THE COMMUNITY THRIFT INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

THE COMMUNITY THRIFT INC

EIN 54-1957154 · Thrift Shops

What they do

to PROVIDE VALUED EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING and SUPPORT SERVICES to INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

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Good signs so far

The public paperwork has several good signs. Now check whether the charity can show who it helped.

Here is the honest answer: A tax form shows money and paperwork. It cannot prove that people, animals, or the community were truly helped.

Good signs we looked for

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2015The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders5 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$133.90spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$6.60of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$0.22in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $126,327 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $58,237 for JANET SAMUELSON (PRESIDENT & CEO). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2015

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$372,661

Expenses$498,988

Annual shortfall $126,327 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Management and general$33,047 · 6.6% of expenses

Reported executive compensation (total)$47,454 · 9.5% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$372,661

Expenses$498,988

Assets$107,582

Income$372,661

Management and general$33,047

Executive compensation (total)$47,454

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2015

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

JANET SAMUELSONPRESIDENT & CEO · 2 hrs/week $58,237Base $21,585 · Other $36,652

BRUCE PATTERSONDIRECTOR · 2 hrs/week $42,317Base $16,898 · Other $25,419

KENNETH CRUMDIRECTOR · 2 hrs/week $32,694Base $8,880 · Other $23,814

DAVID HODGEEXECUTIVE VP & CFO · 2 hrs/week $22,216Base $18,576 · Other $3,640

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (5)

JANET SAMUELSONPRESIDENT & CEO

BRUCE PATTERSONDIRECTOR

KENNETH CRUMDIRECTOR

DAVID HODGEEXECUTIVE VP & CFO

THOMAS CHANGDIRECTOR

About this charity

Location: 10467 WHITE GRANITE DRIVE, OAKTON, VA 22124
County: Fairfax
In care of: DAVID HODGE
Primary officer: DAVID HODGE, EXECUTIVE VP & CFO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailcommunications@servicesource.org Phone(703) 461-6000

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2015
Tax period began: July 1, 2015
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: RSM US LLP
IRS tax category: Thrift Shops