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ON POINT NYC INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 208672015 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE E32 · Health Care · Large ($10M-$50M) · onpointnyc.org
revenue
$19.3M
expenses
$16.2M
net assets
$18.5M
employees
214
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

ON POINT NYC, INC. IS A COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE WHO USE DRUGS IN THE WASHINGTON HEIGHTS AREA OF MANHATTAN. TO HELP OVERCOME STIGMA AND SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO CARE, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUPPORT AND SERVICES IN AN EMPOWERING AND NON-JUDGMENTAL ENVIRONMENT AND APPLY A PARTICIPANT-DRIVEN HARM REDUCTION APPROACH. THE ORGANIZATION EXPANDS ACCESS TO CLEAN SYRINGES THROUGH STREET-BASED OUTREACH, AND PROVIDES RESOURCES, ADVOCACY, AND A BROAD RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH AND REFERRAL SERVICES THAT REDUCE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DRUG USE, INCLUDING HIV, VIRAL HEPATITIS AND OVERDOSE.

profile · synthesized from sources

OnPoint NYC is a community-based harm reduction organization serving people who use drugs and engage in sex work in New York City. It operates Overdose Prevention Centers, drop-in centers, and street outreach programs that provide clinical care, mental health services, syringe access, drug checking, and social support. The organization uses a participant-driven model to reduce health risks, combat stigma, and connect marginalized individuals to care.

named programs · 12 · from sources

What they call their work

Clinical Care
Medical services including HIV/Hep C testing, wound care, chronic disease management, and buprenorphine treatment for substance use recovery.
Creative Arts
Programs in art, music, and conversation that provide safe spaces for creative expression and community building.
Drop-in Centers
No-barrier centers in East Harlem and Washington Heights offering hot meals, showers, laundry, hygiene supplies, digital access, and peer support to people who use drugs and those experiencing homelessness.
Drug Checking
On-site testing using FTIR spectroscopy and test strips to detect fentanyl, xylazine, benzodiazepines, and other substances, in partnership with NYC DOHMH.
Garden
Community garden in East Harlem used for relaxation, ceremonies, holistic services, and shared meals, supporting recovery and connection to nature.
Health Promotion and Recreational Groups
Daily groups combining health education (e.g., MAT support, Hep C awareness) with recreational activities like open mic, comedy, art therapy, gardening, and beekeeping.
Holistic Services
Services including acupuncture, reiki, sound baths, meditation, and cupping, inspired by the Lincoln Detox and ACT UP movements.
Mental Health Services
Free individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychiatric medication management provided by social workers and nurse practitioners, supported by peer-led groups.
Outreach and Public Safety Teams
Street-based teams operating in East Harlem, Washington Heights, and the Bronx that distribute food, clothing, safer use supplies, and clean up hazardous waste while connecting individuals to services.
Overdose Prevention Centers
Safe, staffed spaces in East Harlem and Washington Heights where individuals can use drugs under supervision, with immediate response to overdoses and connections to health and social services.
Professional Development Program
Training in computer skills, resume building, and reentry support to promote economic stability for participants and staff.
Respite and Renewal Services
Program offering clean showers, rest areas, clean clothing, and hygiene essentials in a supervised, supportive environment.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Opioid Harm Reduction Services 5 activities
    • Deliver street-based outreach and public safety services
      Deploys mobile Outreach and Public Safety Teams across East Harlem, Washington Heights, and the Bronx to distribute food, clothing, and safer-use supplies; conduct hazardous waste cleanup; respond to syringe litter via a dedicated hotline; and divert public drug use through intervention and education.
    • Operate Overdose Prevention Centers in East Harlem and Washington Heights
      Runs the first government-sanctioned Overdose Prevention Centers in the U.S., launched in 2021, staffed by trained professionals to prevent overdoses and provide immediate response to health crises. These centers have reversed 2,004 overdoses and served 7,011 individuals since opening.
    • Provide on-site drug checking services
      Offers on-site drug checking using FTIR spectroscopy and test strips for multiple substances in partnership with the NYC Department of Health, supporting both pre-use and post-incident analysis to reduce overdose risk.
    • Provide overdose prevention education and Naloxone training
      Conducts public overdose intervention trainings and distributes Naloxone kits to teach community members how to reverse opioid overdoses, expanding access to life-saving tools and knowledge.
    • Provide syringe services and hazardous waste collection
      Operates as a state-authorized Syringe Service Program, distributing and collecting syringes and related supplies. Collects hazardous waste from public spaces and onsite, with over 6.8 million units collected since program inception.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Distribute donated clothing and food
      Provides year-round access to donated clothing and hot meals to support safety, comfort, dignity, and nutritional needs for community members through drop-in centers and outreach teams.
  • Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
    • Facilitate creative arts and community-building programs
      Hosts daily recreational and creative groups including open mic nights, comedy, art therapy, gardening, and beekeeping to foster community, expression, and holistic well-being.
  • Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
    • Offer mental health counseling and psychosocial support
      Provides confidential counseling, psychiatric care referrals, medication support, psychosocial assessments, and MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) support groups at drop-in centers to promote mental health and recovery.
  • Mobile and Fixed Hygiene Services 1 activity
    • Operate no-barrier drop-in centers in East Harlem and Washington Heights
      Provides hot meals, coffee, showers, bathrooms, laundry services, hygiene essentials, and safe respite in a no-barrier environment at drop-in centers in East Harlem and Washington Heights. These centers also offer access to computers, phones, printers, and fax machines to support communication and appointments.
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide case management and health referral services
      Delivers health education, referrals for psychiatric care and medications, and case management to reduce risks associated with drug use, including HIV and viral hepatitis, through integrated clinical and outreach services.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Run volunteer and community engagement programs
      Organizes volunteer-led activities including harm reduction kit assembly, community cleanups, holiday events, and facilitation of participant groups to support program operations and build community.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Support professional development and reentry
      Offers training programs in computer literacy, resume-building, and professional development, along with reentry support for participants and staff seeking employment or educational advancement.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$19.27M
Contributions & grants$19.22M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K0%
Other revenue$47K
expenses
Total expenses$16.20M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$10.15M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$45.09M
Cash$6.82M
Investments$0
Liabilities$26.57M
Net assets$18.52M
Liquid reserves5.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +10.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SAMUEL RIVERA EXECUTIVE DI 40 $195K
MICHAEL PAPPAS PHYSICIAN-DR 40 $128K
BRENT GIBSON SR DIRECTOR 40 $124K
LUIS CAJINA PSYCHIATRIC 40 $114K
ADRIAN FELICIANO DIRECTOR OF 40 $104K
JASON BELTRE DIR OF COMMU 40 $104K
board members · 5
  • AMU PTAH — MEMBER
  • DONALD POWELL — VICE CHAIR
  • RAFAEL TORRUELLA — MEMBER
  • SAMUEL ROBERTS — BOARD SECRET
  • TAMARA OYOLA-SANTIAGO — BOARD CHAIR
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • NYC DOHMH Partner — Partnership to provide on-site drug checking services using FTIR spectroscopy and test strips.
  • NYHRE Coalition — Formed through the merger of NYHRE and Washington Heights Corner Project to create OnPoint NYC.
  • NYHRE Partner — Merged with Washington Heights Corner Project to form OnPoint NYC in 2022
  • New York City Department of Health Government — Hosted a visit from Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin to observe overdose prevention and care services.
  • New York City Department of Health Partner — Partnership to provide on-site drug checking using FTIR spectroscopy and test strips.
  • New York State Government — Requires completion of online sexual harassment training for volunteers.
  • New York State Department of Health Government — Authorizes On Point NYC as a Syringe Service Program.
  • Office of Mayor Zohran Mamdani Government — Hosted a visit from Mayor Zohran Mamdani during Code Blue operations to observe services supporting New Yorkers.
  • SEP Partner — Collaborates with SEP to provide access to counseling services at drop-in centers.
  • Washington Heights Corner Project Coalition — Co-merged organization with NYHRE to officially establish OnPoint NYC in 2022.
  • Washington Heights Corner Project Partner — Merged with NYHRE to form OnPoint NYC in 2022
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.

  • Dignity-Centered, Trauma-Informed Holistic Care
    methodology: holistic_trauma-informed_care
    By integrating holistic practices like acupuncture, aromatherapy, and meditation within trauma-informed frameworks, we support healing and stabilization because these modalities honor bodily autonomy and draw from community-led health justice traditions.
  • Harm Reduction-Centered Care
    methodology: harm-reduction
    By meeting people where they are—without judgment or prerequisites—we improve health and safety outcomes among people who use drugs or engage in sex work because services grounded in dignity, compassion, and direct resource provision reduce stigma and increase engagement.
  • Integrated Clinical and Harm Reduction Model
    methodology: integrated_clinical-harm-reduction
    By embedding clinical care for substance use and chronic health conditions within harm reduction services, we address complex, intersecting needs of people experiencing housing insecurity because integrated models reduce fragmentation and increase treatment adherence.
  • No-Barrier Access Model
    methodology: no-barrier_access
    By removing structural and procedural obstacles to entry, we increase service utilization and engagement among underserved and marginalized populations because accessible, walk-in services reduce stigma and systemic friction.
  • Peer Support Model
    methodology: peer_support_model
    By employing staff with lived experience, we build trust and improve service engagement because peer relationships foster relatability, reduce power imbalances, and increase the relevance and accessibility of support.