named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Garden Community Farmers Market
Weekly zero-waste farmers market operating Saturdays from mid-June to October, accepting SNAP/EBT and distributing NYC Health Bucks to increase food access.
Meg's Garden & Edible Forest
Community garden focused on permaculture and medicinal plants, offering educational programming and food production.
Stewardship in Mosholu Parkway
Ecological restoration initiative involving volunteers, SYEP interns, and partner organizations to remove invasive species, plant native trees, and clean up trash in the urban forest.
Sustainability Internship
Youth employment program engaging students in environmental projects including tree care, foraging education, and forest cleanups.
Tool Lending Library
Program providing gardening tools, gloves, and supplies to individuals and groups to support local environmental stewardship, supported by Forest for All NYC.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 2 activities
- Facilitating community engagement in permaculture and sustainable living practicesOperates a garden community and education space called the School Hub, including programs like The Welcome Table, where volunteers grow medicinal and culturally relevant plants and engage in hands-on learning about sustainable living, food justice, and permaculture practices.
- Hosting educational foraging walks and environmental education programsHosts educational foraging walks focused on medicinal plants in Mosholu Parkway, with over 30 attendees across three events, and provides inquiry- and project-based learning for students and community members on food, environmental, and social justice topics.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosting community celebration events with cultural and educational programmingOrganizes community celebration events featuring cultural activities such as singing, poetry, dancing, drum circles, storytime, Zumba, open mic sessions, and a free store, with food and creative activities offered during market events.
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Community Composting & Organic Waste Diversion 1 activity
- Implementing zero-waste initiatives at the farmers marketEnforces a zero-waste policy at the weekly farmers market through a carry-in carry-out system, promotion of reusable containers and utensils, and volunteer-led waste management efforts.
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Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
- Operating a weekly farmers market and garden at James Baldwin PlazaHosts a weekly farmers market every Saturday from mid-June through October at James Baldwin Plaza in the Bronx, NY, as an outdoor learning opportunity that promotes environmental sustainability, food sovereignty, and social justice. The market includes volunteer-supported setup, breakdown, and waste management.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Organizing community stewardship and ecological restoration activities in Mosholu ParkwayEngages volunteers, AmeriCorps members, SYEP interns, and community partners in ecological restoration work in Mosholu Parkway, including trash removal (over 3,000 pounds collected), tree care, invasive vine removal, and planting native species such as tree seeds and medicinal plants.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Providing food access support through SNAP/EBT and NYC Health Bucks distributionDistributes NYC Health Bucks at its farmers market to customers using SNAP/EBT, providing up to $10 in matching funds per day to increase access to fresh produce and improve food security in low-income communities.
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Youth and Family Cooking Education 1 activity
- Rescuing and redistributing surplus food from school cafeteriasOrganized student teams to rescue edible fruits and vegetables from school cafeteria waste, processing over 20 quarts of applesauce and preparing dishes like muffins, pies, and carrot cake for distribution to students, volunteers, and community members during the 2017/2018 school year.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Supporting community food initiatives through fundraising and donationsCollected and donated $400 to support the Friendly Fridge Network, a community food-sharing initiative.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$40K
Contributions & grants$24K60%
Program service revenue$14K36%
Investment income$110%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$28K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$8K
Grants paid out$295
balance sheet
Total assets$18K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$18K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue -25.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAY PULTINAS | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 48 | $5K |
| RICHARD WOOLEY | BOARD MEMBER/SUSTAINABILTY COORDINATOR | 6 | $3K |
| SUNG KIM | TREASURER/ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR | 31 | $300 |
| CYNTHIA MELBORNE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $150 |
| JOYCE HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $100 |
board members · 2
- DIANA MENDEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDA POLLAK — BOARD DIRECTOR
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Amalgamated Ceramics Studio and School of Visual Arts Partner — Collaborated to provide handcrafted pottery bowls for community event
- AmeriCorps Partner — Worked with AmeriCorps members to remove over 3,000 pounds of trash from Mosholu Parkway forest.
- Bronx Community College - CUNY Partner — Collaborates with JBOLC on community and educational initiatives related to food and environmental justice.
- Bronx Literary Freedom Project Partner — Collaborates with the Bronx Literary Freedom Project to lead a book club offering rich, thought-provoking conversations on diverse narratives.
- CALL (City As Living Laboratory) Partner — Partners with JBOLC on creative, place-based projects that integrate art and environmental justice.
- CitizensNYC Partner — Collaborated to engage Con-Ed employees in trash cleanup efforts in Mosholu Parkway.
- DeWitt Clinton High School Partner — School where Ray began teaching in 1992 and where James Baldwin graduated in 1942.
- Department of Health’s Active Design Team Partner — Collaborated on the planning of the James Baldwin Memorial Outdoor Learning Center
- Facebook Partner — Social media presence on Facebook
- Forest For All NYC Partner — Collaborates with JBOLC on urban forest expansion and environmental justice initiatives in the Bronx.
- Forest For All NYC Partner — Partnered to launch a tool lending library to support environmental stewardship.
- Friendly Fridge Network Partner — Recipient of $400 donation raised during the March 1 celebration
- Friends of Jerome Park Partner — Collaborates with JBOLC on stewardship and educational activities in Jerome Park.
- Friends of Mosholu Parkland Partner — Partners with JBOLC on ecological restoration and community education in Mosholu Parkland.
- Grow to Learn Partner — Collaborated on the planning of the James Baldwin Memorial Outdoor Learning Center
- GrowNYC Partner — Partners with JBOLC to support urban agriculture and environmental education in the Bronx.
- Instagram Partner — Social media presence on Instagram
- Jerome’s Soup Wagon Partner — Provided fresh, hot, homemade vegan soup for community event
- Lehman College Partner — Partners with JBOLC on educational and community-based environmental programs.
- MORE Opera Community Chorus Partner — Performed at the March 1 community celebration event
- Marpillero Pollak Architects Partner — Collaborated on the planning of the James Baldwin Memorial Outdoor Learning Center
- Montefiore Medical Center Partner — Donated soils and plants for the Clinton Garden project.
- NYC Health Bucks Partner — Partner program that provides matching funds for SNAP/EBT users at the JBOLC market.
- NYC Parks Government — Collaborates through the Super Stewards program to support community-led forest stewardship.
- NYC Parks Government — Collaborates with JBOLC on public land use and outdoor programming for environmental learning.
- New York Botanical Garden - Bronx Green-Up & NYC Compost Project Partner — Collaborates with JBOLC on urban greening, composting, and community gardening initiatives.
- Partnerships for Parks Partner — Works with JBOLC to enhance community engagement in local park spaces for environmental and social programming.
- SchoolFood Partner — Provider of school meals from which edible food was rescued and repurposed.
- Wave Hill Partner — Partnered with Wave Hill’s Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship program for invasive vine removal and forest cleanup.
- World View High School Partner — Engaged students in planting native flowers, trash cleanup, and photography projects in Mosholu Parkway.
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strategies · 3
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.
- Community-Driven Ecological Stewardshipmethodology: community_driven_outdoor_learningBy centering community-led stewardship of green spaces, the organization fosters resilience and regenerative local ecologies because shared ownership of land and inclusive participation in ecological care strengthen both environmental and social well-being.
- Project-Based Learning for Justice Integrationmethodology: inquiry_and_project_based_learningBy using inquiry and project-based learning, the organization addresses interconnected issues of food, environmental, and social justice because hands-on, student-driven projects foster deeper understanding and community-led solutions to systemic inequities.
- Relational Ecology Through Nature-Based Learningmethodology: relational_ecologyBy integrating ecological learning with nature-based reflection and emotional connection to non-human life, the organization promotes personal and communal well-being because relational care with trees and shared green spaces deepens ecological responsibility and healing.