irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $16.94MFAMILY SERVICES AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT HAS A WIDE RANGE OF FAMILY SERVICES AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS. FAMILY SERVICES INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE EVICTION PREVENTION AND CASE MANAGEMENT, ADULT LITERACY SERVICES, A PUBLIC PERFORMANCE SERIES AND ARTS EDUCATION, ARTS IN HEALTHCARE, A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES FOR SENIORS, AND TWO COMMUNITY CENTERS THAT OFFER A RANGE OF HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE HUB OF THE SETTLEMENT'S MENTAL HEALTH AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS IS ITS CONSULTATION CENTER, A STATELICENSED MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC, WHICH OFFERS COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, CONJOINT AND MARITAL THERAPY, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, AND PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION AND CONSULTATION ONSITE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HAS MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN, INCLUDING CHILDREN'S BLENDED CASE MANAGEMENT AND THE HOMEBASED CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM, WHICH ARE OFFERED IN CLIENTS' HOMES.
- #2 $9.89MYOUTH PROGRAMS UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT'S YOUTH AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS STRESS LITERACY AND READING, BLENDING THESE ACTIVITIES WITH HOMEWORK HELP, TARGETED ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL SUPPORT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES, AND CREATIVE EXPERIENCES SUCH AS FIELD TRIPS, ARTS AND RECREATION. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN BOTH SCHOOLBASED AND COMMUNITYBASED SETTINGS. PARENTS ARE FULLY INTEGRATED INTO THE PROGRAMS TO SUPPOR THEIR CRUCIAL ROLE IN THEIR CHILDRENS EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. DURING THE SUMMERS, UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT RUNS STRUCTURED DAY CAMP PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, WITH A MAJOR FOCUS ON LITERACY AND FIELD TRIPS. ADDITIONALLY, UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT'S TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM PROVIDES COLLEGE ACCESS AND RETENTION SERVICES, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, WORKSHOPS, ASSISTANCE WITH COLLEGE APPLICATIONS AND FINANCIAL AID FORMS, COLLEGE FAIRS, GUEST SPEAKERS, AND COLLEGE VISITS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE INTERESTED IN PURSUING POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Centers
Two community centers offering health, educational, and recreational opportunities for families, youth, and seniors.
Family Services and Counseling Programs
Comprehensive services including eviction prevention, case management, adult literacy, mental health counseling through a state-licensed clinic, and arts in healthcare. Offers cognitive behavioral therapy, marital therapy, medication management, and psychiatric evaluation.
Home-Based Crisis Intervention Program
Mental health services for youth and children delivered in clients' homes, including crisis intervention and blended case management.
Summer Day Camp Programs
Structured summer day camps for children and youth with a focus on literacy, field trips, and recreational activities.
Talent Search Program
College access and retention services including individual and group counseling, college application and financial aid assistance, college fairs, guest speakers, and campus visits for youth pursuing post-secondary education.
Youth After-School Programs
After-school programs focused on literacy, homework help, academic and personal support, leadership development, community service, and creative experiences such as field trips, arts, and recreation. Offered in school-based and community-based settings.
activities · 13 groups
What they do
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Advocate for community preservation and developmentHelped lead successful community opposition in 2014 to prevent conversion of the Rivington House nursing home into luxury housing, preserving health infrastructure; helped found the Houston Street Center in 2006 to provide community resources including a competition-sized pool and meeting spaces.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Deliver integrated early childhood education and careOperates four early childhood centers for children ages 2–5 and provides home-based care through evidence-based home visiting programs and a network of licensed family childcare providers, serving over 600 children annually.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Deliver mental health services across the lifespanOperates a state-licensed mental health clinic providing cognitive behavioral therapy, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and home-based crisis intervention; serves nearly 8,000 people annually on a sliding fee scale without denying care due to inability to pay.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Deliver multidisciplinary arts programs and exhibitionsProvides multidisciplinary art programs, mentorships, and exhibition venues for community members, including public performance series and arts education.
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Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 1 activity
- Implement community-led gun violence interruptionImplements Greene, a community-led gun violence interruption program in Fort Greene.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Operate community centers as gathering spacesHosts over 4,000 people annually across three community centers in the East Village and Brooklyn, providing space for collaboration, programs, and community engagement.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operate summer youth programs including Summer Rising and campOffers summer camp and Summer Rising programs combining academics, arts, athletics, and field trips for youth, with a major focus on literacy and field trips.
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Emergency Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention 1 activity
- Prevent evictions and stabilize housingProvides housing advocacy and case management services that stabilize housing for over 1,000 community members annually and prevent eviction in more than 90% of cases handled.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Provide college access and success supportRuns College Passport and Talent Search programs that support youth through college applications, testing, enrollment, freshman-year transition, financial aid assistance, college fairs, and college visits.
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Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
- Provide emergency response and recovery supportCoordinated distribution of supplies and cash assistance following Hurricane Sandy; partnered with FEMA’s Project Hope to deliver physical and mental wellness supports to over 30,000 community members after the disaster; expanded virtual and home-delivered services during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Provide free English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) instructionOffers free ESOL classes at multiple levels to over 450 adult immigrant students annually, with more than 80% advancing at least one English proficiency level.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Run after-school and youth development programsProvides after-school programs in partnership with schools, offering homework support, sports, arts, cultural activities, leadership development, and community service for academic and social-emotional development; engages over 4,300 children and young adults annually.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
- Support older adults through meals, social engagement, and servicesEngages over 2,000 older adults annually in social, recreational, and civic activities; provides two daily meals at centers for ~150 older adults and delivers meals daily to over 200 homebound older adults through Meals on Wheels; offers health screenings, insurance navigation, wellness workshops, exercise classes, and cultural learning opportunities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$68.60M
Contributions & grants$49.80M73%
Program service revenue$13.08M19%
Investment income$5.68M8%
Other revenue$47K
expenses
Total expenses$58.59M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$43.80M
Grants paid out$96K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$36.40M
Cash$10.60M
Investments$2.88M
Liabilities$11.85M
Net assets$24.54M
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +21.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MELISSA E AASE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 35 | $349K |
| LAURA MCGINLEY | CHIEF EXTERNAL RELATIONS OFFICER | 35 | $253K |
| RABIYA AKHTAR CHIEF | FINANCIAL ADMIN OFFICER, THRU 01/25 | 35 | $244K |
| STEVEN PORTERICKER | CHIEF PROGRAM AND EQUITY OFFICER | 35 | $216K |
| SUBHASH CHANDRA | SENIOR MEDICAL DIRECTOR | 35 | $216K |
| LAKEYA MICHEL | DIRECTOR OF CASE MGMT. SERVICES | 35 | $184K |
| MICHELLE A GREEN | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | 35 | $178K |
board members · 17
- AARON DANIELS — DIRECTOR
- AISHA OLIVER-STALEY — DIRECTOR THRU 5/25
- ANDREW ZHU — DIRECTOR
- AVIVA WILL — SECRETARY
- BENJAMIN SCHALL — CO-CHAIR
- CHRISTINA CHIU — DIRECTOR
- ERIC GYASI — DIRECTOR
- FREDERICK YEE — TREASURER
- HABIBA WAZIRUDDIN — DIRECTOR
- HALE GURLAND — DIRECTOR
- HARLY STEVENS — DIRECTOR
- IAN ZILLA — DIRECTOR
- JOANNA WEINER — DIRECTOR
- KEN JOSEPH — DIRECTOR
- LEONARD BERMAN — DIRECTOR
- MARIE-LAURIE ROMNEY — DIRECTOR
- PATRICK MICHEL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Beacon After School Partner — After-school program where University Settlement supports youth with homework and personal development.
- Consultation Center Partner — Community-based mental health clinic providing diagnosis, treatment, and support services.
- Early Childhood programs Partner — Programs providing early childhood education and family support services.
- Early Head Start Government — Provides Early Head Start services to income-eligible families as part of a federal program.
- FEMA’s Project Hope Partner — Partnered to deliver physical and mental wellness supports to over 30,000 community members after Hurricane Sandy.
- Head Start Government — Provides Head Start services to income-eligible families as part of a federal program.
- Manhattan’s Community Board 1 Government — Eric B. Gyasi served on Manhattan’s Community Board 1 from 2017 to 2021, representing Lower Manhattan in city government and community affairs.
- NYC Government — Collaborates with New York City in community programming and service delivery.
- Project Home Partner — Program through which University Settlement provides financial literacy classes and housing support.
- Project Home Partner — Program under University Settlement that combats homelessness through tenant support and eviction prevention.
- Switching Lifestylez Partner — Partners with Switching Lifestylez on the Greene community-led safety and gun violence interruption program in Fort Greene.
- The Door Partner — Collaborated from 2000 to 2021 to support safe spaces and services for youth.
- University Settlement Society of New York Network — Member of the network of organizations rooted in the historic Settlement House movement in the United States.
- Village View Partner — Partners with residents of the Village View Naturally Occurring Retirement Community to deliver 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.
- Holistic Housing Stability Modelmethodology: holistic_support_modelBy combining legal tenant advocacy, financial literacy education, and integrated social services, the organization prevents homelessness because addressing both immediate threats and root causes creates sustainable housing stability.
- Integrated Mental Health Across Lifespan Programsmethodology: integrated_care_modelBy embedding mental health care into all age-specific programs, the organization promotes holistic wellness and resilience because addressing psychological well-being alongside social services reduces systemic inequities and improves overall outcomes.
- Settlement House Model with Community Co-Constructionmethodology: settlement_house_modelBy embedding programs within neighborhoods and co-developing services with residents, the organization produces responsive and sustainable community change because shared ownership increases trust, engagement, and long-term effectiveness.
- Youth and Family Engagement Through Voice and Holistic Supportmethodology: two_generation_approachBy centering youth voice in program design and integrating family participation, the organization increases engagement and self-esteem because involving individuals in shaping services strengthens ownership and developmental outcomes.