HOYT STREET ASSOCIATION INC

Brooklyn, NY · EIN 112501329 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · Micro (<$100K) · boerumhillassociation.org

revenue

$8K

expenses

$7K

net assets

$17K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

We support neighborhood greening events and children's events. We maintain a small pocket garden open to all. We also act as a funding conduit for the North Pacific Garden. They also have children's events.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Boerum Hill Association is a community-based organization in Brooklyn, NY, focused on neighborhood preservation, advocacy, and community engagement. It supports historic district designations, organizes local events, and advocates on issues such as development scale and jail construction. The group is led by a volunteer board of long-time residents and works to maintain the character and quality of life in the Boerum Hill neighborhood.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Meetings and Engagement

Hosts regular public and board meetings to discuss neighborhood issues, development, and community initiatives

Historic District Advocacy

Advocates for the preservation and expansion of historic districts in Boerum Hill, including successful designation of the Boerum Hill Historic District Extension in 2018

Neighborhood Advocacy

Addresses concerns related to development projects, including opposition to the proposed Brooklyn Detention Center due to scale and design concerns

activities · 5 groups

What they do

Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for criminal justice reform and alternatives to incarceration
  
  Supports criminal justice reform, including the closure of Rikers Island, bail reform, and full discovery legislation. Promotes therapeutic alternatives by advocating for the relocation of detainees with mental health and substance use conditions to medical facilities.
Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for neighborhood preservation and historic district expansion
  
  Advocated for the expansion of the Boerum Hill Historic District to include additional residential streets and a portion of Atlantic Avenue to protect the neighborhood's historic character and built environment.
Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funds local beautification, safety, and community programs through grantmaking
  
  Awards grants of up to $1,000 to support neighborhood beautification, public safety initiatives, children's educational and cultural activities, and community harmony projects. Also acts as a funding conduit for the North Pacific Garden.
Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Manages and maintains the Hoyt Street Garden as a public green space
  
  Provides ongoing care and maintenance for the Hoyt Street Garden, a small pocket garden open to the public, through volunteer efforts and community programming. Supports neighborhood greening through tree plantings and beautification projects.
Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes children's and community events at the Hoyt Street Garden
  
  Coordinates regular programming and events for children and neighbors, including Halloween trick-or-treating, crafts, and seasonal celebrations, to foster community engagement and support family-friendly public space use.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2025

revenue

Total revenue$8K

Contributions & grants$2K27%

Program service revenue$00%

Investment income$30%

Other revenue$0

expenses

Total expenses$7K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits$0

Grants paid out$677

balance sheet

Total assets$17K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$17K

3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +1.6%

relationships · 8

Who they work with

Boerum Hill Association Network — Hosts information about the Hoyt Street Association on its website, indicating affiliation or shared network.
Boerum Hill Association Partner — Sister organization relationship with shared neighborhood focus, where Hoyt Street Association serves as the 501(c)(3) entity for greening and children's programming.
Brooklyn Historical Society Partner — Consulted for historical research that informed the naming of Boerum Hill.
Grand Army Partner — Spearheaded a partnership with the Hoyt Street Garden in which the bar contributed a portion of sales from select cocktails.
Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) Government — References the MOCJ's final plan for the Brooklyn jail project as part of its advocacy context.
New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission Government — Collaborated with the Landmarks Preservation Commission to secure designation of the Boerum Hill Historic District Extension.
North Pacific Garden Partner — Receives funding support through HOYT STREET ASSOCIATION INC as a funding conduit.
Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom to host general and board meetings accessible to members and the public.

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.

Community-Greening as a Vehicle for Youth and Social Engagement

methodology: community-garden-youth-engagement
By integrating neighborhood greening with youth programming and community events, we strengthen social cohesion and engagement, because shared stewardship of public spaces fosters intergenerational connection and resident investment in neighborhood well-being.
Decentralized Justice Infrastructure Advocacy

methodology: decentralized detention
By promoting smaller, decentralized detention facilities over large-scale jails, we advance criminal justice reform, because smaller facilities enable greater community oversight, reduce incarceration impact, and align with broader goals of equity and safety.
Historic Preservation as Community Identity and Defense

methodology: historic_preservation_advocacy
By advocating for historic district designations, we protect neighborhood character and resist destabilizing development, because preserving architectural and cultural continuity strengthens community identity and resilience in the face of gentrification.
Resident-Led Advocacy and Stewardship for Neighborhood Cohesion

methodology: resident_led_community_engagement
By centering resident leadership in advocacy, fundraising, and stewardship, we build durable community engagement and identity, because locally driven initiatives strengthen ownership, trust, and collective action around shared spaces and values.