irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $40KAS PART OF THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN RENAISSANCE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE AND THE INWOOD MERCHANT ASSOCIATION, THE CONTRACTOR PROVIDED ESSENTIAL SERVICES IN THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE WORKFORCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE: SUPPORTED THE ENROLLMENT AND TRAINING OF 47 RESIDENTS FROM INWOOD AND WASHINGTON HEIGHTS IN HIGH-DEMAND FIELDS SUCH AS HVAC, ELECTRICAL, SOLAR INSTALLATION, OSHA, PLUMBING, AND COMPUTER SKILLS. ENSURED EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT IN TARGET ZIP CODES (10032, 10033, 10034, AND 10040), WITH 73% OF PARTICIPANTS RESIDING IN INWOOD AND WASHINGTON HEIGHTS.
- #2 $21KUNDER THE PLAZA COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM, IMA PARTNERED WITH THE QUISQUEYA PLAZA TO ACTIVATE AND MAINTAIN THE COMMUNITY PLAZAS AS A VIBRANT PUBLIC SPACE FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CULTURAL PROGRAMMING AND LOCAL ECONOMIC SUPPORT. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE EXECUTED PUBLIC EVENTS SUCH AS CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS, SMALL BUSINESS ACTIVATIONS, AND SEASONAL COMMUNITY GATHERINGS ATTENDED BY THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE, BOTH RESIDENCE AND NON- RESIDENCE. HELPED COORDINATE LOGISTICS, VENDOR PARTICIPATION, AND ENTERTAINMENT, CONTRIBUTING TO A WELCOMING AND ORGANIZED EXPERIENCE FOR ATTENDEES. SUPPORTED THE CREATION OF A CONSISTENT AND INCLUSIVE PRESENCE AT THE PLAZA, ENCOURAGING LOCAL FOOT TRAFFIC COMMUNITY PRIDE AND MERCHANT VISIBILITY. PROMOTED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT THROUGH EVENT SUPPORT THAT REFLECTED THE CULTURAL RICHNESS AND DIVERSITY OF THE INWOOD MERCHANT ASSOCIATION.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Plaza Community Engagement Program
Partnership with Quisqueya Plaza to host cultural events, small business activations, and community gatherings that promote civic engagement and local economic activity.
Street and Sidewalk Cleaning Services
Regular cleaning of Dyckman Street commercial corridors to improve cleanliness, safety, and aesthetics; supports over 150 small businesses and enhances customer experience.
Workforce Education and Training
Partnership with Renaissance Technical Institute to train 47 local residents in high-demand trades including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, solar installation, OSHA, and computer skills; focused on zip codes 10032, 10033, 10034, and 10040.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Supplemental Urban Sanitation Services 1 activity
- Maintain cleanliness of commercial zones through litter and debris removalProvided consistent litter and debris removal along high-traffic commercial zones, maintaining public-facing areas serving over 150 small businesses and improving cleanliness, safety, and visual appeal.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organize and execute public community eventsExecuted public events including cultural celebrations, small business activations, and seasonal community gatherings attended by thousands of residents and non-residents.
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Clean Energy Workforce Training 1 activity
- Train residents in technical and trade skillsSupported the enrollment and training of 47 residents from Inwood and Washington Heights in high-demand technical fields including HVAC, electrical, solar installation, OSHA, plumbing, and computer skills.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$575K
Contributions & grants$575K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$608K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$261K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$122K
Cash$99K
Investments$0
Liabilities$133K
Net assets$-11K
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -41.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWENDOLYNE MARTINEZ | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $89K |
board members · 9
- ARELIA TAVAREZ — SECRETARY
- CARRIE TORRES — MEMBER
- CINDY MATOS — TREASURER
- ISIDRO MEDINA — VICE CHAIR
- JASON COMPTON — CHAIR
- JERITZA MEJIA — MEMBER
- JOELKYS ABREU — MEMBER
- MEYLIN MOTA — MEMBER UNTIL
- YAJAIRA GONZALEZ — MEMBER
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Quisqueya Plaza Partner — Partnered to activate and maintain community plazas for cultural programming, public events, and local economic support.
- Renaissance Technical Institute Partner — Partnered to deliver workforce education and training programs for local residents.
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.
- Economic Development Through Local Business Supportmethodology: economic-development-through-local-business-supportBy implementing economic programs focused on preservation, education, and advocacy, the organization increases income potential for local businesses and fosters community development, because these core levers strengthen local economic resilience and capacity for growth.
- Neighborhood Beautification for Economic Growthmethodology: neighborhood-beautification-for-economic-growthBy enhancing the functional and aesthetic appeal of public spaces, the organization improves the commercial environment and supports local business success, because physical improvements create more attractive and viable conditions for economic activity.