irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $632KTELEPHONE OPERATIONS:THE INTERCHURCH CENTER OFFERS HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES TO ALL TENANT AGENCIES. THE DEPARTMENT ALSO PROVIDES TECHNICAL SERVICES TO AGENCIES NEEDING TO SCHEDULE CONFERENCE CALLS AND VIDEO CONFERENCING. THE DEPARTMENT IS SUPERVISED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND TWO CERTIFIED TRAINED TECHNICIANS. THE INTERCHURCH CENTER ALSO RETAINS THE SERVICES OF A DATA CONSULTING FIRM TO ASSIST IN MONITORING THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL OUTSIDE VENDORS WITH REGARD TO ON-GOING MAINTENANCE OF SYSTEMS, WARRANTY PROVISIONS, INSTALLATION/REPAIR QUALITY AND SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION.
- #2 $317KTHE INTERCHURCH CENTER MANAGES THE RIVERSIDE CAFE, A FULL SERVICE CAFETERIA OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND COFFEE SERVICE. THE CAFETERIA IS RUN BY A FOOD SERVICE PROVIDER AND IS AVAILABLE TO ALL TENANTS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Art Exhibits and Cultural Programming
Hosts rotating and permanent art exhibits in public spaces including The Treasure Room and corridor vitrines, featuring works that reflect spiritual, cultural, and social themes.
Communication and IT Services
Provides high-speed internet, phone access, video conferencing, and technical support to tenant agencies, managed by in-house technicians and a data consulting firm.
Health and Wellness Services
Offers free health services to tenants including blood pressure screening, fitness center access, and CPR/AED training, provided through a contracted health service provider.
Office Leasing and Facility Management
Provides affordable, fully serviced office space to 501(c)(3) organizations aligned with its mission of ecumenism and interreligious involvement, including conference rooms, 24/7 access, and building amenities.
Riverside Cafe
Subsidized cafeteria offering breakfast, lunch, and coffee service to tenants, their guests, and local community members, operated by a contracted food service provider.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Hosts art exhibitions and cultural events in publicly accessible spacesProvides two handicap-accessible exhibit spaces, including a 2,000-square-foot Treasure Room and a corridor with rotating vitrines, to host curated art exhibitions such as 'Noah: A Future Hope', 'Storybook Wonders', and 'Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin', with public opening receptions and programming featuring artists and curators.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosts concerts and community events to foster tenant engagementOrganizes cultural and community-building events such as concerts, ice cream socials, snack crawls, and relaxation gatherings featuring music, tea, and baked goods to strengthen connections among tenants and support community well-being.
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Specialized Research Library Access 1 activity
- Offers library and digital resource services to support tenant agenciesMaintains a physical library with 17,000 books, periodical subscriptions, and archival collections related to the Ecumenical Movement, and provides remote access to e-books and audiobooks via Libby; also hosts a book club called 'Books That Bind' to encourage community engagement through reading and discussion.
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Nonprofit-Operated Cafés and Social Enterprises 1 activity
- Operates a public café serving meals and refreshments to tenants and the local communityManages the Riverside Cafe, a full-service cafeteria open Monday through Friday, offering breakfast, lunch, coffee, and other refreshments to tenant organizations, their guests, and local community residents.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Provides affordable office space and building amenities for mission-driven nonprofit organizationsOperates a 19-story, 600,000 square-foot building in Morningside Heights that provides below-market lease rates, superior accessibility, and tenant-focused services including high-speed internet, conference call and video conferencing scheduling, and integrated facilities management to ecumenical, educational, and philanthropic organizations.
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Community Blood Pressure Screening and Hypertension Education 1 activity
- Provides health and safety services to building tenantsContracts with a health service provider to offer free blood pressure screenings, weight measurement, fitness supervision, and immunizations for missionaries; provides free CPR and AED training to tenants and equips every floor with AED devices.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$14.45M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$14.06M97%
Investment income$394K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$13.26M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.74M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$56.62M
Cash$11.81M
Investments$14.49M
Liabilities$2.69M
Net assets$53.93M
Liquid reserves23.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -3.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA MAYO | CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $306K |
| ALEXANDER CASASOLA | SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $177K |
board members · 17
- ALLISON MCDERMOTT — BOARD MEMBER
- DONALD V ROMANIK ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
- DR ANTONIOS KIREOPOULOS — BOARD MEMBER
- DR NANCY CHAPMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- GEOFFREY WIENER — BOARD MEMBER
- GERALDINE WATSON — TREASURER
- KENNETH JONES — BOARD MEMBER
- LOUIS BARBARIN — CHAIRMAN
- MARK ADIEDO — BOARD MEMBER
- MORNIER RICH — BOARD MEMBER
- MS DONNA-MARI FIELDSA — BOARD MEMBER
- MS TAMARA CLARK — BOARD MEMBER
- NANCY BENEDETTO — VICE CHAIR
- PAUL KARSSEN — BOARD MEMBER, SECRETARY
- REVEREND DR CHERYL F DUDLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- THOMAS J NOLAN — BOARD MEMBER
- VINCENT SCHERA — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Aramark Partner — Operates The Riverside Café on behalf of The Interchurch Center.
- CARAVAN Partner — Collaborated with CARAVAN to curate an interfaith art exhibition on environmental stewardship.
- College and Community Fellowship Partner — Long-standing tenant that utilizes event spaces and services for its programs; describes The Interchurch Center as a true partner in its success.
- Columbia University Partner — Students and faculty from Columbia University are permitted to visit the library for research purposes.
- Data Consulting Firm Partner — Retained to assist in monitoring the performance of outside vendors related to system maintenance, warranty provisions, installation/repair quality, and documentation.
- Food Service Provider Partner — Operates the Riverside Cafe under management by The Interchurch Center.
- Health Service Provider Partner — Contracted to deliver medical services including immunizations, screenings, and training to tenants and missionaries.
- Jewish Theological Seminary Partner — Students and faculty from Jewish Theological Seminary are permitted to visit the library for research purposes.
- Latino Justice PRLDEF Partner — Tenant organization that has praised responsive building management and community-building initiatives.
- Lutheran Social Services of NY Partner — Employer of board member Dr. Damyn Kelly, indicating an organizational connection
- Newmark Partner — Manages building operations including security, front desk reception, fire/life safety, and engineering services for The Interchurch Center.
- Reformed Church in America Partner — Employer of board member Mornier Rich, indicating an organizational connection
- Regional Emergency Medical Services Council of NYC Partner — Employer of board member Nancy Benedetto, indicating an organizational connection
- Rockefeller Brothers Fund Partner — Employer of board members Leah D’Angelo and Mark Adiedo, indicating an organizational connection
- Sabrina Nelson Partner — Hosted her traveling exhibition 'Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin' at The Interchurch Center.
- The Interchurch Center Network — Member of a network of faith-based organizations promoting collaboration and shared mission.
- The Pension Boards - United Church of Christ, Inc. Partner — Employer of board member Michelle Pyram, indicating an organizational connection
- Union Theological Seminary Partner — Students and faculty from Union Theological Seminary are permitted to visit the library for research purposes.
- United Women in Faith Partner — Employer of board member Tamara Clark, indicating an organizational connection
- Vellore Christian Medical College Foundation Partner — Employer of board member John A. Riehl, indicating an organizational connection
- oncaravan.org Partner — Collaborates on the presentation of the art exhibition "Noah: A Future Hope".
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.
- Arts as a Catalyst for Community Connection and Transformationmethodology: arts_for_community_engagementBy integrating art exhibitions and creative programming into community spaces, we foster connection, shared experience, and perspective transformation, because art serves as a universal language that transcends differences and inspires collective vision.
- Integrated Workspace and Community-Building Environmentmethodology: integrated_workspace_and_communityBy combining affordable, high-quality workspace with intentional community-building activities and shared experiences, we strengthen nonprofit and faith-based networks, because physical co-location combined with relational programming deepens collaboration and organizational resilience.
- Mission-Aligned Tenancy and Ecumenical Collaborationmethodology: ecumenical_collaborationBy selecting tenants based on shared values of interfaith collaboration, social justice, and public service, we create a synergistic community where mission-driven organizations can thrive together, because shared values foster trust, collaboration, and collective impact.