irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $4.50MYOUTH SERVICES:OUR YOUTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROVIDES MORE THAN 3,000 CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER CREATIVITY, CURIOSITY, RESILIENCE AND PROBLEM SOLVING; INSTILL HABITS OF PERSISTENCE AND PERSEVERANCE; AND ENHANCE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS. SERVICES INCLUDE AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS, COLLEGE PREPARATION, JOB READINESS, AND PROGRAMS FOR DISCONNECTED AND COURT-INVOLVED YOUTH.
- #2 $3.92MSENIOR SERVICES:OUR FIVE OLDER ADULT CENTERS, MEALS ON WHEELS, AND NATURALLY OCCURRING RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (NORC) PROGRAMS PROVIDE NUTRITION, WELLNESS, EDUCATION, CASE ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER SERVICES TO OVER 1,500 OLDER ADULTS EACH YEAR.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Education
Offers High School Equivalency, English for Speakers of Other Languages, native language instruction, and career readiness classes to adults.
Business Development Center
Supports local entrepreneurs and small businesses with education, technology training, access to capital, and technical assistance.
Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Includes Head Start and preschool programs fostering early learning and development for young children in East Harlem.
East Harlem Youth Opportunity Hub
Network of 25+ organizations providing wraparound services to 500 youth ages 10–24 to prevent criminal justice involvement and support holistic development.
Mental Health Services
Licensed outpatient clinic providing strength-based, trauma-informed counseling to over 1,300 children, adults, and seniors annually.
Senior Services
Operates five older adult centers, Meals on Wheels, and NORC programs offering nutrition, wellness, education, case assistance, and transportation to over 1,500 seniors each year.
Youth Services
Provides afterschool and summer programs, college preparation, job readiness, and support for disconnected and court-involved youth to over 3,000 children, adolescents, and young adults annually.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Urban Policy and Equity Research 1 activity
- Advocating for policy and systems changeWorks to change policies, systems, and practices that limit access to resources and opportunities for East Harlem residents.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Building community capacity through partnerships and alliancesSpearheaded the creation of the East Harlem Community Alliance, a consortium of over 200 local entities focused on improving economic vitality and resident well-being.
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ESL and Multilingual Language Support Programs 1 activity
- Delivering adult education servicesOffers HSE, ESOL, native language education, and career readiness classes to 565 students annually through a program launched in 1984.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Delivering youth development and opportunity programsProvides after-school and summer programs, college preparation, job readiness training, and support for disconnected and court-involved youth, serving over 3,000 children, adolescents, and young adults annually.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
- Operating Meals on Wheels for home-bound seniorsDelivers hot and cold meals to home-bound seniors in East Harlem on weekdays as part of ongoing senior services.
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Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
- Operating older adult centers and NORC programsRuns five older adult centers and NORC programs that provide nutrition, wellness, education, case assistance, transportation, and other services to over 1,500 older adults annually in East Harlem.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Providing early childhood educationOperates six Early Childhood Education Centers for children ages 2 to 5, serving 750 children annually in East Harlem.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Providing outpatient mental health counselingOperates a licensed outpatient mental health clinic offering strength-based and trauma-informed services to over 1,300 individuals annually, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
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Small Business Technical Assistance 1 activity
- Supporting small businesses and entrepreneursOperates the Union Settlement Business Development Center, providing business education, technology training, access to capital, and technical assistance to support 750 small businesses and entrepreneurs annually.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$26.99M
Contributions & grants$21.12M78%
Program service revenue$5.53M21%
Investment income$385K1%
Other revenue$-48K
expenses
Total expenses$28.74M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$18.61M
Grants paid out$505K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$25.49M
Cash$2.50M
Investments$9.96M
Liabilities$14.18M
Net assets$11.30M
Liquid reserves5.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +0.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DARLENE WILLIAMS CHIEF | EXECUTIVE OFFICER (THRU DEC 2024) | 40 | $276K |
| GABRIELLE SHAPIRO | PSYCHIATRIST | 40 | $223K |
| ROD AMAZAN | NURSE PRACTITIONER | 40 | $204K |
| ALTHERIA JACKSON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $202K |
| ONEIDA PEREZ | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | 40 | $188K |
| DERRICK BOONE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $182K |
| SEAN WYNTER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, YOUTH DEV & OP | 40 | $152K |
| AFFREAKA AUSTIN CHIEF | PROGRAM OFFICER, FAMILIES/YOUTH | 40 | $140K |
board members · 17
- ARIANA YOUNAI — DIRECTOR
- COURTNEY DANKWORTH — CO-VICE CHAIR
- DAVID CASTELBLANCO — DIRECTOR
- DAWN M ZAPPETTI — CHAIR
- DREW WARSHAW — DIRECTOR
- ED ADLER — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD FITZPATRICK III — DIRECTOR
- ELIEZER BERRIOS — DIRECTOR
- HENRY COLEN — DIRECTOR
- JAGDEEP DAYAL — CO-VICE CHAIR
- JO-ANN BARRETT — DIRECTOR
- JOE CRUZ — DIRECTOR
- KATE HAMILL — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN LIBBY — DIRECTOR
- LATEEFAH ODEDINA — DIRECTOR
- ROBIN SPARKMAN — SECRETARY
- SALIQ KHAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- 92nd Street Y Partner — Collaborates on a writing through reading program in adult education.
- ACS’s Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships Government — Funds the East Harlem Community Partnership and Family Enrichment Center initiatives.
- Benjamin Franklin High School Partner — Jointly sponsored the College Readiness Program with Union Settlement in 1964.
- Community Association of the East Harlem Triangle Partner — Collaborated with Union Settlement on Project Linkage, a model housing and after-school care program launched in 1994.
- Consumer Cooperative Society Partner — Partnered with Union Settlement to operate the Cooperative Grocery from 1937 to 1960.
- Farmer-Consumer Milk Cooperative Partner — Partnered with Union Settlement to operate the Cooperative Grocery from 1937 to 1960.
- Fresh Youth Initiatives, Inc Partner — Associate Board member serves as Associate Director, Development & Strategic Initiatives at Fresh Youth Initiatives, Inc, indicating an organizational relationship.
- Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church Partner — Collaborated with Union Settlement on Project Linkage, a model housing and after-school care program launched in 1994.
- James Weldon Johnson Community Center Partner — Co-sponsored the East Harlem Project in 1957 to coordinate community service efforts.
- James Weldon Johnson and LaGuardia Settlements Partner — Collaborated with Union Settlement to create the Youth Employment Service in 1959.
- Mount Sinai Medical Center Partner — Collaborated with Union Settlement on Project Linkage, a model housing and after-school care program launched in 1994.
- New York Academy of Medicine Partner — Partnered with Union Settlement to develop a preschool-based pediatric asthma monitoring and intervention program in 2000.
- New York Cares Partner — Partner organization through which volunteer opportunities with Union Settlement are listed and accessed.
- New York City Government — Honored Union Settlement with official recognition of “Union Settlement Way” and proclaimed “Union Settlement Day” in 2011.
- New York City Housing Authority Government — Partnered with Union Settlement to provide onsite recreational and educational services at the East River Houses.
- PBS Partner — Featured in a PBS documentary series on settlement houses.
- PIX11 Partner — Collaborates with PIX11 for community volunteer events and media features on East Harlem residents.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Funder — Provided a grant to Union Settlement and partners for Project Linkage in 1994.
- Union Theological Seminary Partner — Founding partner; alumni, faculty, and students established Union Settlement Association in 1895.
- Unterberg Poetry Center of the 92nd Street Y Partner — Co-launched the Writing Through Reading Program to support adult literacy through literature and creative writing.
- Urban Outreach Center Partner — Co-Chair of the Associate Board holds a leadership role at Urban Outreach Center, indicating an organizational connection.
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, Culturally Adaptive Programmingmethodology: culturally_adaptive_servicesBy designing services in continuous adaptation to the evolving needs of immigrant and marginalized communities, we produce sustained engagement because programs rooted in cultural context and community leadership are more trusted and effective.
- Trauma-Informed, Strength-Based Caremethodology: trauma_informed_careBy using trauma-informed and strength-based approaches in mental health and counseling services, we produce healing and resilience because recognizing client agency and lived experience improves engagement and outcomes.
- Whole-Family, Multi-Generational Supportmethodology: two_generation_approachBy delivering interconnected programs that serve individuals across all life stages within a family, we produce long-term change because addressing needs holistically compounds impact and strengthens family resilience.