named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
American Heart Month
February campaign promoting cardiovascular health, prevention, and equitable access to care, with emphasis on addressing disparities in hypertension and heart disease in Brooklyn communities.
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Annual March campaign to raise awareness about prevention, early detection, and risk factors of colorectal cancer, with educational outreach and promotion of screening services in Brooklyn.
National Hepatitis Awareness Month
May observance focused on increasing hepatitis testing, reducing stigma, and promoting vaccination and treatment access, particularly for hepatitis B and C in high-risk communities.
National PTSD Awareness Month
June initiative to increase understanding of PTSD, reduce stigma, and encourage trauma survivors to seek mental health support through education and community resources.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Advocacy to eliminate health disparities in Central BrooklynAdvocates for the elimination of health disparities through research, education, and sponsoring public programs focused on residents of Greater and Central Brooklyn, with an emphasis on community health equity.
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
- Capacity building for underrepresented students in health professionsDevelops and implements programs designed to increase the number of underserved and underrepresented students entering health professions through targeted educational and professional development initiatives.
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Cancer Awareness and Education Initiatives 1 activity
- Colorectal cancer awareness and prevention campaignsObserves National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month each March with educational workshops, outreach to diverse populations, and efforts to improve access to free or low-cost screenings to promote early detection and prevention.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funding community-based health and youth development programsAwards programmatic grants ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 to organizations and community groups, including support for health, music, sports, and arts programs for underserved youth in Brooklyn. Grant applications are reviewed twice yearly with deadlines on June 30 and December 31.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Public awareness and outreach for viral hepatitisConducts annual awareness campaigns during National Hepatitis Awareness Month in May to educate the public about viral hepatitis, promote screening, expand access to testing, reduce stigma, and integrate services into broader public health efforts—particularly in underserved and high-risk communities.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Public awareness and support initiatives for PTSDRecognizes National PTSD Awareness Month in June to raise public understanding, reduce stigma, and encourage trauma-affected individuals to seek support through awareness and community engagement efforts.
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Community Blood Pressure Screening and Hypertension Education 1 activity
- Public awareness campaigns for cardiovascular healthConducts public health initiatives during American Heart Month in February to promote cardiovascular health, prevention, early detection, and equitable access to care through community engagement and outreach.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$88K
Contributions & grants$4K5%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$84K95%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$426K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$168K
Grants paid out$138K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.72M
Cash$1.27M
Investments$827K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$5.72M
Liquid reserves59.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD WILLIAMS | Chairman | 25 | $91K |
| Gabrielle Kersaint | Vice Chair | 25 | $65K |
board members · 5
- Christine Greenidge — Board Member
- DEBORAH HARMON-HINES — Secretary
- Howard R Dabney — Board Member
- JONATHAN NELSON — Treasurer
- ROLAND PURCELL — Board Member
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- 67 Precinct Clergy Council Partner — Board membership organization fostering collaboration between local clergy and the NYPD.
- Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation Partner — Recipient of past grant funding from Brooklyn Health Equity Foundation.
- Black Long Term Care Executives Partner — Receives grant funding from BHE Foundation for a summer health internship program for high school students.
- Black Long Term Care Executives (BLTCE) Partner — Recipient of past grant funding from Brooklyn Health Equity Foundation.
- Brooklyn Center for Anti-Violence Education Partner — Recipient of past grant funding from Brooklyn Health Equity Foundation.
- Brooklyn Scholars Charter School Partner — Recipient of past grant funding from Brooklyn Health Equity Foundation.
- Brooklyn residents Network — Primary population served by the foundation's health equity initiatives.
- Brooklyn – Queens - Long Island Area Health Education Center Partner — Organization where Gabrielle Kersaint served as Executive Director and led health education programs.
- CHE Behavioral Health Services Partner — Recipient of past grant funding from Brooklyn Health Equity Foundation.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — References data from the CDC on cardiovascular disease mortality and costs.
- Episcopal Charities, Diocese of Long Island Partner — Organization where Canon Williams served as Vice President.
- Food For The Poor, Inc. Partner — Florida-based charity where Dr. Williams serves as a speaker; works in Caribbean and Central American countries.
- Grace Baptist Church of Christ Partner — Recipient of past grant funding from Brooklyn Health Equity Foundation.
- Habitat for Humanity Partner — Collaborated on housing initiatives in Columbia, SC.
- Haitian’s Women’s Program Partner — Community-based organization in Brooklyn where Gabrielle Kersaint served as Executive Director and provided HIV/AIDS services to immigrant and refugee populations.
- Healthjox Foundation, Inc. Partner — Awarded a $20,000 grant to support health, music, sports, and arts programming for underserved youth in Brooklyn.
- Interfaith Medical Center Partner — Collaborates with BHE Foundation through participation in health workshops, including a prostate health event featuring Dr. Roland Purcell.
- Interfaith Medical Center Partner — Recipient of past grant funding from Brooklyn Health Equity Foundation.
- Interfaith Medical Center Auxiliary Partner — Recipient of past grant funding from Brooklyn Health Equity Foundation.
- Life Wellness Center Partner — Recipient of past grant funding from Brooklyn Health Equity Foundation.
- Musicci Foundation Inc Partner — Receives grant support from BHE Foundation for the CIS Black Gay Men Self Care workshop on prostate health.
- Musicci Foundation Inc. Partner — Recipient of past grant funding from Brooklyn Health Equity Foundation.
- NAACP Partner — Recipient of past grant funding from Brooklyn Health Equity Foundation.
- NYC DOHMH Bureau of Maternity Services and Family Planning Government — Municipal agency with which Gabrielle Kersaint worked during her citywide public health career.
- New Brooklyn Tabernacle Partner — Recipient of past grant funding from Brooklyn Health Equity Foundation.
- New York City Department for the Aging Government — City agency where Gabrielle Kersaint gained municipal experience in public health programming.
- New York Police Department (NYPD) Partner — Collaborates through Clergy Liaison role and 67 Precinct Clergy Council membership to strengthen police-community relations.
- PTSD Resources in Brooklyn Partner — Collaborates with or refers to PTSD Resources in Brooklyn as part of its support network for trauma-affected individuals.
- Pratt Black Alumni Fund Partner — Recipient of past grant funding from Brooklyn Health Equity Foundation.
- Sickle Cell Foundation Partner — Recipient of past grant funding from Brooklyn Health Equity Foundation.
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strategies · 2
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-Centered Health Education and Outreachmethodology: culturally_responsive_community_outreachBy delivering culturally responsive, community-based health education and outreach through trusted messengers and faith-based leaders, the organization increases health literacy, reduces stigma, and improves engagement in prevention and care, particularly among underserved populations — because trust and cultural relevance lower barriers to access and promote help-seeking behavior.
- Systemic Advocacy and Grantmaking to Address Social Determinantsmethodology: multi-setting health equity investmentBy funding and sponsoring advocacy, hospital- and community-based prevention programs, and workforce development initiatives, the organization addresses systemic and social determinants of health disparities — because structural change and institutional investment are necessary to achieve lasting health equity in underserved communities.