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THE HAITIAN AMERICANS UNITED FOR PROGRESS INC

Jamaica, NY · EIN 112423857 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE P84Z · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · haupinc.org
revenue
$7.0M
expenses
$6.0M
net assets
$-786K
employees
162
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES

profile · synthesized from sources

Haitian Americans United for Progress (HAUP) is a New York-based nonprofit that has served immigrant and refugee communities since 1975. The organization provides direct services including health outreach, youth programs, adult education, immigration legal assistance, and translation. HAUP focuses on empowering underserved populations—particularly Haitian Americans—through culturally responsive support, advocacy, and community-building initiatives across Queens and Brooklyn.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.04M
    YOUTH SERVICES
  2. #2 $1.85M
    Immigration HEALTH SERVICES COMMUNITY SUPPORT TRANSLATION
named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Adult Education Program
Offers ESL and Civics/Citizenship classes in Brooklyn and Queens to support language acquisition and civic integration
Community Services
Hosts cultural events, health fairs, and awareness campaigns on breast cancer and healthcare access
Creole Language Initiative (CLI)
Trains and certifies Creole interpreters and supports the formation of a language worker cooperative as part of NYC’s language justice project
Family Assistant Services
Offers confidential counseling for domestic violence survivors and connects clients to food, financial aid, housing, and employment resources
Health Services
Comprehensive outreach and enrollment connecting individuals, especially pregnant women and underserved New Yorkers, to healthcare coverage and resources
Immigration Legal and Resettlement Services
Provides legal counsel, case management, and support through initiatives like the Migrant Enrichment Support Initiative and Welcoming New York Resettlement Campaign
Translation Services
Translates official documents such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, and school transcripts from Creole and French to English
Youth Programs
After-school and summer initiatives offering academic enrichment, STEM activities, leadership development, and college preparation for K-12 students
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
    • Adult education and citizenship preparation
      Offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and citizenship preparation courses covering writing, reading, and civics for immigrants and non-native English speakers in Brooklyn and Queens, with classes held evenings and on weekends.
  • Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
    • Community integration and cultural engagement events
      Organizes cultural events such as the annual Creole American Family Night and health fairs, featuring live music and performances, alongside awareness campaigns on breast cancer and healthcare access, to promote community cohesion and civic participation.
  • Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
    • Domestic violence counseling and emergency support services
      Provides confidential counseling and direct support to individuals experiencing domestic violence, connecting clients to essential services including food assistance, financial aid, housing solutions, and employment resources through NYC Benefit.
  • Perinatal Support Services 1 activity
    • Health services and outreach for pregnant women and underserved populations
      Provides outreach, enrollment, and health workshops for pregnant women and children, including breastfeeding education, safe sleep guidance, nutrition and chronic disease management, family planning referrals, and case management. Led by certified professionals such as Nutritionists, Social Workers, and Registered Nurses.
  • Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
    • Immigration legal services and case management
      Provides immigration legal counsel, consultation, and case management for immigrants and their families, including support through the Migrant Enrichment Support Initiative and the Welcoming New York Resettlement Campaign. Offers assistance with legal services, mental health, housing, and cash assistance for newly arrived Haitians.
  • Immigrant Rights Education & Legal Preparedness 1 activity
    • Immigration rights education and legal preparedness workshops
      Hosts immigration know-your-rights workshops with participation from immigration lawyers to educate community members on legal rights, preparedness, and safety, ensuring informed navigation of the immigration system.
  • Language Access Services 1 activity
    • Translation and multilingual support services
      Provides document translation services from Haitian Creole and French into English for vital records such as birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, and school transcripts, supporting access to education, legal, and social services.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Youth development and afterschool programs
      Operates afterschool and summer programs for students from kindergarten through high school, focusing on leadership, academic enrichment, STEM, recreation, and college preparation. Includes free math and music enrichment programming for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders held weekly during summer months.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$6.99M
Contributions & grants$5.17M74%
Program service revenue$1.71M24%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$111K
expenses
Total expenses$5.99M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.24M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.77M
Cash$0
Investments$0
Liabilities$3.56M
Net assets$-786K
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +0.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • Ducamel Delorme — Vice President
  • Ronald Germain — Treasurer
  • SAMATHA CAILLOT — BOARD MEMBER
  • Vanessa Jean Paul — CHAIRPERSON
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • Airbnb Partner — Partnership through the involvement of Warren Dave Gardiner, Senior Manager for Public Policy, NY at Airbnb, as a Legacy50 Co-chair.
  • Black Immigrants Bail Fund Partner — Partnership through the involvement of Guerline Jozef, Co-founder of Black Immigrants Bail Fund, as a Legacy50 Ambassador.
  • Haitian American Alliance Partner — Partnership through the involvement of Yolette Williams, Executive Director of Haitian American Alliance, as a Legacy50 Ambassador.
  • Haitian Bridge Alliance Partner — Partnership through the involvement of Guerline Jozef, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Haitian Bridge Alliance, as a Legacy50 Ambassador.
  • Kompa Guide Partner — Co-organizes the Annual Creole American Family Night with HAUP.
  • MathBEATS 4 Kids Partner — Collaborates with HAUP to deliver math and music enrichment programming for youth.
  • MathBEATS 4 Kids Partner — Collaborates with MathBEATS 4 Kids to deliver math and music enrichment programming.
  • Meta Partner — Partnership through the involvement of Sandra Altiné, VP, Engagement at Meta, as Legacy50 Chair.
  • NYC Benefit Partner — Collaborates with NYC Benefit to assist clients with essential support services in New York City.
  • NYC Cares Partner — Collaborates to enroll eligible New Yorkers in health services.
  • NYC Health + Hospitals Harlem Government — Partnership through the involvement of Georges H. Leconte, Chief Executive Officer of NYC Health + Hospitals Harlem, as a Legacy50 Co-chair.
  • New York City Government — Partner in the language justice project to establish a Language Bank and train Creole interpreters.
  • New York City Mayor's Office of Management and Budget Government — Partnership through the involvement of Jacques Jiha, Ph.D., Director of the New York City Mayor's Office of Management and Budget, as a Legacy50 Ambassador.
  • OPWDD Government — Partnered on workforce stabilization initiatives under the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities.
  • Sacred Heart RC Church, Cambria Heights Partner — Partnership with the church through the involvement of Very Rev. Fr. Hilaire Belizaire, who serves as Pastor and Dean of Southeast Queens 9 Deanery.
  • The Haitian Times Partner — Partnership through the involvement of Gary Pierre-Pierre, Founder and Publisher of The Haitian Times, as a Legacy50 Ambassador.
  • Webster Bank Partner — Partnership through the involvement of Claude Rousseau, Sr. Managing Director Culture & Colleague Experience at Webster Bank, as a Legacy50 Co-chair.
  • Welcoming New York Resettlement Campaign Network — HAUP is a member organization participating in the Welcoming New York Resettlement Campaign.
  • mathbeats4kids Partner — Collaborates with HAUP to deliver math and music enrichment programming.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Community-Driven and Culturally Responsive Education
    methodology: community-responsive_education
    By offering culturally tailored ESL instruction, citizenship test preparation, and arts-integrated learning, the organization increases engagement and learning outcomes among Haitian immigrants, because education grounded in cultural and linguistic relevance fosters trust, retention, and empowerment.
  • Holistic Integration of Health, Legal, and Social Services
    methodology: holistic-integration
    By integrating health services with immigration support, translation, legal education, and case management, the organization addresses the interconnected barriers faced by newly arrived Haitian Americans, because combining these services reduces systemic access barriers and improves health and stability outcomes.
  • Language Justice and Interpreter Cooperatives
    methodology: language-justice
    By training and certifying Creole interpreters and supporting their organization into worker cooperatives, the organization advances language equity and community self-sufficiency, because institutional access improves when linguistic representation is community-controlled and professionally supported.