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GEEL COMMUNITY SERVICES INC

BRONX, NY · EIN 133042012 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE F320 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Large ($10M-$50M) · geelcs.org
revenue
$11.0M
expenses
$10.5M
net assets
$6.5M
employees
76
volunteers
8
program ratio
77%
profile · synthesized from sources

Geel Community Services Inc provides supportive housing and mental health services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness in the Bronx, NY. The organization operates multiple scattered-site and single-site housing programs that offer stable living environments combined with intensive case management, counseling, and rehabilitation services. Programs are designed to promote community integration, independence, and long-term stability for residents, many of whom are formerly homeless or at risk of institutionalization.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $2.71M
    THE GEEL APARTMENT TREATMENT PROGRAM IS LICENSED BY THE NYS OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL, SHARED LIVING FOR A PROGRAM CAPACITY OF FIFTY-FOUR INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS WITH A GOAL TO MOVE TO A MORE INDEPENDENT FORM OF LIVING AND BE STABLE IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND LINKAGES WITH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH PROVIDERS. THE PROGAM HAD AN OCCUPANCY RATE OF EIGHTY-NINE PERCENT WITH NINE ADMISSIONS AND NINE DISCHARGES WITH FIFTY-FIVE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SERVICES. MORE THAN FIFTY PERCENT OF ADMISSIONS WERE CONSIDERED PRIORITY PLACEMENTS.
  2. #2 $1.01M
    THE GEEL EAST 162ND STREET HDFC - SUPPORTED SRO PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN SEVENTY UNITS IN A SINGLE SITE IN THE SOUTH BRONX. FOURTEEN UNITS ARE RESERVED FOR LOW INCOME COMMUNITY RESIDENTS AND FIFTY-SIX UNITS ARE FOR INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS THE MAJORITY OF RESIDENTS MEET THE HUD DEFINITION OF CHRONICALLY HOMELESS. THE PROJECT MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE OCCUPANCY RATE OF NINETY-NINE PERCENT THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY OF THE RESIDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM IS MORE THAN TEN YEARS. LOW INCOME TENANTS HAVE A LENGTH OF STAY OF FOURTEEN AND HALF YEARS, PROJECT PARTICPANTS SPENT NINETY-NINE PERCENT OF THE DAYS IN THE COMMUNITY (COMMUNITY DAYS) VERSUS INPATIENT HOSPITALIZATION.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Bedford Supportive Housing
Scattered-site supportive housing program operating 128 units in the North Central Bronx for individuals with psychiatric disabilities, providing case management and housing support services.
East 162nd Street HDFC (Archie’s Place)
Single-site supportive housing in the South Bronx with 70 studio units, 56 reserved for individuals with mental illness (many chronically homeless) and 14 for low-income community residents, including on-site case management and 24/7 security.
Geel Apartment Treatment Program
State-licensed transitional shared living program for 54 adults with severe and persistent mental illness in the North Bronx, offering intensive case management and rehabilitative services with an expected two-year length of stay.
Geel Community Union Avenue
29-unit supportive housing facility in the Port Morris section of the Bronx offering fully furnished studios, on-site case management, and community integration activities for adults with mental illness.
Grand Ave Studios
Single-site supportive housing with 56 studio units in the Fordham section of the Bronx, serving individuals with mental illness and chronic homelessness, plus 10 units for low-income residents, with on-site support services.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
    • Data collection and program monitoring via Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
      Collects personal data on homeless individuals using HMIS to support service delivery, track outcomes, and improve program effectiveness.
    • Permanent supportive housing for individuals with mental illness
      Provides permanent supportive housing in studio apartments and scattered-site units for formerly homeless individuals with mental health diagnoses, including on-site case management, 24-hour security, and long-term stability support. Operates 128 scatter-site units and multiple single-site buildings in the Bronx, including a 70-unit SRO in Longwood and a 56-unit building in Fordham and Kingsbridge.
  • Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
    • Affordable and inclusive housing for low-income and vulnerable populations
      Provides affordable, safe, and community-integrated housing for low-income individuals and vulnerable populations in New York City, including those transitioning from homelessness. Emphasizes trust, dependability, and empowerment as part of housing services.
  • Home Repair Assistance for Low-Income Households 1 activity
    • Emergency and environmental support services
      Provides emergency weather-related assistance including delivery of heaters and comforters, air conditioner installation, and ensures housing safety through smoke detector installation and fire extinguisher maintenance.
  • Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
    • Supportive services promoting recovery, self-sufficiency, and independent living
      Delivers comprehensive support services including case management, wellness programming, life skills training (cooking, fire safety, smoking cessation), substance use support, and social activities such as bingo and monthly outings. Supports residents in transitioning from shared to independent living and distributes ChromeBooks to promote digital literacy.
  • Supportive Housing for Mental Illness 1 activity
    • Transitional shared living and apartment treatment programs for adults with severe mental illness
      Operates state-licensed transitional housing programs including shared living arrangements (Apartment Treatment Program) and scatter-site residences with private bedrooms for single adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Provides 24-hour staff availability for crisis intervention and intensive case management, with stays up to two years. Served 54–55 individuals in the North Bronx in 2024 with high occupancy and stability rates.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.97M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$9.99M91%
Investment income$108K1%
Other revenue$876K
expenses
Total expenses$10.45M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$5.23M
Grants paid out$295K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$11.26M
Cash$3.45M
Investments$4K
Liabilities$4.79M
Net assets$6.47M
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 9
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARIA MATIAS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 30 $244K
WILLIAM LANG ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 30 $179K
RITA DESCHAMPS CONTROLLER 35 $159K
ANTHONY GUARINO DIRECTOR OF SUPPORTED HOUSING 35 $150K
MARJORIE SALDIVAR HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR 35 $143K
ALLYSON HUGGINS Quality Control Director - I 35 $139K
Frank Nanton Director of Property Management 35 $125K
TIM BYRNES INTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (as of 1/2025) 30 $73K
SUSAN HONIG CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CONSULTANT as of 1/2025) 4 $25K
board members · 8
  • FRED CAMERATA — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAMES MARLEY — BOARD PRESIDENT
  • MADAHA KINSEY LAMB — SECRETARY/TREASURER
  • NANCY DIAZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • PATRICIA BERESFORD — BOARD MEMBER
  • PETER CANTILLO — BOARD MEMBER
  • RICKY PIZARRO — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBERT ROBINSON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Bureau of Mental Health (BMH) Government — Geel senior staff participate in the BMH Racial Justice and Health Equity collaborative to develop policies addressing bias and promoting social change.
  • HRA Government — Provides 2010E approval required for housing applications
  • James Marley Partner — Board of Directors President with over 40 years of service
  • Maria Matias Partner — Executive Director leading the organization's mission and services
  • NAMI-NYC Partner — Collaborates with NAMI-NYC through resident participation in the annual walk to end mental health stigma.
  • NYC CAPS Government — Portal through which housing applications are submitted for supportive housing programs
  • NYC Human Resources Administration Government — Referral partner for housing applicants through the city's coordinated system.
  • NYS Office of Mental Health Government — Licensed the Geel Apartment Treatment Program and regulates its operations for individuals with severe mental illness.
  • NYS Office of Mental Health Government — Licenses Geel's Apartment Treatment Program.
  • NYS Office of Mental Health Government — Licensing authority for the Community Residence (Scattered Sites) housing program
  • New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Certifies the Geel Apartment Treatment Program
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.

  • Geel Model of Community-Integrated Care
    methodology: Geel_model_of_care
    By modeling its services on the Geel, Belgium tradition of community-integrated care, the organization fosters long-term stability and recovery through normalized, family-like living environments, because embedding individuals within supportive community networks reduces stigma and promotes belonging over institutionalization.
  • Supportive Housing with Individualized Services
    methodology: supportive_housing
    By combining permanent or transitional housing with tailored supportive services and case management, the organization promotes long-term independence, stability, and recovery for individuals with mental illness, because integrated housing and individualized support address both structural and clinical barriers to well-being.
  • Trauma-Informed, Self-Directed Care Model
    methodology: trauma-informed_self_directed_care
    By using a trauma-informed and self-directed approach that emphasizes personal choice and autonomy, the organization increases engagement and supports recovery, because this model builds trust, respects individual agency, and aligns services with residents’ lived experiences and readiness.