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WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC

BRONX, NY · EIN 133724388 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S20 · Community Improvement · Medium ($1M-$10M) · nosquedamos.org
revenue
$2.2M
expenses
$2.2M
net assets
$6.8M
employees
26
volunteers
4
program ratio
69%
mission · from form 990

This NYC based NPO and community development corporation is comprised of NYC South Bronx residents, homeowners and business owners, who are promoting,supporting and advancing ideas of healthy and sustainable growth for local communities and the larger society.

profile · synthesized from sources

WE STAY/Nos Quedamos Inc. is a South Bronx-based community development corporation that develops and manages deeply affordable housing and promotes community-led urban renewal. The organization focuses on sustainable development, environmental justice, and resident empowerment through housing, economic development, and community services. It has operated for over 30 years as a resident-led institution advancing self-determination in low- and moderate-income communities.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $655K
    Affordable Housing Development - FOSTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, INCLUDING OWNERSHIP, CONSTRUCTION, REHABILITATION, LEASING, MANAGEMENT, EQUIPPING, MAINTENANCE, DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF HOUSING PROJECTS FOR PERSONS OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME AND THE NEEDY.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Affordable Housing Development
Develops, owns, and manages deeply affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families in the South Bronx, with full community control over operations and resident services.
Community Led Melrose Urban Renewal Plan
Longstanding community-driven planning initiative since 1992 that guides sustainable development, affordable housing, and environmental justice in the Melrose neighborhood of the South Bronx.
International Youth Day (IYD)
Annual youth-led event promoting environmental justice, wellness, and economic empowerment through cultural performances, green workforce resources, and community engagement.
Resiliency Hubs
Operates community resiliency hubs that provide emergency preparedness, training, resources, and urban gardening at residential buildings in Melrose.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Annual International Youth Day event
      Hosts an annual event connecting youth and families in the South Bronx with opportunities in environmental justice, wellness, and economic empowerment.
  • Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
    • Development and management of affordable housing
      Develops, constructs, rehabilitates, leases, and manages affordable housing projects for low- and moderate-income individuals and families in the South Bronx, NY. Serves as long-term steward and managing member of multiple housing developments in Melrose, ensuring operational sustainability.
  • Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
    • Operation of community resiliency hubs
      Operates three Resiliency Hubs in Melrose residential buildings that offer trainings, resources, programming, and community gardening to support community resilience and engagement.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.18M
Contributions & grants$1.82M83%
Program service revenue$287K13%
Investment income$17K1%
Other revenue$62K
expenses
Total expenses$2.20M
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$1.31M
Grants paid out$10K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.28M
Cash$2.15M
Investments$1.49M
Liabilities$522K
Net assets$6.76M
Liquid reserves19.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +33.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JESSICA CLEMENTE CEO/President 40 $186K
Norma Segura CFO 40 $171K
Mark Gonzalez Deputy Director 40 $123K
board members · 4
  • ALEXANDER CRUZ — Treasurer
  • Javier Lopez — Director
  • Lydia Sierra — Director
  • WANDA SALAMAN — CHAIRPERSON
relationships · 53

Who they work with

  • A.R.C. Property Management Group, Inc. Partner — Named organization listed alongside staff and board members, suggesting a partnership or affiliation
  • Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Funder — Financial supporter of WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • Bronx Financial Access Coalition Partner — Collaborative partnership with WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • Building Healthy Communities Partner — Collaborative partnership with WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance Partner — Collaborative partnership with WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • City Parks Foundation Partner — Collaborative partnership with WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • Con Edison Partner — Collaborative partnership with WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • Department of Housing and Preservation (HPD) Government — Funding or programmatic affiliation with WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Government — Funding or programmatic affiliation with WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • Enterprise Community Partners Partner — Collaborative partnership with WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • Environmental Justice Data Fund Funder — Financial supporter of WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • Flagstar Bank Partner — Collaborative partnership with WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • Fund for the City of New York Partner — Collaborative partnership with WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • General Motors Foundation Funder — Financial supporter of WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • Hispanic Federation (CCNSF) Partner — Collaborative partnership with WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • Institute for Sustainable Communities Partner — Collaborative partnership with WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • JBP Foundation Funder — Financial supporter of WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • Justice40 Accelerator Partner — Collaborative partnership with WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • Levitt Foundation Funder — Financial supporter of WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • Lily Auchincloss Foundation Funder — Financial supporter of WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • M&T Bank Partner — Collaborative partnership with WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • Melrose Partner — Geographic focus area for affordable housing developments led by WE STAY-Nos Quedamos Inc.
  • NY Renews Partner — Collaborative partnership with WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • NYC Community Land Initiative Partner — Collaborative partnership with WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • NYC Environmental Justice Alliance (NYCEJA) Partner — Collaborative partnership with WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Government — Funding or programmatic affiliation with WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Government — Funding or programmatic affiliation with WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB) Partner — Collaborative partnership with WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • National Endowment of the Arts Government — Funding or programmatic affiliation with WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Government — Funding or programmatic affiliation with WE STAY-NOS QUEDAMOS INC
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strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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