irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $20KLEAP PROGRAMS - LEAP (LEARN, EAT AND PLAY) IS OUR GROUP PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO BUILD PEER SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY, PROVIDE WORKSHOPS AND OTHER NEEDED PROGRAMS TO NEW MOMS, INCLUDING SESSIONS FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, MOM AND BABY BONDING, MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH, AND MORE.
- #2 $14KNURSE PROGRAMS - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RECOGNITION FOR NURSES IN THE FIELD
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Career Readiness Workshops
8-week, 15-session program in partnership with Sanctuary for Families that provides resume writing, interview prep, financial literacy, and career planning support to first-time mothers, including stipends and laptop access
Heart’s Desire Fund
Emergency financial assistance program providing up to $1,800 per client for essentials such as food, housing, baby formula, diapers, transportation, and education or job training costs
Learn, Eat, And Play (LEAP)
Group programming that builds peer support and community for mothers and babies through in-person and virtual events, including meals, playtime, and educational sessions on maternal mental health and child development
Nurse Programs
Professional development and recognition initiatives for nurses working in the Nurse-Family Partnership program in New York City
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Career readiness and workforce development programsOffers an 8-week, 15-session Career Readiness Workshop series that includes training in resume writing, interview skills, financial literacy, individualized career planning, mock interviews, and access to a borrowed laptop and stipend to support economic independence for underserved first-time mothers in New York City.
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
- Entrepreneurship training for mothersDelivers a six-week entrepreneurship workshop covering business fundamentals, customer discovery, unique selling propositions, finance, business formation, and pitching, complemented by mentorship from industry experts, networking opportunities, and a final pitch session to potential investors.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Financial support for first-time mothersProvides direct financial assistance to low-income, first-time mothers enrolled in the NYC Nurse-Family Partnership program to cover essentials such as diapers, formula, food, medicine, housing transitions, medical expenses, and emergency needs arising from crises like the pandemic or natural disasters. Also funds education-related costs including laptops, books, tuition, and travel through targeted scholarship programs.
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Parenting Support for At-Risk Families 1 activity
- Home visitation program for first-time mothersFunds and supports a program of regular home visits by registered nurses to first-time, low-income mothers beginning during pregnancy and continuing for two and a half years, aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Parent Ambassador programEngages graduate clients of the Nurse-Family Partnership as Parent Ambassadors who promote the organization’s programs and represent it at community and donor events, leveraging lived experience to strengthen outreach and advocacy.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Peer support and community-building eventsHosts in-person and virtual group programming—including Learn Eat And Play (LEAP) events, holiday celebrations, educational talks, and gatherings—for first-time mothers and their babies to build social connections, supportive networks, and community engagement.
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Nursing Professional Development 1 activity
- Professional development for nursesProvides professional development, recognition programs, and training opportunities for registered nurses delivering services in the NYC Nurse-Family Partnership program to enhance their skills and support retention.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$390K
Contributions & grants$381K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$8K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$430K
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$234K
Grants paid out$99K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$169K
Cash$168K
Investments$0
Liabilities$250
Net assets$168K
Liquid reserves4.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARIN ROMANS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $90K |
board members · 11
- BRITTANY RETMANSKI — BOARD MEMBER - JOINED JUNE 2024
- CHRISTINE WASSERSTEIN — CO-FOUNDER
- COLLEEN MCQUILLAN — BOARD MEMBER
- ELLEN COHEN — VICE PRESIDENT
- HENRY MASCIA — PRESIDENT
- JULIA CHERASHORE — BOARD MEMBER
- MERCEDES CASTIEL — BOARD MEMBER
- REBEKAH WAHBA — SECRETARY
- SAMANTHA EKERT — BOARD MEMBER THRU JUNE 2024
- SARAH E HAYES — BOARD MEMBER
- STEPHANIE SCHWARTZ — TREASURER
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- CUNY Baruch College Network — Alumni affiliation for staff member Chelsea Chateauvert
- CUNY Lehman College Network — Alumni affiliation for staff member Jalyn Cason
- Hofstra University Network — Alumni affiliation for staff member Karin Romans
- Kesia Hudson Partner — Lead instructor and facilitator of the entrepreneurship program workshops
- NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Administrative home of the NYC NFP program; Friends of NYC NFP supports a program operated under this agency.
- NYC Nurse-Family Partnership Partner — Collaborates to deliver services to mothers and children through shared programs such as LEAP sessions and client support.
- New York City Health Department Government — NYC NFP is a New York City Health Department program that implements the Nurse-Family Partnership model.
- New York City Nurse-Family Partnership Partner — Primary program partner; Friends of NYC NFP provides financial support to enhance services for low-income mothers and nurses in the NYC NFP program.
- New York City Nurse-Family Partnership (NYC NFP) Partner — Primary implementing partner; Friends provides financial and programmatic support to expand NYC NFP services for first-time mothers and nurses.
- Nurse-Family Partnership Government — Provides critical programming for clients and nurses through affiliation with the Nurse-Family Partnership model.
- Nurse-Family Partnership Network — Implements and supports the nationally recognized Nurse-Family Partnership model in New York City.
- Nurse-Family Partnership Network — NYC NFP is a network partner of the national Nurse-Family Partnership program, and Friends of NYC NFP supports its work in New York City.
- Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation Partner — Conducted impact estimation for Nurse-Family Partnership in New York City using interpolation from prior controlled studies
- Queens Botanical Garden Partner — Hosts LEAP in-person events in collaboration with Friends of New York City Nurse Family Partnership.
- Queensborough Network — Alumni affiliation for staff member Mikayla Murphy-Brown
- Sanctuary for Families Partner — Partnership to deliver the Career Readiness Workshop program.
- St. John's University Network — Alumni affiliation for staff member Colleen Marcoux
- University of Colorado Denver Partner — Collaborates with the University of Colorado Denver, where NFP founder David Olds is a professor and where the program's model was developed.
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.
- Home-Visiting Model with Registered Nursesmethodology: home_visiting_modelBy providing sustained home visits from registered nurses during pregnancy and early childhood, the organization improves maternal and child health outcomes because consistent, evidence-based support builds trust and enables early intervention, as demonstrated by 40 years of clinical research.
- Peer Support Through Lived Experiencemethodology: peer_support_communityBy integrating program graduates as Parent Ambassadors, peer supporters, and staff, the organization strengthens engagement and maternal well-being because shared lived experience fosters trust, reduces isolation, and models achievable pathways to success.
- Trauma-Informed Relationship Buildingmethodology: trauma_informed_careBy cultivating strong, trusting relationships between nurses and mothers, the organization mitigates the effects of toxic stress on infant brain development because secure caregiver-provider bonds create a foundation for emotional regulation and healthy attachment.
- Two-Generation Approach to Economic Self-Sufficiencymethodology: two_generation_approachBy supporting first-time mothers in achieving long-term goals such as education, entrepreneurship, and workforce re-entry, the organization promotes family-level stability because empowering mothers economically creates lasting benefits for both children and caregivers.