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AFRICAN AMERICAN PLANNING COMMISSION INC

BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 113305070 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Very Large (>$50M) · aapci.org
revenue
$71.3M
expenses
$73.9M
net assets
$2.4M
employees
554
volunteers
7
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

AFRICAN AMERICAN PLANNING COMMISSION INC., IS COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS AND THE RELATED ISSUES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HIV/AIDS, HOUSING SHORTAGE, AND UNEMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE LIVE AND SERVE.

profile · synthesized from sources

African American Planning Commission Inc. (AAPCI) is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit addressing homelessness, domestic violence, housing insecurity, and unemployment in New York City. The organization operates emergency and transitional shelters, supportive housing programs, and social services for single adults, families, seniors, and survivors of domestic violence. Since its founding in 1996, AAPCI has expanded to serve thousands through city-contracted programs and affordable housing developments.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Edwin’s Place
126-unit mixed-use, 100% low-income affordable housing development for working low-income adults and families, and permanent supportive housing for special needs homeless individuals and veterans
Emergency Family Shelter
Emergency shelter in a leased hotel building serving 110 homeless families and their children under contract with NYC DHS
Glenmore Manor Apartments HDFC
Planned 233-unit 100% affordable housing project including permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals and families, with commercial and community facilities for economic development
Glenmore Manor Senior Apartments
59-unit permanent supportive and minimal-care housing for very low-income seniors aged 62+, with 40% set aside for homeless seniors with special needs
New Beginnings Men’s Shelter
160-bed standalone emergency shelter for single adult men experiencing homelessness, operated under contract with NYC DHS
Renee Steedley Family Residence
54-unit transitional Tier II residence for homeless survivors of domestic violence and their dependent children with on- and off-site social support services
Serenity House Family Residence
40-unit transitional Tier II residence for homeless survivors of domestic violence and their dependent children, including male survivors with children; provides on- and off-site support services
Single Adult Shelters in Commercial Hotels
Seven citywide hotel-based emergency shelters under contract with DHS, providing 24/7 shelter and support services to over 700 homeless single adults
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
    • Operate emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families
      Operates emergency shelters for homeless single adults and families through contracts with the NYC Department of Homeless Services, including 160-bed shelters for single adult men and leased hotel facilities citywide, providing assessment, eligibility determination, and support services to over 700 single adults and families.
    • Support transitions to permanent housing
      Provides services including Independent Living Plans and housing placement support, helping an average of 41 formerly homeless clients per month transition to permanent housing; achieved 497 total permanent housing placements for single adults and families in 2024 with a 97% housing retention rate.
  • Supportive Housing for Mental Illness 1 activity
    • Deliver on-site supportive services and case management
      Provides integrated social support services, on-site case management, and care linkages for residents managing serious mental illnesses, veterans, and other vulnerable populations across its housing programs.
  • Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
    • Develop and manage permanent supportive and affordable housing
      Develops, owns, and manages permanent supportive and mixed-income housing for low-income, formerly homeless, and special needs populations, including seniors and veterans, with on-site wrap-around services; currently operates 359 apartments and has 233 new units under construction as part of a $257 million real estate portfolio across three buildings.
  • Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
    • Ensure organizational governance and compliance
      Maintains committee-based governance through a Board of Directors and operates a Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance (PE&QA) department to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and contractual obligations, including government program reviews and facility visits.
  • Low-Income Senior Housing Operations 1 activity
    • Provide specialized housing and support for seniors and vulnerable populations
      Develops and operates affordable senior housing for individuals aged 62 and older, including 59 designated units at Glenmore Manor for homeless seniors with special needs; seniors represent nearly 30% of total residents and receive services to support aging in place.
  • Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence
      Operates multiple transitional housing programs for survivors of domestic or intimate partner violence and their children, including two facilities with 40 and 54 units respectively, and secured state financing in 1999 for the Serenity House Family Residence; moved 237 families with children fleeing abuse into these shelters in 2024.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$71.29M
Contributions & grants$70.92M99%
Program service revenue$358K1%
Investment income$210%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$73.92M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$24.00M
Grants paid out$33.92M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$28.42M
Cash$2.13M
Investments$0
Liabilities$26.07M
Net assets$2.35M
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +4.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MATTHEW OKEBIYI CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 72 $696K
TASHIMA TAYLOR CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40 $183K
RODNEY A MARSHALL CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40 $146K
JULIO SEVILLA ASSISTANT CONTROLLER 35 $144K
board members · 7
  • ADRIAN PETERS — DIRECTOR
  • ALEXANDRA PHANORD — DIRECTOR
  • DR STEPHEN REDENTI PHD — DIRECTOR
  • HERB REGNIER — TREASURER
  • ONYEKWERE ONWUMERE PHD — SECRETARY
  • STEPHEN ATKINS — DIRECTOR
  • WALTER CAMPBELL — CHAIRPERSON
relationships · 29

Who they work with

  • BACDYS Partner — Herb Regnier serves as Executive Director of BACDYS and Board Treasurer of AAPCI, indicating an organizational affiliation.
  • BMS FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTERS Partner — Collaborated with AAPCI to host a women’s health panel at Edwin’s Place, a supportive housing residence.
  • Breaking Ground Partner — Partnered with AAPCI to open Edwin’s Place supportive housing residence in Brownsville, Brooklyn
  • Brooklyn HIV Care Network Partner — Partnership or membership affiliation for HIV care coordination
  • City University of New York Partner — Dr. Stephen Redenti is a Professor of Biology and Biochemistry at City University of New York and a Board Member of AAPCI.
  • City and state housing development and finance agencies Government — Partners with city and state housing agencies to develop mixed-income housing developments.
  • City of New York Government — Collaborates with City stakeholders to address the needs of survivors of domestic violence, street homeless individuals, homeless families, and low-income seniors.
  • Coalition of Residential Domestic Violence Providers Partner — Membership in coalition focused on domestic violence services
  • Department of Homeless Services Government — Contracts with AAPCI to operate multiple shelters including the New Beginnings Men’s Shelter and emergency family shelters.
  • Dress For Success Partner — Partnership or affiliation to support workforce development and empowerment services
  • Flagstar Bank Partner — Adrian Peters is Vice President at Flagstar Bank and serves as a Board Member of AAPCI.
  • Gay Men’s Health Crisis Partner — Partnership or membership affiliation for HIV-related health and support services
  • God’s Love We Deliver Partner — Partnership or membership affiliation for medically tailored meal delivery
  • HIV Health and Human Services Planning Council of New York Partner — Membership affiliation for health and human services planning
  • HIV/AIDS | VOCAL-NY Partner — Partnership or membership affiliation focused on HIV/AIDS advocacy and services
  • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Partner — Partnership or membership affiliation to support community services
  • Municipal agencies Partner — Collaborates with municipal agencies on affordable and supportive housing development projects.
  • NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) Government — Co-reviewed AAPCI's proposal for the development of a transitional housing program for survivors of domestic violence.
  • NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Government — Approved AAPCI's proposal and provided capital development financing for the Serenity House Family Residence under the RSVP initiative.
  • New York State Government — Works with State stakeholders to address the immediate needs of vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness.
  • Nonprofit New York Network — Membership in a network supporting nonprofit organizations in New York
  • Private developers Partner — Works with private developers as co-developer or nonprofit sponsor on housing projects.
  • Prominent and M/WBE architects, developers, contractors and/or subcontractors Partner — Contracts with minority- and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs) and other professionals across the development industry in New York City.
  • Public Health Solutions Partner — Partnership or membership affiliation for public health program implementation
  • The Floating Hospital Partner — Partnership or membership affiliation for health and social services
  • The Graduate Center - CUNY Partner — Dr. Onyekwere Onwumere is a Research Scientist at The Graduate Center - CUNY and serves as Board Secretary of AAPCI.
  • local community-based agencies Partner — Collaborates with local community-based agencies to deliver services and support mission goals.
  • nationally recognized nonprofit organizations Partner — Develops partnerships with nationally recognized nonprofit organizations to advance housing and social service initiatives.
  • private developers Partner — Partners with private developers to develop transitional and affordable housing.
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.

  • Housing-First with Supportive Services
    methodology: housing_first
    By providing permanent supportive housing combined with wrap-around services such as on-site case management, we produce long-term housing stability and independence for formerly homeless individuals and those with serious mental illness, because stable housing is a foundational prerequisite for health and well-being.
  • Mixed-Income Integration to Prevent Marginalization
    methodology: mixed_income_integration
    By developing inclusive, mixed-income housing communities, we promote social integration and long-term stability for formerly homeless individuals, because avoiding institutional or segregated settings reduces stigma and strengthens community belonging.
  • Root-Cause Intervention through Integrated Systems
    methodology: root_cause_intervention
    By integrating housing, health, and economic development services, we address the root causes of homelessness—including lack of affordable housing, unmet health needs, and structural racism—because sustainable solutions require dismantling interconnected systemic barriers rather than treating symptoms alone.