2024-11-15T07:36:34-06:00 2023-12-31 060903326 WHITTLESEY PC 280 TRUMBULL ST 24TH FL HARTFORD CT 06103 990 2023-01-01 203676244 ACTS 4 MINISTRY INC ACTS 2035742287 1713 THOMASTON AVENUE WATERBURY CT 06704 JOHN BISHOP CHAIRPERSON 2035742287 2024-11-14 1 1 LISA WILLS P01828548 8605223111 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z JOHN BISHOP 1713 THOMASTON AVENUE WATERBURY CT 06704 467378 0 X ACTS4.ORG X 2005 CT ACTS 4 MINISTRY COLLECTS AND DISTRIBUTES NEW AND REUSABLE GOODS OF FURNITURE, CLOTHING AND HOUSEWARES TO THOSE IN FINANCIAL DISTRESS. 5 4 2 285 0 0 410505 465778 3820 1600 0 0 0 0 414325 467378 201843 62369 0 0 105452 115106 0 0 40111 139964 117008 447259 294483 -32934 172895 70127 220339 23054 371 47073 219968 X ACTS 4 MINISTRY (ACTS 4) IS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL, TAX EXEMPT 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN FINANCIAL DISTRESS THROUGH THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF REUSABLE GOODS. AS A WATERBURY FOUNDED AND ESTABLISHED ORGANIZATION, ACTS 4 PRIMARILY SERVES THE GREATER WATERBURY AREA. INDIVIDUALS IN NEED CAN CONTACT THE ORGANIZATION TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AND SHOP FREELY THROUGHOUT THE BOUTIQUE FOR THESE NECESSITIES. NO TWO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE THE SAME - OUR CLIENTELE COME FROM HOMELESSNESS THROUGH MID-INCOME WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A LIFE DEVASTATING OR ALTERING EVENT. THROUGH A TEAM OF INCREDIBLE VOLUNTEERS, WHO COLLECT BOTH GENTLY USED AND NEW ITEMS TO PROVIDE TO THOSE WE SERVE, EACH INDIVIDUAL HAS A SHOPPING EXPERIENCE IN THE BOUTIQUE. EACH PERSON THAT COMES IN FOR AN APPOINTMENT RECEIVES THESE ITEMS FREE OF CHARGE (AN AVERAGE OF 82 ITEMS PER PERSON). 0 0 63457 20790 1600 FURNITURE - OUR PROGRAM IS HERE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT LIFE CHANGES AS A RESULT OF HARDSHIPS. WHETHER YOU HAD TO ABANDON YOUR FURNITURE DURING A MOVE OR ARE STARTING ANEW, WE ARE DEDICATED TO HELPING THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED HARDSHIP. WE SERVE RESIDENTS FROM COMMUNITIES LOCATED IN GREATER WATERBURY AND LITCHFIELD HILLS. THIS PORTION OF THE MINISTRY PROVIDES FOR CLOSE TO 200 HOMES ANNUALLY AND ONLY ALLOWS A FAMILY OR INDIVIDUAL TO RECEIVE FURNITURE ONE-TIME IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY. 63457 20790 BOUTIQUE - IF ONE HAS EXPERIENCED A SIGNIFICANT LIFE CHANGE AS A RESULT OF DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES, OUR PROGRAM IS HERE TO SUPPORT AND SERVE AS A BRIDGE TO HELP THEM TO THE NEXT STAGE OF LIFE. THE BOUTIQUE IS SET TO PROVIDE FREE CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES, AND OUTERWEAR TWICE PER YEAR PER CLIENT - ONCE DURING THE SPRING/SUMMER SEASON AND ONCE DURING THE FALL/WINTER SEASON AND SERVES RESIDENTS FROM COMMUNITIES LOCATED IN GREATER WATERBURY AND LITCHFIELD HILLS. 63457 20789 PERSONAL CARE CLOSET - NO MATTER YOUR CURRENT LIFE SITUATION, PRACTICING GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE AND MAINTAINING A CLEAN HOME CAN LEAVE YOU FEELING REVITALIZED. OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES YOU WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO KEEP BOTH YOURSELF AND YOUR LIVING SPACE CLEAN AND PREPARED TO TAKE ON THE DAY. OUR VOLUNTEERS HAVE COLLECTED DATA TO IDENTIFY THE CIRCUMSTANCES OUR CLIENTS FACE. THESE INCLUDE DOWNSIZING, INFLATION, LOSS OF LOVED ONES AND PRIMARY INCOME. THE DEMAND FOR OUR SERVICES HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY, WITH OVER 65% OF OUR CLIENTS BEING NEW TO OUR MINISTRY. MANY STRUGGLE TO MEET BASIC NEEDS, INCLUDING HYGIENE AND CLEAN CLOTHES. OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS HAVE DISTRIBUTED 82 ITEMS PER PERSON. 190371 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 CT X JIM ZOLDY 2035742287 1713 THOMASTON AVENUE WATERBURY CT 06704 JOHN BISHOP CHAIRPERSON 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JIM ZOLDY TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CAITLIN SHEEDY SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SARAH DIMEO-CARABETTA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 55.00 X X 91703 0 0 BRUCE MARTIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 91703 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16406 449372 53534 465778 FURNITURE 459510 1600 1600 1600 467378 1600 0 0 62369 62369 91704 16032 40081 35591 14312 14312 9090 9090 10019 4191 5828 5190 2231 2959 9109 7548 1561 80 80 75937 75937 1734 1734 2340 2340 4286 4286 8313 8313 294483 190371 64001 40111 62148 200646 0 16000 33872 30179 7979 3693 70127 220339 23054 371 23054 371 X 47073 161378 58590 47073 219968 70127 220339 172895 0 X X 0 0 0 X 244284 218973 376251 410505 465778 1715791 17797 6323 3210 3820 1600 32750 262081 225296 379461 414325 467378 1748541 0 147166 147166 147166 147166 1601375 262081 225296 379461 414325 467378 1748541 0.91580 1.00000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 33872 30179 3693 3693 1 COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS FREE OF CHARGE 263 20790 FMV COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS FREE OF CHARGE PROVIDING BRAND NEW HOME CARE, PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS FREE OF CHARGE 1075 20790 FMV PROVIDING BRAND NEW HOME CARE, PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS FREE OF CHARGE PROVIDING SERVICES OF CLOTHING, BACK TO SCHOOL UNIFORMS, SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES FREE OF 1298 20789 FMV PROVIDING SERVICES OF CLOTHING, BACK TO SCHOOL UNIFORMS, SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES FREE OF X 53534 FMV 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 (CONTINUED) THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES FURNITURE, CLOTHING, HOUSEWARES AND PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS. THE HOPE OF OUR ENTIRE TEAM IS TO CREATE A SENSE OF NORMALCY FOR EACH GUEST WHILE PROVIDING QUALITY DONATIONS. WE BELIEVE IN THE PHILOSOPHY OF CARING FOR EACH DONATION AS IF WE OWNED IT OURSELVES. THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES THAT NOT EVERY PERSON SHARES THE COMFORTS OF HOME AND IT STRIVES TO BRING HOME TO EACH PERSON WE MEET. SINCE INCORPORATION IN 2005, THE ORGANIZATION HAS CUMULATIVELY PROVIDED OVER 1.6 MILLION ITEMS OF CLOTHING, FURNISHED OVER 2,800 RESIDENCES, AND STOCKED CABINETS AND DECORATED HOMES WITH OVER 450,000 HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. THESE WERE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE THROUGH THE MISSION OF PROVIDING A GIFT OF LOVE TO SOMEONE IN NEED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD CHAIRPERSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD TREASURER BEFORE A COMPLETE REVIEW AND ANALYSIS WAS COMPLETED BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH A RECORDED UNANIMOUS VOTE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MONITORED YEARLY BY THE BOARD CHAIRPERSON AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE BOARD CHAIRPERSON MONITORS CHECK INS WITH EACH BOARD MEMBER TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT LARGE THROUGH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OFFICERS REVIEW AND APPROVE THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT ITS FINAL MONTHLY BOARD MEETING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR EACH DECEMBER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS FOR THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, MONTHLY BOARD MEETING MINUTES (APPROVED AND SIGNED) ALONG WITH ALL STATE AND FEDERAL DOCUMENTATION ARE KEPT IN THE BUSINESS OFFICE AND MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS FOR THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, MONTHLY BOARD MEETING MINUTES (APPROVED AND SIGNED) ALONG WITH ALL STATE AND FEDERAL DOCUMENTATION ARE KEPT IN THE BUSINESS OFFICE AND MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES TO THE PROCESS DURING THE YEAR. FORM 990, PART II, LINE 1 A TEAM OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF HOPE TO CREATE A SENSE OF NORMALCY FOR THE CLIENT AND TO PROVIDE QUALITY PRODUCTS THROUGH CARING FOR EACH DONATION AS IF WE OWNED IT OURSELVES.