2016-11-15T13:02:24-06:00 2015-12-31 271728945 PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES LLP 500 MAMARONECK AVENUE HARRISON NY 105281633 990 2015-01-01 133477015 HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC HOPE 9146364010 50 WASHINGTON AVE NEW ROCHELLE NY 10801 CAROLE TROUM-MULCHY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9146364010 2016-11-15 1 GARRETT M HIGGINS P00543209 9143818900 2016-11-14 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z CAROLE TROUM-MULCHY 50 WASHINGTON AVE NEW ROCHELLE NY 10801 1081370 0 X HTTP://HOPECOMMUNITYSERVICES.ORG/ X 1988 NY THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO HELP THOSE IN NEED THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A SOUP KITCHEN, FOOD PANTRY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM AND FOUR HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR THE HOMELESS. 20 20 13 320 0 0 1094047 1059226 0 0 890 1734 -1178 -2012 1093759 1058948 334178 416380 0 0 379839 467095 0 0 29329 164895 177146 878912 1060621 214847 -1673 389984 398031 16354 13054 373630 384977 X HOPE ("HELP OUR PEOPLE EAT") COMMUNITY SERVICES IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, NON-SECTARIAN ORGANIZATION SERVING THE PEOPLE OF NEW ROCHELLE AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, WITHIN A SPIRITUAL, ECUMENICAL DIMENSION. HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED:- A WARM, INVITING ATMOSPHERE OF PERSONAL AND RESPECTFUL SERVICE TO THE DISADVANTAGED OF THIS COMMUNITY FOR THE NEEDS OF BODY, MIND, HEART, AND SPIRIT.HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES CHALLENGED ITS CLIENTS TO ACHIEVE:- PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY- HEALTHY SELF-SUFFICIENCY- A FULLER APPRECIATION OF THEIR DIGNITY AND SELF-WORTH- RECOGNITION OF THE INTERDEPENDENCE OF THEMSELVES AND OTHERS.HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED ITS SERVICES IN AN UNBIASED AND NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER. 0 0 543274 291579 SEE SCHEDULE OHOPE'S HOUSING STABILIZATION PROGRAMS SEEK TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING RENT ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES. IT OPERATES FOUR MAJOR HOUSING PROGRAMS FUNDED THROUGH THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE, WESTCHESTER DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AND NEW YORK STATE WHICH OFFERS CRITICAL HOUSING SUPPORT FOR CLIENTS. CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE RE-HOUSING INITIATIVE (CNR) IS A PERMANENT HOUSING PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE HOMELESS RESIDENTS OF WESTCHESTER WHO HAVE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM BENEFITS INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEEMED TO BE HOUSING-READY WITH A FOCUS ON HOMELESS VETERANS. IN ADDITION TO PLACING THEM IN HOUSING THE PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND REFERRALS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. IT IS FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD.THE REFUGE IS A HOUSING PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY FOR LGBTQ YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 25. IT IS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, WHICH MEANS CLIENTS ARE PERMITTED TO STAY IN THE PROGRAM FOR A MAXIMUM OF 18 MONTHS. THE PROGRAM IS PERSON-CENTERED AND EACH CLIENT WILL HAVE A GOAL AND MULTIPLE CASEWORKERS WHO WILL ASSIST IN REACHING THAT GOAL. THE YOUTH WILL BE REFERRED FOR JOB TRAINING, VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND COMPLETION OF ANY HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE. WE HAVE FORMED A PARTNERSHIP WITH WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES, CENTER LANE AND THE LOFT. THESE AGENCIES WILL PROVIDE BOTH INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL INTERACTION SKILLS TRAINING FOR THE CLIENTS.STEHP ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS MOVE INTO STABLE HOUSING GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO PREVENT THE EVICTION PROCESS, REMAIN IN PERMANENT HOUSING AND TO ASSIST THEM WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DURING THEIR HOMELESSNESS. PROGRAM COMPONENTS INVOLVE IDENTIFYING HOUSING LOCATIONS, PROVIDING RENTAL AND OTHER FORMS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND OFFERING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THE PROGRAM COORDINATES COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO ENSURE THAT PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE LINED TO ANY NECESSARY ON-GOING SUPPORT ASSISTANCE. PARTICULAR ATTENTION IS PAID TO EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT FOR PARTICIPANTS. 293290 124801 SEE SCHEDULE OSOUP KITCHENHOPE'S SOUP KITCHEN PROVIDES WELL BALANCED HOT MEALS TO CLIENTS FROM THE NEW ROCHELLE AREA 52 WEEKS A YEAR EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY. OUR DOOR OPEN AT 2PM FOR SNACKS AND BEVERAGES. A T 5 PM WE SERVE A HOT MEAL THAT INCLUDES FRESH SALAD, HOMEMADE SOUP, AND A MAIN COURSE WITH FRESH VEGETABLES , BREAD AND BUTTER, POTATOES OR RICE OR PASTA, CHICKEN, MEAT OR FISH AND DESERT. WE PROVIDE A TAKEOUT MEAL FOR EACH CLIENT TO TAKE WHEN THEY LEAVE. BAGS OF FRESH PRODUCE AND BREAD ARE ALSO DISTRIBUTED. WE SERVE SPECIAL HOLIDAY MEALS FOR THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY, CINCO DE MAYO AND FOURTH OF JULY. HOPE'S SOUP KITCHEN HAS BECOME A UNIQUE COMMUNITY WHERE BIRTHDAYS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS ARE CELEBRATED BY VOLUNTEERS AND CLIENTS. CHESS GAMES AND TOURNAMENTS ARE REGULAR EVENTS AS WELL. ADDITIONALLY, THE SOUP KITCHEN IS OPEN EXCLUSIVELY FOR HOMELESS RESOURCE PROGRAM (HRC) CLIENTS EVERY MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM. THE HRC CLIENTS RECEIVE BEVERAGES, SNACKS, BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER EACH DAY. FOOD PANTRYHOPE'S FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES BAGGED GROCERIES TO THE POOREST RESIDENTS OF NEW ROCHELLE. HOPE HAS BEEN PROVIDING FOR THOSE IN NEED FOR 31 YEARS. PEOPLE LEARN ABOUT THE PROGRAM BY WORD OF MOUTH, AND THROUGH OUR FLYERS AND BROCHURES THAT ARE DISTRIBUTED THROUGHOUT NEW ROCHELLE. OUR CLIENTS INCLUDE SENIOR CITIZENS EXISTING ON A FIXED INCOME, PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHALLENGES FOR FAMILIES IMMIGRANTS, NEWLY AND UNEMPLOYED AND THE HOMELESS. THE GROCERY BAGS DISTRIBUTED ENABLE STRUGGLING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO REALLOCATE A PORTION OF THEIR LIMITED INCOME TO THE HIGH COST OF HOUSING IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY. LAST YEAR MORE THAN 600 CHILDREN REGISTERED IN OUR PANTRY RELIED ON. HOPE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE NUTRITION FOR THEIR GROWING BODIES AND MINDS. WITHOUT HOPE'S ASSISTANCE, OUR CLIENTS WOULD FACE THE TERRIBLE CHOICE OF FOOD OR SHELTER. OUR SENIORS WOULD HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN MUCH NEEDED MEDICATION AND FOOD.WE PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED BAGS FOR PEOPLE ON A MEDICALLY RESTRICTED DIET SUCH AS LOW SODIUM OR LOW SUGAR. WE PROVIDE NON-COOKING BAGS FOR THOSE CLIENTS WHO HAVE NO ACCESS TO COOKING FACILITIES. WE ALSO STRIVE TO ACCOMMODATE THE ETHNIC FOOD PREFERENCES OF OUR DIVERSE POPULATION.IN AN EFFORT TO ASSIST HOME BOUND SENIOR AND OTHER CITIZENS, WE HAVE ARRANGED FOR STAFF FROM THE NEARBY LOW - INCOME HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO PICK UP AND DELIVER GROCERIES FOR THOSE UNABLE TO DO SO. FOR HOLIDAY WE PROVIDE SOMETHING EXTRA SO THAT OUR CLIENTS CAN ENJOY A HOLIDAY MEAL WITH THEIR FAMILIES OR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS. FOR THANKSGIVING WE GAVE OUT 1,200 TURKEYS AND ALL THE TRIMMINGS; FOR CHRIST MAS WE GAVE OUT HAMS AND TURKEYS, FOR EASTER WE GAVE OUT CHICKENS. WE ALSO PARTNER WITH A LOCAL CHURCH WHO DELIVERS A COMPLETE COOKED MEAL TO OUR CLIENT'S HOME THEY CANNOT COOK THEIR OWN MEAL. 54717 SEE SCHEDULE OOUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH/SELF SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM OFFERS WALK-IN CRISIS INTERVENTION, PROBLEM SOLVING AND REFERRALS MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY, 10 AM TO 4 PM. THE PROGRAM HELPS LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS ACCESS ENTITLEMENTS, FIND JOBS, OBTAIN HEALTH CARE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. LAST YEAR OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH/SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM ENGAGED 1490 LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS; HELPED 100 PEOPLE TO BECOME CITIZENS THROUGH OUR CITIZENSHIP CLASSES, HELD TWO SESSIONS PER MONTH OF THE MOTHERS' EMPOWERMENT GROUP. THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH WE ADDED 15 NEW MEMBERS TO THE MOTHERS' GROUP, WE REFERRED 267 PEOPLE TO MEDICAL, MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, AND WE HELPED 250 FAMILIES OBTAIN FOOD STAMPS. WE REFER ALL CLIENTS TO OUR SOUP KITCHEN AND FOOD PANTRY, AND IF NEEDED TO OUR HOUSING PROGRAM, THE LEARNING CENTER, BOCES, LEGAL SERVICES OF HUDSON VALLEY, ST. VINCENT'S HOSPITAL CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM AND DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A VENUE WHERE CLIENTS CAN COME TO SOLVE PROBLEMS OF DAILY LIVING, AND HELP LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS MOVE TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT, PERMANENT HOUSING, EDUCATION, AND REFERRALS TO NEEDED SERVICES FROM BOTH PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. 891281 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 20 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 NY X X CAROLE TROUM-MULCHY 9146364010 50 WASHINGTON AVE NEW ROCHELLE NY 10801 DOROTHY MEEHAN PRESIDENT 5.00 X X 0 0 0 JIM HENRY SECRETARY 5.00 X X 0 0 0 FRANCES SHAHAR VICE PRESIDENT 5.00 X X 0 0 0 ERNEST S WONG TREASURER 5.00 X X 0 0 0 SEAN CORRIGAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 AMARILYS CORTIJO MD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 REV DR WILLIAM P CRAWFORD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN T FARRIS JR DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHEN O'ROURKE PH D DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHY DOSCHER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARTHA GUTTIEREZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN COLLINS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CAROL BALIK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALI GREENE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BR KEVIN DEVLIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 IRIS FREED DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RYAN N KAHN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID KIES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MATTHEW ZIMMERMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SR MARY ALICE HANNAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CAROLE TROUM-MULCHY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 107005 0 0 107005 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1799 86638 515697 455092 136141 1059226 1734 1734 16620 86638 22332 -5712 -5712 3790 90 3700 3700 1058948 0 0 -278 416380 416380 107005 82167 18076 6762 284463 218435 48052 17976 31027 25918 3719 1390 44600 37255 5346 1999 17455 17455 10088 8886 1202 26180 4249 21931 60967 60417 550 2201 2201 6678 3994 2684 14729 14729 FOOD AND SUPPLIES 24863 24863 HOMELESS RESOURCE CENTE 7821 2553 5268 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 6164 6164 1060621 891281 140011 29329 94716 81705 233805 191158 50418 94730 11427 221029 207133 11045 13896 5115 389984 398031 16354 13054 16354 13054 X 362806 375355 10824 9622 373630 384977 389984 398031 -1673 13020 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 750997 577924 683860 1094047 1059226 4166054 750997 577924 683860 1094047 1059226 4166054 214040 3952014 258 754 890 1734 3636 55754 55754 4225444 14123 0.93530 0.90340 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 120091 120091 0 100938 87042 13896 13896 X 1071968 13020 13020 1058948 0 1058948 1060621 0 1060621 0 1060621 PART X, LINE 2: HOPE RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF TAX POSITIONS ONLY WHEN THEY ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT HOPE HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE. HOPE IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATIONS BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING JURISDICTIONS FOR PERIODS PRIOR TO DECEMBER 31, 2012. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT INCLUDED AS REVENUE 13,020. ANNUAL GALA 103258 86638 16620 14870 7462 103258 86638 16620 14870 7462 22332 -5712 1 IN TOTAL, 14 PEOPLE HAVE RECEIVED CNR RENTAL ASSISTANCE 14 186872 DONATED MEALS, FOOD PANTRY 38666 124801 FMV FOOD FOR FAMILIES IN NEED IN TOTAL, 22 PEOPLE HAVE RECEIVED LGBTQ RENTAL ASSISTANCE 22 100395 IN TOTAL, 4 PEOPLE HAVE RECEIVED STEPH RENTAL ASSISTANCE 4 4312 PART I, LINE 2: CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE REFUGE INITIATIVE: TWO EXCEL SPREADSHEETS HAVE BEEN CREATED TO MONITOR THE MONTHLY AND OVERALL TOTAL SPENT ON EACH CLIENT. IN ADDITION TO THE SPREADSHEETS, EACH CLIENT IS ENTERED INTO THE HMIS DATABASE WHICH IS UPDATED MONTHLY. HMIS TRACKS THE CLIENT'S TOTALS INDIVIDUALLY AND THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE GRANT SPENT. HMIS ALSO TRACKS THE NUMBER OF MONTHS A CLIENT RECEIVES ASSISTANCE, TO ENSURE A CLIENT DOES NOT GO OVER THE MAXIMUM 18 MONTHS ALLOWED BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. ALL PAYMENTS ARE MAILED DIRECTLY TO THE LANDLORD. ALL CLIENTS HAVE TO MEET THE FEDERAL AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAM; IF A CLIENT HAS MET THOSE REQUIREMENTS THEY CAN RECEIVE ASSISTANCE. THE GRANT FOR THIS PROGRAM IS VERY SPECIFIC AS TO THE POPULATION IT TARGETS. TO QUALIFY THE INDIVIDUAL MUST BE HOMELESS, RESIDE IN A SHELTER, AND IDENTIFY AS LGBT PLUS. THE GRANT IS A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR YOUTH AGES 18-24. THE RECIPIENT IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY ANY RENT, THE GRANT PAYS THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RENT. STEPH GRANTS ARE PAID TO ASSIST CLIENTS WITH RENT. THE PAYMENTS ARE ISSUED AND SENT DIRECTLY TO THE LANDLORD. DONATED MEALS AND FOOD PANTRY: THERE ARE NO REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING MEALS, ANYONE WHO COMES TO THE SOUP KITCHEN GETS A MEAL. IN THE FOOD PANTRY PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER. THEIR INCOME MUST MEET FEDERAL GUIDELINES FOR LOW INCOME. X 1 6225 BLUE BOOK VALUE X 1 5115 FMV X 20 124801 FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 0 0 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC. HAS ITS FORM 990 PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND HAS ESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING REVIEW PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION REPORTED IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE. WHEN THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN PREPARED, REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND IS READY TO BE FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, IT IS ELECTRONICALLY SENT TO THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR ANY COMMENTS. ANY COMMENTS ARE THEN GROUPED, SUMMARIZED AND PROVIDED TO THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS. EACH ISSUE IS DOCUMENTED AND ADDRESSED UNTIL THE RETURN IS FINALIZED AND APPROVED FOR FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS DETERMINED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BASED ON A REVIEW OF THE SALARIES OF SIMILAR POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. INCREASES ARE DECIDED UPON AT BOARD MEETINGS AND DOCUMENTED ON THE BOARD MINUTES INCLUDE THE DECISION. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2015. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IT IS POSTED IT ON GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF WEBSITES. IN ADDITION, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST AT 50 WASHINGTON AVE, NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801 OR BY CALLING THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY AT 914-636-4010. PART XII, LINE 2C HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. HAS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT, REVIEW, OR COMPLETION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT.