named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Creating Healthy Cultures
Whole-person healing program addressing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual health through workshops and community sessions.
Herb & Spice Your Life
Intergenerational gardening and wellness workshop where youth and families explore how plants heal, nourish, and connect people to each other and the earth.
Safe Conversations
Evidence-based communication program teaching structured listening and speaking practices to build safety and connection across differences.
Teaching Peace Series
Podcast and conversation series featuring peace-movement leaders from around the world, produced in partnership with the Brooklyn Peace Center and NYC Council of Mennonite Churches.
The Beloved Community Experience
Faith-based program training lay leaders to organize and facilitate peacemaking initiatives within their congregations and communities.
WEPA (We Engage in Prevention Awareness)
Substance misuse prevention coalition serving youth ages 10–21 and families in the Northwest Bronx through education and community outreach.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Restorative Justice and Peer Mediation Programs 1 activity
- Community workshops and peacemaking programs in the BronxOperates six active programs focused on community development and peacemaking, including workshops, trainings, and community activities designed to build peaceful and healthy cultures in the Bronx. The organization has worked with youth and families in the Bronx for over twenty years to improve educational outcomes and foster healthier communities.
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Conflict Mediation & Resolution Services 1 activity
- Training and capacity-building for community institutionsProvides training, consulting, mediation, and organizational capacity-building services in communication and conflict resolution to community institutions, including residents, faith communities, schools, and healthcare organizations across New York City.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Public awareness campaign on youth safetyConducted the "Legal Does Not Mean Safe" public awareness campaign using billboards, bus shelter ads, and outreach to reach thousands of youth and families in the Bronx.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$287K
Contributions & grants$287K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$491K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$199K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$185K
Cash$185K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$180K
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -31.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIP LYNN | DIRECTOR | — | $105K |
| REV ADDIE SANDERS BANKS | CHIEF EXECUT | — | $93K |
board members · 6
- ELAM LANTZ — TREASURER
- EMANUEL LINDSAY — BOARD MEMBER
- MONICA LINDSAY — BOARD MEMBER
- REGINA ALLEYNE — BOARD CHAIR
- TALEIGH SMITH — BOARD SECRET
- TIFFANY POWELL — BOARD CO-CHA
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- Bronx Care Hospital Partner — Works with Bronx Care Hospital on community health and peacemaking programs.
- Bronx Care Hospital and Healthcare Centers Partner — Healthcare partner collaborating on community wellness initiatives.
- Brooklyn Peace Center Partner — Partner organization co-hosting the Teaching Peace Series.
- Calvary United Methodist Church Partner — Community and faith partner involved in local organizing and healing initiatives.
- Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America Partner — National coalition partner supporting substance misuse prevention efforts.
- King of Glory Tabernacle Partner — Community and faith partner engaged in local peacemaking and wellness programs.
- Kingsbridge Development Association Partner — Community partner engaged in local development and organizing.
- Lehman College Partner — Institutional partner supporting Groundswell Group's programs.
- Lehman College Partner — Partners with Lehman College to support community development efforts.
- Mekong NYC Partner — Community partner serving Southeast Asian populations in NYC.
- NYC Council of Mennonite Churches Partner — Partner organization co-hosting the Teaching Peace Series.
- NYC Department of Health Government — Collaborates with the NYC Department of Health on public health initiatives.
- NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Government agency partner collaborating on public health initiatives.
- NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Government — State agency partner funding and supporting substance misuse prevention programming.
- NYU Partner — Collaborates with NYU on community programs and initiatives.
- National Guard Partner — Community partner involved in local outreach and support activities.
- Network for Human Understanding Partner — Community partner focused on human connection and conflict transformation.
- Network for Human Understanding Partner — Philip Lynn is Founder and Executive Director of the Network for Human Understanding, which shares a vision with Groundswell for community transformation.
- New York University Partner — Institutional partner supporting Groundswell Group's programs.
- Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition Partner — Local coalition partner advancing community-led action and advocacy.
- Our Lady of Angels RC Partner — Community and faith partner supporting community wellness and organizing.
- Project Charisma Partner — Community partner supporting youth and neighborhood initiatives.
- Religions for Peace USA Partner — Partner organization collaborating on the OurVoices climate justice campaign.
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Funder — Institutional partner and funder supporting Groundswell Group's work.
- The Children's Aid Society Partner — Community partner supporting youth and family services in the Bronx.
- The Riverside Church Partner — Philip Lynn founded and directed Small Group Ministries at The Riverside Church, and brings that experience into his partnership with Groundswell.
- Triple P — Positive Parenting Program Partner — Program partner providing evidence-based parenting support.
- Youth Partner — Integrates youth-driven technology into organizational processes to drive systemic change.
- faith communities Partner — Collaborates with faith communities as part of local partnerships to support community-driven change.
- healthcare organizations Partner — Works alongside healthcare organizations to co-create just, peaceful, and healthy cultures.
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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.
- Community-Led Transformationmethodology: community-led_transformationBy supporting resident-led initiatives and local capacity-building, we produce sustainable community change because solutions emerge from within rather than being imposed externally, fostering ownership, trust, and cultural relevance.
- Integrated Peace-Building Through Holistic Engagementmethodology: integrated_peace_buildingBy addressing interconnected domains—such as healing, wellness, economic development, and conflict resolution—we create lasting peaceful cultures because systemic challenges require multi-dimensional, coordinated interventions that reflect the complexity of community life.
- Relational Model for Community Healingmethodology: relational_healingBy using non-hierarchical, relationship-based practices such as healing circles and structured dialogue, we foster connection and trust across divides because safe, inclusive communication builds social cohesion and enables collective problem-solving.