EIN 95-2491790

CommUnify

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
370
City
Year formed
1967
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
CommUnify partners with the community to provide education and supportive services aimed at addressing the causes and conditions of poverty in Santa Barbara County, resulting in improved economic security and self-sufficiency for residents. Nutrition services deliver healthy lunches and enrichment activities to seniors aged 60 years or older, both at community meal sites and in their own homes, serving approximately 1,185 individuals with 92,218 meals.
Also known as...
Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County
Total revenues
$23,923,359
2022
Total expenses
$23,813,535
2022
Total assets
$5,671,126
2022
Num. employees
370
2022

Program areas at CommUnify

Children's services provides head start and early head start programsthat offer comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutritionand parent involvement services to low-income children and families.full and part-day early care and education are provided for childrenages 0 to 5 in 24 sites throughout Santa Barbara County with a goal ofpreparing our most vulnerable young children to succeed in school andin life beyond school. In addition, both programs are designed toassist families in meeting their own personal goals and achievingself-sufficiency across a wide variety of domains, such as housing,continued education, and financial security.the head start program delivers services to children and families byfocusing on the areas of early learning, health, and family well-beingwhile engaging parents as partners every step of the way. Californiastate preschool and child development programs are also offered andblended with head start services. The early head start program promotesthe physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of infantsand toddlers through safe and developmentally enriching caregiving. Theprogram is designed to support parents, both mothers and fathers, intheir role as primary caregivers and teachers of their children. In2022, 952 infants, toddlers, and preschoolers were provided with highquality early care and education (ece) and health services.
Community services is comprised of a variety of services designed tohelp disadvantaged families address the financial challenges byreducing their home energy burden, promoting financial literacy,removing barriers to achieving self- sufficiency, and linking residentsto available services and resources throughout Santa Barbara county.services include energy assistance, weatherization services, seniorhome repair program, family self-sufficiency program, economicempowerment program and earned income tax credit outreach program.communify's energy services weatherized 98 homes and assisted a totalof 1,261 families with their energy bills, while an additional 77seniors' homes were repaired, enabling them to age safely in place. Also included in the portfolio of Community services is 2-1-1 Santa Barbara County, a comprehensive information and referral system. Dialing 2-1-1 connects people to over 2,000 health and human services, disaster relief, and public information resources. 2-1-1 is a free service, available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week in multiple languages. In 2022, 2-1-1 handled 13,639 calls and text messages and assisted users through the 2-1-1 website.
Family and youth services (fys) enhances the social, emotional andphysical well-being of youth and families in Santa Barbara County tohelp them achieve a positive and productive future. Services focus onculturally responsive mentoring, tutoring, health education and skilldevelopment, as well as helping families cope with mental healthissues. In 2022, 3,475 youth ages 6-17 participated in communify'syouth programs. In addition, Communify served 115 young adults in the transition age youth (tay) program.

Who funds CommUnify

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Santa Barbara FoundationHuman Services$52,916
Hutton Parker FoundationNP Tenants, Crisis & Special Initiatives - SB$34,000
Walter J and Holly O Thomson CharitableFamily Self-Sufficiency$25,000
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at CommUnify

NameTitleCompensation
Patricia KeeleanChief Executive Officer$179,134
Monica LoganChief Operating Officer
Niguel G CarmichaelChief Financial Officer$106,464
Julie WeinerChief Development Officer$138,436
Monica MorenoHuman Resources Director
...and 17 more key personnel

Financials for CommUnify

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$762,574
Program services$23,125,191
Investment income and dividends$33,475
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-47,149
Net income from fundraising events$-28,935
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$78,203
Total revenues$23,923,359

Form 990s for CommUnify

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122021-05-25990View PDF
2019-122020-08-10990View PDF
2018-122019-11-02990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 1, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $52,916 from Santa Barbara Foundation
August 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsSenior centersFood banksCharitiesCommunity Action ProgramsHead Start programs
Issues
Human servicesHunger
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingManagement and technical assistanceCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
5638 Hollister Ave 230
Goleta, CA 93117
Metro area
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
County
Santa Barbara County, CA
Website URL
communifysb.org/who-we-are 
Phone
(805) 964-8857
IRS details
EIN
95-2491790
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1967
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P20: Human Service Organizations
NAICS code, primary
624210: Community Food Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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