESSA GOODE-KNIGHT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 142470 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18569 0 161039 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED FIRST BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND THEN THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS. APPROPRIATE CHANGES ARE MADE BEFORE SUBMISSION. THE 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE ENTIRE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ONCE A YEAR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE MEMBERS OF THE MANAGEMENT TEAM SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR IF ANY OF THESE INDIVIDUALS FIND OUT OR PERCEIVE THAT ANY OF THEIR ACTIVITIES MAY BE IN CONFLICT WITH PROJECT HOPE, THEY NOTIFY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND/OR BOARD CHAIR FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DISCUSSES AND VOTES ON THE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE BOARD ALSO DISCUSSES AND VOTES ON ANY INCREASE TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECOMMENDS COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.