Beverly Bootstraps Community Services Inc.

“The organization's board of directors and/or finance committee review the form 990 before it is signed and filed.”

“Members of the board of directors are required to sign or renew existing conflict of interest policy statements which are kept on file at the organization's office.”

“The board of directors or compensation committee considers information such as how other similarly situated organizations currently compensate executives in similar situations. The board may review comparability data as part of the annual salary review process if the board has reason to believe the compensation is not reasonably comparable to those in similarly situated organizations.”

“The board of directors or compensation committee considers information such as how other similarly situated organizations currently compensate key employees in similar situations. The board may review comparability data as part of the annual salary review process if the board has reason to believe the compensation is not reasonably comparable to those in similarly situated organizations.”

“The organization makes its governing instruments and policies available to the public upon written request. Audited financial statements are available upon written request, on the beverly bootstraps community services' website or can be obtained directly from the massachusetts division of public charities website or are available on guidestar or the giving common.”

“Beverly bootstraps community services provides critical resources to families and individuals so they may achieve self-sufficiency. The organization offers emergency and long-term assistance including: access to food, housing stability, adult and youth education, counseling and advocacy. The organization is community funded and supported.”

“Direct services include client support, adult education, youth and family and tax preparation. Case managers help clients cope with complex and economically challenging situations, find resources and connect to services. Types of assistance include: intake and budget assessment, housing stability, heat and utility resources, access to clothing and goods, and accessing local programs such as fuel assistance. During fy21, 823 clients were assisted. Adult education includes hiset test preparation, english language classes, computer training, adult literacy and job readiness. During fy21, the agency served 38 hiset students (of which 10 graduated), 7 esol students. Youth and family services include seasonal programming such as holiday gifts and back to school supplies. During fy21, 637 children received holiday gifts, and hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed. The free tax preparation program provides working low income individuals and families with free tax preparation. During fy21, 329 tax returns were filed resulting in 662,504 refunds to clients; with 146,974 as a direct result of eitc funds. Client support services have been modified to a remote model since march 2020 due to covid-19.”

“The food truck program launched for business in september 2020. Due to the many challenges of covid-19 and some mechanical issues, the business struggled and put on hiatus in january 2021 until covid-19 is less of a factor.”

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