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COMMUNITY CENTER OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER INC

KATONAH, NY · EIN 133716471 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N31Z · Recreation & Sports · Medium ($1M-$10M) · communitycenternw.org
revenue
$9.4M
expenses
$5.4M
net assets
$14.0M
employees
12
volunteers
500
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

THE CENTER SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE DIGNITY, SECURITY AND WELL BEING OF THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY BY ASSISTING THOSE IN NEED OF FOOD, CLOTHING, CAREER SUPPORT AND REFERRALS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Community Center of Northern Westchester provides essential services including food, clothing, and career support to individuals and families in need. The organization operates a food market, clothing boutique, and educational programs in English, computer skills, and sewing. It serves the Northern Westchester County area in New York, with a focus on improving dignity, security, and well-being through direct service and community partnerships.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $3.30M
    CLOTHING PROGRAM PROVIDED OVER 247,000 POUNDS OF CLOTHING, SHOES AND LINENS TO OVER 32,000 INDIVIDUALS IN NEED.
  2. #2 $478K
    EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND CAREER SUPPORT.
named programs · 9 · from sources

What they call their work

Clothing Boutique
Provides free clothing, shoes, and linens to individuals in need; accepts donations of gently used items
Community Shop
Sells higher-end donated clothing items with proceeds supporting the Food Market and other programs
Computer Skills Classes
Offers beginner and pilot classes in computer literacy in both English and Spanish; includes assistance with resume-building tools
English Classes
Free English language instruction offered multiple days per week, including support for citizenship and GED preparation
Food Market
Distributes fresh produce, pantry staples, baby food, and hygiene items to food-insecure individuals and families; accepts food donations and maintains a public wishlist
Men's Health Month Event
Collaborative health education event with Northern Westchester Hospital offering information on men's health and healthy snacks
School Supply Drive
Annual program providing school supplies to approximately 2,000 children to support their return to school
Sewing Classes
Advanced sewing instruction offered twice weekly for a nominal fee; limited enrollment
Web Design and Marketing Course
Eight-session course teaching practical marketing skills for artists and small businesses, including Instagram marketing, copywriting, and Canva branding
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
    • Hosting health education events
      Hosted a men's health education event in partnership with Northern Westchester Hospital nurses on June 25, offering health information and healthy snacks to attendees.
  • ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
    • Offering educational programs in English, citizenship, and GED preparation
      Provides free English classes multiple times per week, along with academic support for citizenship and GED exam preparation, including study materials and snacks.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Operating a Food Market and addressing food insecurity
      Provides equitable access to food and pantry staples through a Food Market stocked by community donations, including distribution during summer months to address summer hunger. The program supports neighbors in need with ongoing food assistance.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Operating a free Clothing Boutique and managing clothing distribution
      Distributes over 247,000 pounds of clothing, shoes, and linens annually to tens of thousands of individuals in need through a free Clothing Boutique, supported by community donations and inventory management.
  • Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Organizing school supply drives for children
      Provides school supplies to approximately 2,000 children annually through a dedicated School Supply Drive.
  • Employment Support for Recovery 1 activity
    • Providing job skills training and career support services
      Offers job skills programs including computer skills classes, sewing classes, web design and marketing courses, and assistance with professional materials such as business cards, aimed at supporting recovery and self-sufficiency.
  • Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
    • Running the Community Shop to fund programs
      Sells higher-end donated clothing through the Community Shop to generate revenue that supports the Food Market and other core programs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.39M
Contributions & grants$8.19M87%
Program service revenue$391K4%
Investment income$486K5%
Other revenue$329K
expenses
Total expenses$5.41M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$825K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$14.04M
Cash$1.24M
Investments$8.46M
Liabilities$58K
Net assets$13.98M
Liquid reserves21.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +27.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CLARE MURRAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $186K
board members · 10
  • ANA BERMEO — BOARD MEMBER
  • DOUG KLARES — BOARD MEMBER
  • ESTHER KOLI — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAMES GEREGHTY JR — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAY WRIGHT — BOARD MEMBER
  • LAUREN COHEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARTHA GLANTZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARY ANN ROBINSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAMELA GEISMAR — BOARD MEMBER
  • SARA WEALE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • 43 Community Partners Partner — Network of organizations collaborating with CCNW to provide food, clothing, and support services to neighbors in need.
  • Amazon Partner — Partner platform for food donations via an Amazon Wishlist.
  • Community Shop Partner — Retail outlet selling higher-end donated clothing, with proceeds supporting CCNW’s Food Market and programs.
  • FEED x Partner — Collaborates with FEED x on community support initiatives through the John Jay Homestead Farm Market.
  • John Jay Homestead Partner — Partners with John Jay Homestead to support neighbors in need through the FEED x initiative at the Farm Market.
  • Northern Westchester Hospital Partner — Collaborates with the Community Center of Northern Westchester to provide men's health education and healthy snack information.
  • Northern Westchester Hospital Partner — Collaborates with the Community Center to provide men's health education and resources.
  • SecurityMetrics Government — SecurityMetrics card safe certification logo displayed on website
  • residents and organizations in the communities we serve Partner — Encourages broad involvement and participation from local residents and community organizations.
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.

  • Adaptive, Community-Informed Programming
    methodology: adaptive_programming
    By continually assessing and adapting to community needs, the organization ensures program relevance and impact, because responsive design allows services to evolve with changing client demands and local conditions.
  • Community-Driven Service Delivery
    methodology: community-driven_service_delivery
    By engaging local volunteers and community partners in service delivery, the organization increases reach and effectiveness in addressing food insecurity, because collective local action builds trust and leverages on-the-ground knowledge.
  • Dignity-Centered Service Model
    methodology: dignity-centered_service
    By treating clients with dignity and respect and promoting inclusive participation, the organization fosters engagement and self-efficacy, because respectful service environments reduce stigma and increase client trust and program utilization.
  • Integrated Basic Needs and Resource Connection
    methodology: integrated-basic-needs-support
    By providing direct food and clothing assistance while connecting clients to broader community resources, the organization improves well-being and security, because addressing immediate material needs enables individuals to engage more effectively with longer-term support systems.
  • Self-Sustaining Support through Social Enterprise
    methodology: social enterprise funding model
    By using revenue from the sale of donated clothing to subsidize food and program services, the organization creates a sustainable funding stream, because reinvesting in-kind donations into core services reduces dependency on external funding and increases program resilience.