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LEVITICUS 2523 ALTERNATIVE FUND INC

TARRYTOWN, NY · EIN 133154100 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P28Z · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · leviticusfund.org
revenue
$15.8M
expenses
$5.5M
net assets
$44.7M
employees
16
volunteers
23
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

THE LEVITICUS 25:23 ALTERNATIVE FUND IS ROOTED IN FAITH AND THE CALL FOR ACCESS TO ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT. THE FUND PROVIDES FLEXIBLE CAPITAL, EXPERTISE, AND SUPPORT TO PROPEL THE GROWTH OF HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES. LEVITICUS CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR VULNERABLE, LOW-INCOME PEOPLE TO THRIVE AND LIVE WITH DIGNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Leviticus Fund is a faith-rooted community development financial institution (CDFI) that provides flexible capital and technical assistance to nonprofit developers for affordable housing, supportive housing, and community facilities. It serves low-income individuals and families across the Northeast by financing projects in housing, early care and education, health centers, and workforce development. The organization leverages investments from religious, individual, and institutional sources to support economic dignity and community revitalization.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Green Lending Program
Finances energy-efficient and sustainable building projects, including retrofits and new construction of affordable, environmentally sound housing
Newburgh Housing Report
Produces data-driven housing policy recommendations and frameworks in partnership with local governments and community stakeholders
Rental/Supportive Housing Lending
Provides financing for rental and supportive housing developments targeting low-income and vulnerable populations in New York
STRIDE Program
Supports real estate developer entrepreneurs through flexible lending and technical assistance to advance community-driven development
Technical Assistance
Offers free pre-development support including help with design, engineering, legal fees, appraisals, and land surveys to nonprofit developers
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Urban Policy and Equity Research 1 activity
    • Conducting research and publishing data-driven housing policy recommendations
      Conducts in-depth research studies on housing and real estate issues, producing actionable reports and policy frameworks—such as assessments for Newburgh and Yonkers—that include best practices, goals, and strategic action steps to address unmet housing needs and prevent displacement.
  • Affordable Home Construction & Rehabilitation 1 activity
    • Developing affordable homes and community facilities through direct investment and partnership
      Directly develops affordable homes, purpose-built shelters, and spaces for vital community services by partnering with nonprofit organizations and providing hard-to-obtain financing for project initiation and completion.
  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Funding community development projects in affordable housing, education, health, and economic development
      Provides financing through loans and investments to support the creation and expansion of affordable homes, childcare centers, charter public schools, health centers, and economic development facilities across five states. Has invested $175 million directly and leveraged $1 billion in total capital for community development.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15.77M
Contributions & grants$9.06M57%
Program service revenue$6.20M39%
Investment income$510K3%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$5.53M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$2.03M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$136.48M
Cash$31.17M
Investments$103.41M
Liabilities$91.80M
Net assets$44.68M
Liquid reserves292.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +59.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MR GREGORY MAHER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $322K
MR JOSE RIVERA FINANCE DIRECTOR 40 $194K
MR KEVIN MCQUEEN DIRECTOR OF LENDING 40 $175K
MS SOHAM DHESI SENIOR INVESTMENT OFFICER 40 $174K
MS KAYLA JEFFREY SENIOR INVESTMENT OFFICER 40 $123K
MS MARYANN SORESE IMPACT MEASUREMENT & COMPLIANCE OFFICER 40 $114K
MS HELEN DAVIS LOAN MANAGER 40 $113K
board members · 17
  • MR DAN LETENDRE — BOARD MEMBER
  • MR JONATHAN HUMMEL — BOARD MEMBER
  • MR JONATHAN VAZCONES — BOARD MEMBER
  • MR JOSEPH REILLY — BOARD MEMBER
  • MR RONALD ROSADO ABAD — BOARD TREASURER
  • MS ARIEL GARCIA — BOARD MEMBER
  • MS BECKY KOCH — BOARD MEMBER
  • MS DARLENE ROBINSON — BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
  • MS ELAINE DOVAS — BOARD MEMBER
  • MS ELIZABETH TORRES — BOARD MEMBER
  • MS JUSTINE MCPHERSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • MS MARIA FERREIRA LMSW — BOARD MEMBER
  • MS MELODY MARAVILLAS — BOARD MEMBER
  • MS SHONA ST ANGELO — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 5/2024)
  • SR ELLENRITA PURCARO OP — BOARD SECRETARY
  • SR PEGGY SCARANO OP — BOARD MEMBER
  • SR ROSEMARY JEFFRIES RSM — BOARD PRESIDENT
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • JPMorgan Chase Foundation Funder — Provided charitable support for the Yonkers housing policy study.
  • Kevin Dwarka LLC Partner — Land use and economic consulting firm that collaborated on the Yonkers Housing Report.
  • Land for the Common Good Partner — Collaborative research initiative on equitable land use
  • Newburgh Housing Report Partner — Collaborative research project on housing in Newburgh
  • Newburgh Planning Department Partner — Collaborated on the Newburgh Housing Report through joint participation and data sharing.
  • Tri-State Coalition for Responsible Investment Network — Original coalition of religious leaders that convened to form the fund.
  • Yonkers Housing Report Partner — Collaborative research project on housing in Yonkers
  • YouTube Partner — Hosts organizational videos on its YouTube channel.
  • nonprofit partners Partner — Collaborates with nonprofit organizations to develop affordable housing and community service facilities.
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.

  • Community-Engaged Research and Policy Development
    methodology: community_engaged_policy_development
    By conducting research and shaping policy through inclusive resident engagement—such as dual-language surveys and direct outreach—the organization ensures solutions reflect local needs because authentic participation leads to more equitable and effective housing and development outcomes.
  • Faith-Based Community Investment Model
    methodology: faith_based_community_investment
    By pooling capital from religious congregations and investing it through a faith-rooted framework, the organization enables community-led economic development because shared moral values strengthen commitment, trust, and long-term engagement in underserved communities.
  • Impact Investing for Long-Term Stability
    methodology: impact_investing
    By deploying targeted investments in affordable housing, community facilities, and economic development projects, the organization fosters lasting community stability because place-based financial intervention generates measurable social returns over time.
  • Integrated Capital and Advocacy for Community Health
    methodology: integrated_capital_and_advocacy
    By combining flexible financing, technical support, and policy advocacy, the organization drives sustainable community health and economic growth because financial resources alone are insufficient without systemic change and localized expertise.