Consumer Credit Counseling Service Of San Francisco
Consumer Credit Counseling Service Of San Francisco
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About this organization
Mission
To be your financial guide dedicated to helping you balance life's important decisions.
About
Financial Fitness and EducationThe Organization provides personal finance education via phone, chat, email, classroom/group setting, and individual one-on-one counseling sessions. Last year the Organization helped 72,953 consumers take charge of their personal finances. The Organization also helped 852 consumers plan for retirement, resulting in $7.6 million dollars set aside for retirement. The Organization also maintains a database of referrals to assist individuals who have needs beyond the scope of the Organizations core services including, but not necessarily limited to, substance abuse, gaming issues, rental assistance, emergency housing, food banks, and low-cost medical care. Through free workshops and webinars that promote sound personal financial skills, such as the wise use of credit, and the essential issues of home buying, 6,233 individuals attended over 300 workshops to learn the necessary skills to manage their money and/or purchase a home.The Organization continues to expand its workshop and webinar program and now offers 49 different topics available in English and Spanish, plus 20 online education modules (also now available in English and Spanish), allowing consumers to receive their financial and credit education in an electronic format, from a computer, tablet, or smart phone. These education module topics range from basic Money Management to Drive Away Happy (Car Buying) to Teens and Money (to name a few).In 2018, 52,570 self-study financial modules submissions were completed through the online education portal, known as BalanceTrack. To reach younger consumers with financial education and advice, the Organization has created educational tips available via podcasts, videos, and co-branded microsites.During the initial appointments, the Organization conducts a financial triage, assists clients in setting goals, and establishing action plans in five service areas: Money Management, Improved Credit, Decreased Debt, Safe and Affordable Banking Products, and Building Savings.This program continues to grow and in the summer of 2018 expanded to 16 locations under the new grant period that started on July 1st. In those six months, 812 clients were served, with 39% of the clients achieving one or more of their financial goals (resulting in a 15% increase over 2017 goal achievement). Other key results included 14% of clients served saving 2% or more of their income, 9% reducing their debt by 10% or more, and 7% increasing their credit score (average of 52 point increase).Throughout 2018, the Organization continued to expand its youth programs designed to instill positive money skills in consumers ages 18 and under. The programs provide engaging and interactive environments to deliver age-appropriate content, lessons, and activities.The M3 Money Club for kids is an immersive financial education program designed to attract the attention of todays media-savvy kids ages 12 and under. When kids join M3, they become part of a league of financial superheroes. Along with Cash, Violet & Savette, children will be tasked with stopping the Evil Dr. Spendit, for the financial journey of a lifetime. M3 Money Club integrates financial education with fun characters and immersive storytelling. The program addresses diversity and emotion to reach a new generation of kids.M3 Money Club features a website with a Superhero training center filled with educational articles, games, coloring pages, puzzles and online quizzes. In addition, the website hosts educational comics, a kid-friendly blog, and podcast episodes. Additional resources include a newsletter, Superhero Training Manual and activities.The Elements of Money combines technology, financial education, and social media to make learning about money fun for teens. Elements of Money features a website that serves as a financial education hub with 200+ articles, videos, more than 120 podcast episodes and online educational modules. Additional resources include a quarterly newsletter.Elements of Money also utilizes social media to engage teens and young adults. Education and activities are delivered via a variety of platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “By providing comprehensive financial counseling and education, we will help consumers achieve financial independence through debt reduction, homeownership, and improved money management skills.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “By providing comprehensive financial counseling and education, we will help consumers achieve financial independence through debt reduction, homeownership, and improved money management skills.”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is CA.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2020 is 1655 Grant Street 1300, Concord, CA, 94520.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2020 has a total of 98 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Provides credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$1,741,243.
- The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1969.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $5,783,913 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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