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HARLEM ONE STOP INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 461714042 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · harlemonestop.com
revenue
$395K
expenses
$276K
net assets
$231K
employees
5
volunteers
3
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

HARLEM ONE STOP (HOS, WE, US, OUR) IS A COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED AS A CULTURAL TOURISM IMITATIVE COMMITTED TO THE PRESERVATION OF HARLEM'S CULTURAL AND HISTORIC ASSETS WHILE CONTRIBUTIONG TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE AREA. HOS'S GOAL IS TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMIC EQUITY UPTOWN - HARLEM AND WASHINGTON HEIGHTS. BY ESTABLISHING STRATEGIC ALLIANCES AND COLLABORATING WITH A NETWORK OF CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS AND BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS, HOS PRESENTS UPPER MANHATTAN AS A PREMIER DESTINATION TO THE LOCAL, REGIONAL, DOMESTIC, AND INTERNATIONAL VISTOR'S/TRAVEL SECTORS THROUGH ITS DIVERSE MARKETING INITIATIVES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Harlem One Stop is a community-based nonprofit organization focused on cultural tourism and economic development in Harlem and Washington Heights. It aims to preserve the area's cultural and historic assets while promoting economic equity through strategic alliances with cultural institutions and businesses. The organization positions Upper Manhattan as a premier destination for local, national, and international visitors through diverse marketing initiatives.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

155 Entertainers Basketball Tournament @ Rucker Park
Annual basketball tournament featuring entertainers held at Rucker Park, celebrating Harlem's cultural legacy in sports and community.
Central Harlem Outdoors - Street Events & Activities
Organizes and promotes outdoor street events and community activities in Central Harlem to enhance public space usage and community engagement.
Directory of Organizations by Neighborhood
Curated directory listing community organizations, businesses, and institutions in Harlem to promote local visibility and connectivity.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 2 activities
    • Curating and disseminating information on cultural events and attractions in Upper Manhattan
      Maintains a public events calendar, publishes seasonal guides, and sends a weekly permission-based email newsletter highlighting music, theater, dance, festivals, and community cultural events in Upper Manhattan, including special features on events like the Harlem EatUp! Festival and holiday season programming.
    • Providing public-facing information and referral services for community engagement
      Responds to email inquiries about community events and resources, and redirects messages to more appropriate organizations when necessary, while maintaining a privacy-protected mailing list for event outreach.
  • Regional Tourism Promotion 1 activity
    • Operating a cultural tourism platform to preserve Harlem's historic and cultural assets
      Operates as a community-based nonprofit promoting cultural tourism to preserve Harlem's cultural and historic assets and support economic development in Harlem and Washington Heights, with a focus on accessibility and community engagement.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Publishing content to promote underrepresented artists and community art initiatives
      Produces and publishes content highlighting undervalued African American artists and collaborates on public art exhibitions, such as coverage of Andrea Arroyo’s outdoor exhibition and presentation of community-created art through Faith in the Arts.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$395K
Contributions & grants$53K13%
Program service revenue$342K87%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$276K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$60K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$236K
Cash$211K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$231K
Liquid reserves9.2 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +93.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
YUIEN CHIN PRESIDENT & 40 $24K
board members · 3
  • ALEX YEPES — VP & TREASUR
  • JOAN HOGARTH — SECRETARY
  • THOMAS ANTHONY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 47

Who they work with

  • Aaron Davis Hall/City College Center for the Arts Partner — Cultural partner in Harlem providing arts programming.
  • Arts & Business Council of New York Funder — Provided initial funding for the launch of Harlem One Stop.
  • Arts & Business Council/NYSCA Government — Funded Harlem One Stop through a cultural tourism grant
  • Business organizations in Upper Manhattan Partner — Collaborates with business organizations to support economic development and cultural tourism in Harlem and Washington Heights.
  • Cathedral Church of St John the Divine Partner — Faith-based partner involved in community outreach and programming.
  • Central Park Conservancy Partner — Environmental and cultural partner engaged in public space programming.
  • Columbia University, Music Performance Program Partner — Academic and arts partner providing music programming.
  • Council Member Gale A. Brewer Government — Public official supporting the goat landscaping initiative
  • Cultural institutions in Upper Manhattan Partner — Collaborates with cultural institutions to promote Upper Manhattan as a premier destination through marketing initiatives.
  • Explorer Pass Partner — Partner organization linked through Harlem One Stop's network for tourist attraction access.
  • Fort Washington Collegiate Church Partner — Faith-based partner supporting community services.
  • Gray Line Partner — Partner organization linked through Harlem One Stop's network for tour services.
  • Green Goats Partner — Nonprofit organization in Rhinebeck, NY that provides goats for the Riverside Park landscaping program
  • Hamilton Heights West Harlem Community Preservation Organization Network — Cultural tourism initiative partner and incubator of Harlem One Stop
  • Hamilton Heights – West Harlem Community Preservation Organization Partner — Administers Harlem One Stop
  • Harlem Chamber Players Partner — Local arts organization partner providing cultural performances.
  • Harlem EatUp! Festival Partner — Reported on community impact and events at the Harlem EatUp! Festival.
  • Harlem Stage Partner — Arts and culture partner focused on Harlem-based programming.
  • Historic House Trust Partner — Partner organization linked through Harlem One Stop's network for cultural tourism.
  • I Love New York Partner — Statewide tourism initiative partner supporting community visibility.
  • Jazzmobile Partner — Mobile jazz performance and education partner.
  • Majesty Leader Shaun Abreu Government — Public official endorsing the "Great Goat Graze-Off" event
  • Major League Eating Partner — Sanctions and hosts the "Great Goat Graze-Off" competition
  • Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal Government — Public official supporting the goat landscaping program and event
  • Manhattan School of Music Partner — Music education institution partner providing performances and training.
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art Partner — Major cultural institution partner offering art access and programming.
  • Morningside Area Alliance Partner — Regional consortium partner supporting community development.
  • Morris-Jumel Mansion Partner — Historic site partner providing educational and cultural programming.
  • Museum of the City of New York Partner — Cultural partner focused on urban history and civic engagement.
  • NYC & Co. Partner — Partner organization linked through Harlem One Stop's network for tourism promotion.
+ 17 more
strategies · 2

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.

  • Community-Engaged Cultural Narratives to Strengthen Neighborhood Identity
    methodology: community-engaged_art
    By integrating community-engaged public art and elevating under-recognized African American artists, the organization weaves local histories into Harlem’s cultural fabric, fostering neighborhood identity and belonging because authentic local storytelling strengthens cultural pride and community cohesion.
  • Strategic Cultural Alliances for Tourism and Economic Development
    methodology: strategic_collaboration_and_marketing
    By forming strategic alliances with cultural institutions and business organizations, HARLEM ONE STOP INC promotes Upper Manhattan as a premier destination, thereby driving cultural tourism and local economic development because collaborative marketing amplifies reach and credibility among diverse audiences.