irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $347KHousing: Provide workshops, educate and assist tenants and landlords with financial counseling and services between landlord and tenant issues.
- #2 $0Civic Engagemet: consist of youth individual volunteerism, community engagement efforts such as cleanup group efforts, mutal aid efforts during the peak of COVID-19 pandemic for food distributions, PPE supplies and pop-up onsite and mobile testing and prevention in hate crimes specfically for the AAPI community . In addiiton Community Land Trust , another sector of our housing direct services provides lasting community assets and shared equity homeownership opportunities for families and communities.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Food & Health Services
Provides case management and assistance enrolling in SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, and Fair Fares, along with seasonal food distributions for low-income families.
Know Your Rights Workshops
Interactive workshops educating tenants and immigrants on legal rights, with access to legal consultations and support in navigating housing and immigration systems.
Summer Rising Program
Free summer day camp for NYC youth offering academic enrichment, STEM activities, sports, arts, and field trips through partnerships with NYC Public Schools.
Tenant Organizing Program
Supports tenants in forming associations, accessing legal resources, and advocating for repairs, rent stability, and policy change through collective action.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Anti-Hate Incident Response & Support 1 activity
- AAPI hate crime prevention initiativesImplements targeted hate crime prevention initiatives specifically serving the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in Queens.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Civic engagement and voter outreachConducts civic engagement programming including voter registration, outreach, and community advocacy. Engages youth and residents in volunteerism and community cleanup as part of broader civic participation efforts.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Community Land Trust and shared equity homeownershipOperates a Community Land Trust that creates shared equity homeownership opportunities and preserves long-term community assets in Queens, NY.
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
- Community beautification and placemaking initiativesOrganizes community clean-ups, removes graffiti from storefronts, maintains tree pits and rain gardens, restores historic murals, and implements public art installations. Leads placemaking efforts to activate public spaces, enhance neighborhood aesthetics, and strengthen community identity in Woodside and Sunnyside.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Cultural and community eventsHosts cultural events including an annual fall festival, Halloween haunted house, holiday tree lighting, Day of Thanks meal distribution, back-to-school backpack giveaway, and Restaurant Week to promote local businesses and community engagement in Western Queens.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Food access and seasonal food distributionHosts seasonal food distributions and mutual aid efforts to meet immediate food needs, including during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizes annual events such as gift wrapping, school supplies, and food giveaways.
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Tenant Legal Advocacy & Support Services 1 activity
- Housing assistance and tenant support servicesProvides direct housing aid to over 2,000 households annually, including one-on-one case management, emergency assistance for eviction prevention, rent overcharges, repairs, and utility complaints. Offers free legal consultations, Know Your Rights workshops, and support for filing complaints with HPD. Works with residents to establish tenant associations and navigate Housing Court.
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Housing justice and anti-displacement advocacyEngages in advocacy efforts to influence housing policies that maintain affordability and prevent tenant displacement. Implements campaigns around housing justice through strategic coalitions and community organizing.
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Immigrant Rights Education & Legal Preparedness 1 activity
- Immigration legal support and educationOffers virtual immigration legal consultations and hosts workshops to educate immigrant community members about their rights and how to protect themselves from immigration scams.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Public benefits and social service navigationProvides case management to connect residents with public benefits including SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, Fair Fares, and healthcare coverage. Conducts workshops on navigating public benefits systems and healthy living.
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
- Workforce and small business development supportHosts workshops featuring industry experts to support small business development and economic equity. Organizes events like Woodside Restaurant Week to promote local economic activity.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Youth development and afterschool programsOperates comprehensive youth programs including afterschool support, academic enrichment, life skills workshops, arts programming, sports, and recreational activities for elementary and middle school students. Includes the Beacon Program at P.S. 361Q and summer camps that promote learning, confidence, and emotional growth through educational and physical activities. Serves over 1,800 children annually.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.31M
Contributions & grants$4.06M94%
Program service revenue$257K6%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-4K
expenses
Total expenses$4.17M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$3.44M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.26M
Cash$49K
Investments$0
Liabilities$631K
Net assets$1.63M
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -1.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM JOURDAIN | Executive Dir. | 40 | $126K |
| JACQUELINE M AMAYA | Sen Dir of Finance | 40 | $124K |
| ADRIANA BELTRAN | Dep Dir of Program | 40 | $122K |
board members · 10
- Frank Ottomanelli — member
- JIMMY JACOBSON — MEMBER
- JONATHAN ZIMMEL — Treasurer
- LARRY GALLEGOS — Vice President
- Lindsay Quinones — Secretary
- MADHURY RAY — MEMBER
- Potri Ranka Mais — MEMBER
- SAMANTHA MATTHEWS — Treasurer
- SHANKAR BISUNKE — MEMBER
- Witold Rak — Member
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- APA Voice Coalition — Participates in a coalition focused on advancing the rights and needs of Asian Pacific American communities.
- Citizens Committee for NYC Partner — Abril, a board member, is the Corporate & Foundations Partnerships Manager at Citizens Committee for NYC, supporting community-led initiatives.
- Coalition for Asian American Children + Families Coalition — Collaborates with an organization focused on the well-being of Asian American families in New York City.
- Communities Resist Partner — Collaborates with WOTM to provide housing legal services to tenants.
- Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Funds the elementary afterschool program for students at P.S. 11Q, P.S. 152Q, and P.S. 361Q.
- Fair Fares Government — Assists eligible individuals with applying for Fair Fares NYC, a reduced-fare transit program.
- Grady Health System Partner — Partner organization collaborating with WOODSIDE ON THE MOVE INC to expand community impact.
- HEAP Government — Helps residents apply for Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefits.
- Housing Justice 4 All Coalition — Part of a citywide coalition advocating for equitable housing policies.
- JetBlue Partner — Lisa, a board member, is a corporate social responsibility analyst at JetBlue, contributing to community initiatives as New York’s hometown airline.
- Justice Roadmap Coalition — Member of a coalition working on systemic justice reform, potentially intersecting with housing and displacement.
- Kinding Sindaw Heritage Foundation Partner — Potri Ranka Manis, a board member, founded the Kinding Sindaw Heritage Foundation to preserve and share Mindanaoan cultural traditions.
- La MaMa ETC Partner — Potri Ranka Manis, a board member, is a resident artist at La MaMa ETC, where she creates and performs cultural works.
- Lotus Music & Dance Partner — Potri Ranka Manis, a board member, is a master teacher with Lotus Music & Dance, leading workshops on traditional Filipino arts.
- Medicaid Government — Provides support to clients applying for Medicaid coverage.
- NYC Community Land Initiative Coalition — Participates in a movement promoting community land trusts as a tool for permanent affordability and tenant control.
- NYC Department of Transportation Partner — Partners on Open Streets Pedestrian Plaza initiative.
- NYC Public Schools Partner — Collaborates with NYC Public Schools to deliver academic and social-emotional learning in the morning, while Woodside on the Move provides extended day enrichment
- NYC Small Business Service Partner — Collaborates on resource sharing for small businesses.
- New York City Health Department Government — Dr. Madhury Ray, a board member, works at the New York City Health Department, contributing expertise in health equity and public health emergency management.
- P.S. 361Q Partner — Host site for the Beacon Program, used as a community hub after school hours.
- Queens Community Board 3 Government — Potri Ranka Manis, a board member, serves on Queens Community Board 3, engaging in local civic governance.
- Queens Legal Service Partner — Provides in-person legal consultation to tenants through partnership with WOTM.
- Redistricting Taskforce Coalition — Engaged in efforts to ensure fair political districting that reflects community interests.
- Right to Counsel NYC Coalition — Member of a campaign ensuring legal representation for tenants facing eviction.
- SNAP Government — Assists clients with applying for and accessing SNAP benefits.
- Stabilizing NYC (SNYC) Coalition — Member of a coalition focused on housing stability and tenant protections in New York City.
- Tenants Not Tourists Coalition — Member of a coalition opposing short-term rentals and advocating for long-term tenant stability.
- United for Small Business NYC Coalition — Part of a coalition supporting small businesses in the city, likely in relation to commercial tenant issues or neighborhood stability.
- community partners Partner — Collaborates with community partners to provide access to free monthly legal clinics and Know Your Rights Workshops for tenants.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Civic Engagement through Mutual Aid and Relational Organizingmethodology: civic_engagement_through_mutual_aidBy combining youth volunteerism, mutual aid, and relational organizing, the organization strengthens civic engagement because shared action and relationship-building foster trust, collective identity, and sustained community resilience.
- Community Wealth Building via Shared Equity Modelsmethodology: community_land_trust_for_shared_equityBy using a Community Land Trust model, the organization ensures long-term affordability and builds community wealth because shared equity structures prevent speculative displacement and keep housing assets under community control.
- Continuum-of-Care with Case Management Navigationmethodology: continuum_of_careBy meeting individuals at their current point of need and providing one-on-one case management, the organization ensures sustained access to essential services because personalized support increases system navigation success and reduces service drop-off.
- Housing Stability through Tenant Empowerment and Collective Organizingmethodology: housing_stability_through_empowermentBy integrating financial counseling, legal education, and collective tenant organizing, the organization improves housing conditions and prevents displacement because empowered tenants are better equipped to assert their rights and advocate for systemic change.
- Integrated Community Development through Participatory Empowermentmethodology: integrated_community_developmentBy combining youth development, housing advocacy, and cultural programming within a community-driven framework, the organization fosters neighborhood-level change because resident leadership and grassroots engagement produce more sustainable and equitable outcomes.