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FAITH IN NEW YORK
Corona, NY · EIN 800122559 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE X20 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · faithinnewyork.org
revenue
$261K
expenses
$658K
net assets
$114K
employees
8
volunteers
60
program ratio
60%
mission · from form 990

The mission of Faith in New York is to equip congregations and develop grassroots leaders to move significant public policy change that supports our leaders vision of a more just New York City with excellent public schools, violence-free neighborhoods, access to good jobs

profile · synthesized from sources

Faith in New York is a multifaith, multicultural community organizing network of over 100 faith communities across New York City. It develops grassroots leaders and builds collective power to influence public policy on issues including restorative justice, immigrant justice, youth organizing, and civic engagement. The organization operates as the NYC affiliate of Faith in Action, the largest faith-based social justice organizing network in the U.S.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Organizing Strategy Teams
Issue-area teams focused on Youth Organizing, Civic Engagement (Rise+Vote), Restorative Justice (Live Free), Immigrant Justice (Faith for Liberation), and Communal Care
Live Free Family Check-In
Monthly virtual gathering for affiliates and partners to discuss gun violence, mass incarceration, and criminalization of communities
Transformational Leadership School
Cohort-based leadership training program that develops skills in faith-rooted, intersectional organizing for justice and policy change
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 2 activities
    • Grassroots leadership development and public policy advocacy
      Develops grassroots leaders and equips congregations to advance public policy change in New York City through faith-based organizing and advocacy initiatives.
    • Policy advocacy and community power-building
      Advances public policy change and community power through sustained relationships with clergy, congregants, and community members, focusing on justice-oriented advocacy.
  • Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 2 activities
    • Interfaith coalition building and network facilitation
      Fosters collaborative relationships among interfaith leaders and organizations and organizes a citywide coalition of over 100 houses of worship to advance shared community goals, operating as the New York City affiliate of Faith in Action.
    • Religious observance coordination
      Organizes and promotes the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, a religious observance involving interfaith participation.
  • Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
    • Community organizing and campaign development
      Convenes biweekly strategy meetings and post-election reflection gatherings to facilitate priority-setting, campaign development, and collective action on issues including youth organizing, civic engagement, restorative justice, immigrant justice, and communal care.
  • Political Leadership Training for Underrepresented Groups 1 activity
    • Leadership and advocacy skills training
      Provides cohort-based and on-demand training programs, workshops, and classes to develop organizing and advocacy skills among community members, faith leaders, and congregations, with a focus on faith-rooted organizing and holding elected officials accountable.
  • Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
    • Mutual aid and resource access for congregations
      Provides member congregations with access to information, mutual aid resources, and subgrants to support community resilience and collective action.
  • Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 1 activity
    • Virtual education and mobilization programs
      Hosts monthly virtual programs, educational sessions, and training events—including the Live Free Family Check-In—to inform and mobilize community leaders, public officials, faith leaders, and individuals affected by gun violence, mass incarceration, and criminalization.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$261K
Contributions & grants$255K98%
Program service revenue$6K2%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$658K
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$487K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$166K
Cash$144K
Investments$0
Liabilities$52K
Net assets$114K
Liquid reserves2.6 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -59.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CRYSTAL WALTHALL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $96K
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Faith in Action Network — New York City affiliate of national faith-based social justice organizing network.
  • Faith in Action Network Network — Connects clergy and lay leaders nationwide through membership in the Faith in Action Network.
  • Faith in Action Network Network — Connects clergy and lay leaders through affiliation with the national Faith in Action Network.
  • Live Free USA Network — FAITH IN NEW YORK hosts events for Live Free USA affiliates, partners, and network members.
  • Live Free USA Network — FAITH IN NEW YORK participates in the Live Free USA network and hosts joint events for affiliates and partners.
  • Live Free USA Network — Participates in the Live Free Family Check-In as an affiliate, partner, or network member to address issues including gun violence and mass incarceration.
  • Live Free USA Partner — Collaborates on the Live Free Family Check-In, a monthly virtual gathering for affiliates and network members.
  • Roman Catholic Church Partner — Collaborates in observing the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
  • YOU Partner — Partners with individuals, faith leaders, and community members to advance advocacy and mutual aid efforts.
  • directly impacted communities Partner — Centers leadership development and movement building around the needs of directly impacted communities.
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.

  • Coalition-Based Power Building Across Congregations
    methodology: coalition-based_organizing
    By uniting houses of worship into citywide coalitions, we advance community-driven policy goals because collective identity and shared infrastructure across faith institutions amplify political influence and sustain long-term organizing.
  • Community-Led Organizing Model
    methodology: community-led_organizing
    By centering directly impacted individuals in the development of priorities, strategies, and campaigns, we produce more legitimate and effective movements for change because leadership from affected communities ensures relevance, accountability, and sustained engagement.
  • Faith-Based Community Organizing for Prophetic Change
    methodology: faith-based_community_organizing
    By mobilizing faith-based teams within houses of worship through shared discernment and collective action, we produce transformative and prophetic social change because spiritual grounding and communal reflection generate moral authority and sustained commitment to justice.
  • Leadership Development Through Faith-Rooted Organizing
    methodology: leadership_development_through_community_organizing
    By equipping individuals—especially from directly impacted communities—with organizing and advocacy skills grounded in faith and intersectional analysis, we produce sustainable justice movements because empowered local leaders generate authentic, accountable, and resilient change.