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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF - SUFFICIENCY.

Totals

Total revenue
$20,809,042
Total expenses
$21,351,003
Contributions and grants received
$20,695,163
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$113,879
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0
Total assets, end of year
$10,118,859
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,622,574
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$496,285
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$18,036,262
Management and general expenses
$2,589,078
Fundraising expenses
$725,663
Program service expenses (Part III)
$18,036,262

Program services were 84.5% 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.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $18,064,499

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $2,630,664

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $909,185

  • 2a · Program service revenue: PROGRAM RENTAL INCOME

    total $113,879 · related or exempt $113,879

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $0

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $0

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $0

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $0

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $721,020 · management and general $721,020

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $9,457,719 · program services $8,595,714 · management and general $468,602 · fundraising $393,403

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $0

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $0

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $0

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $2,631,308 · program services $1,769,993 · management and general $683,935 · fundraising $177,380

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $0

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $185,530 · program services $146,724 · management and general $38,663 · fundraising $143

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $0

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $1,134,873 · program services $827,299 · management and general $269,044 · fundraising $38,530

  • 17 · Travel

    total $0

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $150,378 · program services $21,898 · management and general $128,480

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $0

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $378,878 · program services $309,041 · management and general $65,011 · fundraising $4,826

  • 24a · Other expenses: PASS THROUGH EXPENSES

    total $2,375,600 · program services $2,375,600

  • 24b · Other expenses: FOOD AND RELATED

    total $1,007,046 · program services $985,930 · management and general $11,487 · fundraising $9,629

  • 24c · Other expenses: IN KIND EXPENSES

    total $909,185 · program services $878,623 · fundraising $30,562

  • 24d · Other expenses: RE-ENTRY PARTICIPATION

    total $458,484 · program services $458,484

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $1,940,982 · program services $1,666,956 · management and general $202,836 · fundraising $71,190

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $1,955,138 · end of year $796,397

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    end of year $0

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $3,867,180 · end of year $4,378,021

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    end of year $0

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $370,090 · end of year $420,395

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

    $8,655,955

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

    $5,639,504

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $3,132,826 · end of year $3,016,451

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $1,938,071 · end of year $1,507,595

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $4,264,591 · end of year $3,736,743

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $530,139 · end of year $537,669

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $4,208,822 · end of year $4,408,822

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $1,221,507 · end of year $939,340

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,038,246 · end of year $496,285

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

BOSS's mission is to help homeless, poor and disabled people achieve health and self sufficiency, and to fight against the root causes of poverty and homelessness in its community of Alameda County.

  • BOSS provides housing and comprehensive support services to homeless, disabled, and very low-income families and individuals, to help them build new skills, overcome urgent health problems and other crises, and achieve stable income and permanent housing in the community. To achieve this goal, BOSS provides the following programs: Community Housing Support Services: BOSS provides the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness PATH outreach and referral services. Shelter Plus Care S+C case management services. CalAim Housing and community supports services. HRC/West Oakland Access Points, Coordinated Entry Assessments referrals for primary healthcare, substance use, mental health, benefits, job training, educational services, and housing. Income Services: BOSS helps people secure public benefits they are eligible for General Assistance, Social Security/Disability benefits, unemployment, veterans benefits, CalFresh, Covered California enrollments. BOSS shelters have computer labs where people can learn and practice software modules, to increase job skills, and work on resumes. BOSS provides Representative Payee services to individuals referred by Social Security as needing help to manage their funds. Emergency Shelters: BOSS provides emergency shelter to single adults in Berkeley at Ursula Sherman Village Harrison House, 50 beds and shelter to families Harrison House, 48 beds and Hayward South County Homeless Project, 24 beds, serving severe and persistent mentally ill. Meals, showers, laundry, storage, and help connecting people to housing search resources is provided in all BOSS shelters. Interim Housing: The program provides property management and access to case management, life skills classes, a small computer lab, peer support groups. Safe Haven Casa Maria: BOSS operates an Interim Housing facility in partnership with community partners providing housing, SSI/SSDI benefits, and navigation services. The Casa Maria Safe Haven project is comprised of 17 units serving a high need high risk population. RV Safe Parking: BOSS provides 40 spaces for individuals to park their RVs. These individuals also receive services that include case management and housing navigation. Independent Supported Living ISL: BOSS operates four permanent supportive housing facilities? Pacheco Court Hayward, 10 units, Adults McKinley House Berkeley, 7 units, Adults, Rosa Parks House 11 units, Adults, and South County Sober Housing Hayward 15 units, Transitional Age Youth, Cesar Chavez San Leandro, 2 units and program space services disabled individuals. BOSS Reentry Housing Network New Hope Reentry Campus and Women and Children?s Reentry Campus: provides services offers interim housing and onsite services for individuals returning home from incarceration to reintegrate into the community, transition into stable housing, reunify with family, and attain pro-social relationships. Services include personalized case management, life skills classes, peer support groups. Child/family services: BOSS provides after school education and developmental support for the homeless kids at our Berkeley housing facility the Childrens Learning Center. BOSS also connects families with therapy to recovery from trauma and provides counseling and education to help parents stay engaged in their kids learning when they move into housing of their own. Re-entry Support Services: Case Management Help with assessing needs, setting goals and monitoring progress, accessing needed resources, and staying focused and motivated. Drop-Ins & Referrals Drop-in hours for anyone in need get information and assistance, including needed referrals to programs and services. Outreach/Engagement Active community outreach to encourage participation in services and help people stay involved. Peer Support Coaching from others who have experienced the same struggles sharing lessons and celebrating success. The Rental Assi

    Expenses $18,036,262

As filed on the 2023 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Donald Frazier

    CEO

    Total calculated
    $244,470
    From this org
    $244,470
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    60

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $244,470
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    not reported
    Nontaxable benefits
    not reported
    Filer's total
    $244,470

  • Vida Jalali

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $132,502
    From this org
    $132,502
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Melvin Cowan

    COO

    Total calculated
    $126,659
    From this org
    $126,659
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    60

  • Sonja Fitz

    Director

    Total calculated
    $114,310
    From this org
    $114,310
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Dina Mayfield

    Director

    Total calculated
    $98,287
    From this org
    $98,287
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Lisa Williams

    Director

    Total calculated
    $4,792
    From this org
    $4,792
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Hamilton Hunt

    President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Elaine Morgado

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Sheweet Yohannes

    Vice President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Deshannon Williamson

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Mighael White

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • John Felts

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Joseph Dung

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Micah D Horgen

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Shakila Caldwell

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Michael Gray

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Victoria Matthews

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Victor Sandhu

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Hiwet Tesfamariam

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Yahna Williamson

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

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

  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 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

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.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
15 May 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202531359349310708

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