named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Building Small Businesses Forum
Annual event connecting minority entrepreneurs with financial institutions and government agencies to improve access to capital and business opportunities
Good Nights for Youth
Partnership with Beyond Bedtime to distribute pajamas to children ages 1-12 to promote healthy sleep and well-being
HARLEM WEEK
Annual celebration of Harlem's arts, culture, and tourism, featuring performances, discussions, and community forums
Harlem Marathon Welcome Stages
Annual event welcoming marathon runners with four performance stages featuring gospel, R&B, hip hop, Latin, and Caribbean music
Lucille’s Community Meal Program
Partnership with St. Matthew's Church to prepare and distribute over 200 nutritious meals weekly to address local food insecurity
Project Art Partnership
Sponsorship of free art classes for children through public libraries to address the educational gap in arts programming
activities · 13 groups
What they do
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Professional Networking Events 2 activities
- Facilitates business and civic networking eventsHosts year-round events that connect business executives, owners, elected officials, and leaders from civic, educational, and cultural sectors to support collaboration and economic empowerment in Harlem.
- Supports economic development through business forums and conferencesHosts annual and bi-annual conferences, seminars, and forums—such as the “Building Small Businesses: Access, Capital & Opportunity” event—to support entrepreneurship, address systemic barriers to capital for minority-owned businesses, and promote economic growth in Harlem.
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Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
- Administers scholarships and internships for studentsHas awarded over nine million dollars in scholarships and internships to students attending trade schools, colleges, and universities, with a focus on supporting those at historically black colleges and universities.
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Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for cultural infrastructure developmentSelected the establishment of a national jazz museum in Harlem as a major advocacy priority to strengthen cultural preservation and community development.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distributes children's essentials during holidaysDistributes pajamas to children ages 1 through 12 in Harlem during the holiday season in partnership with Beyond Bedtime to promote sleep equity.
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Climate Change Public Awareness & Advocacy 1 activity
- Hosts bi-annual climate change conferences for communities of colorHosts bi-annual conferences focused on climate change and its disproportionate impact on communities of color to foster dialogue and community-based solutions.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Hosts monthly Uptown Leaders Meetings to address community issuesConvenes up to 60 representatives from government, business, health, education, and civic sectors monthly since 2020 to discuss and address key community challenges in Upper Manhattan.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Leads S.T.E.A.M. and technology education initiativesLeads year-round S.T.E.A.M. programs and hosts annual events to demystify technology, promote youth engagement in science and innovation, and address cybersecurity awareness for members and the broader community.
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Food Policy Advocacy & Nutrition Education 1 activity
- Operates year-round Healthy Eating & Healthy Living initiativeRuns the ongoing “Healthy Eating & Healthy Living” program through its Health Committee to promote wellness and healthy lifestyles in the Harlem community.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes annual HARLEM WEEK events and cultural programmingAnnually organizes HARLEM WEEK, a multi-event festival including cultural performances, the Alex Trebek Spelling Bee, a Youth Hackathon, a children’s festival, and recognition of musicians and entertainers, in collaboration with the HARLEM WEEK Board of Directors to celebrate and promote Harlem’s arts and cultural institutions.
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Community and Public Broadcasting Services 1 activity
- Produces radio programs on urban policy, culture, and economic developmentProduces three regular radio programs: 'Urbanology' on urban planning and policy (WHCR-FM), 'The Harlem Connection' on Harlem’s culture and history (WBAI-FM and WHCR-FM), and 'The Business of Business Is People' on entrepreneurship and workforce development (WBLS 107.5 FM and WBLS.com).
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Regional Tourism Promotion 1 activity
- Promotes tourism and cultural economic developmentHas led tourism development in Upper Manhattan for over 40 years by developing and promoting year-round cultural events that highlight Harlem’s history, music, and entertainment in collaboration with local and international partners, contributing to business growth and cultural employment.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Provides food security through weekly meal distributionPartners with St. Matthew's Church to prepare and distribute over 200 nutritious meals weekly to combat food insecurity in the Harlem community.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Supports community development through membership networkMaintains a membership network of over 1,500 individuals, businesses, organizations, and institutions to support development, prosperity, and growth in Harlem.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$436K
Contributions & grants$295K68%
Program service revenue$141K32%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$434K
Program expenses53%
Admin / overhead47%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$60K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$224K
Cash$223K
Investments$0
Liabilities$41K
Net assets$183K
Liquid reserves6.2 mo
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLOYD WILLIAMS | PRESIDENT & CEO | 20 | $111K |
board members · 16
- ANTHONY WATSON — DIRECTOR
- BETTY PARK — DIRECTOR
- CLAYTON BANKS — DIRECTOR
- DR HAZEL DUKES — DIRECTOR
- DR LEON T MERRICK — DIRECTOR
- GREG CAMPBELL — DIRECTOR
- KAREN WITHERSPOON — DIRECTOR
- L BENET MCMILLAN ESQ — DIRECTOR
- LOUIS KATSOS — DIRECTOR
- LUCILLE MCEWEN ESQ — DIRECTOR
- MARK A WILLIS ESQ — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL J GARNER — DIRECTOR
- PATRICIA A RICKETTS — DIRECTOR
- PRINCESS JENKINS — DIRECTOR
- REV DENNIS DILLON — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM ROGERS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 96
Who they work with
- Apollo Theater Partner — Key cultural partner in developing year-round events and activities in Harlem.
- Bank Street College Partner — Educational partner in programming development
- Barnard College Partner — Educational partner in programming development
- Beyond Bedtime Partner — Partnered to distribute pajamas to children in Harlem and promote sleep equity.
- Beyond Bedtime Partner — Partnered with GHCC to distribute pajamas to children in Harlem and promote sleep equity.
- Blackfrica Promotions Partner — Harlem-based arts and cultural organization that produced the first HARLEM DAY event in partnership with the Uptown Chamber of Commerce.
- Carver Federal Savings Bank Partner — Collaborates in hosting the Uptown Leaders Meeting.
- Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine Partner — Key partner in cultural and community events in Harlem.
- City College of New York Partner — Collaborates in hosting the Uptown Leaders Meeting.
- City College of New York Partner — Partner in S.T.E.A.M. initiatives and technology education events
- City Universities of New York Partner — Educational partner in programming development
- Columbia University Partner — Collaborates in hosting the Uptown Leaders Meeting.
- Columbia University Partner — Educational partner in programming development
- Columbia University Partner — Partner in S.T.E.A.M. initiatives and technology education events
- Columbia University Partner — Partner in local, regional, and national initiatives supporting Harlem’s growth.
- Columbia University Partner — Partners on climate change conferences and discussions involving academic expertise.
- Empire State Development Corporation Government — Collaborates with the Chamber on economic and tourism development in Harlem.
- Fashion Institute of Technology Partner — Educational partner in programming development
- GiGi’s Playhouse Partner — Partnered with GHCC to distribute pajamas and support sleep equity outreach.
- GiGi’s Playhouse Partner — Partnered with GHCC to help distribute pajamas and spread Beyond Bedtime's sleep equity message.
- HARLEM WEEK Partner — Co-hosted the annual Holiday Reception and collaborates on community events and programming.
- HARLEM WEEK Partner — Co-sponsors the Annual Alex Trebek Harlem Children’s Spelling Bee with Lucille’s as part of its community programming.
- HARLEM WEEK Partner — Collaborates with HARLEM WEEK to provide members with event participation and promotional opportunities.
- HARLEM WEEK Board of Directors Partner — Collaborates annually with the Chamber’s Arts and Culture Committee to recognize and showcase musicians and entertainers during HARLEM WEEK.
- Harlem Arts Alliance Partner — Collaborates with the Chamber's Arts and Culture Committee to support and promote arts and culture organizations in the region.
- Harlem Arts Alliance Partner — Key cultural partner in organizing year-round arts and cultural events.
- Harlem Community Center, Inc. Partner — Collaborates in hosting the Uptown Leaders Meeting.
- Harlem Community Development Corporation Partner — Collaborates on community development and economic growth initiatives in Harlem.
- Harlem Mother’s Father’s S.A.V.E. Partner — Partnered with GHCC to help distribute pajamas and spread Beyond Bedtime's sleep equity message.
- Harlem Mother’s Father’s S.A.V.E. Partner — Worked with GHCC to distribute pajamas and promote sleep equity in Harlem.
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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.
- Anchor Institution Modelmethodology: anchor_institution_modelBy maintaining a continuous institutional presence through economic and social challenges, the organization sustains community stability and enables long-term development because consistent local leadership fosters trust, continuity, and resilience in civic and economic life.
- Community Hub Model for Holistic Well-Beingmethodology: community_hub_modelBy operating as an integrated community hub that connects arts, culture, food security, and education, the organization supports holistic neighborhood well-being because multi-dimensional services address interconnected social determinants of health and economic vitality.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration for Community Empowermentmethodology: cross-sector_collaborationBy convening cross-sector partnerships among academic, environmental justice, government, and cultural institutions, the organization amplifies community impact because diverse institutional resources and expertise increase access, equity, and systemic change.
- Culture-Led Economic Developmentmethodology: culture-led economic developmentBy leveraging Harlem's history, culture, music, and entertainment as core drivers, the organization stimulates tourism and economic development because cultural identity attracts investment, visitation, and local pride that fuel sustainable growth.
- Proactive Advocacy and Inclusion in Economic Ecosystemsmethodology: proactive-advocacyBy promoting proactive advocacy and inclusion in decision-making spaces, the organization advances economic opportunities for minority entrepreneurs because empowered voices lead to equitable access to capital, policy influence, and business networks.