Nonprofit · EIN 04-2760272
COALITION FOR A BETTER ACRE INC
Tax-exempt · LOWELL, MA 01854
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,771,082 | $4,392,869 | $1,378,213 | $40,571,048 | $14,379,377 | $26,191,671 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,483,773 | $3,579,250 | $904,523 | $37,585,900 | $12,772,442 | $24,813,458 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,513,603
- Program service revenue
- $1,232,665
- Investment income
- $1,804,021
- Other revenue
- $220,793
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $373,506
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,378,174
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,188,755
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $140,994
- Occupancy
- $190,964
- Travel
- $10,290
- Depreciation
- $275,153
- Program services (functional)
- $2,184,653
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,151,059
- Fundraising (functional)
- $57,157
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $37,585,900
- Total assets, end of year
- $40,571,048
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,379,377
- Net assets, end of year
- $26,191,671
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,522,474
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $26,191,671
- Gross receipts
- $5,771,082
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELE WITTS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $116,463 | $22,092 |
| CLARE GUNTHER | KEY EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,154 | $4,585 |
| YUN JU CHOI | CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - RETIRED 2024 Officer | 40 | $107,354 | $8,915 |
| DAN RIVERA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $90,064 | $4,336 |
| PAUL GAUDET | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SIXTO DEJESUS | CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA COFFEY | 5TH EXECUTIVE MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD CHAVEZ | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMADA GREGORY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLOS GONZALEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SIBORAK ERIC PONN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY WAMBUI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEB MOTEW | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA TAVARES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN BERMUDEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA WILSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SIDNEY LIANG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ZELMA LYONS-KHADAR | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE BRIONES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRANDY DAILY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THAO LAN | CLERK Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELKIN MONTOYA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YUN JU CHOI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $145,456 | $15,840 |
| MICHELE WITTS | CHEIF FINACIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $112,658 | $21,465 |
| THOMAS EMERY | REAL ESTATE PROJECT MANAGE Officer | 40 | $100,006 | $20,534 |
| SHAMIR RIVERA-QUINTAL | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $74,900 | $25,685 |
| MARIA GUTIERREZ-YAPUR | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS Officer | 40 | $76,733 | $3,837 |
| PAUL GAUDET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SIXTO DEJESUS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA COFFEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD CHAVEZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMADA GREGORY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MUSU GAYE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLOS GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC PONN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE RAMIREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MASADA JONES | CLERK Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY WAMBUI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA TAVARES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN BERMUDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESS WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SIDNEY LIANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZELMA LYONS-KHADAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE BRIONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDY DAILY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEB MOTEW | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 517 MOODY ST, LOWELL, MA 01854-4071
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RICHARD CHAVEZ, 517 MOODY STREET, LOWELL, MA 01854
- Signed the 990
- DAN RIVERA, CEO
- Phone
- (978) 452-7523
- Return prepared by
- NOVOGRADAC & COMPANY LLP
Mission
COALITION FOR A BETTER ACRE (CBA) IS DEDICATED TO CREATING STABLE NEIGHBORHOODS AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS THROUGH AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- CBA DEVELOPS AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO STABILIZE NEIGHBORHOODS IN LOWELL, HAVERHILL, AND DRACUT. SINCE 1982, CBA HAS DEVELOPED 556 RESIDENTIAL UNITS HOUSING MORE THAN 1,100 PEOPLE AND CONSISTING OF 18 DIFFERENT BUILDINGS/SITES IN LOWELL, HAVERHILL, AND DRACUT. SINCE 1982, CBA HAS INVESTED MORE THAN $189 MILLION IN DEVELOPING STABLE NEIGHBORHOODS IN THESE COMMUNITIES. OUR LANDMARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, NORTH CANAL, INVOLVED TAKING OWNERSHIP OF THE FAILING 267-UNIT HUD-OWNED COMPLEX IN 1989. IT WAS THE FIRST COMMUNITY TAKEOVER OF AN EXPIRING USE HUD PROPERTY IN THE UNITED STATES AND WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE DISPLACED THE LOW-INCOME TENANTS RESIDING THERE. NORTH CANAL IS NOW SLATED FOR EXTENSIVE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OVER THE NEXT DECADE.Expenses $2,184,653 · revenue $1,649,863
- CBA OPERATES THE ACRE'S ONLY FOOD PANTRY, SERVING AN AVERAGE OF 500 ACRE HOUSEHOLDS EACH MONTH, PROVIDING CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE FOOD AND SPICES IN A GROCERY STORE ENVIRONMENT. THE PANTRY MADE OVER 699 HOME DELIVERIES TO THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2025 ALONE. CBA ALSO PROVIDES COMPLETE THANKSGIVING TURKEY DINNERS TO ACRE RESIDENTS, WITH PLANS TO DISTRIBUTE 350 EACH NOVEMBER.
- CBA'S YES! PROGRAM PROVIDES 80 YOUTHS AGES 5 TO 13 PARTICIPATE IN OUR FREE YES! (YOUTH EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS) PROGRAM, ENJOYING YEAR-ROUND EXPOSURE TO ENRICHMENT AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES. AFTER SCHOOL, KIDS RECEIVE HOMEWORK AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT, CAREER EXPLORATION, AND TIME TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS. EACH DAY ENDS WITH A HEALTHY MEAL COOKED IN THE CBA KITCHEN. DURING SCHOOL VACATIONS AND SUMMER BREAK, YOUTH ENJOY FIELD TRIPS TO MUSEUMS, PARKS, AND HISTORIC SITES, HELPING TO CLOSE THE EXPERIENCE GAP BETWEEN LOW-INCOME YOUTHS AND THEIR HIGHER-INCOME PEERS. WE CREATED YES! AT THE REQUEST OF WORKING PARENTS LIVING IN CBA HOUSING WHO LACKED ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE AFTER-SCHOOL CARE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF HOME. PARENTS REPORT FEELING CONFIDENT THEIR CHILDREN ARE RECEIVING RESOURCES DEMONSTRATING THE MANY PATHWAYS TO A BRIGHT AND SUCCESSFUL FUTURE WHILE THE PARENTS ARE AT WORK.
- CBA HOSTS EVENTS THAT FOSTER NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT, INCLUDING ACRE FESTIVAL AND RESOURCE FAIR, WHERE 50 ORGANIZATIONS HELP LINK FAMILIES TO RESOURCES AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT LOWELL; ACRE CLEAN-UP, WHERE UP TO 30 TEAMS WORK SIDE BY SIDE TO BEAUTIFY AND CELEBRATE THE COMMUNITY; NATIONAL NIGHT OUT, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE LOWELL HOUSING AUTHORITY, THE BIKE CONNECTOR, AND FIRST RESPONDERS. AND CBA'S ANNUAL MEETING EACH OCTOBER IS PLANNED ENTIRELY BY MEMBERS, WHO DECIDE ON THE THEME, DECOR, FOOD, AND ENTERTAINMENT.
- CBA PROMOTES VOTER PARTICIPATION IN RESPONSE TO CONCERNS THAT VOTER TURNOUT IN THE ACRE IS CONSISTENTLY THE LOWEST AMONG LOWELL'S DISTRICTS, CBA HAS REDOUBLED ITS EFFORTS TO EDUCATE AND EXPLAIN, INFORM, AND ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO VOTE. THIS INCLUDES DOOR KNOCKING, TABLING AT COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND OUR EVER-POPULAR CANDIDATING EVENT, MODELED AFTER SPEED DATING, WHERE CANDIDATES MOVE FROM TABLE TO TABLE WITH FIVE MINUTES TO FIELD QUESTIONS, EXPLAIN THEIR PLATFORMS, AND ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS TO VOTE.
- CBA OFFERS FREE BASIC ENGLISH INSTRUCTION DURING THE DAY AND IS PLANS TO AN EVENING OPTION IN 2026. ESOL REDUCES ISOLATION AND PROVIDES BASIC ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TO LOOK FOR JOBS, NAVIGATE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, AND TALK TO CHILDREN'S TEACHERS. IT ALSO PROVIDES THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR STUDENTS TO GO ON TO MORE INTENSIVE ESOL INSTRUCTION, BUT WHICH HAVE LONG WAITING LISTS.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2760272
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $40,571,048
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,771,082
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,771,082 | $4,392,869 | $40,571,048 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,483,773 | $3,579,250 | $37,585,900 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,512,668 | $3,121,045 | $36,090,256 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-2760272).
Questions about COALITION FOR A BETTER ACRE INC
- What is the EIN of COALITION FOR A BETTER ACRE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COALITION FOR A BETTER ACRE INC is 04-2760272.
- Is COALITION FOR A BETTER ACRE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to COALITION FOR A BETTER ACRE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COALITION FOR A BETTER ACRE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COALITION FOR A BETTER ACRE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COALITION FOR A BETTER ACRE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of COALITION FOR A BETTER ACRE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RICHARD CHAVEZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of COALITION FOR A BETTER ACRE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 22 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $116,463 (MICHELE WITTS, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER).
- How much revenue does COALITION FOR A BETTER ACRE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,771,082, expenses of $4,392,869 and total assets of $40,571,048 at year end.
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