irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $190KTHE ELIZABETH WRIGHT FOOD PROGRAM IS A PANTRY AND SOUP KITCHEN WHICH PROVIDES MEALS AND GROCERIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY IN NEED.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Fridge
24/7 accessible fridge stocked multiple times per week with food available to anyone
Elizabeth Wright Food Program
Client-choice food pantry and soup kitchen providing groceries and hot meals to community members in need
Hot Meal & Movie Night
Weekly takeout three-course meal event for 50–100 people, accompanied by a virtual movie screening
Mobile Soup Kitchen
Distributes 200 packed lunches and care packages weekly to New Yorkers living on the street
Poverty Alleviation Program
Financial gift and social-emotional learning initiative with case management and skill-building training
Shelter Program
Case management and transitional housing support for asylum seekers and refugees; currently suspended
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 3 activities
- Maintain 24/7 community fridge for public food accessOperates and maintains a community fridge available 24/7 for public access to food, with regular cleaning and maintenance performed as needed.
- Operate food pantry and soup kitchen servicesProvides client-choice groceries and prepares/distributes hot meals through a fixed-site food pantry and soup kitchen. The food pantry operates weekly on Mondays from 4PM to 6PM, offering one week's worth of groceries per household, while hot meals are served weekly on Fridays from 5PM to 9PM as part of community events.
- Run mobile food and soup kitchen outreach programsDistributes food and care packages through mobile operations, including a mobile soup kitchen that delivers 100 meals weekly on Saturdays and distributes 200 packed lunches and care packages weekly to high-need areas, with volunteer transportation support for outreach.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Operate overnight shelter for asylum seekers and refugeesProvides emergency overnight shelter services including check-in, bed setup, and morning facility operations, having served as the only shelter in New York City for asylum seekers and refugees during a state of emergency for ten years.
- Support housing placement for vulnerable individualsSecures transitional and permanent housing for vulnerable individuals, including those transitioning from detention, with documented outcomes of securing transitional housing for 25 individuals and permanent housing for 10 individuals.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Distribute emergency relief and community giftsProvides emergency financial relief and gift distributions, including $12,000 in emergency relief gifts at the shelter and $10,400 in community emergency relief gifts, as well as a community gifts program.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Facilitate professional development and trainingOffers professional development opportunities and training programs, including issuing 3 professional development training certificates and supporting 30 interns and fellows.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host community events and social activitiesOrganizes and coordinates community events and ongoing social activities, including weekly hot meal and movie nights, with 30 community events coordinated and 2,400 people engaged in ongoing social activities.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Provide case management and client support servicesOffers open-hours case management and NYC guide services to accompany clients to essential appointments, providing individualized support to help navigate systems and access resources.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$373K
Contributions & grants$373K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2140%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$343K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$196K
Grants paid out$108K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$220K
Cash$160K
Investments$0
Liabilities$20K
Net assets$200K
Liquid reserves5.6 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +21.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMEYA BIRADAVOLU | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $61K |
| WILLIAM BROWN JR | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 18 | $32K |
board members · 2
- BRIAN CABEZAS — BOARD CHAIR
- LISA SLOCUM — VICE BOARD CHAIR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Housing Justice for All Coalition — Member of advocacy coalition focused on housing justice
- NY Immigration Coalition Coalition — Member of advocacy coalition focused on immigration issues
- NYU Furman Center Government — Cited as a source for citywide and neighborhood-specific poverty data.
- Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund Coalition — Member of advocacy coalition focused on reproductive rights and health
- Robinhood Poverty Tracker Partner — Cited as a source for data on child poverty in New York City.
- St. Mary's Episcopal Church Partner — Former partner through which WANA's food programs were initially operated
- US Census Government — Cited as a source for demographic and socioeconomic data used in organizational reporting.
- Washington Heights Mutual Aid Group Partner — Donates food to the community fridge throughout the week.
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.
- Client-Choice Modelmethodology: client_choice_modelBy allowing clients to shop for their own food rather than receiving pre-packed boxes, we promote dignity and autonomy, which increases engagement and reduces waste because individuals feel respected and more in control of their choices.
- Community-Led Developmentmethodology: community_led_developmentBy designing and delivering programs through leaders with shared lived experiences, we build trust and relevance, which improves participation and sustainability because community members see themselves reflected in the organization’s leadership and decision-making.
- Holistic Support Modelmethodology: holistic_supportBy combining food access with education, emotional support, and community resources, we address both immediate material needs and long-term stability because integrated services reduce client burden and amplify impact across interconnected challenges.
- Peer-Based Women of Color Leadershipmethodology: peer_based_leadershipBy centering leadership and peer networks among women of color, we foster culturally grounded trust and long-term engagement because shared identity and experience strengthen relational accountability and collective empowerment.