irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $322KYOUTH SERVICES - THROUGH ITS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, ARISE!, THAT EXCLUSIVELY SERVICES MCD9, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (14-18 YEARS) GET PAID EACH SUMMER FOR PARTICIPATION IN BOTH EMPLOYMENT AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. THE LATTER AIMS TO ADDRESS THE "SUMMER SLIDE" THAT AFFECTS SOME STUDENTS AFTER THE SCHOOL YEAR HAS ENDED.
- #2 $249KHOUSING SERVICES - THE NEWLY FORMED WEST HARLEM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (WHDC) HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION (HDFC) RESOURCE CENTER IS DEDICATED TO THE SUPPORT OF THE IMPORTANT WEST HARLEM HOUSING SEGMENT, AND ITS GOAL OF PROVIDING INFORMATION AND LEVERAGING RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION COOPERATIVES IN OUR COMMUNITY.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Arise! Youth Development Program
Paid summer employment and academic enrichment program for high school students aged 14–18 to combat summer learning loss
Community Benefits Grant (CBG) Program
Provides funding to nonprofits headquartered in or serving at least 75% of Manhattan Community District 9 residents
Summer Senior Employment Program
Places older West Harlem residents (55+) in stipend-paid part-time positions at local nonprofits and public agencies
WHDC Housing Development Fund Corporation (HDFC) Resource Center
Supports HDFC cooperatives in West Harlem by providing information and leveraging resources for housing stability
West Harlem Skills Training Center
Provides workforce development and job training pathways for residents with barriers to employment, including those with histories of incarceration
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Administer Community Benefit Grant (CBG) programFunds community-based programs that protect affordable housing, promote arts equity, support youth and older adults, and drive economic development in Manhattan Community District 9. Since 2011, awarded over $35 million in grants to more than 200 nonprofits, supporting initiatives such as summer youth employment, senior events, arts alliances, workforce training, and street markets like the Uptown Night Market.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Establish and fund arts ecosystem infrastructureFunded the creation of the West Harlem Arts Alliance as an umbrella organization to support local arts groups and strengthen the neighborhood’s arts ecosystem, and co-founded and funded the Uptown Night Market, New York State’s largest street food festival.
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Local Clean Energy Adoption & Education 1 activity
- Operate the HDFC Resource CenterProvides information, resources, and technical support to over 250 HDFC (Housing Development Fund Corporation) cooperative buildings in West Harlem, including guidance on compliance with NYC Local Law 97 through energy conservation measures and referrals to the NYC Accelerator. Hosts forums with legal, financial, and sustainability professionals and offers online access to event recordings.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Run youth development and workforce training programsOperates the ARISE! program, which pays high school students aged 14–18 in MCD9 for summer employment and academic enrichment to combat learning loss. Also runs the West Harlem Skills Training Center, offering workforce development workshops for residents facing employment barriers, including those with histories of incarceration.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Support older adult engagement and employmentOperates the West Harlem Older Adult Alliance (WHOAA) initiative to strengthen community among older adults and places hundreds of residents aged 55+ in stipend-paid, part-time positions at local nonprofits and public agencies through the Summer Senior Employment Program.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide rent-free space and insurance support for HDFCsOffers rent-free space at Columbia University through an in-kind program and provides free insurance offerings to support HDFC buildings in West Harlem.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.32M
Contributions & grants$2500%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$759K58%
Other revenue$560K
expenses
Total expenses$3.67M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$694K
Grants paid out$2.50M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$57.17M
Cash$975K
Investments$48.45M
Liabilities$1.86M
Net assets$55.32M
Liquid reserves161.8 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +81.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZEAD RAMADAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $221K |
| VINCENT S MORGAN | HDFC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $151K |
board members · 10
- ARMOND ADAMS — VICE CHAIR
- DARLENE BRUCE ESQ — SECRETARY
- GEOFFREY EATON — TRUSTEE
- GREGORY WATSON — TREASURER
- JALISSA QUIGLEY — TRUSTEE
- MARIANNE SPRAGGINS ESQ — TRUSTEE
- MILTON A TINGLING — BOARD CHAIR
- PATRICIA WATLER-JOHNSON — TRUSTEE
- REV GEORGIETTE MORGAN-THOMAS — TRUSTEE
- TED P KOVALEFF PHD — TRUSTEE
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- 2025 WHDC Grantees Partner — Organizations receiving grants to implement local programs and events in West Harlem.
- 3333 Senior Committee Partner — Senior advocacy group involved in WHDC’s West Harlem Older Adult Alliance (WHOAA).
- Arts & Minds Partner — Partner organization collaborating with WHDC on arts programming for older adults through WHOAA.
- Centro Civico Cultural Dominicano Partner — Partner organization involved in WHDC-supported community initiatives in West Harlem.
- City Harvest Partner — Partner organization operating the City Harvest Mobile Market: Prince Hall, a 2025 CBG grantee providing food services in West Harlem.
- Columbia University Funder — Provides funds to WHDC pursuant to the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) for distribution through the Community Benefits Grant program.
- Columbia University Government — Administered funds from the 2009 Community Benefits Agreement between Columbia University and West Harlem Local Development Corporation; ongoing management of CBA funds.
- Columbia University Government — Provides funding and in-kind resources to WHDC pursuant to a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA).
- Columbia University Partner — Partner in managing the Community Benefits Agreement and providing rent-free space through the in-kind program.
- Dance Theatre of Harlem Partner — Partner organization involved in WHDC-supported cultural programming in West Harlem.
- Fluxx Network — Uses Fluxx as the grants management portal for the Community Benefits Grants cycle.
- Harlem Advocates for Seniors Partner — Collaborates with WHDC through the West Harlem Older Adult Alliance (WHOAA) to support senior services.
- Harlem Chamber Players Partner — Arts organization and 2025 CBG grantee supporting cultural programming in West Harlem.
- Ice Hockey in Harlem Partner — Youth development organization and 2025 CBG grantee providing programming for youth in West Harlem.
- Ladies of Hope Ministries Partner — Organization and 2025 CBG grantee providing support services in West Harlem.
- Mama Foundation for the Arts Partner — Local organization that leads summer enrichment programs for West Harlem youth supported by WHDC scholarships.
- Morningside Retirement and Health Services Partner — Senior services provider collaborating with WHDC through the West Harlem Older Adult Alliance (WHOAA).
- NYC Accelerator Partner — Partner organization providing resources and support for buildings preparing for Local Law 97 compliance.
- NYC Accelerator Partner — Partners with NYC Accelerator by including its Senior Sustainability Consultant as a panelist in the HDFC Resource Center Community Launch Forum.
- Riverview Towers Partner — Senior housing organization participating in WHDC’s West Harlem Older Adult Alliance (WHOAA).
- Silicon Harlem Partner — Collaborates with WHDC on technology and community development initiatives, including access to Columbia University event space.
- UHAB Partner — Collaborates with UHAB through joint participation in the HDFC Resource Center Community Launch Forum, with UHAB's Executive Director serving as a panelist.
- UHAB Partner — Provides access to energy conservation resources and training events for HDFC buildings.
- Uptown Night Market Partner — Co-founded and funded the largest street food festival in New York State.
- West Harlem Arts Alliance Partner — Funded the creation of this umbrella arts organization for West Harlem.
- West Harlem Local Development Corporation Partner — Jointly administered the 2009 Community Benefits Agreement with Columbia University.
- Workforce Partners Partner — Collaborates with workforce partners to deliver training workshops to West Harlem residents.
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.
- Collective Impact Model with Structured Collaboration 118 orgsmethodology: collective_impactBy collaborating with nonprofits, businesses, institutions, and government agencies through a collective impact framework, WHDC amplifies community-level change because coordinated cross-sector action produces deeper and more sustainable improvements in services and outcomes than isolated efforts.shared approach: Collective Impact & Aligned Action →
- Summer Learning and Workforce Development via Youth Employment + Enrichment 12 orgsmethodology: summer_learning_interventionBy combining paid summer employment with academic enrichment, WHDC prevents learning loss and builds workforce readiness among high school students because integrating income generation with structured learning increases engagement and educational continuity.shared approach: Experiential Learning with Purpose →
- Four-Pillar Support Model for HDFC Cooperative Stabilitymethodology: four_pillar_support_modelBy providing compliance assistance, education on best practices, financial/operational technical support, and trusted referrals, WHDC strengthens HDFC cooperatives because holistic, structured capacity-building improves building management and resident stability in limited-equity housing.
- Resource Leverage to Sustain Community Benefits Beyond Fixed Agreementsmethodology: resource_leverageBy leveraging public and private resources, WHDC sustains community impact beyond time-limited funding such as the Columbia University Community Benefits Agreement, because securing diverse funding streams ensures continuity of programs and institutional resilience.