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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$5,229,395
Total expenses
$5,113,390
Contributions and grants received
$502,624
Grants paid
$270,645
Program service revenue
$4,521,760
Investment income
$1,929
Other revenue
$203,082
Total assets, end of year
$2,968,143
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,299,935
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$668,208
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$3,646,626
Management and general expenses
$1,461,955
Fundraising expenses
$4,809
Program service expenses (Part III)
$3,646,626

Program services were 71.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $13,340

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $489,284

  • 2a · Program service revenue: REHAB AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS

    total $3,131,646 · related or exempt $3,131,646

  • 2b · Program service revenue: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

    total $1,390,114 · related or exempt $1,390,114

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $1,929 · excluded $1,929

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $191,440

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $191,440

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $191,440 · excluded $191,440

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

    total $11,642 · excluded $11,642

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $11,642

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $270,645 · program services $270,645

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $157,500 · program services $157,500

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $1,912,354 · program services $1,827,175 · management and general $85,179

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $16,164 · program services $11,956 · management and general $4,208

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $89,394 · program services $76,259 · management and general $13,135

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $208,137 · program services $208,137

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $3,010 · management and general $3,010

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $335,973 · program services $312,498 · management and general $18,975 · fundraising $4,500

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $604,575 · program services $557,950 · management and general $46,625

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $18,517 · program services $4,677 · management and general $13,840

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $497,602 · program services $50,621 · management and general $446,981

  • 17 · Travel

    total $19,833 · program services $10,553 · management and general $9,280

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $8,173 · program services $1,075 · management and general $7,098

  • 20 · Interest

    total $12,712 · program services $4,747 · management and general $7,965

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $178,890 · program services $132,435 · management and general $46,455

  • 24a · Other expenses: REIMBURSED EXP (FEDCAP)

    total $627,527 · management and general $627,527

  • 24b · Other expenses: MISC. EXPENSES

    total $152,384 · program services $20,398 · management and general $131,677 · fundraising $309

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $658 · end of year $4,227

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $734,714

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $141,726 · end of year $333,803

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $1,101,228 · end of year $1,049,125

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $12,810 · end of year $24,971

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $4,325,357

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $3,955,288

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $318,952 · end of year $370,069

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $1,183,780 · end of year $1,185,948

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $452,160 · end of year $570,063

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $2,489,505 · end of year $1,729,872

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $89,446 · end of year $589,073

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $462,757 · end of year $79,135

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

FOUNDED IN 1877, COMMUNITY WORK SERVICES HELPS PEOPLE WHO FACE BARRIERS TO WORK OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND ACHIEVE GREATER SELF SUFFICIENCY THROUGH INNOVATIVE JOB TRAINING, PLACEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

Activities or mission (Part I)

WE EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN POVERTY TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES VIA JOB TRAINING.

  • SEE SCHEDULE OCOMMUNITY WORKSHOPS' PRINCIPAL PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITY IS PROVIDING CAREER PATHWAYS FOR INDIVIDUALS LOOKING TO IDENTIFY THEIR CAREER GOALS. CWS BUILDS AN ACTION PLAN TO DESIGNING AND LAUNCHING SUSTAINABLE CAREERS. OUR PRINCIPAL PROGRAM INCLUDES TWO WEEKS OF JOB READINESS TRAINING WHERE PARTICIPANTS WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH COMMUNITY WORK SERVICES JOB PLACEMENT SPECIALISTS AND RECEIVED A YEAR OF FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT AND JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES. OUR JOB READINESS CURRICULUM PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH TOOLS AND STRATEGIES THAT ENHANCE OUR PARTICIPANTS' ABILITY TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT THROUGH WORKSHOPS INCLUDING RESUME PREPARATION, SELF-ESTEEM BUILDING, JOB SEARCH TECHNIQUES AND RESOURCES, INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. WE HELP OUR STUDENTS UNLOCK THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE COACHING. STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO CREATE AN EYE-CATCHING PROFESSIONAL RESUME AND COVER LETTER; BUILD THEIR INTERVIEW SKILLS; HANDLE DIFFICULT SITUATIONS; BUILD NETWORKING SKILLS THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME, AND CONNECT WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TO FIND AND KEEP A JOB THAT THEY ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT. PARTICIPANTS LEARN HOW TO PLAN AND SET REALISTIC GOALS AFTER OBTAINING A DESIRED JOB. WE PROVIDE A NUMBER OF TRAINING PROGRAMS:1. AT COMMUNITY WORK SERVICES' COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM, PARTICIPANTS LEARN HOW TO PACKAGE AND PREPARE PRODUCTS FOR SHIPPING. TRAINING INCLUDES ORDER FULFILLMENT; FOLDING, SEALING, SORTING, BUNDLING; SMALL PARTS PACKAGING, AND INVENTORY CONTROL/WAREHOUSING. PARTICIPANTS ARE TRAINED IN WORKPLACE SAFETY, FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT/TASKS, AND MAIL TASKS, INCLUDING SHIPPING AND RECEIVING.WE HELP STUDENTS IDENTIFY CAREER PATHS AND GOALS, AND BUILD AN ACTION PLAN TO ACHIEVE THOSE GOALS. UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, STUDENTS ALSO COMPLETE OSHA 10 GENERAL INDUSTRIES CERTIFICATION. STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH COMMUNITY WORK SERVICES' COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION TEAM.2. OUR CULINARY TRAINING PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS PREPARE FOR ENTRY-LEVEL POSITIONS IN THE RAPIDLY GROWING FOOD SERVICES SECTOR. TRAINING INVOLVES A MIX OF CLASSROOM CURRICULUM WITH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE, AND JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. PARTICIPANTS LEARN ABOUT KNIFE SKILLS; FOOD PREPARATION; CUSTOMER SERVICE; MEAL PLANNING; FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION; INVENTORY MANAGEMENT, AND POINT-OF-SALE SYSTEMS. AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM STUDENTS ARE PREPARED FOR THE SERVESAFE MANAGER'S EXAM, AND ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH COMMUNITY WORK SERVICES' CULINARY TEAM.3. THE CWS CAREER DESIGN SCHOOL AT YOUR SERVICE: HOTEL AND HOSPITALITY TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM PREPARES PARTICIPANTS FOR JOBS AND CAREERS IN THE FAST-GROWING HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. WE OFFER EIGHT WEEKS OF HANDS ON INDUSTRY TRAINING FROM THE AMERICAN HOTEL AND LODGING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE START CURRICULUM.START (SKILLS, TASKS, AND RESULTS TRAINING) FOR INDIVIDUAL POSITIONS OFFERS FLEXIBLE AND CONCISE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PERFORM KEY TASKS, ALONG WITH THE GENERAL HOSPITALITY KNOWLEDGE AND SOFT SKILLS NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN A FRONT-LINE POSITION AT A LODGING PROPERTY. TRAINING CULMINATES IN A CERTIFICATION EXAM LEADING TO A PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION.4. PARTICIPANTS IN OUR COMMERCIAL CLEANING PROGRAM LEARN ABOUT UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS; MANAGEMENT OF SAFETY DATA SHEETS; INDUSTRY-STANDARD CLEANING TECHNIQUES, AND WAXING, STRIPPING, BUFFING, AND STAIN REMOVAL. STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM USE ALL GREEN SEAL CERTIFIED CLEANING PRODUCTS.IN ADDITION TO OUR JOB READINESS PROGRAMS, WE OPERATE PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IS THE CORNERSTONE OF FINANCIAL STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. AS PART OF OUR UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE APPROACH, WE OPERATE COMMERCIALLY VIABLE SOCIAL ENTERPRISES WAREHOUSE AND PACKAGING, FOOD SERVICE AND CATERING TOTAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, MAILROOM OPERATIONS THAT INCORPORATE FOR-PROFIT BUSINESS CONCEPTS OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: CWS OPERATES FOUR COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES THAT OFFER VALUABLE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS. CWS'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES SERVE CUSTOMERS IN BUSINESS, NONPROFIT AND GOVERNMENT SECTORS. 1. ASSEMBLY AND PACKAGING: CWS OFFERS OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL CUSTOMIZED FULFILLMENT SOLUTIONS, INCLUDING GENERAL PACKAGING, ASSEMBLY, COMMERCIAL SEWING, SHRINK WRAPPING, MEDICAL DEVICE ASSEMBLY, KITTING, MAILING AND FOOD PACKAGING. WE PROVIDE COMPETITIVE PRICING AND RAPID TURNAROUND. 2. FOOD SERVICE AND CATERING: CWS OFFERS CUSTOM CATERING SERVICES FOR MEETINGS AND EVENTS AT COMPETITIVE PRICES. WE OPERATE A CAFE AT 174 PORTLAND ST. WHICH SERVES BREAKFAST AND LUNCH, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. 3. TOTAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT: CWS PROVIDES SERVICES FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE CARE OF BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES. WE SERVE 18 BUILDINGS IN MASSACHUSETTS. 4. MAILROOM MANAGEMENT: CWS MANAGES ONE MAILROOM FOR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THROUGH ITS "ABILITY ONE" CONTRACTS. WE PROVIDE SECURE AND ACCURATE MAIL HANDLING AND EMPLOY FOUR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH THIS CONTRACT.

    Expenses $2,485,492 · Grants $182,190 · Revenue $2,326,708

  • SEE SCHEDULE OCWS HAS A LONG HISTORY OF SERVING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) AND DELIVERING INNOVATIVE SERVICES DESIGNED TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL. WE ARE LASER FOCUSED ON HELPING INDIVIDUALS OF ALL ABILITIES OBTAIN A LIVING WAGE JOB. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH INVOLVES DELIVERING AN ARRAY OF SERVICES AND SUPPORTS THAT HELP PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES (I/DD) TO OBTAIN THE SKILLS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE EMPLOYMENT ENVIRONMENT. SINCE THE 1960'S, WE HAVE BEEN SERVING ADULTS AND TRANSITION-AGE YOUTH WITH I/DD THROUGH A VARIETY OF VOCATIONAL, COMMUNITY-BASED DAY SUPPORTS AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES WE PROVIDE ARE:-GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT WITH DEVELOPING SERVICE AND CAREER PLANS WHICH REFLECT AND INDIVIDUALS SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM GOALS-COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS TO HELP AN INDIVIDUAL DISCOVER THEIR SKILLS, PREFERENCES, AND INTERESTS AS THEY RELATE TO WORK-INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE IN USING AND ACCESSING TRAINING PROGRAMS AND OTHER DESIRED SERVICES (E.G. FURTHER EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS OTHER SERVICES AS THEY RELATE TO SOCIALIZATION AND MAXIMIZING INDEPENDENCE)-CUSTOMIZED JOB PLACEMENT FOCUSED ON IDENTIFYING THE RIGHT JOB, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL SUPPORTS-VOCATIONAL SUPPORTS AND COACHING NEEDED TO SECURE AND RETAIN EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING JOB COACHING, TRAVELING TRAINING AND FOLLOW UP CASE MANAGEMENT-ASSISTANCE WITH ACCESSING SERVICES TO ADDRESS ADDITIONAL BARRIERS WHICH MAY INTERFERE WITH EMPLOYMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT OF GOALS (E.G. HOUSING, CLOTHING, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTS, COUNSELING AND OTHERS)FINALLY, CWS OFFERS INDIVIDUALS A CURRICULUM OF WORKPLACE READINESS, JOB EXPLORATION AND COUNSELING AND WORK-BASED EXPERIENCES/INTERNSHIPS SINCE ITS VERY BEGINNINGS. AT PRESENT, CWS OPERATES JOB READINESS TRAINING IN SEVERAL CAPACITIES INCLUDING AN INTENSIVE 6 WEEK JOB READINESS TRAINING CONSISTING OF 21 UNIQUE WORKSHOPS TAUGHT BY CWS STAFF AND VARIOUS EMPLOYER AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THE PROGRAM CAN BE BROKEN DOWN INTO 1.5 HOUR LONG WORKSHOPS TO SUPPORT AN INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH TO SUPPORTING AND BEST PREPARE JOB SEEKERS TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN GOOD JOBS.SOME EXAMPLES OF OUR WORKSHOPS ARE: RESUME WRITING, COVER/THANK YOU LETTERS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, SETTING SHORT-TERM GOALS, SELF-MOTIVATION AND INITIATIVE, DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE, PROPER WORKPLACE CONDUCT, HOW TO MANAGE DIFFICULT SITUATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING WITH CO-WORKERS AND SUPERVISORS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE WORKPLACE. OUR EMPLOYER AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS CONDUCT PRACTICES INTERVIEWS, NETWORKING BY DESIGN, CONNECT2CAREERS, RESUME CRITIQUE AND A JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP.

    Expenses $1,161,134 · Grants $88,455 · Revenue $2,195,052

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Jamie Ross

    CHAIRPERSON

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Stephen Desalvo

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • George Spilios

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kenneth Chaisson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Paul Davis

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Joseph Dilorenzo

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Hilly Ebling

    DIRECTOR (THRU 05/2024)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Mary English

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Seth Gelsthorpe

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Janice Kimsey

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Susan Peillet-Yule

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Mathijs Zandbergen

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Christine McMahon

    PRESIDENT & CEO OF FEDCAP

    Total calculated
    $891,927
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $740,366
    Other
    $151,561
    Hours/week
    1 + 40 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $740,366 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0 + $139,900 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $11,661 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $891,927 related

  • Carol Khoury

    CFO OF FEDCAP

    Total calculated
    $347,921
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $339,404
    Other
    $8,517
    Hours/week
    1 + 40 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $339,404 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0 + $6,081 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $2,436 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $347,921 related

  • Kenneth Brezenoff

    GEN COUNSEL & VP STRAT. INIT.

    Total calculated
    $262,175
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $243,373
    Other
    $18,802
    Hours/week
    1 + 40 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $243,373 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0 + $7,500 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $11,302 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $262,175 related

  • Craig Stenning

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $163,407
    From this org
    $158,016
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,391
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $158,016
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $4,725
    Nontaxable benefits
    $666
    Filer's total
    $163,407

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 4B
PRESIDENT/CEO, CHRISTINE MCMAHON PARTICIPATES IN FEDCAP'S SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED SECTION 457(F) RETIREMENT PLAN. THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO THE SECTION 457(F) PLAN IN CALENDAR YEAR 2023 WAS 130,000; THIS AMOUNT IS INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN C.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Related partnerships

Part III: related organizations taxable as a partnership, with the filer's share.

  • FEDCAP VR LLC

    WORKFORCE DEV · NY

    Directly controlled by FEDCAP GROUP INC

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
14 August 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202502269349303400

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