named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Blueprint for the Bronx
Community-driven initiative based on input from over 1,000 Bronx residents to define a common agenda for systemic change.
Nonprofit Economic Relief
Supports Bronx nonprofits with grants and coordinates meal and produce distribution to families in need.
Participatory Grantmaking
Community-led grantmaking process that funds Bronx-based nonprofits in areas including health, education, digital equity, and justice.
activities · 14 groups
What they do
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Advancing digital equity through coalition-buildingFounded The Bronx Digital Equity Coalition to combat systemic digital inequities and advocate for improved technology access across the borough.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Building volunteer capacity and leadership developmentMaintains a volunteer database to connect individuals with service opportunities in the Bronx and offers a structured volunteer program focused on personal and professional development.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Convening institutions to address systemic inequitiesBrought together over 30 local institutions for weekly coordination meetings during the pandemic to tackle the digital divide, initially focusing on education needs.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Distributing meals, groceries, and fresh produce during crisesDelivered over 2.5 million prepared meals, tens of thousands of grocery bags, and more than 40,000 pounds of fresh produce to Bronx families through collaborative efforts with community partners during the pandemic.
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Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
- Distributing personal protective equipment (PPE) during the pandemicDistributed masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, and other PPE to Bronx residents and frontline healthcare workers, delivering over 1 million items through partnerships with local hospitals and community organizations.
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Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
- Expanding digital access through device distribution and tech supportDistributed over 2,500 Chromebooks and Wi-Fi hotspots to students and established a community help desk and tech support hub. Created over 500 paid virtual internships for Bronx youth to support digital equity.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funding Bronx nonprofits through unrestricted and participatory grantmakingAwards unrestricted grants to Bronx-based nonprofits delivering essential services, with a focus on community-driven decision-making through its Participatory Grantmaking cycle. Has provided at least $650,000 in grants to over 20 nonprofits since early 2023.
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Literacy Program Funding 1 activity
- Funding digital literacy, education, and youth development programsSupports expansion of digital literacy programs for underserved populations, including women with limited computer experience and Bronx youth. Funds music education, arts programming, internships, and educational initiatives such as Sapna NYC’s Google Suite curriculum and UpBeat NYC’s instrumental music instruction.
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Church and Congregation-Based Financial Aid 1 activity
- Funding food security and nutrition programs in the BronxAwards grants to expand meal programs and food pantries serving food-insecure families, including support for St. Ann’s Corner of Harm Reduction, Nazareth Housing, and Sharing Excess’ wholesale food rescue operations at Hunts Point Produce Market.
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Human Rights Advocacy Funding 1 activity
- Funding health access, legal support, and advocacy for vulnerable populationsFinances organizations improving healthcare access, legal services, and democratic participation, particularly for asylum seekers and families involved in the child welfare system. Supports groups like AIRnyc, Children's Law Center, Mercy Center, and The African International Collaborative Center.
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Women Entrepreneurs Grant Programs 1 activity
- Funding small businesses and workforce development programs in the BronxProvides grants and technical assistance to small businesses in the Bronx through partnerships with economic development organizations. Also funds workforce training initiatives such as green construction (Sustainable South Bronx), trauma recovery for abuse survivors, and vocational training for justice-impacted individuals.
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Tech Skills Training for Underserved Groups 1 activity
- Providing AI, digital literacy, and workforce development trainingOffers 10 hours of training in AI, digital literacy, and workforce development for Bronx youth and young adults to build skills for employment and personal advancement.
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Interest-Free Loan and Grant Support 1 activity
- Providing direct cash microgrants to individuals in crisisOffers microgrants of $250–$750 to over 2,000 individuals facing emergencies, supporting access to nutrition, healthcare, housing, and alternatives to high-interest loans.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Supporting community-led dialogue and solution-buildingOrganizes and supports community town halls that empower Bronx residents to shape local solutions and co-create change, part of broader civic engagement efforts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.13M
Contributions & grants$1.90M89%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$69K3%
Other revenue$157K
expenses
Total expenses$3.35M
Program expenses61%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$568K
Grants paid out$1.58M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$4.92M
Cash$4.33M
Investments$234K
Liabilities$249K
Net assets$4.67M
Liquid reserves16.3 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +111.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEISHA ROSS PORTER THRU AUGUST | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $189K |
| ERIKA FREUND THRU SEPTEMBER | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $126K |
| MICHELLE PEREZ THRU JANUARY | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $110K |
| OSARUMWENSE PAT-OSAGIE THRU JANUARY | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $103K |
board members · 9
- BRYAN WOO — DIRECTOR
- CARLOS MORENO THRU OCTOBER — DIRECTOR
- DERRICK LEWIS — BOARD CHAIR
- DESMON LEWIS — TREASURER
- GERMAN SOTO SANCHEZ — DIRECTOR
- JASON DUCHIN THRU OCTOBER — SECRETARY
- KAREN SEITZ THRU JULY — DIRECTOR
- RAQUEL THOMPSON — SECRETARY
- ROBERT MCCARTHY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 56
Who they work with
- A Fair Shake for Youth, Inc Partner — Receives support from the Bronx Community Foundation’s 2023 Participatory Grantmaking cycle to expand its social-emotional learning program with therapy dogs.
- AIRnyc Partner — Partner organization receiving investment from the Bronx Community Foundation to strengthen community health and advocacy in the Bronx.
- African International Collaborative Center, Inc. Partner — Supported by the Bronx Community Foundation to serve asylum seekers in New York.
- Astor Services Partner — Receives grant funding to support the Trauma Recovery Center and bolster emergency services for trauma clients in the Bronx.
- Breaking Ground Partner — Collaborates on microgrant distribution for individuals in crisis.
- Bronx Chamber of Commerce Partner — Cited as a source for data on small business rent payments during the pandemic.
- Bronx Defenders Partner — Collaborates on microgrant distribution and participatory defense hub development.
- Bronx Defenders Partner — Partner organization receiving microgrants and collaborating on a participatory defense hub.
- Bronx Impact Partner — Collaborates on food and community support programs.
- Bronx Private Industry Council Partner — Collaborates on workforce and community development initiatives.
- Bronx Private Industry Council Partner — Partner organization involved in food distribution and community support programs.
- Bronx Pro Partner — Collaborates on economic opportunity and relief initiatives.
- BronxWorks Partner — Collaborates on meal delivery and community support services.
- BronxWorks Partner — Partner organization involved in delivering meals and groceries to families in The Bronx.
- CUNY Partner — Collaborates on technology access, internships, and economic opportunity programs.
- DreamYard Partner — Collaborates on technology access programs and nonprofit economic relief initiatives.
- Dreamyard Partner — Partner organization in distributing Chromebooks and Wi-Fi hotspots to students.
- Guidestar Network — Profile listed on Guidestar, a national nonprofit database.
- Here to Here Partner — Collaborated to distribute prepared meals, grocery bags, and fresh produce to Bronx residents and community partners.
- Here to Here Partner — Partner organization in distributing Chromebooks and Wi-Fi hotspots to students.
- Hostos Center for Bronx Nonprofits Partner — Collaborates on nonprofit economic relief and capacity-building initiatives.
- Hostos Center for Bronx Nonprofits Partner — Collaborates to support community-based nonprofits through economic relief grants.
- Keyz2life Media Partner — Partner organization providing photo content for the foundation's communications.
- Mercy Center Partner — Receives funding from the Bronx Community Foundation to support asylum-seeking families.
- Montefiore Partner — Collaborates on distribution of personal protective equipment to healthcare workers and residents.
- NIDC Partner — Receives support to expand its Family Support Network program for Bronx families.
- NYC Department of Education Partner — Collaborates on educational technology and connectivity initiatives.
- NYC Health + Hospitals Partner — Collaborates on distribution of personal protective equipment to healthcare workers and residents.
- Nazareth Housing Partner — Receives funding to operate its Bronx Food Pantry and connect clients to financial and housing stability services.
- New York Common Pantry Partner — Collaborates on meal delivery and food distribution.
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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.
- Bronx Multiplier Effect via Strategic Leveragemethodology: bronx_multiplierBy using each donated dollar to catalyze additional funding and partnerships, total community investment is amplified because initial grants serve as leverage points to attract co-investment and expand resource pools beyond direct contributions.
- Digital Equity Through Community Co-Creation and Partnershipmethodology: community_co-creationBy partnering with trusted local organizations and engaging communities in designing digital access solutions, adoption and sustainability increase because initiatives are culturally grounded, contextually relevant, and aligned with existing community infrastructure.
- Participatory Grantmaking for Community-Led Prioritiesmethodology: participatory_grantmakingBy involving community leaders in funding decisions alongside staff, grant allocations better reflect community-identified needs and produce greater impact because lived experience informs resource distribution and legitimizes recipient organizations.
- Place-Based Community Power Buildingmethodology: community_power_frameworkBy concentrating resources and decision-making within the Bronx through localized collaboration and a structured Community Power framework, systemic change is driven because community stakeholders are best positioned to identify priorities and lead solutions that reflect local needs.