irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $10.93MHIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE SUCCESS:THE AGENCY'S HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE SUCCESS DIVISION SUPPORTS FUTURE LEADERS WITH SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND COUNSELING, ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND WORKFORCE PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE OFFERED FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 14-24, AND ARE LOCATED WITHIN OVER 30 SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY-BASED SITES, WITH AN INCLUSIVE FOCUS. IN ADDITION TO SOCIALIZATION, ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, THE AGENCY ALSO OFFERS PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING, DROP-OUT PREVENTION SERVICES, COLLEGE ACCESS AND COLLEGE PERSISTENCE, AND IS AMONG THE TOP PROVIDERS OF YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS IN ALL OF NEW YORK CITY.
- #2 $9.27MCAMP:THE AGENCY'S SUMMER CAMPS ENGAGE CHILDREN FROM THE TODDLER YEARS THROUGH AGE 21 THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF DAY AND RESIDENTIAL CAMPING OPTIONS. SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCES PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO GROW AS INDIVIDUALS, DEVELOP LIFE ENHANCING COMPETENCIES, SELF ESTEEM AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING SKILLS. COMMONPOINT HAS BOTH SPECIALTY-BASED PROGRAMS AND CHOICE-BASED PROGRAMS, PREPARING YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE EMPOWERED TO MAKE DECISIONS AS WELL AS PURSUE THEIR INTERESTS. EACH CAMPER IS CAREFULLY MONITORED AND SUPERVISED BY HIGHLY TRAINED, PROFESSIONAL STAFF TO ACHIEVE THE OPTIMUM BENEFIT AND POTENTIAL FROM THEIR SUMMER EXPERIENCES. THROUGH ONGOING FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES IN NEED.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Tennis Classes
Tennis instruction for adults and older adults at the Commonpoint Tennis and Athletic Center at Alley Pond.
Aquatics – Swim Classes
Swim lessons for all ages in the Bronx and at Queensborough Community College, focusing on water safety and skill development.
ESOL Classes
English for Speakers of Other Languages instruction for adults and older adults in the Bronx and Queens to support language acquisition and integration.
Early Childhood Programs
Provides Nursery childcare and Pre-K For All for children ages 2-5, including extended day and enrichment options at Central Queens and Sam Field Center locations.
End of Summer Mini Camps
Short-term camp programs for youth and teens at Bay Terrace Center, Central Queens, and Sam Field Center.
Fast Trac Swim Program
Swim training program focused on technique, endurance, and confidence for youth and teens, preparing them for competitive swimming at multiple locations.
MIST Program for Older Adults
Mental Health Services program that supports older adults in aging safely at home through technology access, emotional support, and community resource connections.
TFP Fitness Membership
Offers year-round access to a state-of-the-art fitness facility at the Tanenbaum Family Pool in Little Neck for adults and older adults.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Adult education and language servicesProvides ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes for adults in the Bronx and Queens to support language acquisition and community integration.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Early childhood and parenting programsProvides early childhood education and enrichment services for children ages 2–5 through nursery childcare and Pre-K For All programs. Offers parenting classes for infants and toddlers (0–3 years) and Mommy & Me classes for children aged 18–24 months, featuring structured play-and-learn activities such as story time, arts & crafts, and circle time.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Food pantry and community support servicesOperates food pantries across New York City with online ordering options and deploys volunteers to provide food assistance and other community support services to individuals and families in need.
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
- Operation of wellness and recreational facilitiesOperates indoor and outdoor aquatic and fitness facilities, including heated indoor pools, state-of-the-art fitness centers, and two pool clubs in Bayside and Little Neck with ADA-compliant access, sports courts, and snack bars. The Tanenbaum Family Pool location offers open swim hours and fitness access for adults and older adults.
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Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
- Social services across NYCOperates over 90 service sites throughout greater Queens and New York City, delivering a broad range of social services tailored to individuals of all ages and ability levels, including youth, adults, and older adults.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Summer day camps for youth and teensRuns a network of summer day camps across multiple locations, including Island Quest Day Camp at Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds, Explorer Day Camp at Bay Terrace Center and Forest Hills High School, Sababa Beach Camps, Camp Poyntelle, and site-specific camps at Sam Field Center and Central Queens. Programs include general, arts and sports, and nursery camps, with specialized offerings for children with developmental disabilities.
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Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
- Support services for older adultsOffers the MIST Program to help older adults age safely at home through technology access, emotional support, and connections to community resources. Also provides companionship services and operates wellness facilities accessible to older adults.
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
- Swim instruction for children and youthOffers swim classes for children and youth across multiple age groups and skill levels, including beginner classes for ages 3–5, developmental instruction for ages 4–8 and 5–11, and advanced training for ages 6–14 focusing on competitive strokes, flip turns, and endurance. Programs include the Fast Trac Swim Program, which delivers 66 classes over 33 weeks to prepare youth for swim teams.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$89.88M
Contributions & grants$66.44M74%
Program service revenue$20.92M23%
Investment income$133K0%
Other revenue$2.39M
expenses
Total expenses$84.67M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$53.96M
Grants paid out$2.13M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$93.05M
Cash$10.26M
Investments$13.22M
Liabilities$35.72M
Net assets$57.33M
Liquid reserves3.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +9.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DANIELLE ELLMAN | PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXEC. OFFICER | 35 | $656K |
| CRAIG LASTRES | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 35 | $315K |
| DANIELLE HERSCH | CHIEF STRATEGIC OFFICER | 35 | $276K |
| JUDITH HIRSCH MD | PSYCHIATRIST | 35 | $254K |
| JUDY VLADIMIR | VP CHIEF OF DEVELOPMENT | 35 | $224K |
| JUANITO VARGAS | VP, ADULT PROGRAM | 35 | $224K |
| THOMAS TROCHE | DIRECTOR CAMP POYNTELLE | 35 | $186K |
| ALEX ANSONG | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (FORMER) | 35 | $126K |
| JASON ROK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $72K |
board members · 16
- BETSY PERLMAN — DIRECTOR
- DAVID MANHEIMER — DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
- DAVID SOKOLER — DIRECTOR
- ELLEN GROSSMAN — DIRECTOR
- ERIC B LASTRES — TREASURER
- GREGORY TANENBAUM — VICE CHAIR
- HILLARY KUPFERBERG — DIRECTOR
- INGRID FISHMAN — DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
- JASON MINNELLA — DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
- JUDY SONKIN — DIRECTOR
- KUNJAN MEHTA — DIRECTOR
- LAWRENCE C GOTTLIEB — CHAIR EMERITUS OF THE BOARD
- LEE PERLMAN — CHAIR
- LIAM ELKIND — DIRECTOR
- LIAM GLASS — VICE CHAIR
- MADELINE CASLOW — VICE CHAIR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Camp Poyntelle Partner — Location partner hosting Commonpoint NY, Inc. camp programs
- Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds Partner — Location partner hosting Commonpoint NY, Inc. camp programs
- NYC Aging Partner — Partner in delivering the MIST Program for older adults.
- New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Funder of the MIST Program for older adults.
- Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Partner — Partner in delivering the MIST Program for older adults.
- Sababa Beach Camp Partner — Location partner hosting Commonpoint NY, Inc. camp programs
- Sam Field Center Partner — Co-located or affiliated service location in Little Neck, NY providing community programs.
- Tanenbaum Family Pool Partner — Collaborates with Tanenbaum Family Pool in Little Neck to provide aquatics programming.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Aging-in-Place Support through Integrated Servicesmethodology: aging-in-place_supportBy combining emotional support, community resource linkage, and assistive technology, older adults are better able to remain in their homes because holistic needs are addressed in a coordinated, person-centered way.
- Community Hub Model for Inclusive Service Deliverymethodology: community_hub_modelBy operating as a community hub, the organization meets evolving local needs and promotes fairness because centralized, multi-program sites increase accessibility and foster social cohesion across diverse populations.
- Progressive Skill Development in Swim Instructionmethodology: progressive_skill_developmentBy using a tiered, skill-level-based approach to swim instruction, children build aquatic proficiency and safety over time because mastery of foundational skills enables confidence and reduces risk in water environments.
- Volunteer-Driven Service Deliverymethodology: volunteer-driven service deliveryBy engaging volunteers as core delivery agents, the organization extends its community impact because local participation increases program reach and builds trust through peer relationships.