irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $841KEmergency food programs for the community operating from the shelters premises every week Wednesday to Sunday from 4pm to 7pm where we distribute fresh produce, dry goods and meats to an average of 1,500 families each month. These programs operates with tithes from our church and a portion taken from Van Siclen and Pulaski Family Residences.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
A Better Care (ABC) Workshop
Weekly workshop teaching families self-sufficiency, home safety, and apartment maintenance skills to prepare for independent living
Higher Level (HL) Program
Support program helping clients cope with life challenges through verbalization and prayer
Liberty Café
Soup kitchen serving nearly 400 free, nutritionally balanced meals daily to community members in East New York, Brooklyn
Pulaski Family Residence
Transitional housing facility serving homeless families with children and veterans in Brooklyn, NY
Research Center for Allergies and Asthma Clinic
Free clinic offering a 30-day infusion therapy to suppress asthma symptoms, located in Brooklyn, NY
VEDISS
International initiative in Tarapoto, Peru conducting clinical trials on botanical medicines, particularly Sacha Inchi oil, for treating chronic health conditions
Van Siclen Family Residence
Transitional housing facility providing shelter and social services to 20 homeless families with children in Brooklyn, NY
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 3 activities
- A Better Care (ABC) workshops for self-sufficiencyConducts weekly A Better Care (ABC) workshops to teach homeless families skills in self-sufficiency, home safety, and apartment maintenance.
- Referral-based intake from NYC Department of Homeless ServicesReceives client referrals for transitional housing through the Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) program via the New York City Department of Homeless Services.
- Transitional housing for homeless families and veteransOperates two transitional housing facilities—Van Siclen Family Residence and Pulaski Family Residence—in Brooklyn, providing shelter and support services to 20 homeless families with children, as well as veterans. Facilities include 24/7 on-site security and referrals to employment programs, healthcare, and daycare.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
- Emergency food distribution programDistributes fresh produce, dry goods, and meats to an average of 1,500 families per month through weekly emergency food programs operated from shelter premises.
- Liberty Café soup kitchen and community diningOperates Liberty Café, a soup kitchen serving approximately 400 hot, nutritionally balanced meals daily to individuals in need. The program also provides supportive services aimed at promoting self-sufficiency.
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Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
- Children’s educational support in transitional housingAssesses school-age children's educational needs within 24 hours of arrival at the facility, coordinates transportation to schools, and monitors attendance to ensure continuity of education.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding international health and environmental initiativesFunds VEDISS’s health and environmental initiatives in Peru, including community-based programs and medical research.
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International Emergency Medical Relief 1 activity
- International outreach programsConducts international outreach programs to support communities abroad, particularly in connection with funded initiatives and medical research in Peru.
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Community Blood Pressure Screening and Hypertension Education 1 activity
- On-site medical and health services at Liberty CaféProvides weekly on-site medical consultations including blood pressure monitoring and personalized health advice, along with twice-weekly dietary education sessions led by a certified dietitian-nutritionist who helps guests create personalized meal plans.
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Reentry Support Services 1 activity
- Rehabilitation services for ex-offenders and substance abusersProvides rehabilitation services for ex-offenders, substance abusers, and homeless individuals as part of its broader social support programming.
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Research center for community and medical studiesOperates a research center focused on allergies, asthma, and broader community and social development topics, supporting clinical trials and therapeutic interventions.
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
- Spiritual counseling and chaplain servicesOffers chaplain services for counseling and spiritual guidance upon request to guests of the Liberty Café and likely other program participants.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Asthma infusion therapy programOperates a research clinic in Brooklyn offering a free 30-day infusion therapy program using tea to suppress asthma symptoms, available Monday through Friday during clinic hours.
- Medical research on vegetable omegas oil in PeruConducted a medical study with approximately 100 participants in the Amazon region of Peru, observing health improvements—including reversal of rheumatoid conditions and elimination of joint pain—from use of vegetable omegas oil.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$2.21M
Contributions & grants$1.98M90%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$230K
expenses
Total expenses$2.76M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$912K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.68M
Cash$104K
Investments$0
Liabilities$86K
Net assets$1.59M
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +14.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Marte | Director | 60 | $141K |
board members · 4
- Alejandra Tango — Treasurer
- Beatriz Rivera — Trustee
- Katherine Moreno — Secretary
- Matilde Garcia — Trustee
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- 123Triad Partner — Tech partner responsible for website design and development.
- Brookdale Hospital Partner — Hospital to which clients are referred for medical care.
- Brookdale Hospital Partner — Provides referred medical services to clients of the Pulaski Family Residence.
- Brookdale Hospital Partner — Refers clients for hospital-based medical care.
- Department of Education Partner — Provides a Family Assistant to assess educational needs and coordinate school services for children at the residence.
- Early Intervention Program (EIP) Partner — Program to which clients are referred for early childhood developmental services.
- Early Intervention Program (EIP) Partner — Provides early intervention services to children referred from the Pulaski Family Residence.
- Early Intervention Program (EIP) Partner — Refers clients for early childhood developmental services.
- East New York Diagnostic Center Partner — Provides referred services to clients of the Pulaski Family Residence.
- East New York Diagnostic Center Partner — Refers clients for diagnostic and medical services.
- East New York Diagnostic Center Partner — Service provider to which clients are referred for health or diagnostic needs.
- Help USA Partner — Refers clients for housing and family support services.
- HomeBase Partner — Refers clients for housing and support services.
- Inner Force Partner — Organization to which clients are referred for supportive services.
- Inner Force Partner — Provides referred services to clients of the Pulaski Family Residence.
- Inner Force Partner — Refers clients for wellness and empowerment programs.
- Kings County Hospital Partner — Hospital to which clients are referred for medical care.
- Kings County Hospital Partner — Provides referred medical services to clients of the Pulaski Family Residence.
- Kings County Hospital Partner — Refers clients for hospital-based medical care.
- La Marca Family Health Center Partner — Healthcare provider to which clients are referred.
- La Marca Family Health Center Partner — Provides referred health services to clients of the Pulaski Family Residence.
- La Marca Family Health Center Partner — Refers clients for primary and family healthcare services.
- Liberty Café Partner — Soup kitchen operated by OCLM providing meals to those in need.
- LifeNet Partner — Refers clients for behavioral health and social services.
- National University of San Martin Partner — Collaborated on a medical study in the Amazon region of Peru involving vegetable omegas oil and its effects on human health.
- New York City Department of Homeless Services Government — Governs the referral pathway for clients to the Pulaski Family Residence via PATH.
- New York City Department of Homeless Services Government — Oversees PATH, which refers clients to Van Siclen Family Residence.
- Partnership for the Homeless Partner — Refers clients for homelessness prevention and housing services.
- Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) Partner — Refers clients to the Pulaski Family Residence through the New York City Department of Homeless Services.
- Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) Partner — Refers homeless families to Van Siclen Family Residence for transitional housing.
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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.
- Dual-Purpose Model: Meals with Pathways to Self-Sufficiencymethodology: dual-purpose_modelBy offering healthy meals alongside supportive services and referrals, the organization fosters long-term self-sufficiency and self-actualization because meeting basic needs creates openings for engagement in transformative programming.
- Faith-Based Emotional and Spiritual Resilience Buildingmethodology: faith_based_emotional_supportBy using prayer and verbalization within faith-based programming, the organization strengthens emotional and spiritual resilience because these practices provide coping mechanisms and a sense of purpose during life challenges.
- Herbal Infusion Therapy for Chronic Health Conditionsmethodology: herbal_infusion_therapyBy providing a consistent 30-day daily herbal infusion (tea) therapy, the organization suppresses asthma symptoms because accessible, free, and sustained treatment improves health outcomes through adherence and natural intervention.
- Holistic Support Modelmethodology: holistic_supportBy addressing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs together, the organization produces greater personal stability and improved functioning because integrated care more effectively meets the complex needs of individuals and families facing homelessness.
- Transitional Housing with Integrated Support Servicesmethodology: transitional_housing_with_support_servicesBy combining housing with comprehensive support services, the organization promotes family stability and self-sufficiency because stable shelter paired with targeted assistance removes systemic barriers to independence.