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NEW DESTINY HOUSING CORPORATION
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133778489 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE L20 · Housing & Shelter · Large ($10M-$50M) · newdestinyhousing.org
revenue
$19.8M
expenses
$15.0M
net assets
$18.8M
employees
113
volunteers
21
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

NEW DESTINY PROVIDES PERMANENT HOUSING & SERVICES FOR HOMELESS (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND OTHER LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

New Destiny Housing Corporation is a New York City-based nonprofit founded in 1994 that provides permanent affordable housing and supportive services to homeless domestic violence survivors and low-income families. The organization develops and operates housing units while offering on-site trauma-informed services to promote housing stability, safety, and self-sufficiency. It also runs citywide programs to connect survivors with rental subsidies and permanent housing in the private market.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.34M
    HOUSING ACCESS AND STABILITY SERVICES IS A RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON CONNECTING SURVIVORS TO PERMANENT HOUSING AS QUICKLY AND SAFELY AS POSSIBLE. THE GOAL IS TO PREVENT OR SHORTEN STAYS IN NEW YORK CITY'S HOMELESS SHELTER SYSTEMS. CLIENTS RECEIVE REFERRALS TO UNITS IN AREAS SELF-IDENTIFIED AS SAFE. THEY ALSO RECEIVE HANDS-ON SUPPORT TO SECURE THE UNIT INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH THE LEASING AND MOVING PROCESS. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS SHORT TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL COACHING, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES SUCH AS CHILDCARE, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, LICENSING FEES, AND REFERRALS FOR TRAINING AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS. THE TEAM ROUNDS OUT SERVICES BY PROVIDING HOUSING TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND THEIR ADVOCATES.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Family Support Program
On-site trauma-informed supportive services in New Destiny buildings including counseling, employment coaching, benefits management, children’s programming, and eviction prevention to promote housing stability and self-sufficiency.
HousingLink
Citywide program providing housing search assistance, rental subsidy access, and aftercare support to domestic violence survivors at risk of homelessness through partnerships with NYC Family Justice Centers.
Permanent Affordable Housing Development
Development and operation of permanent affordable housing buildings in NYC, with at least 46% of units reserved for homeless domestic violence survivors and their families.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 2 activities
    • Deliver rapid rehousing and housing access services for domestic violence survivors
      Provides Housing Access and Stability Services that house domestic violence survivors across New York City’s five boroughs, offering housing search assistance, referrals, aftercare support, short-term rental assistance, financial coaching, childcare, transportation, and support with public benefits. Housed 1,091 survivors through this program and has placed over 250 survivors in permanent housing since 2014.
    • Operate emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors
      Runs an 11-unit emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, providing immediate safe housing and support services.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
    • Develop and operate permanent supportive housing for domestic violence survivors
      Develops and manages permanent affordable housing units specifically for domestic violence survivors, including 11 completed supportive housing projects with 432 units and an additional 140 units in development. The organization operates 649 total units across 11 projects, with 46% designated for homeless domestic violence survivors, and maintains ongoing development plans including two new developments totaling 249 units and 72 future units on vacant land in the Bronx.
    • Provide on-site supportive services to promote housing stability and self-sufficiency
      Offers comprehensive on-site support services through the Family Support Program, including case management, counseling, employment coaching, benefits management, legal and financial workshops, children’s academic and therapeutic programming, and eviction prevention. These services are delivered in supportive housing buildings and have reached 1,454 adults and children in 2025.
  • Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
    • Advocate for policy change and public awareness on housing for domestic violence survivors
      Advocates at the policy level to increase access to housing resources for women and children affected by domestic violence by informing policymakers and the public. Organizes an annual symposium featuring expert panels, research releases, and keynote addresses to elevate awareness and inform practice around aftercare and housing stability.
  • Low-Income Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades 1 activity
    • Conduct weatherization, greening, and building repairs for affordable housing
      Performs weatherization, greening initiatives, and repair work to maintain and improve the quality and sustainability of existing affordable housing units.
  • Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
    • Provide training and technical assistance to survivors and advocates
      Offers housing-related training and technical assistance to domestic violence survivors and their advocates, including group orientations on housing options, rental subsidies, and application processes, as well as capacity-building through programs like a survivor speaker’s bureau.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$19.75M
Contributions & grants$18.01M91%
Program service revenue$1.47M7%
Investment income$290K1%
Other revenue$-21K
expenses
Total expenses$15.01M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$8.07M
Grants paid out$4.50M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$21.88M
Cash$5.32M
Investments$7.05M
Liabilities$3.06M
Net assets$18.82M
Liquid reserves9.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +83.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NICOLE BRANCA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 35 $203K
NICHOLAS LUNDGREN GENERAL COUNSEL 35 $161K
RICHARD CONLEY SENIOR DIR. OF REAL ESTATE 35 $143K
JOSEPH KAZINDUKA CFO, THRU MAY 2025 35 $141K
YUQING WANG CONTROLLER 35 $128K
BRENDA TONG DEP. EXEC. DIR, THRU JULY 2024 35 $92K
board members · 18
  • BENJAMIN ISREAL — DIRECTOR
  • BLANCA J RAMIREZ — 2ND VICE CHAIR
  • CATHY PENNINGTON — DIRECTOR
  • ELAINE CALOS — DIRECTOR
  • ERIN GALLIGAN — DIRECTOR
  • HADRIAN A TUCKER — DIRECTOR, THRU DEC. 2024
  • JESSIE M GABRIEL — DIRECTOR
  • JILL MARKOWITZ — DIRECTOR
  • JONATHAN SAMON — DIRECTOR
  • JUDI KENDE — DIRECTOR
  • LANE N ADDONIZIO — DIRECTOR
  • NICOLE FIRMENT — CHAIR
  • NORA LEVINSON — DIRECTOR
  • PAULA M SARRO — SECRETARY
  • PAULETTA PEREZ — DIRECTOR
  • RACHEL E MILLER — TREASURER
  • SARAH BLAS — DIRECTOR
  • VAUGHN BURKE LE DUC SAFAROV — VICE CHAIR
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • Catholic Charities Partner — Partnered with New Destiny’s HousingLink to help a survivor settle rent arrears.
  • Continuum of Care Government — Collaborated with New Destiny to allocate Emergency Housing Vouchers to domestic violence survivors.
  • ENDGBV Partner — Partnered with New Destiny on the Emergency Housing Voucher program for domestic violence survivors.
  • Enterprise Community Partners Funder — Provided funding support for the Emergency Housing Voucher program through partnership with Robin Hood Foundation.
  • Financial Clinic Partner — Partner organization providing financial counseling referrals for HousingLink clients.
  • HPD Government — Collaborated with New Destiny on the Emergency Housing Voucher program and Section 8 voucher advocacy.
  • HRA Government — Partnered with New Destiny on the Emergency Housing Voucher program.
  • Helmsley Charitable Trust Funder — Provided funding support for the Emergency Housing Voucher program.
  • NYCHA Government — Partnered with New Destiny on the Emergency Housing Voucher program.
  • New York City Government — Collaborates with New York City to develop affordable housing and deliver housing access services.
  • New York City Government — Works within New York City to provide housing and services to domestic violence survivors and addresses systemic drivers of family homelessness in the city.
  • New York City Family Justice Centers Partner — Hosts HousingLink services across all five boroughs, serving as access points for domestic violence survivors.
  • New York City Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Partner — Collaborates on the operation of the Family Justice Centers where HousingLink services are delivered.
  • New York Law School Partner — Hosts the annual symposium on housing for domestic violence survivors.
  • Private Developers Partner — Engages in joint ventures with private developers to create affordable housing for domestic violence survivors.
  • Queens Family Justice Center Partner — Referral partner for HousingLink; collaborates on case management and supportive services for survivors.
  • Robin Hood Foundation Funder — Co-funded the Emergency Housing Voucher program with Enterprise Community Partners.
  • Simmons University School of Social Work Partner — Conducted an independent evaluation of the Family Support Program in 2020–21.
  • The Kira Partner — 163-unit service-enriched affordable housing development operated by New Destiny Housing Corporation in Jamaica, Queens, with units for domestic violence survivors.
  • The Morris Partner — 39-unit affordable housing residence operated by New Destiny Housing Corporation in the Bronx.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Cross-Sector Advocacy and Policy Influence
    methodology: cross-sector-convening
    By convening cross-sector stakeholders including government, funders, advocates, and survivors, we accelerate systemic change in housing policy for domestic violence survivors because collective action amplifies proven solutions and drives institutional adoption.
  • Housing-First with Supportive Services
    methodology: housing_first_with_supportive_services
    By providing permanent, affordable housing combined with on-site supportive services, we produce long-term housing stability and holistic recovery for domestic violence survivors because housing is foundational to safety and self-sufficiency, and integrated services address trauma, childcare, benefits access, and education barriers.
  • Mixed-Tenancy to Reduce Stigma
    methodology: mixed_tenancy_destigmatization
    By integrating domestic violence survivors into mixed-tenancy affordable housing with other low-income individuals and families, we reduce stigma and promote social integration because shared living environments foster normalcy, reduce isolation, and prevent labeling of survivors.
  • Rapid Rehousing for Immediate Stability
    methodology: rapid_rehousing
    By rapidly connecting domestic violence survivors to permanent housing with immediate safety and aftercare support, we prevent prolonged shelter stays and reduce homelessness because speed and continuity of support are critical to breaking cycles of instability.
  • Survivor-Centered Design and Autonomy
    methodology: survivor-centered_design
    By centering the lived experience and self-identified safety needs of domestic violence survivors in housing placement and program design, we increase engagement and long-term stability because survivor autonomy builds trust, reduces re-traumatization, and ensures that solutions are aligned with personal safety planning.