irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $345KPOLICY & ADVOCACY - SEE SCHEDULE O
- #2 $332KCAPACITY BUILDING - SEE SCHEDULE O
named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
2026 Annual Conference
Full-day convening for nonprofit professionals featuring keynote speakers, coaching sessions, and workshops across key areas including advocacy, finance, fundraising, and technology
Advocacy Track
Conference programming focused on equipping nonprofits with tools for policy engagement, coalition building, and responding to political threats
Communications Track
Workshops on organizational storytelling, rapid response fundraising, and crafting compassionate messages during times of uncertainty
Finance Track
Sessions on cash flow management, financial transparency, and budget scenario planning for nonprofit leaders and finance staff
Fundraising Track
Programming on diversifying revenue streams, accessing public funding, and building customized fundraising plans
Governance Track
Training for boards and executives on governance fundamentals, board dynamics, and agile leadership
Programs Track
Workshops on community-informed program design, data use, and adaptive management
Talent Track
Leadership development sessions focused on equity, data-driven insights, and inclusive leadership models
Technology Track
Programming on cybersecurity, AI with empathy, and human-centered technology integration
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Annual conference for nonprofit professionalsHosts an annual in-person conference convening approximately 1,000 nonprofit professionals for collaboration, solution co-creation, and community resilience-building. Includes expert-led sessions and 20-minute one-on-one coaching with experienced practitioners.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Capacity building for nonprofit organizationsProvides training, resources, expert guidance, and peer learning opportunities through conferences, learning cohorts, one-on-one coaching, and membership programs to strengthen nonprofit operations and leadership. Serves over 3,000 nonprofit organizations annually.
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Policy advocacy for the nonprofit sectorConducts sustained advocacy at city, state, and federal levels to defend nonprofit rights, improve government contracting, oppose arbitrary funding cuts, and expand equitable policy access. Key campaigns include #WHY15, reform of Council Member Items, support for asylum-seeker funding, and defending race-conscious initiatives. Engages nonprofits through monthly policy calls and a Policy Roundup newsletter.
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Nonprofit Sector Research & Data Analysis 1 activity
- Research on nonprofit sector conditions and workforceConducts and publishes original research on key issues affecting New York’s nonprofit sector, including racial demographics in nonprofit leadership and compensation trends. Published the 2024 Nonprofit Compensation Report and advocates for further research to inform labor policy.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.52M
Contributions & grants$908K60%
Program service revenue$479K32%
Investment income$33K2%
Other revenue$100K
expenses
Total expenses$1.84M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$1.28M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.61M
Cash$836K
Investments$327K
Liabilities$1.08M
Net assets$529K
Liquid reserves7.6 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +11.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEG BARNETTE | PRESIDENT & CEO - ENDED 11/2024 | 40 | $217K |
| JENNIFER DODD | VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE & OPS | 40 | $168K |
| SONALI JHURANI | VICE PRESIDENT, DEV. & COMM. | 40 | $140K |
| JACQUELINE EBANKS | INT. PRESIDENT & CEO- STARTED 11/2024 | 40 | $43K |
board members · 21
- ALEJANDRA DUQUE CIFUENTES — DIRECTOR
- AMARAH SEDREDDINE — DIRECTOR
- BROOKE RICHIE-BABBAGE — DIRECTOR
- CAROL BULLOCK — DIRECTOR
- CHITRA AIYAR — DIRECTOR- STARTED 6/2024
- CHLOE BREYER — DIRECTOR- ENDED 6/2024
- GARY BAGLEY — DIRECTOR
- IAN BENJAMIN — DIRECTOR- ENDED 3/2024
- JILL BREGENZER — DIRECTOR
- JOANNE SMITH — DIRECTOR
- KAMESH MOOLA — TREASURER
- KEMI ILESANMI — DIRECTOR- STARTED 6/2024
- LISA PILAR COWAN — CO-CHAIR
- LOLLY BOWEAN — DIRECTOR- STARTED 6/2024
- MARIKO TADA — DIRECTOR
- MERIDITH MASKARA — SECRETARY
- MORGAN MONACO — DIRECTOR
- MURRAY ABELES — DIRECTOR- STARTED 6/2024
- RICH LEIMSIDER — DIRECTOR- STARTED 6/2024
- RICHARD SOUTO — VICE-CHAIR
- ROBERT ACTON — DIRECTOR- ENDED 6/2024
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- A.5100 (González-Rojas) Partner — Legislative partner in supporting increased lobbying threshold for small nonprofits.
- A7518 (Zinerman) Partner — Legislative partner in advocating for a transparency database for nonprofit government contracts.
- A7531 (Zinerman) Partner — Legislative partner in supporting the creation of a nonprofit contracting advisory committee.
- ADC Consulting LLC Partner — Organization represented on Nonprofit New York's Board of Directors.
- Amalgamated Bank Partner — Organization represented on Nonprofit New York's Board of Directors.
- Angeles Impact Advising Partner — Organization represented on Nonprofit New York's Board of Directors.
- Bending Arc Consulting Partner — Organization represented on Nonprofit New York's Board of Directors.
- Big Duck Partner — Collaborates with communications experts from Big Duck to lead the "Developing Your Nonprofit’s Communications Plan" Learning Circle.
- Candid Partner — Collaborated with Nonprofit New York on the 2023 report analyzing racial demographics in NYC nonprofit leadership.
- Columbia Law School Partner — Organization represented on Nonprofit New York's Board of Directors.
- Consortium for Worker Education (CWE) Partner — Organization represented on Nonprofit New York's Board of Directors.
- Councilmember Pen Partner — Collaborated on the WHY15 budget advocacy campaign and co-authored an op-ed with City Limits.
- DMO Strategies LLC Partner — Organization represented on Nonprofit New York's Board of Directors.
- FPWA Partner — Hosts in-person sessions of the Learning Circles at its facility.
- Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice Partner — Organization represented on Nonprofit New York's Board of Directors.
- Foundation for City College Partner — Organization represented on Nonprofit New York's Board of Directors.
- Grand Street Settlement Partner — Organization represented on Nonprofit New York's Board of Directors.
- HearstMedia Partner — Partner organization supporting Nonprofit New York's programs or events.
- Int 0011 (Brannan) Partner — Legislative partner in requiring city agencies to report reasons for late payments to nonprofit contractors.
- Int 0510 (Stevens) Partner — Legislative partner in supporting prevailing wage requirements for city-contracted human service workers.
- Int 0511-2022 (Stevens) Partner — Legislative partner in advocating for study and reporting on city procurement timelines for human services contracts.
- Int 982 (Brannan) Partner — Legislative partner in requiring interest payments on late city contract payments to nonprofits.
- LVG Strategy Group, LLC Partner — Organization represented on Nonprofit New York's Board of Directors.
- National Low Income Housing Coalition Partner — Features Diane Yentel, former President and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, as a keynote speaker, indicating a professional affiliation or partnership through shared mission in housing and social justice advocacy.
- New York City government Government — Target of advocacy efforts calling for transparency and inclusion in city budget decisions affecting nonprofits.
- New York nonprofit community Network — Engages with the broader New York nonprofit community through policy calls and shared learning initiatives.
- OPEN Impact Real Estate Partner — Organization represented on Nonprofit New York's Board of Directors.
- Prospect Park Alliance Partner — Organization represented on Nonprofit New York's Board of Directors.
- Public Theater Partner — Organization represented on Nonprofit New York's Board of Directors.
- RVC Partner — Collaborates with or references RVC through keynote speaker Vu Le, former executive director of RVC, a nonprofit that supports leaders of color and organizations led by communities of color.
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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.
- Capacity Building to Strengthen Sector-Wide Effectivenessmethodology: capacity_buildingBy providing resources, training, and sustained support to nonprofit organizations, we enhance their individual capacity and effectiveness, because stronger individual organizations collectively create a more resilient and impactful nonprofit sector.
- Collective Power Through Unified Advocacy and Collaborationmethodology: collective_power_buildingBy uniting nonprofits through shared advocacy, inclusive policymaking, and collaborative policy development, we amplify sector-wide influence and equity, because systemic change is more achievable when organizations act collectively, especially when BIPOC-led and small nonprofits are substantively included.
- Equity-Centered Programming and Systems Changemethodology: equity-centered_programmingBy centering equity in all programming, policy development, and advocacy efforts, we advance demographic equity and inclusion in nonprofit leadership and services, because equitable outcomes require intentional design and power-sharing with historically marginalized communities.
- Peer-Collaborative Learning for Organizational Problem-Solvingmethodology: peer_collaborative_learningBy combining expert-led training, coaching, and peer exchange in collaborative learning circles, we help nonprofit professionals turn challenges into actionable solutions, because peer-driven learning increases relevance, retention, and practical application more than top-down instruction alone.