irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $632KFRANCES RESIDENCE - DURING 2024 WE PROVIDED HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO FIFTEEN HOMELESS MOTHERS, SIX OF WHOM GAVE BIRTH WHILE AT THE FRANCES RESIDENCE. ONE OF THE MOTHERS FOUND PERMANENT HOUSING, THREE MOVED IN WITH FAMILY, THREE RETURNED TO PATH (DHS SHELTER SYSTEM), WITH ONE ADDITIONAL MOTHER ACTIVELY SEEKING PERMANENT HOUSING. OF THE REMAINING EIGHT RESIDENTS, FOUR WERE EITHER EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN A TRAINING COURSE.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Case Management Services
Provides social work support to guests, including housing assistance, benefits enrollment, and long-term stability planning.
Community Meals Program
Serves breakfast and lunch six days a week at 200 4th Avenue, including meal preparation, service, and clean-up supported by volunteers and staff.
Food Pantry Program
Provides takeaway bags of pantry goods and fresh vegetables on-site Thursdays and Saturdays, with plans to expand to 12 mobile pantry stops across Brooklyn.
Frances Residence
Offers safe, stable housing for homeless women and their children at 200 4th Avenue, alongside supportive services.
Mobile Pantry Program
Distributes pantry goods at rotating locations across Brooklyn on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and additional days at partner sites like PS 124 and NYCHA developments.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 4 activities
- Community Meals ProgramServes approximately 600 to-go meals daily, six days a week, including breakfast (bagels, eggs, cereal, pastries, coffee, tea) and hot lunch (sandwich, snack, water), prepared and served by volunteers at the Park Slope/Gowanus kitchen.
- Facility and Program Development SupportSupports organizational growth through grants processing, donation database management, development of new programming, and operational planning, including budget expansion to $3.6 million in 2026 to support pantry growth, new hires, warehouse rental, and vehicle and food costs.
- On-Site and Mobile Food Pantry ProgramOperates an on-site food pantry on Thursdays and Saturdays and a mobile pantry on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and select biweekly or monthly dates at six locations across Brooklyn (Gowanus, Marcy, South Slope, Kensington, Red Hook, Ingersoll), distributing over 600 pantry bags weekly containing shelf-stable goods, fresh vegetables, and surplus food rescued from businesses.
- Volunteer and Community Engagement ProgramEngages approximately 100 volunteers weekly in meal preparation, pantry operations, and guest services; offers group volunteer opportunities and committees to deepen community involvement and support program delivery.
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Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Toiletry Kit DistributionDistributes between 50 and 100 toiletry kits weekly to individuals in need as part of its direct service offerings.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Transitional Housing and Support Services for Women and InfantsProvides transitional housing and comprehensive support services for prenatal and postpartum women and their infants at 200 Fourth Avenue, including pre- and post-natal care, career and life skills training, employment assistance, and coordination with social service agencies to secure permanent housing and self-sufficiency for up to one year.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.00M
Contributions & grants$3.91M98%
Program service revenue$24K1%
Investment income$54K1%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$3.31M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$1.22M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.35M
Cash$1.28M
Investments$601K
Liabilities$88K
Net assets$3.27M
Liquid reserves6.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +41.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER ENDRESS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $114K |
| SHANICE SMITH-BRANCH | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR | 35 | $107K |
board members · 17
- AKIVA REICH — VICE PRESIDENT
- ALICIA HARRIS — SECRETARY
- CATHERINE PULERA — TREASURER
- DENISHA BACCHUS — DIRECTOR
- ELINOAR ASTRINSKY — DIRECTOR
- FANNY VAN KWAWEGEN — DIRECTOR
- JACK FRISHBERG — PRESIDENT
- JOE RYAN — DIRECTOR
- LISA LIEBERMAN — VICE PRESIDENT
- MADELINE CARSON — DIRECTOR
- MAUSHUMI SUTTLES — DIRECTOR
- MEREDITH CARDEN — DIRECTOR
- SARAH TOY — DIRECTOR
- SETH ROBINSON — DIRECTOR
- STEPHANIE HUANG — DIRECTOR
- TOSIN AJAYI — DIRECTOR
- UTE ZIMMERMANN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Brooklyn Navy Yard Partner — Leased warehouse space to expand pantry storage and operations.
- Congregation Beth Elohim Partner — Partner organization collaborating with CHiPS.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency Government — Government entity providing increased support and funding as CHiPS expanded operations.
- Food Rescuers Partner — Collects donated food from businesses and delivers it to CHiPS for meal production.
- Frances Residence Partner — CHiPS operates the Frances Residence, providing housing support alongside food services.
- Franciscan Sisters of the Poor Partner — Volunteer group instrumental in early kitchen operations and later founded the Frances Residence for mothers and children.
- Good Home Pet Adoptions Partner — Isabelle Weiner has been involved with Good Home Pet Adoptions in her nonprofit career.
- Grace Church Partner — Partner organization working with CHiPS to serve the community.
- Haitian Education and Leadership Program (HELP) Partner — Isabelle Weiner has been involved with HELP in her nonprofit career.
- Hot Bread Kitchen Partner — Peter Endriss previously worked as interim Head Baker and Small Business Consultant at Hot Bread Kitchen, a social enterprise nonprofit.
- NYC Food Bank Partner — Partner providing increased support and funding as CHiPS expanded operations.
- Park Slope Copy Center Partner — Partner organization providing support to CHiPS.
- Park Slope Food Co-Op Partner — Partner organization supporting CHiPS programs.
- Park Slope Food Co-op Partner — Early ally and ongoing food donor; one of the first local grocery stores to provide regular food donations.
- Partnership for the Homeless Coalition — Member organization; CHiPS joined in the 1980s to expand shelter services.
- St. Francis Xavier Church Partner — Founding partner; members established CHiPS in 1971 inspired by Vatican II and the Good Samaritan story.
- Starbucks Partner — Partner organization contributing to CHiPS services.
- The Child Center of NY Partner — Sandra Hagan served as executive director of The Child Center of NY prior to joining CHiPS.
- The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration Partner — Isabelle Weiner has been involved with The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration in her nonprofit career.
- United Way of NYC Partner — Partner providing increased support and funding as CHiPS expanded operations.
- Whole Foods Partner — Partner organization supporting CHiPS initiatives.
- World Food Programme Partner — Isabelle Weiner has been involved with the World Food Programme in her nonprofit career.
- companies Partner — Corporate groups participate in volunteer activities supporting CHiPS' core programs.
- food-related businesses Partner — Partners with food-related businesses to rescue surplus food through pickups and donations.
- neighborhood social service agencies Partner — Collaborates to secure permanent affordable housing and employment opportunities for residents.
- religious congregations Partner — Religious congregations participate in volunteer activities supporting CHiPS' core programs.
- schools Partner — School groups participate in volunteer activities supporting CHiPS' core programs.
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.
- Client Choice and Dignity-Centered Service Modelmethodology: client_choice_modelBy offering choice in food selection and treating service as an act of dignity and respect, the organization increases engagement and reduces stigma, because autonomy and respect are foundational to equitable access and sustained utilization.
- Food Justice as Structural Interventionmethodology: food_justiceBy applying a food justice framework, the organization addresses root causes of health and income inequality, because removing systemic barriers—particularly for BIPOC communities—enables healthier living and advances racial equity.
- Food Rescue and Repurposing to Reduce Waste and Increase Accessmethodology: food_rescueBy rescuing and repurposing surplus food, the organization expands food access while reducing waste, because immediate culinary use of smaller or at-risk donations increases efficiency and ensures timely delivery of nutritious meals.
- Hospitality-Centered Meal Servicemethodology: hospitality_centered_careBy providing hot meals with an emphasis on hospitality and repeat access, the organization fosters inclusion and dignity, because consistent, welcoming service environments encourage return visits and build trust with marginalized individuals.
- Volunteer-Integrated Community Participation Modelmethodology: peer_engagement_modelBy involving volunteers in meal preparation, service, and distribution, the organization fosters community ownership and social connection, because shared labor builds mutual responsibility and strengthens social ties between givers and recipients.