2015-08-17T20:55:33-05:00 2014-09-30 GRANT THORNTON LLP 757 THIRD AVE 2ND FLOOR NEW YORK NY 100172013 990 2013-10-01 042103560 Community Workshops Inc % KAREN WEGMANN COMM 6177202233 174 Portland Street Suite Boston MA 021147114 Karen Wegmann CFO 2125990100 2015-08-17 true Qi Wen Liang P01270238 2125990100 2013 2016-04-25 22:37:26Z Community Work Services Christine Mcmahon 633 Third Avenue 6th fl New York NY 100176706 3411931 false X www.cwsbos.com X 1877 MA Founded in 1877, CWS helps people who face barriers to work obtain employment and achieve greater self sufficiency. 13 12 352 15 0 491970 621630 323853 2452902 84 1483 68135 191356 884042 3267371 0 0 0 0 600224 2316169 8223 0 0 410895 1463682 1019342 3779851 -135300 -512480 1506058 2067794 643832 1718048 862226 349746 X Founded in 1877, CWS helps people who face barriers to work obtain employment and achieve greater self sufficiency through innovative job training, placement and support services. false false 1507118 0 1398527 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS - EACH YEAR THE CORPORATION ASSISTS OVER 800 MEN AND WOMEN TO SUCCESSFULLY OVERCOME BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT BY WORKING ONE-ON-ONE WITH INDIVIDUALS TO GET INTO THE JOB MARKET, RETAIN THOSE JOBS AND HELP THEM ADVANCE. WE OFFER A VARIETY OF TRAINING PROGRAMS AND INTERNSHIPS SO THAT INDIVIDUALS GAIN EMPLOYMENT SOFT-SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WHILE ALSO PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT SEARCH, CAREER COACHING AND ADVANCEMENT SERVICES. THE CORPORATION WORKS WITH A VARIETY OF INDIVIDUALS SEEKING A PATH TO GREATER ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY, INCLUDING THOSE WITH DISABILITIES, THE HOMELESS, VETERANS, MATURE WORKERS, INDIVIDUALS IN POVERTY WITH CHRONIC UNEMPLOYMENT, AND THE FORMERLY INCARCERATED. ALL OF OUR TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP GRADUATES GAIN EMPLOYMENT SOFT-SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL IN TODAYS COMPETITIVE JOB MARKET. 1. JOB READINESS TRAINING: PARTICIPANTS COMPLETE A 4-WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM FOCUSING ON BUILDING PROFESSIONAL SOFT-SKILLS AND PREPARING TO CONDUCT SUCCESSFUL JOB SEARCHES. 2. AT YOUR SERVICE: PARTICIPANTS COMPLETE A 10-WEEK TRAINING FOR CAREERS IN THE HOTEL AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING JOB FIELDS. SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES RECEIVE THE SKILLS TASKS AND RESULTS TRAINING (START) CERTIFICATION FROM THE AMERICAN HOTEL AND LODGING ASSOCIATION. 3. CAFE CAREERS: PARTICIPANTS COMPLETE A 12-WEEK CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM FOR MID-LEVEL EMPLOYMENT IN THE RESTAURANT AND FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE HANDS ON TRAINING FROM A CERTIFIED CHEF, PLACED IN INTERNSHIPS WITH AREA FOOD SERVICE VENUES, AND GRADUATES RECEIVE THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SAFE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. 4. FOOD SERVICE: PARTICIPANTS COMPLETE A CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO PREPARE INDIVIDUALS FOR ENTRY-LEVEL EMPLOYMENT IN THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY. KEY TRAINING COMPONENTS INCLUDE HANDS ON TRAINING ON-SITE IN THE CORPORATIONS CAFETERIA, SAFETY AND SANITATION TRAINING, AND CAFETERIA MANAGEMENT. 5. COMMERCIAL CLEANING: PARTICIPANTS COMPLETE A CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO PREPARE INDIVIDUALS FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INDUSTRY. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE HANDS ON TRAINING IN THE USE OF PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS FACILITY CARE. GRADUATES RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION RECOGNIZING THEIR SKILLS. 6. COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION: PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS LEARN APPROPRIATE WORKPLACE ATTIRE AND CONDUCT, DEVELOP A POSITIVE WORK ETHIC, COMPLETE ASSIGNED TASKS, ADJUST TO A WORK SCHEDULE, AND RECEIVE CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK. 843967 0 0 PLACEMENT SERVICES - PLACEMENT SPECIALISTS WORK CLOSELY WITH THE CORPORATIONS GRADUATES TO IDENTIFY MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WHICH MEET THEIR INDIVIDUAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS. THE CORPORATION WORKS ACROSS A VARIETY OF INDUSTRIES, INCLUDING: FOOD SERVICE, COMMERCIAL CLEANING, RETAIL, HOSPITALITY, LANDSCAPING, OFFICE SUPPORT, BIO-TECH, FINANCIAL SERVICES, HEALTH CARE, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SECURITY. 858088 0 1054376 BUSINESS SERVICES - THE CORPORATION OPERATES THREE COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES THAT OFFER VALUABLE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR PARTICIPANTS. THE CORPORATION'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES SERVE NEARLY 200 CUSTOMERS FROM THE BUSINESS, NONPROFIT AND GOVERNMENT SECTORS. THE CORPORATION HOLDS EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE AND COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING TOP VALUE, SERVICE, QUALITY AND COMPETITIVE PRICE FOR EACH OF THEIR CUSTOMERS. THE CORPORATION CUSTOMIZES THEIR BUSINESS CAPABILITIES TO FIT THEIR CUSTOMER NEEDS AND BUDGET. 1. ASSEMBLY AND PACKAGING: THE CORPORATION OFFERS OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL CUSTOMIZED FULFILLMENT SOLUTIONS, INCLUDING GENERAL PACKAGING, ASSEMBLY, COMMERCIAL SEWING, SHRINK WRAPPING, MEDICAL DEVICE ASSEMBLY, KITTING, MAILING SERVICES AND DRY-FOOD PACKAGING. OUR WELL-TRAINED AND SUPERVISED WORKFORCE ENABLES US TO COMPLETE EACH PROJECT AT COMPETITIVE PRICES WITH RAPID TURNAROUND. 2. FOOD SERVICE AND CATERING: THE CORPORATION OFFERS CUSTOMIZED CATERING SERVICES FOR MEETINGS AND EVENTS AT COMPETITIVE PRICES FOR A VARIETY OF OCCASIONS. WE OPERATE SEVERAL FULL-SERVICE CAFETERIAS THAT PROVIDE MEALS FOR OVER 400 PEOPLE DAILY. THE CORPORATION ALSO OFFERS OUTSOURCE CAFETERIA MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS. 3. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE: THE CORPORATION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR BUILDING AND GROUNDS CARE BY OFFERING A DEDICATED AND TRAINED WORKFORCE WITH PROFESSIONAL ON-SITE MANAGEMENT THAT INCLUDES LIABILITY INSURANCE. ANNUALLY WE SERVICE OVER 29 MILLION SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE AND OVER 520 MILES OF SIDEWALK AND GROUNDS. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D RETENTION AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT SERVICES - WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE POST-PLACEMENT SERVICES FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR TO EACH OF OUR GRADUATES TO ENSURE JOB RETENTION AND PROMOTE ADVANCEMENT AND CONTINUING ADULT EDUCATION. SESSIONS INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE COACHING AND GROUP SUPPORT SESSIONS. 296988 0 0 Retention and Career Advancement Services 296988 0 0 3506161 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true true false true false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false true 21 0 true 352 true false false false false false true true false false false false X 13 12 false false true false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false false false MA X X KAREN WEGMANN 6177202233 633 3RD AVE 6TH FL new York NY 10017 ROBERT FAWLS VICE CHAIRPERSON 0.5 X X 0 0 PAUL DAVIS CHAIRPERSON 0.5 X X MICHAEL BROWN TREASURER 0.5 X X ROBERT HURWITZ Director 0.5 X OLIVER SPALDING DIRECTOR 0.5 X NICOLE HINDS DIRECTOR (Thru 11/2013) 0.5 X MEGAN PAGE DIRECTOR 0.5 X AMY DONOVAN DIRECTOR 0.5 X BENSON WILLIS DIRECTOR 0.5 X MICHAEL BONEN DIRECTOR 0.5 X JOSEPH CAPALBO DIRECTOR 0.5 X STEPHEN DESALVO DIRECTOR 0.5 X Hannah Huke DIRECTOR 0.5 X JAMES ROSS DIRECTOR 0.5 X SERENA POWELL Executive Director 40.0 X 127010 0 6622 JACK VIERA SENIOR VP/CFO 24.0 X 56407 1723 CHRISTINE MCMAHON PRESIDENT & CEO 1.0 42.0 X 0 457170 33761 183417 457170 42106 1 false true false Foundation Management Associates L One Boston Place Ste 2600 BOSTON MA 02108 Accounting 132000 1 35315 586315 3200 621630 REHABILITATION AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS 624310 2452902 2452902 2452902 1483 1483 0 0 328886 130000 198886 0 198886 198886 0 7030 35315 14560 -7530 -7530 0 0 0 3267371 2452902 192839 0 0 0 0 182219 162913 19306 0 0 1828226 1634524 193702 0 0 305724 245042 60682 0 0 220214 220214 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2273 2273 0 0 123688 123688 0 0 8824 8824 0 0 0 184419 184419 0 0 101682 101682 0 0 0 0 14872 14872 0 0 0 147753 147753 0 0 31394 31394 0 0 PRODUCTION SUPPLIES 461690 461690 0 0 STIPENDS 42247 42247 0 0 COMMISSION 15267 15267 0 0 TRAINING 19285 19285 0 0 90074 90074 3779851 3506161 273690 0 0 349860 92237 562624 0 0 539885 452093 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7768 32167 0 3847856 3152407 834001 695449 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7768 0 1506058 2067794 368849 203255 0 0 61085 108228 0 0 0 0 0 0 188830 135682 0 0 25068 1270883 643832 1718048 X 753514 281884 100944 60094 7768 7768 862226 349746 1506058 2067794 X -512480 X false true X true false X 2263569 2587154 2385499 2414128 1113600 10763950 1167232 1204224 1308855 1022839 2776755 7479905 0 0 0 3430801 3791378 3694354 3436967 3890355 18243855 335786 346490 341709 561747 214674 1800406 0 335786 346490 341709 561747 214674 1800406 16443449 337826 351297 254968 180001 418612 1542704 0 337826 351297 254968 180001 418612 1542704 0 3901 3801 26386 3298 1186 38572 3772528 4146476 3975708 3620266 4310153 19825131 0.82942 0.82210 0.07782 0.07380 X Schedule A, Part III, column E The 2013 period includes a 15-month period as there was a change in accounting period from June 30, 2013 to September 30, 2013. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 7768 7768 7768 7768 7768 7768 7768 7768 7768 7768 1.00000 false false 2867578 2292880 574698 980278 859527 120751 0 0 0 695449 0 DUE TO FEDCAP 1250050 RENT SECURITY DEPOSITS 20833 1270883 X Schedule d, part v, line 4 REPRESENTS THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GIFTS AND BEQUESTS ACCEPTED WITH THE DONOR STIPULATION THAT THE PRINCIPAL BE MAINTAINED INTACT IN PERPETUITY AND THAT ONLY THE INCOME FROM THE INVESTMENT THEREOF BE EXPENDED FOR GENERAL PURPOSE OR PURPOSES SPECIFIED BY THE DONOR. schedule d, part x, line 2 CWS follows guidance that establishes criterion that an individual tax position has to meet for some or all the benefits of that position to be recognized in an entity's financial statements. Only tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold will be recognized or continue to be recognized. As of September 30, 2014, management believes that CWS has not taken any uncertain tax positions. The tax years ending September 30, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 are still open to audit for both federal and state purposes. golf classic 22765 19650 3115 10085 ties & taps 11330 6600 4730 2675 1 8250 9065 -815 1800 42345 35315 7030 14560 14560 -7530 false false false false false false false false false CHRISTINE MCMAHON PRESIDENT & CEO 0 457170 0 0 23972 9785 0 490927 form 990, sch j, part i, line 3 The President and CEO is an employee of Fedcap Rehabilitation Services, Inc. ("Fedcap"). Fedcap uses the following methods to establish compensation for the President and CEO: compensation committee, independent compensation consultant, form 990 of other organizations, compensation survey or study, and approval by the board or compensation committee. Eaton Fund See Part V 130000 rental payment false Form 990, schedule L, part IV, line 1 Oliver Spalding, a member of the Board of Directors of Community Workshops, Inc. (CWS) is a trustee of the Eaton Fund, the holder of the CWS promissory note. CWS also leases its facilities from the Eaton Fund; CWS paid $130,000 in rent to the Eaton Fund during the year ended September 30, 2014. Mr. Spalding had recused himself from the decision making process to lease facilities from the Eaton Fund. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 Changes in Bylaws The changes to the Bylaws took effect as of September 4, 2013. FEDCAP was designated as the sole member of Community Workshops, Inc. (CWS). In summary: The prior affirmative vote or written consent of FEDCAP shall be required for CWS to amend its Certificate of Incorporation or its Bylaws, approve its merger or consolidation with or into another entity, take or fail to take action which may impact CWS' tax exempt status, adopt a budget or make a material change to a budget, divest itself of any line of business, to file for bankruptcy, permit or approve its entering into any guaranty or surety arrangement, confess or consent to the entry of a judgment against it, approve the sale of a material part of its assets, commence a lawsuit, admit a new member, approve the acquisition of any entity, or permit the incurring of any indebtedness for borrowed money. CWS Directors shall be appointed by FEDCAP and confirmed by the Board of directors at the Annual Meeting. The Board shall take no action that limits, changes or otherwise affects the authorities, rights or status of FEDCAP. The President of FEDCAP shall also be the President of the Corporation (CWS) to manage and operate the day-to-day business of CWS. FEDCAP, in consultation with the Board shall determine the duties of the President. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall have such duties as FEDCAP or the Board of Directors determine. FEDCAP will be able to authorize the entering into certain agreements prior to execution, help determine the hour and place of the annual meeting of Directors, regular meetings of the Board and special meetings. Members of any committee appointed by the Board of Directors shall remain in office at the pleasure of FEDCAP. FEDCAP and the Board of CWS must approve the budget and annual reports are required to be submitted to both CWS' Board and FEDCAP's Board. form 990, part vi, section B, line 11b The Form 990 was prepared by an independent accounting firm in conjunction with FEDCAP's financial department. It was reviewed by senior management. A full copy of the 990 was provided to the full board before filing for their review and comment. form 990, part vi, section B, line 12c Community Workshops, Inc. follows FEDCAP's conflict of interest policy. The conflict of interest policy is signed by all Fedcap Employees during their annual evaluation. each member of the Board of Directors signs the conflict of interest policy on an annual basis. Violation of the policy will subject an employee to disciplinary action or immediate discharge. Employees who have knowledge or suspicion of improper conduct or activities by other employees or outside parties doing business with Fedcap, are expected to immediately bring it to the attention of the CEO or Director of Human Resources. FORM 990, PART VI, section B, LINE 15A Process for determining compensation Compensation is determined by the board of directors of FEDCAP. FEDCAP undertakes a thorough process to ensure that the executive compensation it pays to its top management official and all of the officers and key employees of the organization is reasonable given the market in which it operates. In relevant part, the Board of Directors has established a Compensation Committee of independent persons that have no personal interest in the proposed compensation agreement. In determining the President's compensation package, the compensation committee conducts an analysis of industry comparables for individuals performing similar job functions. The Compensation committee ultimately makes the decisions about the President's compensation and memorializes its decision in the Board Minutes. form 990, part vi, section B, line 19 CWS makes its Form 990 available to the public by retaining a copy at its place of business. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MASSACHUSETTS SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE. FEDCAP REHABILITATION SERVICES INC 633 THIRD AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10017 135645879 WORKFORCE DEV NY 501(C)(3) 7 NA false RESERVE ELDER SERVICE INC 633 THIRD AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10017 810665063 WORKFORCE DEV NY 501(C)(3) 7 fedcap false WILDCAT SERVICE CORPORATION 633 THIRD AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10017 132725423 WORKFORCE DEV NY 501(C)(3) 7 fedcap false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false