Nonprofit · EIN 52-2328876
COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITIES
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,120,471 | $10,550,366 | -$1,429,895 | $9,674,823 | $5,922,002 | $3,752,821 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,823,492 | $10,685,813 | $137,679 | $9,705,728 | $5,143,864 | $4,561,864 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $15,107,154 | $14,168,158 | $938,996 | $11,524,282 | $7,100,097 | $4,424,185 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,033,280
- of which government grants
- $9,030,898
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $76,514
- Other revenue
- $10,677
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $139,875
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,113,905
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,626,088
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,651,039
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $146,692
- Accounting fees
- $47,250
- Occupancy
- $830,511
- Travel
- $84,379
- Depreciation
- $70,595
- Program services (functional)
- $7,246,056
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,304,310
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,705,728
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,674,823
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,922,002
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,752,821
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,223,298
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,752,821
- Gross receipts
- $9,120,471
- Employees
- 94
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENELOPE GRIFFITH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $316,221 | $55,527 |
| BRENDA L CHANDLER | HR DIRECTOR Key employee | 50 | $156,893 | $28,901 |
| TICIA FAREED COLE | DIR. PROGRAM MONITORING & EVAL. Highest-paid employee | 50 | $132,931 | $32,082 |
| LURAMON JEAN PIERRE | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $110,711 | $12,196 |
| RACQUEL RUSS | SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Highest-paid employee | 50 | $103,045 | $11,746 |
| MILFORD MOYER | FORMER CFO (UNTIL 08/24) Former | 50 | $111,441 | $2,757 |
| ANTOINETTE MURPHY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (AS OF 07/24) Officer | 50 | $76,574 | $763 |
| TAYO COKER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (AS OF 12/24) Officer | 50 | $2,788 | $0 |
| CHARMAINE WEATHERLY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR MOLA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA GOLDSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| IBRAHIM BAH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENELOPE GRIFFITH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $302,221 | $52,434 |
| JOHNNY MAMMEN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE THRU 8/2023 Highest-paid employee | 50 | $141,871 | $36,304 |
| BRENDA L CHANDLER | HR DIRECTOR Key employee | 50 | $150,990 | $22,561 |
| TRINETTE HAWKINS-COLEMAN | CHIEF OF STAFF Highest-paid employee | 50 | $143,406 | $20,655 |
| MILFORD MOYER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER THRU 8/2024 Officer | 50 | $136,466 | $884 |
| CHARMAINE WEATHERLY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR MOLA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| IBRAHIM BAH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA GOLDSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENELOPE GRIFFITH | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $311,000 | $13,312 |
| JOHNNY MAMMEN | DIRECTOR OF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,168 | $13,312 |
| BRENDA CHANDLER | HR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $158,683 | $14,089 |
| TRINETTE HAWKINS-COLEMAN | CHIEF OF STA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,615 | $1,360 |
| ROBERT JONES | MENTAL HEALT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,088 | $0 |
| IBRAHIM BAH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA GOLDSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR MOLA | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARMAINE WEATHERLY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3333 14TH NW ST STE 200, WASHINGTON, DC 20010-0000
- In care of
- % JOHNNY MAMMEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PENELOPE GRIFFITH, 3333 14TH STREET NW 200, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
- Signed the 990
- PENELOPE GRIFFITH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (202) 518-6737
- Website
- HTTPS://WWW.WEARECSC.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
TO BE THE LEADING SOLUTION-FOCUSED RESOURCE IN BUILDING STRONG, SUSTAINABLE FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, INNOVATIVE TRAINING, COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE.
Program accomplishments
- CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICESTHE LARGEST DIVISION OF WORK AT THE COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITIES (CSC) IS CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, TOTALING $3,643,527 IN EXPENSES, WITH THE LARGEST GRANT IN THIS AREA (47%) BEING THE COMMUNITY BASED CHILD WELL-BEING SERVICES, FUNDED BY THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA'S CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY (CFSA). THIS PROGRAM DELIVERS COMMUNITY-BASED CHILD WELFARE SERVICES FOCUSED ON KEEPING CHILDREN SAFELY WITH THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH OUR HEALTHY FAMILIES/THRIVING COMMUNITIES COLLABORATIVE. IT ENSURES THAT CHILDREN INVOLVED IN THE PUBLIC CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM GROW UP IN SECURE, PERMANENT HOMES WITH THE SUPPORT OF THEIR FAMILIES OF ORIGIN. EACH FAMILY UNDERGOES COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT RANGING FROM CASE MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, PARENTING EDUCATION, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY GROUP CONFERENCING (FGC), AND TRUANCY PREVENTION SUPPORT. FOR 30 YEARS CSC HAS BEEN SERVING MORE THAN 150 FAMILIES ANNUALLY, PREVENTING UNNECESSARY ENTRY INTO FOSTER CARE, ASSISTING FAMILIES WITH GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT AND FINANCIAL STABILITY.OTHER ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS UNDER THE FAMILY SERVICES DIVISION INCLUDE THE DHS RAPID REHOUSING YOUTH PROGRAM, WHICH ASSISTS YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN SECURING AFFORDABLE PERMANENT HOUSING WHILE SUPPORTING SERVICES TO REDUCE LONG-TERM RELIANCE ON PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. ADDITIONALLY, CSC'S SUCCESS IN REENTRY (SIR) PROGRAM, FUNDED BY THE DC OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES AND JUSTICE GRANTS, HELPS RETURNING CITIZENS REINTEGRATE INTO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES AND SUPPORT THAT LOWERS RECIDIVISM RISKS. EACH OF THESE TARGETED PROGRAMS SERVES APPROXIMATELY 50 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY.FOR OVER A DECADE, CSC IMPLEMENTED THE FAMILY REHOUSING AND STABILIZATION PROGRAM (FRSP), FUNDED BY THE DC DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS) UNTIL THE PROGRAM ENDED IN SEPTEMBER 2025. THE PROGRAM, COMPRISING 30% OF THE DIVISION'S EXPENSES, PROVIDED TIME-LIMITED RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES TO PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS. CSC DELIVERED DIRECT SUPPORT TO APPROXIMATELY 150 HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, OFFERING CASE MANAGEMENT INCLUDING REFERRALS FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, HEALTHCARE ACCESS, CHILDCARE, AND EDUCATION. FAMILIES ALSO RECEIVED FINANCIAL COUNSELING AND BUDGET PLANNING TO FOSTER LONG-TERM ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE.Expenses $3,643,527 · grants $139,875
- VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAMTHE SECOND LARGEST DIVISION OF WORK AT CSC IS THE VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM, TOTALING $3,484,841 IN EXPENSES. WITHIN THIS DIVISION, THE HIGHEST FUNDED PROGRAM IS SAFE PASSAGE, SAFE BLOCKS (SPSB), WHICH ACCOUNTS FOR 92% OF THE EXPENSES IN THIS DIVISION. IT IS FUNDED BY THE DEPUTY MAYOR FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE (DMPSJ) AND THE OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES AND JUSTICE GRANTS (OVSJG). SPSB ENABLES CSC TO ADMINISTER A YOUTH SAFETY PROGRAM ACROSS DC'S WARDS 1, 3, 4, 5, AND 8 OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. CSC PROVIDES MONITORING AND ENGAGEMENT SERVICES TO PRE-DESIGNATED ROUTES AND METRO STOPS IN THE WARDS DURING STUDENT COMMUTE HOURS, KEEPING STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY SAFE. SUCCESS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH CONFLICT RESOLUTION, MEDIATION SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIP BUILDING. IT ENHANCES SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND REDUCES STUDENT AGGRESSION. CSC HAS BEEN PART OF THE SPSB PROGRAM FOR OVER FIVE YEARS. TWENTY SCHOOLS CURRENTLY BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM.THE SECOND MAJOR VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM IS THE STOP SCHOOL VIOLENCE PROGRAM (STOP), FUNDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (USDOJ). THIS PROGRAM IMPLEMENTS BEHAVIORAL THREAT ASSESSMENTS AND INTERVENTION AS WELL AS OTHER SCHOOL SAFETY STRATEGIES TO ASSIST IN PREVENTING SCHOOL-BASED VIOLENCE. IT EDUCATES STUDENTS AND TRAINS SCHOOL PERSONNEL ON HOW TO PREVENT SCHOOL VIOLENCE. THIS PROGRAM ALLEVIATES AND OFTEN ELIMINATES SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL FACTORS THAT MAY RESULT IN SCHOOL VIOLENCE, HENCE FOSTERING A SAFER SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT. TWO DC SCHOOLS WERE SUCCESSFULLY SERVED AND CONTINUE TO BE SERVED BY THE PROGRAM IN FY25.THE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY MAYOR FOR EDUCATION FUNDS THE SUMMER STRONG PROGRAM, ENSURING THAT CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO SAFE, STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES AND ARE LESS VULNERABLE TO UNSAFE BEHAVIORS WHEN SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED IN THE SUMMER. SIMILARLY, THE SOCCER DIVERSION PROGRAM, PARTLY SUPPORTED BY EVENTS DC USES SOCCER AS PROACTIVE TOOL TO PREVENT GANG INVOLVEMENT AND COMMUNITY VIOLENCE THROUGH WEEKEND AND AFTER-SCHOOL SESSIONS THAT INCLUDE COUNSELING AND MENTORSHIP.Expenses $3,484,841
- PROGRESSIVE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMTHE THIRD LARGEST DIVISION AT CSC IS OUR PROGRESSIVE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, TOTALING $106,820 IN EXPENSES. THIS PROGRAM, FUNDED BY THE UNITED PLANNING ORGANIZATION (UPO), SERVES AS A CORE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, SUPPORTING OVER 100 INDIVIDUALS EACH YEAR IN SECURING EMPLOYMENT. THE PROGRAM GOES BEYOND JOB PLACEMENT BY PROVIDING INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO ASSIST PARTICIPANTS WITH JOB RETENTION MILESTONES AT 30, 90, 180, 270, AND 365 DAYS, AND BY HELPING CLIENTS ACHIEVE EDUCATIONAL, TRAINING, AND FINANCIAL GOALS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE "THINKING FOR A CHANGE" CURRICULUM, DELIVERED THROUGH A THREE-WEEK COURSE HELD TWO TO THREE TIMES ANNUALLY, WHICH COMBINES COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL APPROACHES AND SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPORT CLIENTS IN ADJUSTING TO THE WORKFORCE, MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS, AND IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH, ALL CRITICAL FACTORS IN SUSTAINING EMPLOYMENT.Expenses $106,820
- EXPENSES ALLOCATED FOR SOCIAL WORK TRAINING.Expenses $10,868
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-2328876
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I72)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,674,823
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,120,471
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $9,120,471 | $10,550,366 | $9,674,823 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $10,823,492 | $10,685,813 | $9,705,728 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $15,107,154 | $14,168,158 | $11,524,282 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $11,426,050 | $10,076,238 | $5,018,732 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 52-2328876).
Questions about COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITIES
- What is the EIN of COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITIES is 52-2328876.
- Is COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITIES 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 COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITIES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITIES?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names PENELOPE GRIFFITH.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITIES?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $316,221 (PENELOPE GRIFFITH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,120,471, expenses of $10,550,366 and total assets of $9,674,823 at year end.
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