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STANLEY M ISAACS NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 132572034 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P280 · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · isaacscenter.org
revenue
$15.5M
expenses
$16.1M
net assets
$0
employees
239
volunteers
352
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

A MULTI-SERVICE ORGANIZATION FOCUSING PRIMARILY ON THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN, LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, OUT-OF-SCHOOL AND OUT-OF-WORK YOUTH, AND AGING NEW YORKERS INCLUDING THE ISOLATED AND HOMEBOUND ELDERLY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center is a multi-service nonprofit serving low-income New Yorkers across the lifespan, with a focus on children, youth, and older adults. The organization provides workforce development, education, youth enrichment, and aging services including Meals on Wheels, case management, and congregate programs. It operates primarily on Manhattan’s Upper East Side and in public housing communities.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $4.75M
    YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES - THE EDUCATION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (EDW) ENGAGES OUT-OF-SCHOOL AND OUT-OF-WORK (OSOW), HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, HAVE A HISTORY OF GANG INVOLVEMENT, ARE SINGLE PARENTS, OR FACE OTHER BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATING IN OTHER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS. EWD PROGRAMS PROVIDE SECTOR-SPECIFIC JOB TRAINING, INTERNSHIPS, EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT, AND RETENTION SUPPORT. TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF OSOW YOUTH, STAFF PROVIDE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CLASSES, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING WITH THE GOAL OF MULTIPLE POSITIVE OUTCOMES: SKILL-BUILDING, INCREASED CONFIDENCE, HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY ATTAINMENT, COLLEGE ENROLLMENT, EMPLOYMENT, and ULTIMATELY, RETENTION IN FULL-TIME SALARIED POSITIONS IN THREE AREAS: CULINARY ARTS, HEALTH SERVICES, AND TECHNOLOGY.
  2. #2 $1.92M
    AGING SERVICES - ISAACS CENTER'S AGING SERVICES HELP NEW YORKERS LIVE WITH DIGNITY AND AGE IN PLACE, REMAINING SAFE, COMFORTABLE, AND CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITY. THROUGH EDUCATION AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS-FOCUSED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THESE PROGRAMS SUPPORT OLDER ADULTS' HOUSING STABILITY, FINANCIAL SECURITY, AND PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH. SERVICES OFFERED AT OUR SENIOR CENTERS AND NATURALLY OCCURRING RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES INCLUDE:CASE MANAGEMENT, CASE ASSISTANCE, HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT (NURSING AND HEALTH COACHING), HEALTH PROMOTION GROUPS, EDUCATION/RECREATION PROGRAMS, CONGREGATE AND GRAB-AND-GO MEALS, TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE, FOOD PANTRY, TRIPS/OUTINGS, EXERCISE GROUPS, AND NUTRITION EDUCATION.
named programs · 11 · from sources

What they call their work

Advance and Earn / Culinary Arts Training
Job training program for out-of-school, out-of-work youth ages 18-24 in culinary arts, including front and back of house roles, mentorship, and leadership development. Graduates staff the Soup’s Up meal delivery program.
Beacon Program
Year-round out-of-school-time program located in public schools, offering recreational, educational, and leadership activities for youth, families, and adults, including seniors.
GED Program
High school equivalency classes and financial literacy training for all ages, supporting skill-building, confidence, and pathways to employment or college.
Information Technology Training in Partnership with Per Scholas
Provides training leading to Google IT Support Professional and CompTIA A+ certifications, as well as Cybersecurity Analyst Certification (CySA+), for entry-level technology jobs.
Isaacs Scholars Program
Provides financial aid, books, and transportation support to students from vulnerable communities to support educational success and combat generational poverty.
Jack August After School Program
After-school program for students in Isaacs Houses and Holmes Towers, providing snacks, homework help, and enrichment in STEM, performing arts, and project-based learning.
Meals on Wheels
Delivers seven home-cooked meals per week to homebound seniors on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, reducing food insecurity and hospitalizations.
NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Community) Programs
Provides aging-in-place services including nursing checkups, case management, exercise classes, and social activities in Holmes/Isaacs Towers and Taft/Johnson Houses.
Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP)
Assists seniors and low-income individuals in determining eligibility and applying for SNAP benefits.
Older Adult Center
Offers congregate meals, case management, recreational activities, health promotion, technology assistance, and nutrition education at the Isaacs Center headquarters.
Train and Earn / Community Healthcare
Training program leading to Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) qualification, offered at Isaacs Center and Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center, with internships through DYCD’s Summer Youth Employment Program.
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
    • Food pantry and multi-meal kit delivery
      Operates a food pantry open Wednesdays at the Older Adult Center and delivers multi-meal kits containing ingredients and recipes to seniors and food-insecure individuals. Includes themed monthly meals and supports thousands of senior clients annually.
    • Soup’s Up program employing culinary trainees
      Operates the Soup’s Up program, which delivers multi-meal kits to food-insecure populations while providing employment opportunities for graduates of the organization’s culinary arts training program.
  • Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 2 activities
    • Meals on Wheels program for homebound seniors
      Delivers seven home-delivered meals per week to homebound older adults on Manhattan's East Side as the lead contractor for NYC Department for the Aging, serving approximately 267,000 meals annually in Community Districts 8 and 11. The program is associated with reduced hospitalizations and healthcare costs among participants.
    • Onsite meal preparation and distribution for older adults
      Prepares and distributes thousands of nutritious meals weekly through an onsite kitchen, including congregate meals at Older Adult Centers and a salad bar service offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Also provides fresh hot meals and pantry services to seniors in public housing and Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs).
  • Intergenerational Connection Programs 1 activity
    • Arts and crafts programming for older adults and youth
      Provides Arts & Crafts classes for older adults and youth as a space for relaxation, wellness, and community building.
  • Youth and Family Cooking Education 1 activity
    • Culinary and nutrition education programs
      Offers a Nutritionist Cooking Class teaching healthy cooking techniques and hosts culinary demonstrations and events featuring professionally prepared meals through the Education & Workforce Culinary Program.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Education and workforce development for youth and young adults
      Provides sector-based job training, high school equivalency, financial literacy, and certification programs for over 1,000 at-risk New York City residents annually, including culinary arts, IT/cybersecurity (in partnership with Per Scholas), and Certified Nursing Assistant training. Includes case management and wraparound support, achieving an 85% graduation rate and employment placement outcomes.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Education and workforce program scholarships
      Awards annual donor-funded scholarships to support students in the Options Center and Education & Workforce programs, helping young adults close financial gaps in their education.
  • Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
    • Older Adult Centers and Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs)
      Operates two NORCs—in Holmes/Isaacs Towers and Taft/Johnson Houses—and provides case management, recreational activities, congregate meals, and social support services to over 2,000 older adults, including public housing residents and members of the local NORC network.
  • Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
    • Summer Youth Employment Program and youth training placements
      Hosts approximately 50 youth annually in the Summer Youth Employment Program at community health agencies in partnership with DYCD, and places youth into employment following sector-based training programs.
  • Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
    • Support for SNAP benefit enrollment
      Provides free eligibility screening, application assistance, and outreach through the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) to help seniors and Manhattan residents enroll in SNAP benefits.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Youth out-of-school time and academic support programs
      Offers after-school and Beacon programs for school-age children and adolescents, including homework help, STEM enrichment, arts/crafts, recreation, and preparation for high-performing high schools. Serves over 600 children from low-income families in Isaacs Houses, Holmes Towers, and East Harlem schools.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Strategic partnership with Goddard Riverside
      Engaged in a strategic partnership with Goddard Riverside beginning in May 2021 to enhance service delivery for New Yorkers.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15.47M
Contributions & grants$15.07M97%
Program service revenue$158K1%
Investment income$185K1%
Other revenue$59K
expenses
Total expenses$16.05M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$7.27M
Grants paid out$1.99M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$212K
Investments$5.92M
Liabilities$5.93M
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves4.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +28.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 9
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
RODERICK L JONES President 7 $500K
ANDREA CAIN COO 7 $432K
Michael Klidas CFO 7 $253K
KARENNE ELYSE BERRY CPO 35 $221K
BETH ELLEN DUNPHE CRO 7 $214K
MERRILL TODD DOBSON Chief HR Off. 7 $181K
MAY WONG CFO (Former) 7 $173K
Damion E Samuels Assoc. Deputy ED 35 $154K
Khristel Simmons Assoc. VP 35 $135K
board members · 4
  • CHRISTOPHER AUGUSTE — Chairman
  • HOWARD STEIN — Treasurer
  • MARCIA BYSTRYN — Secretary
  • TODD CLEGG — VICE CHAIR
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • Carter Burden Center Partner — Collaborates with Isaacs Center on Meals on Wheels meal delivery for homebound seniors.
  • DYCD Partner — Collaborates on the Summer Youth Employment Program to place 50 youth annually in community health agencies.
  • Goddard Riverside Network — STANLEY M ISAACS NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER INC is part of Goddard Riverside’s network of programs and shares volunteer opportunities across sites.
  • Goddard Riverside Partner — Collaborates on scholarship programs, FreeWill estate planning services, and accepting gifts of stock.
  • Goddard Riverside Partner — Merged with the Stanley M. Isaacs Center in June 2025; jointly operates programs and awards scholarships.
  • Goddard Riverside Partner — Strategic partner in a collaboration to enhance services for New Yorkers, with plans for a full merger.
  • Goddard Riverside Partner — Strategic partnership formed in May 2021, culminating in a full merger by the end of June 2024 to enhance service delivery for New Yorkers.
  • Helen Keller International Partner — Partners with Helen Keller International to provide health and wellness services for seniors on campus.
  • Isaacs/Holmes Partner — Partner housing site serving older adults in public housing.
  • Mayor’s Office of Urban Agriculture Government — Visited the Education & Workforce Culinary Program for a demonstration event.
  • NYC Department of Youth & Community Development Partner — Hosts Beacon programs in public schools through a partnership with the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development.
  • NYC Public Schools Partner — Collaborates with NYC Public Schools on the Summer Rising initiative for summer camp programming.
  • NYCHA Government — NYCHA development housing where the organization is physically embedded.
  • New York City Department for the Aging Government — Funds Meals on Wheels and senior center programs through city contracts.
  • Per Scholas Partner — Partnership to deliver IT and cybersecurity certification training programs.
  • Roosevelt Island Senior Center Partner — Collaborates with Isaacs Center on Meals on Wheels meal delivery for homebound seniors.
  • Taft/Johnson Partner — Partner housing site serving older adults in public housing.
  • Union Settlement Association Partner — Collaborates with Isaacs Center on Meals on Wheels meal delivery for homebound seniors.
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.

  • Aging-in-Place Through Integrated Support
    methodology: aging_in_place
    By integrating meals, case management, health services, and social activities, the organization enables seniors to age in place with dignity because bundled supports address interconnected needs and reduce isolation while promoting independence.
  • Community-Embedded Service Delivery
    methodology: community-embedded_services
    By locating services directly within public housing developments and high-density senior buildings, the organization increases access and utilization among target populations because proximity reduces barriers to engagement and builds trust through neighborhood integration.
  • Integrated Culinary Training and Food Service Model
    methodology: workforce-development-integration
    By employing graduates of its culinary arts training program in its Soup’s Up meal kit initiative, the organization reinforces workforce development outcomes because real-world job placement within the same ecosystem ensures skill application, income, and program sustainability.
  • Sector-Focused Workforce Development with Wraparound Supports
    methodology: sector-focused_workforce_development
    By providing labor-market-aligned, sector-specific job training combined with case management and educational support, the organization prepares out-of-school youth for sustainable employment because skills are matched to demand and personal barriers are addressed holistically.