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HOT BREAD KITCHEN LTD
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 263332972 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P50 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · hotbreadkitchen.org
revenue
$8.4M
expenses
$8.2M
net assets
$12.9M
employees
86
volunteers
250
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

HOT BREAD KITCHEN EMPOWERS NEW YORKERS WHO FACE BARRIERS TO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE CAREERS IN NEW YORK CITY'S FOOD INDUSTRY. WE OFFER JOB SKILLS TRAINING, CUSOTMIZED JOB PLACEMENT, FOOD ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS, AND AN ECOSYSTEM OF WRAPAROUND SUPPORT, OPENING PATHWAYS TO ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR NEW YORKERS ACROSS THE FIVE BOROUGHS WHO FACE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

Hot Bread Kitchen empowers New Yorkers facing economic barriers through career training and entrepreneurship programs in the food industry. The organization offers hands-on culinary training, job placement support, and business incubation for food entrepreneurs, with a focus on women of color and immigrant communities. Programs include paid training, stipends, and wraparound support services, operating across New York City's five boroughs.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $3.25M
    HBK INCUBATES, SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMHBK INCUBATES, HOT BREAD KITCHEN'S SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, SUPPORTS FOOD ENTREPRENEURS TO TRANSFORM THEIR BUSINESS IDEAS INTO SOURCES OF SUSTAINABLE INCOME AND LONG-TERM WEALTH GENERATION. THE PROGRAM OFFERS THREE PILLARS, TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF SMALL FOOD BUSINESSES AT EVERY STAGE OF GROWTH: SEED IS A SELF-PACED PRE-INCUBATION COURSE, COVERING THE FUNDAMENTALS OF OWNING AND OPERATING A FOOD BUSINESS; START IS AN INCUBATOR PROGRAM FOR FOOD ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE READY TO TEST THEIR BUSINESS MODEL; SCALE IS AN ACCELERATOR PROGRAM FOR ENTREPRENEURS WHOSE FOOD BUSINESSES ARE POISED FOR GROWTH, WHICH CONNECTS THEM TO CAPITAL PROVIDERS. IN 2024, HBK INCUBATES SERVED 167 ENTREPRENEURS ACROSS ALL THREE PILLARS.
  2. #2 $2.15M
    COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & MEMBER SUPPORTCENTRAL TO HOT BREAD KITCHEN'S MISSION IS OFFERING HOLISTIC WRAPAROUND SUPPORT IN TANDEM WITH ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS, TO ENSURE THAT OUR MEMBERS CAN ACCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO INCREASE THEIR WELLNESS, SUPPORT SYSTEMS, AND SAFETY. WE OFFER INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, AND REFERRALS WITHIN A NETWORK OF 240+ COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR FURTHER SERVICES. WE ALSO OFFER DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MITIGATE EMERGENCIES THAT MAY PREVENT OUR MEMBERS FROM COMPLETING OUR PROGRAMS OR ACCESSING JOB PLACEMENT. IN 2024, WE PROVIDED OVER $18,000 IN EMERGENCY FUNDING TO OUR MEMBERS TO ADDRESS NEEDS SUCH AS RENTAL ARREARS, CHILDCARE, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD ASSISTANCE, JOB INTERVIEW CLOTHING, AND MORE.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Engagement & Member Support
Wraparound support including 1:1 coaching, case management, referrals to 240+ community partners, and emergency financial assistance for needs like childcare, transportation, and rent.
Culinary Career Pathways for New New Yorkers
6-week culinary training program in English and Spanish for newly arrived, Spanish-speaking immigrants with work authorization, including intensive language support.
Culinary Fundamentals
5-week hands-on training program teaching basic culinary and baking techniques, food safety, and professional skills, including preparation for the NYC Food Protection Exam. Includes stipends and MetroCards.
First Course NYC
8-week culinary training followed by 6 weeks of paid apprenticeship for aspiring restaurant cooks, preparing participants for line cook roles in NYC restaurants.
Front of House
4-week training program in hospitality and customer service skills, preparing participants for cashier, counter server, and barista roles.
HBK Incubates
Food entrepreneurship program with three pillars: Seed (self-paced pre-incubation), Start (incubator with subsidized kitchen space), and Scale (accelerator connecting entrepreneurs to capital).
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Culinary Workforce Training Programs 2 activities
    • Culinary and career training for food industry jobs
      Provides year-round, no-cost culinary training programs including hands-on instruction in cooking, baking, food safety, and kitchen fundamentals, with preparation for the NYC Food Protection Exam and integrated ESOL support for non-English speakers. Programs include stipends and transportation assistance, with training delivered at Chelsea Market and partner locations across New York City.
    • Job placement and career advancement support
      Provides job placement services including assistance with job applications, mock interviews, and hospitality simulations, with partnerships at 320+ employers in New York City. Graduates are placed in entry-level food industry jobs offering benefits and advancement opportunities, with average starting wages around $18–$19.80/hour at companies including Whole Foods Market, Eataly, and Restaurant Associates @ Google.
  • Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
    • Emergency financial assistance for program participants
      Provides emergency financial aid to participants for essential needs including rent, childcare, and transportation, distributing over $18,000 in 2024 and over $32,000 in 2023.
  • Worker Rights Advocacy & Wage Protection 1 activity
    • Quality Jobs Initiative
      Launched in 2022 to improve job quality and career pathways in the food industry by advocating for fair wages, benefits, and advancement opportunities.
  • Shared Kitchen Incubator for Food Entrepreneurs 1 activity
    • Small food business incubation and entrepreneurship support
      Supports food entrepreneurs through access to commercial kitchen space, technical assistance, mentorship, customer connections, and help securing capital. Programs include pre-incubation and accelerator services, with 167 entrepreneurs served in 2024 and 800+ small businesses supported since inception.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.45M
Contributions & grants$8.04M95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$395K5%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$8.23M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$5.51M
Grants paid out$19K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13.13M
Cash$2.55M
Investments$4.99M
Liabilities$262K
Net assets$12.87M
Liquid reserves11.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -25.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LESLIE ABBEY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40 $253K
KRISTINE BOROK CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40 $185K
CATHERINE KIM CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40 $166K
ALLY MILLER CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40 $122K
CARLA LICAVOLI CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40 $112K
CEDRIC JARRETT FORMER CFO 0 $107K
board members · 17
  • AMANDA WILTSHIRE-CRAINE — DIRECTOR
  • ANAMITA GUHA — DIRECTOR
  • CHAERI KIM TORNAY — SECRETARY
  • COURTNEY WILLIS — DIRECTOR
  • DEBORAH BRONSTON-CULP — DIRECTOR
  • DIANA TAYLOR — BOARD CHAIR
  • EMILY SUSSKIND — VICE-CHAIR
  • GAIL SIMMONS — DIRECTOR
  • ILENE ENG — DIRECTOR
  • JAFFER ZAIDI — DIRECTOR
  • JENNIE SPARANDARA — DIRECTOR
  • MARGARITA SAWHNEY — DIRECTOR
  • MARY MCCAFFREY — VICE-CHAIR & TREASURER
  • MATTHEW REICH — DIRECTOR
  • MELISSA BROWN — DIRECTOR
  • SANDRA NUDELMAN — DIRECTOR
  • TRACY JOSHUA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 26

Who they work with

  • 200+ community partners across New York City Partner — Refers members to Hot Bread Kitchen programs and provides supportive services to participants.
  • 240+ Community Partners Partner — Network of community-based organizations providing referral services and coordinated support for Hot Bread Kitchen members.
  • 320+ employer partners Partner — Network of food industry employers collaborating with Hot Bread Kitchen to offer quality jobs and career advancement opportunities to program graduates.
  • Amy’s Bread Partner — Employer partner placing program graduates in entry-level food industry jobs.
  • Amy’s Bread Partner — Employer partner that hires program graduates into entry-level food industry roles.
  • Ashley Belle Partner — Contact person for employer partners seeking to connect with job-ready candidates.
  • Bank of America Partner — Provides flexible funding, leadership training, and network access through the Neighborhood Builder® program.
  • Board of Directors Network — Provides governance and strategic guidance to Hot Bread Kitchen.
  • Chelsea Market Partner — Hosts Hot Bread Kitchen's signature culinary fundamentals training program.
  • Eataly Partner — Employer partner placing program graduates in entry-level food industry jobs.
  • Eataly Partner — Employer partner that hires program graduates into entry-level food industry roles.
  • Fast Company Network — Recognized Hot Bread Kitchen’s Management Training Institute with a 2026 World Changing Ideas Award.
  • Great Performances Partner — Hosts the Culinary Career Pathways for New New Yorkers program at its Bronx facility in partnership with Hot Bread Kitchen.
  • Levain Bakery Partner — Collaborated on cause marketing campaigns to support Hot Bread Kitchen’s mission.
  • New York City Small Business Services Partner — Collaborates with Hot Bread Kitchen to deliver the First Course NYC culinary instruction and apprenticeship program.
  • New York City Small Business Services Partner — Collaborates with Hot Bread Kitchen to deliver the First Course NYC program.
  • Pizza Loves Emily Partner — Collaborated on cause marketing campaigns to support Hot Bread Kitchen’s mission.
  • Restaurant Associates @ Google Partner — Employer partner placing program graduates in entry-level food industry jobs.
  • Restaurant Associates @ Google Partner — Employer partner that hires program graduates into entry-level food industry roles.
  • Rosemary’s Partner — Collaborated on cause marketing campaigns to support Hot Bread Kitchen’s mission.
  • Salt & Straw Partner — Collaborated on cause marketing campaigns to support Hot Bread Kitchen’s mission.
  • The Goods Mart Partner — Collaborated on cause marketing campaigns to support Hot Bread Kitchen’s mission.
  • Volunteer@hotbreadkitchen.org Partner — Primary contact for corporate volunteer partnerships and event coordination.
  • Whole Foods Market Partner — Employer partner placing program graduates in entry-level food industry jobs.
  • Whole Foods Market Partner — Employer partner that hires program graduates into entry-level food industry roles.
  • Yelp Partner — Collaborated on cause marketing campaigns to support Hot Bread Kitchen’s mission.
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.

  • Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Training Model
    methodology: culturally_and_linguistically_responsive_training
    By delivering culinary training in both English and Spanish with bilingual staff tailored to newly arrived immigrants, the organization increases accessibility and effectiveness, because language-congruent instruction enhances learning outcomes and program completion for specific populations.
  • Holistic Workforce Development with Wraparound Support
    methodology: holistic_workforce_development
    By combining culinary and professional skills training with wraparound services such as childcare, housing, and mental health referrals, HOT BREAD KITCHEN LTD enables sustained workforce participation and economic mobility because stable personal circumstances are foundational to job readiness and retention.
  • Industry-Integrated Career Pathways with Paid Apprenticeships
    methodology: two_way_workforce_pipeline
    By aligning training with real-world job placements through paid apprenticeships and employer partnerships, HOT BREAD KITCHEN LTD ensures participants gain relevant experience and access to quality jobs with advancement potential, because experiential learning and direct pipelines to employers increase workforce integration and retention.
  • Tiered Entrepreneurship Development for Long-Term Wealth Building
    methodology: tiered_business_development
    By offering a tiered business development model—SEED, START, SCALE—the organization supports food entrepreneurs at different stages to build sustainable businesses, because phased, customized coaching and technical assistance increase the likelihood of business survival and wealth generation.
  • Two-Generation Approach Through Peer and Community Networks
    methodology: two_generation_approach
    By maintaining long-term peer communities and connecting participants with social service partners, the organization addresses both individual and familial barriers to employment, because sustained engagement and social support compound economic outcomes over time.