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JACOB A RIIS NEIGHBORHOOD SETTLEMENT
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY · EIN 111729398 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P28Z · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · riissettlement.org
revenue
$8.9M
expenses
$8.6M
net assets
$3.3M
employees
279
volunteers
270
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

SERVICES TO THE YOUTH, ADULTS, SENIORS & FAMILIES OF WESTERN QUEENS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is a community-based nonprofit serving youth, families, immigrants, and older adults in western Queens, New York. The organization provides integrated social, educational, health, and workforce development programs across multiple sites. Founded in 1889 and rooted in the legacy of social reformer Jacob Riis, it serves approximately 4,000 individuals annually.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Children, Youth, and Family Services
Offers afterschool and summer programs for K-12 students at multiple school and community sites, focusing on academic and socioemotional growth
Citizenship Preparation Classes
Free classes helping immigrants prepare for the U.S. citizenship exam and naturalization process
ESOL Classes
Free English for Speakers of Other Languages classes from beginner to advanced levels for immigrant adults
Immigration Legal Services
Provides no-cost legal assistance to immigrants, including help with immigration applications and legal consultations
Learn & Earn
Career exploration and workforce development program for high school juniors and seniors, including academic support, mentoring, paid internships, and financial literacy
Older Adult Services
Includes an Older Adult Center and NNORC program offering congregate meals, health management, case management, transportation, and social activities
Pregnancy and New Parent Program
Partnership with Public Health Solutions to support new and expecting parents with resources and programming
Queensbridge NSTAT Program
Resident-driven initiative focused on community safety, quality of life issues, and government accountability in the Queensbridge neighborhood
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
    • Community strengthening and integrated programming
      Delivers integrated social, cultural, educational, and health programs to a yearly average of 4,000 individuals across five sites in western Queens, with a mission to build and strengthen underserved communities.
  • ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
    • Immigrant services in western Queens
      Provides no-cost ESOL classes from beginner to advanced levels, citizenship preparation classes, legal services, case management, and Immigrant Rights workshops to a yearly average of 900 individuals in western Queens.
  • Perinatal Support Services 1 activity
    • New Parent and Pregnancy Program
      Operates the New Parent and Pregnancy Program in partnership with Public Health Solutions, providing support services for new and expectant parents in western Queens.
  • Urban Policy and Equity Research 1 activity
    • Publication of investigative research on urban poverty
      Authored and published the 1890 investigative work 'How the Other Half Lives,' which exposed living conditions in New York City's tenement slums.
  • Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
    • Services for older adults in western Queens
      Provides health management and education, case management, home visits, welfare calls, support groups, congregate meals, transportation, and educational or recreational activities for older adults through an Older Adult Center and a Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community program.
  • Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
    • Workforce development for youth aged 14–24
      Offers workforce development programs that include training and paid work opportunities for youth aged 14–24, including through the Learn & Earn program which provides paid internships, work readiness training, and financial literacy activities.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Youth programs in western Queens
      Provides afterschool and summer programming for students in grades K-12 to support academic and socioemotional development, including academic support, mentoring, college application assistance, service learning, leadership and life skills activities, resume building, work readiness training, paid internships, financial literacy, and peer group support. Operates in three public schools and two community centers in western Queens.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Co-founding of Jacob A. Riis Museum
      Co-founded the Jacob A. Riis Museum in Ribe, Denmark, which opened in 2019, to preserve and promote the legacy of Jacob Riis and settlement house history.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.86M
Contributions & grants$8.58M97%
Program service revenue$201K2%
Investment income$66K1%
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$8.58M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$6.00M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.44M
Cash$19K
Investments$37K
Liabilities$2.16M
Net assets$3.28M
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +20.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CHRISTOPHER HANWAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35 $166K
ROBERT T MADISON ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECT 35 $135K
DESIREE LEWIS ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECT 35 $110K
board members · 20
  • ANUMAYA PHATATE — SECRETARY
  • CALVIN NASH — MEMBER
  • CAROL L WILKINS — MEMBER
  • DAVID S KLUR — CHAIR
  • FRANKLIN HEADLEY — TREASURER
  • GABRIEL HERRMANN ESQ — MEMBER
  • GENNARO N CRISCI — MEMBER
  • GORDON MEHLER ESQ — MEMBER
  • JENNIFER COWAN ESQ — MEMBER
  • JOHANNA ALLEN — MEMBER
  • JORDAN HARE — MEMBER
  • LAUREN ROSENBLUM — MEMBER
  • LISA SLOANE — MEMBER THRU 9/24
  • NADYA DE CHIMAY — MEMBER
  • NICOLE BYRNS — MEMBER
  • PERNILLE FLORIN — MEMBER
  • RAYMOND E GEORGE III — MEMBER
  • SAM MEJIAS — MEMBER
  • SIBYL MCCORMAC GROFF — MEMBER
  • SUSAN BOYCE — VICE CHAIR
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Circle of the King’s Daughters Partner — Collaborated with Jacob A. Riis to establish settlement services for the poor on the Lower East Side.
  • Information Technology High School Partner — Hosts Youth Services programs at the school site.
  • Jacob A. Riis Museum Partner — Co-founded the museum in Ribe, Denmark, with participation from the organization's leadership and royal patronage.
  • NYC Department of Youth and Community Development Partner — Partner in delivering the Learn & Earn program for high school students.
  • PS111 Partner — Hosts Youth Services programs at the school site.
  • PS166 Partner — Hosts Youth Services programs at the school site.
  • Princess Benedikte of Denmark Partner — Serves as a royal patron of the organization and participated in the opening of the Jacob A. Riis Museum.
  • Public Health Solutions Partner — Partner organization in the design and implementation of the New Parent and Pregnancy Program.
  • Queensbridge Community Center Partner — Hosts Youth Services programs at the community center.
  • Ravenswood Community Center Partner — Hosts Youth Services programs at the community center.
  • Theodore Roosevelt Partner — Partnered with Jacob A. Riis in investigating slum conditions in New York City during the 1890s.
  • United Neighborhood Centers of America Network — Recipient of three consecutive Family Strengthening Awards from the organization.
  • WP ADA Compliance Check plugin Partner — Used to enhance website accessibility
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.

  • Community-Driven Advocacy and Engagement
    methodology: community-driven engagement
    By building bridges and advancing advocacy priorities rooted in community input, the organization fosters collective action and systemic change because sustainable progress emerges from locally informed, participatory efforts.
  • Comprehensive Community-Based Support Model
    methodology: comprehensive_support
    By delivering integrated, community-based services tailored to specific populations—youth, immigrants, older adults—the organization addresses interconnected social and economic needs because holistic support increases individual and community resilience and promotes long-term success.
  • Cultural Heritage as Civic Education
    methodology: cultural_heritage_engagement
    By integrating historical legacy and transnational cultural themes into public programming, the organization deepens civic understanding and belonging because shared heritage strengthens community identity and engagement.
  • Opportunity-Based Uplift Theory
    methodology: opportunity-based uplift
    By providing structured opportunities in education, employment, and civic life, the organization enables individuals to overcome poverty because systemic barriers—not personal failure—are the primary constraint to upward mobility.
  • Transparency as Trust-Building
    methodology: transparency-for-trust
    By openly sharing achievements, challenges, and financial information, the organization builds trust with the community because accountability and visibility foster collaboration and sustained public support.