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INTERFAITH COUNCIL FOR ACTION INC
OSSINING, NY · EIN 136265613 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE L21 · Housing & Shelter · Medium ($1M-$10M) · ifcany.org
revenue
$2.6M
expenses
$2.7M
net assets
$5.2M
employees
16
volunteers
15
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, AND SPONSOR BETTER HOUSING, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL OR SOCIAL CONDITIONS FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME EARNERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Interfaith Council for Action (IFCA) provides affordable housing and supportive services to low- to moderate-income individuals and families in Westchester County, NY. The organization operates scattered-site emergency and transitional apartments, offers rental assistance through state-funded programs, and manages long-term affordable housing units. IFCA also runs a thrift shop and delivers financial empowerment workshops to support community stability.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $743K
    SINCE THE 1980'S, IFCA HAS PARTNERED WITH THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE SCATTER-SITE EMERGENCY APARTMENTS FOR FAMILIES TRANSITIONING FROM A HOMELESS SHELTER TO TEMPORARY HOUSING. OUR ON-STAFF SOCIAL WORKERS PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ASSIST FAMILIES ON THEIR PATH TO SELF SUFFICIENCY.
  2. #2 $240K
    THANKS TO FUNDING FROM THE NEW YORK STATE HOME LOCAL PROGRAM, IFCA IS ABLE TO ADMINISTER THE TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE ("TBRA") PROGRAM. THE TBRA PROGRAM PROVIDES A MONTHLY RENTAL SUBSIDY AND/OR A SECURITY DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE GRANT TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THAT MEET THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. THESE HOME FUNDS ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO HOUSEHOLDS PAYING MORE THAN 30% OF THEIR MONTHLY INCOME FOR RENT OR SECURITY DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE. TBRA IS A RENTAL SUBSIDY THAT HELPS FILL THE GAP BETWEEN WHAT A RENTER CAN AFFORD AND THE ACTUAL RENT FOR A PLACE TO CALL HOME.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP)
Provides scatter-site emergency apartments and case management services for families transitioning from homeless shelters to temporary housing in partnership with Westchester County
Financial Empowerment Workshops
Offers financial literacy workshops, housing counseling, and free income tax preparation to support long-term resident stability
IFCA Thrift Shop
Sells low-cost clothing and household items while generating community support and volunteer engagement; located at 95 Croton Avenue in Ossining
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
Administers rental subsidies and security deposit assistance to low-income households paying more than 30% of income on rent, funded by New York State HOME Local Program
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Affordable Housing Development and Management 2 activities
    • Development and management of affordable housing
      Develops, owns, and manages affordable rental housing units across 14 properties in Ossining and Tarrytown, NY, providing one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments in historic buildings for low- to moderate-income individuals, families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Accepts Section 8 vouchers and other housing subsidies, with a focus on regulatory compliance and long-term housing stability.
    • Property and occupancy management services
      Provides comprehensive occupancy management for affordable housing units, including marketing, tenant screening, income qualification and recertification, lease compliance monitoring, and vacancy management. Also manages leasing for additional affordable housing buildings beyond its own portfolio under contract.
  • Emergency Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention 1 activity
    • Administration of rental assistance and financial support programs
      Administers the Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program, offering monthly rental subsidies and security deposit assistance to eligible individuals and families. Also administers the Landlord Tenant Assistance Program (LTAP), providing up to $25,000 per unit in repair funding for small landlords who maintain affordable rent levels.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Engagement of volunteers in community services
      Engages volunteers to support community services, including operations at the thrift shop and other organizational programs.
  • Tenant Legal Advocacy & Support Services 1 activity
    • Online resident services and rent payment system
      Provides an online portal for residents to pay rent (via bank transfer or credit card), view payment history, submit maintenance requests, update contact information, and manage recurring or one-time payments.
  • Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
    • Operation of a community thrift shop
      Operates a thrift shop at 95 Croton Avenue in Ossining, NY, selling new and gently used clothing, shoes, bedding, dishes, cookware, costume jewelry, and handbags at low cost. The shop accepts donations, serves as a shopping resource for the local community, and generates proceeds to fund community programs.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Provision of financial empowerment and community support services
      Connects residents and community members to financial empowerment programs, including financial workshops, free income tax preparation, and housing and financial counseling. Also provides back-to-school supplies and referrals to social services, reaching an estimated 5,900 people annually.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Provision of housing assistance and case management for homeless and transitioning families
      Operates the Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP) and provides scatter-site emergency apartments with case management and counseling services for families transitioning from homeless shelters to permanent or temporary housing. Administered in partnership with Westchester County and the Village of Ossining, the program supported 37 individuals across 15 transitional apartments in 2020 and 14 families in 2022.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.60M
Contributions & grants$1.21M47%
Program service revenue$1.22M47%
Investment income$21K1%
Other revenue$148K
expenses
Total expenses$2.68M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$856K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$8.64M
Cash$1.53M
Investments$-5K
Liabilities$3.48M
Net assets$5.16M
Liquid reserves6.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JACKIE SHAW FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $118K
JAMES HERNANDEZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EFF. 12/5/24 40 $4K
board members · 10
  • ALLISTAIR REASON — DIRECTOR
  • ERIC TALBOTT — TREASURER
  • MADIHA KANWAL — DIRECTOR
  • MARLENE CHEATHAM — CHAIR
  • MARY ANN ROBERTS — VICE-CHAIR
  • MICHAL ARONSON — SECRETARY
  • SHAUN JONES — DIRECTOR
  • SHELTON WALDEN — DIRECTOR
  • THOMASINA LAIDLEY-BROWN — DIRECTOR
  • TIFFANY PAOVELLA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • CTown Partner — Thrift shop is located across the street from CTown in Ossining.
  • City of Peekskill Partner — IFCA operates and administers programs in the City of Peekskill.
  • New York State HOME Local Program Funder — Funds the Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program administered by IFCA.
  • Section 8 Government — Coordinates with Section 8 for rental subsidies for tenants
  • Village of Ossining Partner — Contract to manage affordable housing set-asides
  • Village of Ossining Partner — IFCA serves residents and operates housing programs in the Village of Ossining.
  • Village of Tarrytown Partner — IFCA operates and administers affordable housing programs in the Village of Tarrytown.
  • Westchester County Government — Partnered with Westchester County to launch the $10M Landlord Tenant Assistance Program (LTAP).
  • Westchester County Partner — Partnership to manage the Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP)
  • Westchester County Department of Social Services Partner — Partnership to provide scatter-site emergency apartments and case management services for families transitioning from homelessness.
  • info@ifcany.org Partner — Email channel for residents to submit maintenance requests in coordination with IFCA's administrative team.
  • local government Partner — Collaborates with local government to make community-benefiting changes.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Case Management to Achieve Self-Sufficiency
    methodology: case_management_for_self_sufficiency
    By delivering professional case management services through on-staff social workers, we produce greater family stability and movement toward self-sufficiency, because structured support helps clients navigate systems, set goals, and access resources effectively.
  • Community Volunteer Mobilization for Service Delivery and Change
    methodology: community_volunteer_mobilization
    By mobilizing community volunteers as a core part of service delivery, we produce broader community engagement and sustainable impact, because local participation builds ownership, extends reach, and strengthens social cohesion.
  • Housing as the Foundation for Health and Self-Sufficiency
    methodology: housing-as-foundation-for-opportunity
    By providing stable, affordable, and environmentally sustainable housing, we produce improved health outcomes and life-changing opportunities, because housing is the foundational barrier to stability and self-sufficiency for low-income individuals and families.
  • Rental Subsidies to Reduce Cost Burden and Promote Stability
    methodology: rental_subsidy_for_cost_burdened_households
    By providing rental subsidies and security deposit assistance, we produce housing stability for cost-burdened households, because reducing rent pressure frees up income for health, education, and long-term financial planning.