irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $588KINTERVENTION: THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES ACROSS ALL FIVE BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY AND WORKS CLOSELY WITH RAPE CRISIS CENTERS PROGRAMS, HOSPITALS, DISTRICT ATTORNEYS' OFFICES, THE NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, COURT OFFICIALS, CITY LEADERS AND OTHERS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROMISING PRACTICES AND POLICIES IN THE TREATMENT OF SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS. THE ALLIANCE FACILITATES PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS, PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND POLICY GUIDANCE TO RAPE CRISIS PROGRAMS, AND GENERATES A MONTHLY THE ALLIANCE E-NEWSLETTER, WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED TO OVER 3,000 PEOPLE WITH TIMELY UP-DATES IN THE FIELD. BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, THE ALLIANCE WORKS TO ENHANCE EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE AT HOSPITALS, RAPE CRISIS PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS WITH GUIDANCE ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND RESPONSE STRATEGIES. POLICY EFFORTS FOCUS ON IMPROVING SYSTEMIC RESPONSES TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Collegiate Changemakers Fellowship Program
Trains and mentors college students and recent alumni to lead sexual violence prevention initiatives on campuses, culminating in student-led events during Campus SAAM Week.
General Campus Program
Delivers workshops, technical assistance, and awareness events to colleges in NYC aligned with NY State’s 'Enough is Enough' law (Education Law 129-B) to prevent campus sexual violence.
Legal Services Program
Provides legal representation to survivors of sexual assault in areas including family and housing court, immigration, campus adjudication, and consumer protection, funded by NYS Office of Victim Services.
Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Training Institute (SAFE-TI)
Provides 40-hour certification courses for medical professionals to become Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners, including adult/adolescent and pediatric tracks, compliant with NYS Department of Health and IAFN standards.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 6 activities
- Advances policy and legislative change to support survivorsAdvocates for city, state, and federal policy reforms including budget initiatives and legislation such as the Child Victims Act and Adult Survivors Act, through participation in coalitions like the Survivor Justice Coalition.
- Delivers public and professional training on sexual violence prevention and responseProvides free, public trainings and continuing education to professionals and community members on topics including survivor support, disclosure response, and sexual violence prevention, reaching 650 individuals in NYC.
- Hosts annual conference and events on sexual violence responseOrganizes in-person events such as a full-day conference on sexual violence response, bringing together professionals and stakeholders for education and collaboration.
- Implements nightlife sexual violence prevention program (OutSmartNYC)Runs OutSmartNYC, which prevents sexual violence in nightlife settings through staff training, venue-specific workshops, safety advocacy, and community organizing, training 461 nightlife staff and reaching over 10,000 patrons in 2025.
- Leads coordinated citywide response to sexual violenceActs as the central coordinating body for sexual violence response in New York City, uniting service providers, policymakers, and advocates to ensure a unified and effective system of support and prevention.
- Provides training and technical assistance to sexual assault service providersOffers capacity-building support to over 53 rape crisis service provider organizations across New York State, with a focus on evidence-based, trauma-informed practices in college campus settings through the Enough is Enough program.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 2 activities
- Provides campus-based sexual violence prevention and support programsDelivers workshops, supports student leadership, and assists with policy development at colleges across NYC, training 1,210 students, faculty, and staff and reaching 2,500 campus community members through events and Campus SAAM Week initiatives.
- Runs youth development and prevention program (Project DOT)Operates Project DOT, an interactive youth development program engaging youth aged 10–24 from marginalized communities in leadership, advocacy, and sexual violence prevention, serving 169 youth in 2025.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Operates Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Training Institute (SAFE-TI)Runs the SAFE-TI program, which delivers NYS DOH and IAFN-accredited 40-hour certification courses for adult/adolescent and pediatric forensic examiners, along with continuing education through webinars, seminars, and mock trial skills-building courses for healthcare professionals.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Operates legal services program for sexual assault survivorsProvides direct legal representation to survivors in family and housing courts, immigration proceedings, campus cases, crime victim compensation, non-consensual pornography, and consumer protection matters.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces and distributes survivor resource materialsPublishes and annually updates the Sexual Violence Survivor Resource Guide in English and Spanish, and distributes a monthly e-newsletter to over 3,000 recipients with updates on intervention and policy.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducts research to map and improve sexual violence response systemsCompleted a multi-year mapping project to identify gaps in New York City’s sexual violence response infrastructure, informing improvements in service delivery and policy.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.74M
Contributions & grants$1.71M98%
Program service revenue$26K1%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$1.65M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$1.05M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.34M
Cash$488K
Investments$0
Liabilities$440K
Net assets$899K
Liquid reserves3.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +2.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY MILES | EXECUTIVE DI | 35 | $166K |
| CLARISSA ESPINOZA | DIRECTOR OF | 35 | $132K |
| MARK CARDONA | DIR. OF OPER | 35 | $115K |
board members · 7
- CECILIA GASTON — BOARD MEMBER
- HELEN ROSENTHAL — CHAIR
- ILONA BRENOWITZ — BOARD MEMBER
- LEONOR YOUNG — BOARD MEMBER
- NATASHA R JOHNSON — SECRETARY
- NICOLE WONG — BOARD MEMBER
- TANNUJA ROZARIO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 43
Who they work with
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine Partner — Hosts the Clinical Day for the Adult/Adolescent Course, providing a site for hands-on training with Gynecological Teaching Associates.
- American Musical & Dramatic Academy (AMDA) Partner — Campus partner receiving training and support from the Alliance's Campus Program.
- Brooklyn Law School Partner — Campus partner receiving training and support from the Alliance's Campus Program.
- CUNY Baruch College Partner — Campus partner receiving training and support from the Alliance's Campus Program.
- CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) Partner — Campus partner receiving training and support from the Alliance's Campus Program.
- CUNY Graduate Center Partner — Campus partner receiving training and support from the Alliance's Campus Program.
- CUNY Guttman Community College Partner — Campus partner receiving training and support from the Alliance's Campus Program.
- CUNY John Jay College Partner — Campus partner receiving training and support from the Alliance's Campus Program.
- CUNY York College Partner — Campus partner receiving training and support from the Alliance's Campus Program.
- Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY Partner — Campus partner receiving training and support from the Alliance's Campus Program.
- Crime Victims Treatment Center (CVTC) Partner — Collaborates with The Alliance on the OutSmartNYC program to prevent sexual violence in nightlife settings.
- Crime Victims Treatment Center (CVTC) Partner — Collaborative partner in the OutSmartNYC program alongside The Alliance and nightlife community members.
- Elsewhere Partner — Partner venue that has implemented OutSmartNYC trainings and reports improved staff preparedness and safety culture.
- Helen Rosenthal Partner — Member of the organization's board of directors.
- International Association of Forensic Nurses Government — Accredits both the Adult/Adolescent and Pediatric/Adolescent SAFE-TI training courses.
- International Association of Forensic Nurses Government — Provides standards for certification of Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners through the SAFETI program
- Kering Foundation Funder — Provides financial support for Project DOT.
- Leonor Young Partner — Member of the organization's board of directors.
- Lisa West Alpert Partner — Member of the organization's board of directors.
- Long Island University, Brooklyn Partner — Campus partner receiving training and support from the Alliance's Campus Program.
- Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Partner — Collaborates with SAFE-TI to deliver the Mock Trial Skills-Building Course, integrating legal expertise into training for SAFE Examiners.
- NYC Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Government agency providing funding support for Project DOT.
- NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Funder — Supports the Alliance’s General Training Program
- NYC HOPE Partner — Collaborates by cross-referencing additional resources in the NYC HOPE Resource Guide.
- NYS Department of Health Government — Provides standards for certification of Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners through the SAFETI program
- NYS Office of Victim Services Funder — Awarded a 5-year contract to support the legal services program for survivors of sexual assault
- New York City Police Department Partner — Collaborates on developing and implementing practices and policies for the treatment of sexual assault survivors
- New York Film Academy (NYFA) Partner — Campus partner receiving training and support from the Alliance's Campus Program.
- New York Law School (NYLS) Partner — Campus partner receiving training and support from the Alliance's Campus Program.
- New York State Government — References the New York State Survivors Bill of Rights in analysis of service gaps.
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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.
- Policy Advocacy for Legal and Structural Reformmethodology: policy_advocacyBy advancing targeted legislative and budgetary reforms—such as closing legal loopholes, extending statutes of limitations, and protecting survivors from defamation—we create systemic accountability because legal frameworks shape institutional behavior and survivor access to justice.
- Survivor-Centered, Trauma-Informed Systems Transformationmethodology: trauma-informed_careBy embedding trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and bias-aware practices into medical, legal, and community systems, we improve survivor outcomes because institutional responses that prioritize safety, autonomy, and cultural responsiveness increase engagement and reduce retraumatization.
- Systems-Change Through Integrated Advocacymethodology: systems-changeBy combining research, policy advocacy, and capacity-building training, we produce systemic change in sexual violence prevention and response because sustainable reform requires aligned interventions across legal, institutional, and community systems.
- Venue-Embedded Safety Culture in Nightlife Settingsmethodology: venue-embedded safety cultureBy embedding safety advocacy directly into nightlife venues through co-facilitation with community members and context-specific training, we reduce sexual violence because on-site cultural change increases bystander intervention and accountability in high-risk environments.
- Youth-Led, Peer-Influence Prevention Modelmethodology: peer-influence modelBy equipping youth from marginalized communities with leadership tools and training them as peer messengers, we prevent sexual violence because youth-driven change is more effective at shifting peer norms and behaviors than top-down education.