Inland Empire Community Outreach

“Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director and shared electronically with all board members for review and approval prior to submission.”

“Part VI, Line 12c: The organization enforces its Conflict of Interest Policy by requiring all board members and officers to sign an annual disclosure statement at the beginning of each fiscal year. The Executive Director and board review the disclosures, discuss any potential conflicts, and document actions in the board minutes to ensure transparency and compliance.”

“Part VI Lines 11b and 19: The Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director and distributed electronically to all board members for review prior to filing. IECOC makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request and on its website (www.inlandempirecoc.org ).”

“The organizations governing body consists of three independent volunteer board members. Each member has equal voting rights, and no executive committee with delegated authority existed in 2024.”

“Part I, Line 1 Mission: Inland Empire Community Outreach Center (IECOC) empowers underserved individuals and families by providing transitional housing, peer-support, and reentry services for justice-involved and homeless persons. The organization promotes stability, self-sufficiency, and positive reintegration into the community. Part III, Lines 4a4c Program Service Accomplishments: 4a Transitional Housing & Probation Reentry Program (Code P85): Provided safe housing, meals, and mentoring for probation clients and homeless participants. Services emphasized life-skills development, employment readiness, and case management. In 2024, IECOC maintained several leased and mortgaged properties used for transitional housing. Expenses: $47,845 Grants: $0 Revenue: $227,280 4b Peer-Support & Reentry Services (Code P80): Facilitated weekly 12-step meetings, peer-mentorship, and life-skills workshops for individuals in recovery and reentry. These sessions promoted accountability, emotional wellness, and reduced recidivism. Expenses: $15,000 Grants: $0 Revenue: $0 4c ThriftCycle Community Outreach Program (Code P58): Collected and redistributed clothing, shoes, and household goods through mobile donation drives. Revenue from resale supported housing and peer-support services while providing free essentials to low-income families. Expenses: $13,368 Grants: $0 Revenue: $70,830 4d Other Programs: No additional program services were conducted in 2024 beyond those listed above.”

“Part IX, Statement of Functional Expenses: Inland Empire Community Outreach Center (IECOC) incurred total 2024 expenses of $76,214. All officers and board members served as unpaid volunteers. Program service expenses of $61,214 consisted primarily of transitional-housing rent and mortgage payments totaling $47,845, along with utilities, peer-support materials, vehicle and outreach supplies, and professional-service costs directly related to program delivery. Management and general expenses of $15,000 included legal and accounting fees, administrative supplies, insurance, office, and technology costs required for compliance and operations. No compensation was paid to officers, directors, or contractors exceeding $100,000. The organization had no lobbying, fundraising, or unrelated business expenses during the year.”

“Schedule O Part XI Explanation: The difference between Line 10 and the calculated total of Lines 3 through 9 reflects the carryover adjustment of $21,674 related to depreciation and reconciliations between 2023 closing balances and 2024 beginning QuickBooks balances. The organizations ending net assets reconcile fully to Part X, Line 32, Column (B).”

“Part XII, Line 1 Explanation: The Inland Empire Community Outreach Center (IECOC) prepares its financial statements and Form 990 on an accrual basis of accounting, consistent with prior-year reporting. The organization records income when earned and expenses when incurred, using QuickBooks Online for financial tracking and reporting.”

“Part XII, Line 1 Accounting Method Used: The Inland Empire Community Outreach Center (IECOC) prepares its financial statements and Form 990 using the accrual basis of accounting, consistent with the organizations prior-year filings. Revenues are recorded when earned, and expenses are recorded when incurred. Financial statements are maintained in QuickBooks Online and reviewed internally by the Executive Director and Treasurer before submission of the annual return.”