irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.47MIMMIGRANT AND FAMILY SERVICES - WE HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES NAVIGATE THE SOCIAL SERVICE SYSTEM, ASSIST WITH CRISIS INTERVENTION AND INFORM CLIENTS ABOUT THE COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT RESOURCES AND BENEFITS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO THEM. OUR GOAL IS TO BUILD STRONG FAMILIES AND A VIBRANT LOCAL COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING HEALTH AND ECONOMIC SECURITY, PREVENTING CRISIS AND FACILITATING THE TRANSITION INTO AMERICAN LIFE FOR THE LOW-INCOME AMERICANS, IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES WE SERVE. REGARDLESS OF THE TYPE OF NEED OR SITUATION, STAFF EVALUATE THE CONCERN AND HELP FAMILIES ASSISTS OR REFERS SENIOR ADULT POPULATION LIVING IN SOUTH BROOKLYN TO NEEDED SERVICES, SUCH AS CASE MANAGEMENT, ADVOCACY AND LEGAL AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING. OVERALL, THIS DEPARTMENT PROVIDES CLIENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIALS AND LIVE MORE SELF-SUFFICIENT AND HEALTHY LIVES.
- #2 $1.24MEARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM - THE Y RUNS AN INFANT TODDLER DAY CARE, UNIVERSAL PRE KINDERGARTEN PRESCHOOL PROGRAM, NURSERY PROGRAM AND KINDER CAMP FOR ABOUT 80 CHILDREN, AGES 6 MONTHS TO 5.5 YEARS, YEAR-ROUND. THE PROGRAM OFFERS EARLY DROP OFF AND EXTENDED CARE OPTIONS TO ACCOMMODATE WORKING PARENTS AND HAVE AT LEAST ONE RUSSIAN SPEAKING TEACHER IN EACH CLASS TO BEST SUIT OUR COMMUNITY DEMOGRAPHIC. THE SHOREFRONT Y IS FULLY LICENSED TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES BY THE NYCDHMH DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND THE SUMMER.
named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
After School Program
Provides homework help, hot kosher dinner, arts & crafts, science, swimming, sports, and outdoor activities for school-aged children.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Offers over 100 classes annually to help adult immigrants improve English literacy and prepare for citizenship.
Family Social Services
Assists individuals and families with crisis intervention, navigation of social services, and access to community and government resources.
Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy
Swim instruction using the SwimRight© method, offering lessons for infants and children, competitive swim teams, and adaptive programs like Sea Star.
Preschool and Pre-K For All
Educational program for children ages 2-5 with individualized attention, focusing on social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Senior Living Programs
Offers cultural, wellness, and health care programs for seniors through the NNORC senior community.
Special Needs Programs
Offers inclusive activities including homework help, gym, art, dance, and swim for children ages 5-14 with special needs, particularly those on the autism spectrum.
Summer Camp
Full-day program including beach outings, swimming, arts, science, drama, dance, sports, and Jewish cultural activities for children.
Ukrainian Response Initiative
Specialized support for Ukrainian refugees including ESL, digital literacy, employment assistance, childcare, and benefit application help.
Vocational and Citizenship Assistance
Provides career planning, resume writing, job readiness training, and support with citizenship applications for immigrants.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Adult Education and Language ProgramsOffers over 100 English as a Second Language (ESL) classes annually across six locations in South Brooklyn, averaging 20 classes per day, and engages over 2,000 adults annually in educational programs.
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
- Adult and Community Swim and Fitness AccessOffers open swim sessions for adults and coed groups, including ladies-only and adult-only time slots, and provides open access to a coed fitness center during multiple daily sessions throughout the week.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Benefits and Social Services AssistanceProvides guidance and support for applications, recertifications, and claims related to NYC benefit programs, including SNAP, Medicaid, cash assistance, Social Security Income (SSI), affordable housing (NYCHA, Mitchell-Lama, NYC Housing Connect), Fair Fares NYC, IDNYC, and EBT card replacement.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Early Childhood Education ProgramOperates a preschool program for children ages 2-5 that implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum integrating social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development, with classrooms and playgrounds equipped to support diverse learning styles and foster curiosity and self-discovery.
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Community Service Office Operations 1 activity
- Front Desk and Public Access OperationsMaintains a front desk with regular public hours Monday through Sunday to support community access to services.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Summer Camp ProgramOffers a summer camp program featuring arts and science exploration, performance arts, sports, educational activities, aquatics, and outdoor outings to the beach and park, with counselor-to-camper ratios of 1:4 for younger children and 1:6 for older campers.
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
- Ukrainian Refugee Support ServicesProvides comprehensive support for Ukrainian refugees with U4U or UHP status, including ESL classes, digital literacy certification (IC3), employment assistance, resume preparation, translation services, preschool and school-age child care, mental health and legal service referrals, public benefits assistance, and specialized services for refugees aged 60+.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth Sports ProgramsOffers youth sports classes in basketball and table tennis to promote physical endurance and social connections.
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
- Youth Swim Instruction and Competitive Swim ProgramsProvides swim instruction using the SwimRight© method for children of all levels, including mastery of all four competitive strokes; operates a USA Swimming registered team with year-round training and monthly sanctioned meets; and offers adaptive swim instruction through the Sea Star program for children of all abilities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$13.94M
Contributions & grants$11.49M82%
Program service revenue$2.34M17%
Investment income$65K0%
Other revenue$51K
expenses
Total expenses$13.08M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$8.65M
Grants paid out$7K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.05M
Cash$881K
Investments$2.92M
Liabilities$2.20M
Net assets$5.85M
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +11.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| SUSAN FOX | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $268K |
| AMAH D'ALMEIDA | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 50 | $174K |
| ANNA BRONFMAN | PROGRAM DIRECTOR - YOUTH PROG. | 40 | $135K |
| LAWRENCE FISH | PROG DIR. EDU. VOCATIONAL & CITIZENS | 40 | $132K |
| YELENA KIRILKO | DIR. EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS | 40 | $132K |
| MARY TEIZLIN | SENIOR GRANT ACCOUNTANT | 40 | $107K |
board members · 9
- BORIS NELKIN — 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
- FAY PALLEN — 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
- JESSICA WILSON ZIMMERMAN — DIRECTOR
- LORI DENMAN — SECRETARY
- MICHAEL PAPO — PRESIDENT
- PAUL BRAUDE — TREASURER
- ROBERT A ROSENBERG ESQ — DIRECTOR
- ROMAN MATATOV — DIRECTOR
- STELLA BINKEVICH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy Partner — Operates swim classes under the Shorefront Y Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy name.
- New York City Government — Recognized through the Big Apple Award for teacher excellence in New York City.
- Shorefront Y Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy Partner — Collaborates to deliver a specialized swim program using the SwimRight© method at summer camp.
- Shorefront YM-YWHA Partner — Operates under the name Shorefront YM-YWHA, indicating organizational identity.
- USA Swimming Network — Shorefront Y Brighton Seals are registered with USA Swimming and compete in sanctioned meets.
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.
- Faith-Based Community Programmingmethodology: faith-based_community_programmingBy grounding programs in Jewish traditions and values, the organization builds cohesive community bonds and supports individual development, leveraging shared cultural and spiritual identity as a foundation for engagement and growth.
- Family and Community Partnership Modelmethodology: family-partnership model, holistic-family-supportBy actively partnering with families and honoring their diverse values, languages, and traditions, the organization strengthens program effectiveness and client engagement because family involvement is central to sustainable youth development and integration.
- Play-Based and Individualized Learning Modelmethodology: play-based learning, Montessori-inspired individualized instructionBy integrating play as a core educational method and tailoring instruction to individual needs through Montessori-inspired techniques, the organization enhances child development and school readiness because children learn best through developmentally appropriate, engaging, and personalized experiences.
- Targeted, Integrated Support for Immigrants and Refugeesmethodology: integrated-immigrant-services, targeted_refugee_support, holistic-family-supportBy providing coordinated services in language, vocational training, citizenship, and culturally specific case management, the organization promotes successful integration for immigrants and refugees because holistic, targeted support addresses systemic barriers more effectively than fragmented services.