irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $4.61MFAMILIES, COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTTHE FAMILIES, COMMUNITY BUILDING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DIVISION USES CASE MANAGEMENT FAMILY SERVICES TO ASSIST PARENTS AND FAMILIES IN ESTABLISHING STABLE AND NURTURING HOMES, REDUCE THE RISK OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT, AND PREVENT INAPPROPRIATE FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT. (SEE SCHEDULE O).THE PROGRAM DIVISION ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES TO ENABLE DISCONNECTED FATHERS TO RECONNECT WITH THEIR CHILDREN; VOCATIONAL EVALUATION, JOB TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT FOR THOSE PREVIOUSLY INVOLVED IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM; A HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PREPARATION PROGRAM SERVING YOUNG PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES; COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS AND SENIORS LOCATED IN FOUR PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS; COVID-19 OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY VACCINATION AND OVERALL COMMUNITY HEALTH; AND CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES DISPLACED BY HURRICANE IDA.
- #2 $4.40MSERVICES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THE SERVICES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM DIVISION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE AND HOLISTIC PERSON-CENTERED TREATMENT, RECOVERY AND JOB TRAINING SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE LIFE GOALS OF ADULTS LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, ALONG WITH SERVICE COORDINATION AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE REHABILITATION AND TO HELP PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS PROGRESS TOWARDS FULLER, MORE REWARDING AND INCREASINGLY INDEPENDENT PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM DIVISION PROVIDES VOCATIONAL EVALUATION, JOB TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT AND POST-EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT TO ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. (SEE SCHEDULE O). THE POPULATION SERVED INCLUDE THOSE WITH SEVERE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT SUCH AS MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND THOSE WITH LESS SEVERE MEDICAL DISABILITIES. PROGRAMS PROVIDE DAY HABILITATION, RECREATION/RESPITE, COMMUNITY HABILITATION AND RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
named programs · 12 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Habilitation
One-to-one in-home services to build independent living and job readiness skills for people with intellectual disabilities.
Coney Island Family Enrichment Center
Community hub offering parent cafes, resource connections, and events to support healthy family functioning in Coney Island.
Cornerstones
Year-round STEAM and workforce programs for youth and adults at NYCHA community centers in Vinegar Hill, Coney Island, and Brownsville.
Day Habilitation
Offers therapy, volunteer opportunities, and creative groups for adults with intellectual disabilities to engage in community life.
East New York Family Center
Provides family therapy, case management, and support groups for families coping with trauma, illness, or school challenges in East New York, Brooklyn.
Education Center
Offers Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency, ESOL, and digital up-skilling classes to Sunset Park residents, with college and career support.
Fatherhood Initiative
Supports non-custodial fathers through counseling, parenting classes, mentoring, and co-parenting support to strengthen family relationships.
NeON Works
Workforce development program for young people with justice system involvement, offering career exploration and credentialing.
Pathways to Employment
12-month program helping individuals with developmental disabilities prepare for competitive, integrated employment.
Supported Employment Program
Provides job placement, on-the-job coaching, and resume support for individuals with disabilities seeking employment.
Works Plus
Wrap-around employment-preparedness program for high-need young adults aged 16-30, focusing on soft skills and crisis management.
Youth Stand United (YSU)
Provides HSE prep, job readiness training, and paid internships for youth ages 16-21 who have not completed high school.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Advocate and distribute resources to support community needsProvides general community support through advocacy initiatives and resource distribution to address education, employment, housing, and essential needs across Brooklyn.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Deliver services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesProvides day habilitation, community-based skill-building, vocational assessment and training, supported employment, retirement transition support, and 24/7 residential care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including job placement and life skills development.
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Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
- Host annual Legacy Game community event for fathers and childrenOrganizes the second annual Legacy Game, a community event in partnership with Brooklyn Basketball that brings together fathers and children for connection, competition, and celebration.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Operate community centers and expand services in low-income neighborhoodsRuns a school-based community center for youth aged 11+, oversees 11 programs through community centers, and has opened four new community centers in low-income areas to support youth, families, and workforce development.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operate educational programs for children and youthRuns 11 educational programs serving over 1,000 children and youth, including Early Learning Pre-K for ages 3–4, after-school and summer programs for K–5 students at five NYC DOE schools, and middle school after-school programming with academic support, STEAM, arts, and sports.
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Mobile and Fixed Hygiene Services 1 activity
- Operate mobile outreach and hygiene services for unhoused individualsRuns a mobile shower unit serving 50 unhoused individuals weekly with hygiene supplies and supportive services, and conducts street outreach for HIV testing, risk reduction counseling, and referrals to medical and substance abuse services.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Operate transitional and supportive housing programsManages multiple housing facilities including a 39-bed transitional shelter for young women, a 30-bed shelter for women with mental illness and trauma histories, a 30-unit SRO facility, and over 100 supportive housing units for vulnerable populations such as formerly homeless individuals, those with mental illness or developmental disabilities, and youth aging out of foster care, with on-site support services.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Provide family and parenting support servicesOffers family therapy, case management, client advocacy workshops, and group sessions for families in crisis, along with peer support, counseling, parenting classes, and mentoring for non-custodial fathers to strengthen relationships with their children.
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Provide mental health and psychiatric rehabilitation servicesOffers psychiatric rehabilitation, suicide prevention counseling, culturally relevant crisis care, and a Clubhouse International-accredited program supporting adults with mental illness in employment, education, and housing.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Provide youth workforce development and career readiness servicesOffers job readiness training, High School Equivalency exam preparation, paid internships, career exploration, professional development, and wrap-around employment services for high-need youth and young adults aged 16–30, including those with justice system involvement.
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Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
- Respond to community crises and disastersProvided relief during the Great Depression, services for tuberculosis and polio, recovery support after 9/11, and long-term recovery services in Coney Island following Superstorm Sandy, adapting programs as needed during crises including the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Support over-age, under-credited youth through transfer high schoolOperates a transfer high school for 220 over-age, under-credited youth aged 16–21 who have fallen behind or dropped out, supporting them to earn a high school diploma and develop leadership and community engagement skills.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$28.70M
Contributions & grants$21.67M76%
Program service revenue$4.50M16%
Investment income$1.66M6%
Other revenue$860K
expenses
Total expenses$36.86M
Program expenses59%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$20.94M
Grants paid out$217K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$58.65M
Cash$3.97M
Investments$15.32M
Liabilities$35.87M
Net assets$22.78M
Liquid reserves6.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -7.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JANELLE FARRIS | PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $303K |
| LUKE FELDMAN | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER | 35 | $212K |
| JODI QUERBACH | COO & ACTING CO-PRES/EXECUTIVE DR. | 35 | $198K |
| ANGELA CHIAPPARA | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 35 | $196K |
| DMITRIY GOYZMAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $195K |
| ADIL ELKARI | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR | 35 | $141K |
| JESSICA TENZER - DIVISION DIR | COMMUNITY SUPPORTS/WORKFORCE DEV. | 35 | $136K |
| ROSE SAULS | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 35 | $132K |
board members · 17
- AARON RADIN — DIRECTOR
- ALAN GALLO — TREASURER
- ANGELA KUO — DIRECTOR (AS OF 03/2024)
- DANA SIMMONS-GRECO — DIRECTOR
- DAVE R FREDERICK — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH CHRISTENSEN — VICE CHAIR
- ERIC CERESNIE — DIRECTOR
- GREGG BELLOWS — DIRECTOR
- JERRY R RIVERA — DIRECTOR (AS OF 03/2024)
- JOHN ARWEILER — DIRECTOR (AS OF 03/2024)
- JONATHAN LIU — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH FREYER — DIRECTOR (AS OF 03/2024)
- JULIET LEWIS — DIRECTOR
- KEITH BANHAZL — DIRECTOR (AS OF 03/2024)
- KRISTIN MILLER — DIRECTOR
- LACI CHISHOLM — DIRECTOR
- MARLA G SIMPSON — DIRECTOR (AS OF 03/2024)
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- #BLM Statement Partner — Engages in racial justice initiatives and public statements supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.
- Astella Development Corporation Partner — Partnered to provide relief and recovery services post-Superstorm Sandy and co-established the Coney Island Community Service Center.
- BCS Education Center Partner — Collaborates with the Young Women’s Shelter to help residents obtain High School Equivalency Diplomas.
- Bay Park Family Services Partner — Co-located partner providing case management, job readiness, financial literacy, and wellness programs at shared site in Coney Island.
- Brooklyn Basketball Partner — Partner organization collaborating with BCS on the Legacy Game event for fathers and children.
- Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams Partner — Partner in launching a Mobile Shower Bus initiative for homeless individuals.
- Brooklyn Developmental Disability Council Partner — Rose Sauls chairs a sub-committee through the Brooklyn Developmental Disability Council for providers and families of people with disabilities.
- CAS Prep Partner — Partner organization collaborating at the Prospect Plaza Community Center.
- COMPASS Partner — Partner organization collaborating with BCS to deliver after-school and summer academic enrichment programs for K-5 students in Brooklyn.
- COVID Resources Partner — Collaborates on providing emergency resources during the pandemic.
- Clubhouse International Network — Accredits the Greater Heights Clubhouse program
- Greater Heights Clubhouse Partner — Partners with the Young Women’s Shelter to provide services addressing chronic mental illness.
- Guidestar Network — Profiled on Guidestar with a platinum seal of transparency.
- Mutual Housing Association of New York Partner — Partner in developing an affordable housing project in Flatbush, Brooklyn.
- New York Times Neediest Cases Fund Network — Selected participant providing services to low-income New Yorkers through the fund.
- One-Stop Career Center Partner — Collaborates with BCS to register participants for job placement services
- The Baptist Church of Redeemer Partner — Partner in developing an affordable housing project in Flatbush, Brooklyn.
- The Changing Room Partner — Partner organization providing services at the Prospect Plaza Community Center.
- University Heights Partner — Partner organization providing services at the Prospect Plaza Community Center.
- government and other nonprofit agencies Partner — Collaborates with BCS on the Community Health and Mindfulness Program to deliver suicide prevention services
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.
- Collaborative Partnership for Collective Impactmethodology: collaborative_partnershipBy partnering with nonprofits, government, and private sector entities, the organization extends reach and resource capacity, amplifying impact beyond what any single entity could achieve alone because shared infrastructure enables scalable solutions.
- Community-Driven Crisis and Equity Responsemethodology: crisis_equity_responseBy combining crisis response with targeted support for vulnerable populations and mobile delivery of services, the organization reduces systemic inequities because urgent needs are met where people are, increasing access and resilience during emergencies.
- Family Strengthening Through Targeted Support and Therapymethodology: family_strengthening_therapyBy providing structured family therapy and focused support for at-risk families and disconnected fathers, the organization prevents child abuse and neglect and strengthens family stability, because empowered caregivers lead to safer, more resilient households.
- Integrated, Wraparound Service Modelmethodology: integrated_wraparound_servicesBy addressing interconnected needs through integrated services—such as combining housing, health, education, and mental health support—the organization improves stability and promotes long-term independence for vulnerable populations.
- Strengths-Based, Person-Centered Engagementmethodology: strengths_based_person_centeredBy meeting people where they are and centering existing strengths and self-determination, the organization fosters dignity and empowerment, which increases engagement and long-term independence—particularly for individuals with mental illness or intellectual disabilities.