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Graffiti 2 Community Ministries
Bronx, NY · EIN 205641309 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Small ($100K-$1M) · graffiti2ministries.org
revenue
$443K
expenses
$485K
net assets
$283K
employees
11
volunteers
198
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

Graffiti 2 seeks to provide social programs to children, youth, and families.

profile · synthesized from sources

Graffiti 2 Community Ministries operates in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the South Bronx, providing holistic social programs for children, youth, and families. The organization focuses on youth development, workforce training for adults, and community outreach, using a faith-based model to address physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Programs include after-school tutoring, summer employment, internships, and support for first-generation immigrants and unemployed adults.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $59K
    Workforce Development Program (G2 Works): One in five young adults in Mott Haven are considered idle. They are not in school and are not employed. Additionally, 20 percent of adults seeking work are unemployed, and there are thousands of first-generation adult immigrants. Seeing not only the needs of our neighbors but their great potential, Graffiti 2's Workforce Development Program, called G2 Works, coaches adults in developing the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual skills necessary to become the best they are capable of becoming through one of two components: 1) adults interested in pursuing personal growth and education can find resources and assistance through Graffiti 2s Adult Learning Center; and 2) the Get2Work program provides assistance and support to individuals looking for a job.
  2. #2 $54K
    Community Outreach: Graffiti 2's Community Outreach Activities and Events create opportunities for the organization to make meaningful connections with individuals who are not regularly enrolled in programs. Regularly scheduled community outreach activities include service at our local school, weekly coffee shop and weekly community dinner. Periodic community outreach events include Summer Camp, Summer Youth Employment, Basketball Tournament, Back-to-School Festival, and special holiday celebrations.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Outreach Events
Regular and periodic events including weekly coffee shop and community dinners, summer camps, basketball tournaments, Back-to-School festivals, and holiday celebrations to build community connections.
G.S.A.L.T. (Graffiti Serving and Leading Teenagers)
Youth program for teens in grades 6-12 that provides mentoring, leadership development, accountability, character building, and opportunities to serve as role models in the community.
G2 Internship Program
Leadership and workforce development program for young adults (ages 14-24) that includes tutoring support, job readiness training, resume assistance, and community service roles in youth programs.
G2 Kids
After-school and summer program for children in grades 1-5 focusing on homework support, educational enrichment, social-emotional development, and one-on-one tutoring in literacy and math.
G2 Works
Workforce development initiative offering coaching and support through the Adult Learning Center for personal growth and education, and the Get2Work program for job seekers.
Stop & Care
Outreach program providing holistic care to individuals struggling with addiction, including meals, listening, prayer, and care kits distributed directly on the streets of Mott Haven.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
    • Virtual tutoring and mentoring
      Offers one-on-one virtual tutoring and mentoring to children, teens, and adults through volunteer-led programs, supporting academic and personal growth.
    • Youth development and after-school programming
      Provides after-school, summer, and school-year programs for children in grades 1–8 in the Mott Haven community, including homework support, educational enrichment, literacy and math tutoring, social-emotional check-ins, and recreational activities. Programs are delivered through structured daily activities and staffed by interns and volunteers.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Adult workforce development and job readiness
      Operates an Adult Learning Center and the Get2Work program to coach adults in personal, educational, and employment readiness, including job search assistance, resume development, and job placement support.
  • School and School-Community Events 1 activity
    • Community outreach and events
      Hosts regular outreach activities including weekly coffee shops and community dinners, annual events such as Back-to-School Outreach with free food and prayer, adult basketball tournaments with motivational speaking, and four-week summer sports camps. These events serve as entry points for deeper engagement and support.
  • Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
    • Emergency and pandemic response services
      Responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by distributing benevolence micro-grants, addressing food insecurity, and supporting the mental, emotional, and social well-being of community members.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Family strengthening and parent support services
      Provides parent-focused programming including classes, training, coaching, pastoral counseling, advocacy, and resource access to support family stability and child well-being in the Mott Haven community.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Street-based support for individuals experiencing hardship
      Runs the Stop & Care outreach program that provides holistic, street-level support to individuals struggling with addiction, homelessness, and social isolation through shared meals, active listening, prayer, and care kits.
  • Foster Youth Transition Support 1 activity
    • Support for underserved and vulnerable populations
      Provides targeted support to unserved and underserved neighbors, including asylum seekers, individuals with addiction, and young adults aged 20–30, to prevent them from falling through the cracks.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Teen leadership and internship development
      Offers leadership development and internship opportunities for teenagers and young adults (ages 14–24) through the G.S.A.L.T. and G2 Internship programs, focusing on responsibility, accountability, peer relationships, teaching skill development, resume building, job readiness, and counseling support. Interns also mentor younger children and engage in community service.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$443K
Contributions & grants$437K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$485K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$250K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$370K
Cash$247K
Investments$35K
Liabilities$88K
Net assets$283K
Liquid reserves7.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -7.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • Andrew Mann — Executive Dir.
  • Erin Vowell — President
  • Ian Lau — Secretary
  • Jesse Medlock — Board Member
  • Maria Ortiz — Board Member
  • Meron Werkneh — Board Member
  • Robert Ogle — Treasurer
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • ASPIRA Partner — Partners with ASPIRA to provide summer jobs through the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development.
  • G2 Partner Partner — Churches and organizations that partner with Graffiti 2 Community Ministries to advance its mission.
  • Graffiti Network Network — Member of the Graffiti Network of ministries and churches.
  • Mott Haven Partner — Primary community location for program delivery and outreach activities
  • Mott Haven Community Partner — Community where all programs are implemented; parents and youth are actively engaged as participants and contributors.
  • Send Relief Partner — National partner that mobilizes mission trips to serve alongside Graffiti 2 staff and support ministry activities.
  • Send Relief Partner — Partnered with Send Relief to support ministry and community outreach efforts.
  • WMU Foundation Partner — Facilitates endowment, estate planning, charitable trusts, and gift annuities for Graffiti 2 Community Ministries.
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.

  • Holistic Ministry Model
    methodology: holistic_ministry
    By addressing physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs together, the organization fosters personal transformation and develops servant-leaders in the community, because integrated care produces deeper and more sustainable change than siloed services.
  • Upstream Intervention with Youth
    methodology: early_intervention_prevention
    By intervening early to break cycles of incarceration and disadvantage among youth, the organization prevents long-term systemic entrenchment, because addressing root causes before patterns solidify leads to greater personal and community transformation.
  • Youth as Agents of Change
    methodology: servant_leadership_youth_model
    By employing youth as paid staff and peer mentors in program delivery, the organization fosters personal development and community ownership, because responsibility and service build identity, leadership, and lasting behavioral change.