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A CHANCE IN LIFEINC
STATEN ISLAND, NY · EIN 131835632 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE P30J · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · achanceinlife.org
revenue
$3.5M
expenses
$3.3M
net assets
$2.8M
employees
8
volunteers
55
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

THE NATURE OF THE ACTIVITIES TO BE CONDUCTED AND THE PURPOSE TO BE PROMOTED OR CARRIED OUT BY THE ORGANIZATION IS (A) TO SOLICIT FUNDS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT WORK THROUGHOUT THE WORLD TO PROVIDE A CHANCE IN LIFE AND TO MAKE LASTING, POSITIVE DIFFERENCES IN THE LIVES OF DISADVANTAGED, POOR AND AT-RISK CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES, DIRECTLY OR THROUGH OTHER HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTRUMENTALITIES AS THE CORPORATION MAY ELECT TO AID OR ASSIST, OR THROUGH AGENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION ABROAD, AND (B) TO ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.

profile · synthesized from sources

A Chance In Life is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1945 that empowers marginalized and at-risk youth globally through education, healthcare, leadership development, and comprehensive support services under its Positive Youth Development model. The organization operates programs in 12 countries and serves nearly 6,000 children annually, while also engaging youth and corporate ambassadors to support fundraising and advocacy. It runs a youth center on Staten Island, New York, and partners with local and international organizations to deliver services.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Ambassadors of A Chance In Life
Leadership-level donor program where members commit $50,000 over three years to support a specific country or region and participate in strategic planning.
Girls Town
Supports young women from extreme poverty in Kottayam, Kerala, India, fostering leadership skills in a nurturing environment.
Hogar del Niño Nuestra Señora Consoladora
Serves male children from impoverished backgrounds in Guatemala City, providing access to nutrition, education, healthcare, and other necessities.
The Village Program
Drop-in youth center on Staten Island, NY, offering Positive Youth Development programs for at-risk youth and the local community.
Young Ambassador Board
Youth advisory board for individuals under 40 to support fundraising, event planning, and program initiatives through annual giving and volunteer engagement.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Documentary Film Production 1 activity
    • Co-produces documentary videos on immigrant families
      Co-produced a series of short documentary videos highlighting the stories of immigrant families in New York City.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Delivers Positive Youth Development programs globally
      Serves over 5,000 children and youth annually through Positive Youth Development programs, including the Spring 2026 Youth Leadership Workshop, a ten-week program enabling youth to design and lead community impact projects. Provides education, healthcare, comprehensive support services, and leadership development training to marginalized and at-risk young people globally.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Distributes household goods and clothing to families in need
      Distributes household items, gently used clothing, and cleaning supplies to families on the last Friday of each month.
  • Girls' Mentorship and Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Operates Girls Town in Kottayam, India, for young women from impoverished backgrounds
      Supports young women from extreme poverty in Kottayam, Kerala, India, by providing a nurturing environment and fostering leadership development through the Girls Town program.
  • Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
    • Operates Hogar del Niño in Guatemala City for boys from impoverished backgrounds
      Provides nutrition, education, healthcare, and essential services to boys from impoverished backgrounds in Guatemala City, Guatemala, through Hogar del Niño Nuestra Señora Consoladora.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Operates food distribution programs for families in Staten Island
      Operates a weekly food pantry offering a grocery store-style shopping experience and organizes weekly packing and delivery of food bags to residents facing transportation or mobility barriers. Also operates The Village Free Market, where over 150 Staten Island families per week select fresh produce, proteins, pantry staples, and household essentials.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Operates youth development and support programs for at-risk youth in Staten Island
      Runs a drop-in youth center on the North Shore of Staten Island, New York City, providing programs that include interactive workshops and real-world activities focused on time management, communication, teamwork, advocacy, and resilience. Also operates The Village Success Academy, a workforce preparedness program for high school students.
  • Direct Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children 1 activity
    • Serves approximately 6,000 children across 12 countries
      Provides direct services to approximately 6,000 children annually across 12 countries through its global programs for disadvantaged and at-risk youth.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Provides access to essential health resources via public health vending machines
      Hosts one of the first public health vending machines on Staten Island, providing community access to essential health resources.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$3.54M
Contributions & grants$3.64M103%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$274K8%
Other revenue$-369K
expenses
Total expenses$3.27M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$1.16M
Grants paid out$1.40M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.19M
Cash$322K
Investments$1.59M
Liabilities$405K
Net assets$2.78M
Liquid reserves7.0 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +28.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
GABRIELE DELMONACO PRESIDENT/CE 50 $335K
CLARA CHAHWAN V.P. OF OPER 40 $195K
board members · 12
  • EMILIE PUZIO — BOARD MEMBER
  • GABRIELA PERA PISCOPO — BOARD MEMBER
  • GUY CHIARELLO — BOARD MEMBER
  • JEANINE T MARGIANO — SECRETARY
  • KATE BULLIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • LAWRENCE NIBBI — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK QUATTROCCHI — VICE CHAIR
  • PHILIP GUARNIERI — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBERT IOMMAZZO — CHAIRMAN
  • SRII SRINIVASAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • STEPHEN BELLINI — TREASURER
  • TIMOTHY TYNAN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • Caritas Pro Vita Gradu Partner — Corporate partner supporting A Chance In Life programs.
  • Charity Navigator Government — Rated A Chance In Life with the highest possible rating in Accountability & Transparency.
  • Charity Navigator Government — Rated A Chance In Life with the highest possible ratings in Accountability & Transparency.
  • Equity for Children Partner — Collaborated with A Chance In Life to produce the documentary series "In First Person" featuring migrant families in New York City.
  • Fiserv Partner — Corporate partner supporting A Chance In Life programs.
  • Girls Town Partner — Partner organization in Kottayam, Kerala, India, serving young women from extreme poverty.
  • Girls Town Partner — Partner organization in Kottayam, Kerala, India, supporting young women from extreme poverty through leadership development and care.
  • Girls Town Partner — Partner program in Kottayam, Kerala, India, supporting young women from impoverished communities.
  • Girls Town Partner — Program supporting young women in Kottayam, Kerala, India, operated by A Chance In Life Inc.
  • Guidestar Government — Rated A Chance In Life with the highest possible rating in Accountability & Transparency.
  • Guidestar Government — Rated A Chance In Life with the highest possible ratings in Accountability & Transparency.
  • Hogar del Niño Nuestra Señora Consoladora Partner — Partner organization in Guatemala City, Guatemala, serving boys from impoverished backgrounds with nutrition, education, and healthcare.
  • Hogar del Niño Nuestra Señora Consoladora Partner — Partner organization in Guatemala City, Guatemala, serving male children from impoverished backgrounds with basic needs and services.
  • Hogar del Niño Nuestra Señora Consoladora Partner — Partner organization in Guatemala City, Guatemala, serving male children from impoverished backgrounds with nutrition, education, and healthcare.
  • Hogar del Niño Nuestra Señora Consoladora Partner — Program serving boys in Guatemala City, Guatemala, operated by A Chance In Life Inc.
  • MainlineRP Partner — Corporate partner supporting A Chance In Life programs.
  • New York City Department of Health Government — Partnered to install and operate a public health vending machine at A Chance In Life’s Village site.
  • Pope Pius XII Government — Granted permission to establish the Shoeshine Hotel for homeless youth in Rome.
  • RCG Partner — Corporate partner supporting A Chance In Life programs.
  • The Village Partner — Program site where individuals participate in services such as mentoring and workforce development.
  • WhatsApp Network — Uses WhatsApp group for communication with Young Ambassadors about events and opportunities.
strategies · 3

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 Food Access Model
    methodology: client_choice
    By allowing individuals to select their own food and household items through a grocery-style distribution model, the organization increases dignity and autonomy, because choice improves engagement, reduces waste, and strengthens program effectiveness.
  • Positive Youth Development Framework
    methodology: positive-youth-development
    By integrating education, leadership training, healthcare, and support services within a holistic model, the organization empowers at-risk youth and builds leadership and civic engagement, because structured personal development fosters long-term self-sufficiency and breaks cycles of poverty.
  • Recurring Donor Funding Model
    methodology: recurring-gift-model
    By securing recurring donations, the organization creates a stable and predictable funding base, enabling long-term planning, rapid response to crises, and reduced administrative burden on fundraising, because financial predictability enhances program continuity and operational efficiency.