irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $104KProvide food distribution services to the poverty sticken in NYC Public housing.
- #2 $17KProvide Holiday Giveaways to the Poverty Stricken in NYC Public housing.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
College Readiness Program
Workshop series helping youth prepare for college through guidance on financial aid, admissions, essay writing, time management, and academic planning.
Crime Awareness & Prevention
Workshops in partnership with local police departments covering decision-making, conflict resolution, and crime prevention strategies for community members.
DYCD Sports & Wellness Program
Youth sports and wellness initiative in Astoria, Queens that builds confidence, leadership, and emotional well-being among tweens and teens through sports and interactive workshops.
Financial Literacy Program
Teaches youth and adults core financial skills including budgeting, saving, borrowing, and wealth accumulation to promote long-term financial independence.
Food Insecurity Program
Distributes family grocery boxes and hot meals to NYCHA residents across New York City’s five boroughs, addressing food insecurity exacerbated by the pandemic.
Power of Positive Thinking Program
Interactive workshop series for pre-teens and teens focused on building confidence, resilience, emotional regulation, and positive mindsets through creative expression and group activities.
She Builds: Beyond The Bricks
Women’s empowerment program providing educational resources, career development, and leadership opportunities for women in NYCHA housing developments.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Food distribution to low-income NYC residentsDistributes family grocery boxes, hot meals, and Thanksgiving meals to residents of New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments across all five boroughs. The program serves individuals and families living in poverty, with ongoing food distribution and holiday-specific meal giveaways.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Holiday toy and clothing giveaways for families in needOrganizes holiday giveaways including toys, clothing, coats, hats, gloves, and hygiene kits for children and individuals in low-income communities, particularly NYCHA residents in Brooklyn and Queens.
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Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
- Senior services programOperates a program providing services and support to senior citizens in the community.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Volunteer-supported tutoring and administrative servicesProvides tutoring services to children and utilizes volunteers for administrative support across organizational programs.
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Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Women's and men's empowerment programsOffers a Women's Empowerment program that helps female students identify talents and passions to set long-term goals, and a Men's Empowerment Workshop supporting young men in developing positive self-image and healthy relationships. Also provides tailored programming for women in NYCHA developments.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Youth Sports and Wellness ProgramOffers a structured program for tweens and teens in Queens, NY, focused on building confidence, leadership, and emotional well-being through sports and wellness activities. In May 2026, 11 workshops served over 90 youth participants.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Youth college and career readiness programsProvides a workshop series covering financial aid navigation, college admissions strategies, essay writing, time management, and academic planning. Also offers career development programming including resume writing, interview techniques, and financial literacy, aimed at preparing youth for college and self-sufficient futures.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Youth film, media, and performing arts programsOperates a Youth Film and Media Civic Leadership Project offering hands-on training in screenwriting, directing, producing, acting, cinematography, and editing. Also runs a Performing Arts Program culminating in a talent show and a Music & Sound Production workshop covering the full process of music creation and distribution.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Youth life skills and personal development workshopsTeaches youth practical life skills including goal setting, stress management, decision-making, emotional regulation, communication, collaboration, self-awareness, leadership, and problem-solving through guided discussions and activities. Reached over 250 pre-teens and teens through 16 sessions between January and April 2026.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$347K
Contributions & grants$190K55%
Program service revenue$158K45%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$268K
Program expenses61%
Admin / overhead39%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$92K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$115K
Cash$115K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$115K
Liquid reserves5.1 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +12.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANINE SAULSBURY | Executive Director | 5 | $11K |
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- DYCD Government — Partnered with DYCD to deliver the Youth Sports and Wellness Program in Queens.
- DYCD Partner — Partner organization co-sponsoring the Youth Sports and Wellness Program in Queens, NY.
- NYC residents living at or below poverty levels Partner — Community population engaged through needs assessment and service delivery.
- New York City Housing Authority Partner — Collaborates with Share for Life to deliver food, toys, and services to residents across the five boroughs.
- local police stations Partner — Partners with local police stations to deliver workshops on crime prevention, decision making, and conflict resolution.
- police departments Partner — Collaborates with police departments on Leadership Development and Crime Awareness & Prevention programs.
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.
- Client-Choice Model in Youth Developmentmethodology: experiential_educationBy using youth-centered, experiential, and interactive methods—such as arts, sports, and discussion-driven workshops—we foster engagement and personal growth because young people learn best through active participation and real-life application, which builds confidence, emotional regulation, and leadership.
- Community-Driven Program Designmethodology: community-driven_needs_assessmentBy assessing community needs and forming partnerships with local stakeholders, we develop targeted services because grounding programs in local context increases relevance, buy-in, and long-term impact for low-income NYC residents.
- Financial and Personal Empowerment via Skills-Based Trainingmethodology: financial_empowerment_through_skills_trainingBy equipping youth and adults with practical financial and interpersonal skills, we promote long-term self-sufficiency and social well-being because skill-building in real-world contexts enables individuals to make sustainable changes in their economic and personal lives.
- Leadership Development Through Lived Experience and Peer Mentorshipmethodology: lived-experience-mentorshipBy leveraging lived experience and peer relationships, we guide at-risk youth and support personal transformation because relatable role models increase trust, reduce disengagement, and produce behavioral change more effectively than top-down instruction.