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GREATER NEW YORK CITY BLACK NURSES ASSOCIATION

BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 831141174 · Form 990 · FY2023 · Micro (<$100K) · gnycbna.org
revenue
$64K
expenses
$46K
net assets
$66K
employees
0
volunteers
15
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

TO REPRESENT AND PROVIDE A FORUM FOR BLACK NURSES TO ADVOCATE FOR AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES TO ENSURE ACCESS TO THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF HEALCA

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional association representing Black nurses in the New York City area. Provides a forum for advocacy, professional development, and strategies to improve healthcare access and quality, particularly for underserved communities. Focuses on nursing leadership, health equity, and addressing disparities in healthcare outcomes.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

ANA Project Firstline IPC Grant
Initiative focused on infection prevention and control training and resources for nurses, led by the chapter’s grant team
Community Health Fairs and Wellness Initiatives
Organizes local health fairs and wellness programs to improve access to care and health literacy in underserved communities
Men's Health Committee
National committee active locally, promoting health initiatives for Black men, co-chaired by Jose Perpignan, Jr.
Women’s Health Committee
Advocates for equitable, evidence-based care and community empowerment in women’s health, co-chaired by Dr. Kaitia Charitable
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocating for health care policy reform
      Engages in advocacy by meeting with legislators and policymakers to advance health care policies that address inequities affecting communities of color.
  • Patient and Researcher Conferences 1 activity
    • Hosting an annual Black Maternal Health conference
      Organizes and hosts an annual conference in New York City focused on community education and awareness about Black maternal mortality and health disparities.
  • Nursing Professional Development 1 activity
    • Implementing infection prevention and control training via ANA Project Firstline
      Leads the chapter's initiative under the ANA Project Firstline IPC Grant to enhance infection prevention and control knowledge among nurses.
  • Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
    • Operating a high school nurse pathway program
      Runs a mentorship and leadership development program for 10th and 11th grade students, offering hands-on nursing skills training to inspire careers in nursing.
  • Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Participating in national nursing leadership
      Supports members in elected leadership roles on the national NBNA Board of Directors, contributing to national strategy and governance.
  • Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
    • Recognizing nursing excellence and leadership
      Awards honors such as Clinical Nurse of the Year and recognizes organizational sponsors to highlight contributions to nursing and community health.
  • Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
    • Supporting access to nursing education at historically Black institutions
      Provides access to a curated list of nursing programs at historically Black colleges and universities to support career development in Black communities.
  • Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
    • Supporting participation in the All of Us Research Program
      Actively promotes enrollment in the NIH-funded All of Us Research Program to increase representation of Black and underrepresented communities in precision medicine research.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Organizing foundational meetings and formalizing chapter structure
      Conducted official formation and organizational meetings in 2017 and 2018, including formal approval of the chapter’s name, bylaws, and national chartering at the NBNA national conference in 2018.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$64K
Contributions & grants$36K55%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$30%
Other revenue$29K
expenses
Total expenses$46K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$29K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$66K
Cash$66K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$66K
Liquid reserves17.2 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue +52.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • DR ADENIKE OKEOWO — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
  • DR JULIUS JOHNSON — PAST PRESIDENT
  • DR LAYLA QAABIDH — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
  • DR SHELDON D FIELDS — PARLIAMENTARIAN
  • NYOMI GIBSON — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • ANA Project Firstline Funder — Receives grant funding through the ANA Project Firstline IPC Grant, led by Dr. Betty Boyle-Duke.
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Partner — Hosts annual group performances attended by chapter members
  • Johnson & Johnson Funder — Funds the LEAD high school nurse pathway program.
  • LiveOnNY Partner — Diamond sponsor of the Greater NYC Black Nurses Association
  • NYU Langone Health Partner — Diamond sponsor of the Greater NYC Black Nurses Association
  • National Black Nurses Association Network — Chartered chapter of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA)
  • National Black Nurses Association Network — Collaborates annually with NBNA on advocacy efforts during Day on Capitol Hill.
  • National Black Nurses Association Network — Greater NYC Black Nurses Association is a chapter of the National Black Nurses Association.
  • National Institutes of Health Government — Partner in promoting the All of Us Research Program
  • Northwell Health Partner — Diamond sponsor of the Greater NYC Black Nurses Association
  • The Beryl Institute Partner — Collaborates on equity and inclusion initiatives, including development of a commitment statement on eliminating healthcare disparities.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Antiracism-Driven Health Equity Advocacy
    methodology: antiracism_in_healthcare
    By advocating for antiracism initiatives and equity-focused policy development, the organization reduces healthcare disparities because systemic racism is a root cause of unequal health outcomes in Black communities.
  • Community Health Outreach through Prevention and Access
    methodology: community_health_outreach
    By focusing on primary prevention, screening, and expanding access to care, the organization improves cardiovascular health and health literacy in underserved communities because early intervention and education address key barriers to equitable outcomes.
  • Diversifying Biomedical Research for Precision Health
    methodology: diversifying-research-participation
    By increasing participation of people of color in biomedical research, the organization improves the validity and applicability of precision medicine, because diverse data leads to more accurate individualized care and reduces racial health disparities.
  • Mentorship Pathways to Diversify Nursing Pipeline
    methodology: mentorship-pathway-program
    By providing mentorship, hands-on training, and leadership development, the organization inspires students from underrepresented communities to pursue nursing careers because early exposure and role modeling increase professional identity and career accessibility.
  • Representative Forum for Collective Advocacy
    methodology: representative-forum
    By creating a representative forum for Black nurses, the organization strengthens collective advocacy and enables coordinated strategies to improve access to high-quality healthcare because shared voice and solidarity amplify policy impact and professional influence.