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HARLEM CONGREGATIONS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133516262 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · hcci.org
revenue
$4.6M
expenses
$4.1M
net assets
$12.6M
employees
35
volunteers
12
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND EMPOWERMENT OF HARLEM RESIDENTS REBUILD THEIR COMMUNITY. THE GOALS ARE AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING AND OWNERSHIP, JOB TRAINING, COMMUNITY YOUTH PROGRAMMING.

profile · synthesized from sources

Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement Inc. (HCCI) is a nonprofit organization focused on community revitalization through affordable housing development, homeownership programs, and social services. It serves low- to moderate-income residents in Harlem and has expanded its work to cities including Newark, Baltimore, Atlanta, and Seattle. The organization combines real estate development with health and wellness initiatives, job training, and economic empowerment programs.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.85M
    THE OFFICE OF REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT (ORED) COORDINATES THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOW, MODERATE, AND MIDDLE INCOME HOUSING IN THE HARLEM COMMUNITY. HCCI IS AN AFFILIATE AND GENERAL PARTNER IN THE LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT DEVELOPMENT FOR MORE THAN 3500 UNITS OF HOUSING AND MORE THAN 80 COMMERCIAL SPACES. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO SOCIAL SERVICES TO SENIORS LOCATED IN THE DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OWNED AND CO-OWNED BY HCCI THAT SERVES MORE THAN 200 SENIORS. SOCIAL INITIATIVES OF HCCI THROUGH - EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES (EDI) GEARED UP TO ASSIST RESIDENTS IN THE HARLEM TO ACQUIRE AFFORDABLE HOUSES THROUGH THE NEW YORK CITY MORTGAGE COALITION FINANCIAL LITERARY, FIRST TIME BUYER COUNSELING AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION. HCCI SERVES THE TARGET DEMOGRAPHICS BY THE HUNDREDS ANNUALLY ON THIS PROGRAM. ENHANCED THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS DIVISION TO IMPROVE RESIDENT MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH OUTCOMES, MANAGED THE AFFORDABLE AND ELDERLY HOUSING PROGRAM FOR 310 RESIDENTS. MANAGED THE SCATTERSITE HOUSING PROGRAM FOR 60 RESIDENTS WITH HEALTH CHALLENGES.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Affordable and Elderly Housing Program
Manages housing and social services for 310 elderly residents in Harlem, including case management and wellness programs
Equitable Development Initiatives (EDI)
Provides financial literacy, first-time homebuyer counseling, and foreclosure prevention services to help Harlem residents achieve homeownership
Harlem Strong Initiative
Pilot program integrating mental health support and economic empowerment, developed in partnership with CUNY School of Public Health and Health Policy
Health and Wellness Strategies (HWS)
Addresses health disparities including HIV, diabetes, and mental health through education, case management, and partnerships with hospitals and faith institutions
Office of Real Estate Development (ORED)
Coordinates the development of low-, moderate-, and middle-income housing in Harlem and other cities, including over 3,500 units of affordable housing and commercial spaces
Scattersite Housing Program
Provides housing and support services for 60 residents with health challenges, including formerly homeless individuals and those with chronic conditions
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • College scholarship awards
      Offers two $1,000 college scholarships annually to Harlem students, awarded at the "Let Us Break Bread Together" Annual Awards Gala.
  • Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
    • Commercial revitalization and small business support
      Supports economic development in Harlem by attracting new businesses, establishing merchant associations, and managing commercial spaces; attracted 25 new businesses to Bradhurst between 2008 and 2013 and established the Bradhurst Merchants Association representing 50 local businesses.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Community wellness and health programs
      Conducts wellness initiatives including nutrition education, cooking demonstrations, and health clinics in collaboration with local hospitals, and distributed over 2,000 meals and groceries during the pandemic.
  • Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
    • Development and management of affordable housing
      Develops, constructs, and manages affordable housing units for low-, moderate-, and middle-income residents, including homeownership opportunities and senior housing. The organization has developed over 3,500 units across more than 80 buildings and manages a portfolio of over 2.2 million square feet of real estate in Harlem, New York.
  • First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 1 activity
    • Homeownership and housing counseling services
      Offers HUD-certified homeownership counseling, financial literacy training, first-time buyer support, and foreclosure prevention services to low- to middle-income households, reaching over 2,500 households to date.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Job training and employment placement programs
      Provides workforce development services including job training, employment referrals, and placement support, resulting in over 2,000 Harlem residents placed in employment opportunities.
  • Permanent Supportive Housing for HIV/AIDS 1 activity
    • Scattered-site supportive housing for vulnerable populations
      Provides scattered-site housing and case management services for 60 individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS or experiencing homelessness, including ongoing supportive services to promote stability and self-sufficiency.
  • Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
    • Senior services and case management
      Provides social services and case management to seniors at housing sites owned or co-owned by the organization, serving over 200 seniors annually.
  • Foster Youth Transition Support 1 activity
    • Support services for youth transitioning from foster care
      Provides case management and supportive services through the Young Adult Supportive Services/Independence Starts At Home (YASS/ISAH) program to help young adults transitioning out of foster care achieve self-sufficiency.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Youth development and after-school technology programs
      Operates a free after-school Computer Clubhouse program for youth ages 10 to 18, providing access to technology and creative learning, alongside daycare and youth development services for broader community needs.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Real estate investment and asset management
      Manages the financial performance of a real estate portfolio exceeding $500 million, conducting quarterly financial reviews and compliance meetings to ensure regulatory adherence from investment through disposition.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.63M
Contributions & grants$2.98M64%
Program service revenue$1.59M34%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$60K
expenses
Total expenses$4.12M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$2.09M
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$27.88M
Cash$111K
Investments$2.90M
Liabilities$15.27M
Net assets$12.60M
Liquid reserves8.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -6.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MALCOLM A PUNTER MBA EDD PRESIDENT & CEO 35 $198K
SHERILL HENRY SR. VP, REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT 35 $150K
RETHEA POWELL OUTGOING DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 35 $126K
board members · 12
  • DEACON RODNEY A BECKFORD — MEMBER
  • IMAM TALIB ABDUR RASHID — SECRETARY
  • MR GEORGE H WELDON JR — SECOND VICE CHAIR
  • REV DR KEITH W ROBERSON I — CHAIR
  • REV DR KIMBERLY K HOLMES ESQ — MEMBER
  • REV DR LOREN J RUSSELL — MEMBER
  • REV DR WENDY J KELLY-CARTER — MEMBER
  • REV EVA G DUZANT — TREASURER
  • REV GREGORY A MERRIWEATHER JR — MEMBER
  • REV NIGEL PEARCE D MIN — FIRST VICE CHAIR
  • REV SHEPHERD LEE SR M DIV — THIRD VICE CHAIR
  • VIRGINIA M MONTAGUE — ASSISTANT SECRETARY
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • Boston Museum of Science Partner — Partnered with HCCI to establish the Computer Clubhouse program in Harlem, based on a model developed jointly with MIT Media Lab.
  • CUNY Partner — Alliance to enhance social service delivery and secure federal NIH grants and clinical research studies.
  • CUNY School of Public Health & Health Policy Partner — Co-developing the Harlem Community Mental Health and Economic Empowerment Initiative and pilot program Harlem Strong.
  • Columbia University Partner — Alliance to enhance social service delivery and secure federal NIH grants and clinical research studies.
  • Columbia University School of Medicine Partner — Collaborates on mental health strategies for Harlem residents impacted by COVID-19.
  • H&N Insurance Agency Partner — Partners with HCCI to offer two annual college scholarship awards of $1,000 each.
  • Harlem Community Development Corporation Partner — Collaborated with HCCI to submit a Step 1 BOA Study application and identify brownfield sites for redevelopment in Bradhurst.
  • Harlem Congregations Network — Network of congregations collaborating for community improvement in Harlem.
  • Literacy Partners Partner — Collaborates with HCCI on literacy training within adult education programs.
  • M.I.T. Media Lab Partner — Co-developed the global Computer Clubhouse model with the Boston Museum of Science, which HCCI implemented in Harlem.
  • Mayor’s Center for Faith and Community Partnerships Government — Recognized or partnered through city-led faith and community engagement initiatives.
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine Partner — Partnered on RADx-UP projects to expand COVID-19 testing education among NYCHA residents.
  • Neighborhood Homes Program Partner — Collaborates with the Neighborhood Homes Program to develop and sell affordable homeownership units in Harlem.
  • New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development Government — Collaborated on preserving over 1,500 affordable apartments.
  • New York City Mortgage Coalition Partner — Collaborates with HCCI on financial literacy, first-time homebuyer counseling, and foreclosure prevention initiatives.
  • New York City Small Business Services Government — Partnered with NYC Small Business Services on the Avenue NYC grant to strengthen commercial corridors in Bradhurst.
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Partner — Community referral partner for COVID-19 vaccination efforts targeting senior residents.
  • New York State Housing and Community Renewal Government — Partnered on affordable housing preservation initiatives.
  • New York University Partner — Alliance to enhance social service delivery and secure federal NIH grants and clinical research studies.
  • New York University Langone Medical Center Partner — Co-hosted vaccine town halls to address vaccine hesitancy in Harlem.
  • Rockefeller Foundation Funder — Provided a $50,000 endowment to HCCI that funds the annual community service scholarship award.
  • U.S. Housing and Urban Development Government — Collaborated on housing preservation programs.
  • Wufoo Partner — Uses Wufoo to host an online inquiry form for community space requests.
  • local clergy Partner — Founding partners who formed HCCI and continue to guide its mission as faith leaders in the community.
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.

  • Asset-Based Community Development via Real Estate
    methodology: real-estate-based community revitalization
    By acquiring, managing, and strategically developing real estate assets using public-private partnerships like Low Income Housing Tax Credits, HCCI ensures long-term affordability and economic development because physical infrastructure serves as a foundation for equitable neighborhood transformation.
  • Faith-Based Community Empowerment Model
    methodology: faith_based_community_empowerment
    By leveraging trusted faith-based institutions as anchors, HCCI fosters community organizing and holistic resident empowerment because shared values and institutional trust increase engagement and collective action in addressing systemic racism and structural neglect.
  • Holistic Community Revitalization through Integrated Services
    methodology: holistic_community_revitalization
    By integrating affordable housing, economic development, health care, education, and childcare into a unified framework, HCCI drives community revitalization because interconnected social determinants are addressed simultaneously, compounding individual and neighborhood-level outcomes.