irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5.78MTransitional Housing Programs: This program allows homeless LGBTQ youth to reside in transitional housing program for up to two years while the Organization assists them in gaining employment and continuing their education. The Organization also provides assistance to gain financial stability.
- #2 $4.22MEmergency Housing Program: The program consists of different sites that provides temporary housing for homeless LGBTQ youth in safe, nurturing and staff-supervised apartments.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Drop-In Center
24-hour facility in Midtown Manhattan providing meals, clothing, hygiene supplies, HIV testing, primary medical care, therapy, psychiatric services, and case management for homeless LGBTQ+ youth.
Emergency Housing Program
Scattered-site emergency housing in Queens and Brooklyn offering temporary, staff-supervised housing for up to six months to 66 youth, with support to transition to permanent housing.
Health Services
On-site medical and mental health services provided in partnership with the Institute for Family Health and Care for the Homeless, including primary care and psychiatric treatment.
Technical Assistance Program
Resources and support for other organizations seeking to launch or improve services for LGBTQ+ youth, though specific program details are not described on the website.
Transitional Housing Program
Longer-term housing in Brooklyn and Manhattan for up to two years, serving 42 youth with support for employment, education, and independent living skills.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Operating transitional housing programs for homeless LGBTQ+ youthProvides transitional housing for up to two years across multiple sites in Brooklyn and Manhattan, supporting 42 youth with housing, employment assistance, education support, and case management. In 2020, two-thirds of residents successfully transitioned to supportive housing and achieved educational or income goals.
- Providing emergency housing for homeless LGBTQ+ youthOperates a scattered-site emergency housing program with six sites and 66 beds in Queens, Brooklyn, and Central Harlem, offering temporary, staff-supervised housing for up to six months. The 2022 opening of a new 20-bed site in Central Harlem reduced waitlist placement time to 2–3 days.
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LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 1 activity
- Conducting fundraising and donor engagement campaignsHosts a peer-to-peer Pride Month fundraising campaign concluding in a dance party, maintains the Bea Arthur Friend Society for legacy donors, and launched a FLINTA* Coalition to support fundraising and community-building for FLINTA* youth.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
- Delivering health, wellness, and mental health servicesOffers on-site medical care, HIV testing and treatment, psychiatric services, therapy, and counseling for trauma recovery and mental health at the Drop-In Center and housing programs.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosting client-centered events and community-building activitiesOrganizes four annual events for clients—Spring Talent Show, Summer Prom, Fall Ball, and Winter Holiday Carnival—and partners with corporate volunteer groups for field trips and special events, including a life retreat using rock climbing in partnership with CRUX.
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LGBTQ+ Community Support and Resource Centers 1 activity
- Operating a 24-hour Drop-In Center for homeless LGBTQ+ and at-risk youthProvides a 24-hour Drop-In Center in Midtown Manhattan offering meals, medical care, mental health services, hygiene supplies, clothing, HIV testing, and support groups to over 2,000 LGBTQ+ and at-risk homeless youth annually. The center relocated in 2023 to expand space and accessibility.
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Culturally Specific Support Services 1 activity
- Providing education, employment, and life skills supportDelivers job readiness training, employment and education assistance, and life skills workshops to homeless LGBTQ+ youth at the Drop-In Center and through transitional housing programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$29.49M
Contributions & grants$25.96M88%
Program service revenue$4K0%
Investment income$111K0%
Other revenue$3.41M
expenses
Total expenses$27.18M
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$17.09M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$32.35M
Cash$1.86M
Investments$425K
Liabilities$22.17M
Net assets$10.17M
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary Bar Cohen | Deputy Executive Director of Devt | 40 | $261K |
| Alexander Roque | President and Executive Director | 40 | $250K |
| Naz Seenauth | Deputy Exec Director of Programs | 40 | $182K |
| Kahmia Moise | Director of Administration | 40 | $160K |
| Brittany Miller | Director of Finance | 40 | $158K |
board members · 20
- Ana Beatriz Sani — Member
- Anthony Hird — Member
- Carlos Ruisanchez — Member
- Collin Spencer — Member
- Corby Serrano — Member
- Everett Arthur — Member
- Finn Brigham — Member
- Geoff Hill — Member
- Javier Morgado — Member
- John Quinn — Member
- Katharine Flynn — Member
- Keith Vessell — Secretary
- Kim Howard — Vice Chair
- Lois Jenkins — Member
- Louis Miller — Member
- Marti Gould Cummings — Member
- Mikhail Medvedev — Treasurer
- Pete Vujasin — Member
- Peter Soares — President
- Seth Stuhl — Member
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- AFC 360 Partner — Monthly donor membership program that provides sustained financial support for Ali Forney Center’s programs.
- Alison Goldman Partner — Member of the FLINTA* Committee Leadership at Ali Forney Center
- Anti-Violence Project (AVP) Partner — Refers youth to AVP for 24-hour bilingual crisis support related to intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and bias.
- Bea Arthur Partner — Named the Bea Arthur Friend Society in honor of the actress and first transformational legacy donor.
- CRUX Partner — Collaborated with CRUX on a life retreat for Trans Housing residents, using rock climbing to promote physical and mental well-being and community building.
- Care for the Homeless Partner — Subcontracts with the Institute for Family Health to deliver health services at AFC.
- Crystal Anderson Partner — Co-Chair of the FLINTA* Committee Leadership at Ali Forney Center
- Drop-In Center Partner — Location at 307 West 38th Street, 3rd Floor where Ali Forney Center provides services to clients.
- Elizabeth Sanders Greyson Partner — Member of the FLINTA* Committee Leadership at Ali Forney Center
- Erick Rozo Partner — Contact person for corporate group volunteering opportunities
- Everett Arthur Partner — Member of the FLINTA* Committee Leadership at Ali Forney Center
- Heather Gay Partner — Member of the FLINTA* Committee Leadership at Ali Forney Center
- Institute for Family Health Partner — Provides health services through a subcontract with Care for the Homeless at AFC.
- Kiesh Herman Partner — Co-Chair of the FLINTA* Committee Leadership at Ali Forney Center
- Kimberly Howard Partner — Member of the FLINTA* Committee Leadership at Ali Forney Center
- Mattie Toia Partner — Member of the FLINTA* Committee Leadership at Ali Forney Center
- SAMHSA Government — Refers youth to SAMHSA’s National Helpline for 24/7 mental health and substance use support.
- Sony Hall Partner — Hosts the culminating dance party event for AFC's SERVE fundraising campaign.
- The Trevor Project Partner — Refers youth to The Trevor Project for 24-hour crisis and suicide prevention services.
- White House Government — Recognized AFC's founder Carl Siciliano as a Champion of Change.
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.
- Client-Centered Intake and Case Managementmethodology: client_centered_case_managementBy using a centralized drop-in center with individualized case management, we increase access and continuity of care, because a consistent support relationship fosters trust and enables tailored pathways to stability.
- Continuum of Care Modelmethodology: continuum_of_careBy providing a full spectrum of integrated services—from emergency shelter to transitional housing and independent living preparation—we produce sustainable outcomes for LGBTQ+ youth, because addressing needs at every stage reduces recidivism and builds self-sufficiency.
- Housing-First with Affirming Environmentmethodology: housing_firstBy offering immediate, low-barrier housing in home-like, affirming settings, we improve engagement and well-being among LGBTQ+ homeless youth, because safety and identity validation are foundational to recovery and growth.