irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $434KNEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION AND HOUSING SERVICES
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Education and Workforce Development
Offers training programs to improve language skills, secure employment, access social services, and support housing stability for community residents.
Affordable Housing Development
Preserves and develops affordable housing for low-income families earning at or below 60% Area Median Income; includes rehabilitation of existing buildings and new construction projects such as the Inwood Library with 174 units.
Food Pantry
Distributes food to over 300,000 local residents annually, addressing food insecurity in the community.
Health & Wellness
Collaborates with community partners to deliver mental and physical health services and promote health equity in Northern Manhattan.
Small Business Development
Provides marketing support, façade improvements, assistance with city applications like Open Restaurants, and organizes community cleanups for over 570 local businesses along Broadway, St. Nicholas, and Amsterdam Avenues.
Youth Education & Programming
Provides after-school programming, summer camps, and operates the Community Health Academy of the Heights (CHAH) for youth development.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Affordable housing development and preservationDevelops, constructs, and preserves affordable and supportive housing units for low-income residents and vulnerable populations in Upper Manhattan. The organization has built or preserved over 4,000 units to date, including projects like the Inwood Library development (174 units), Scattered Sites HDFC (56 units), Amsterdam TPT (58 units), and supportive housing for individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, and youth aging out of foster care.
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Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
- Chronic disease management and care coordinationProvides culturally sensitive health education and care coordination through bilingual Community Health Workers for adults with two or more comorbid chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart failure, and renal failure. Services include goal setting, medication assistance, home visits, accompanied medical appointments, and social service referrals.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Community Health Academy of the HeightsFounded and operates the Community Health Academy of the Heights, a public school serving grades 6–12, functioning as a New Visions community school that integrates academic instruction with health and wellness programming.
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Adult Literacy and ESL Tutoring 1 activity
- English as a Second Language (ESL) and adult educationOffers ESL classes for beginner and advanced learners, along with literacy and basic computer skills instruction (including Microsoft Office and internet usage) to over 200 adults annually through its technology and workforce development center.
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Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Initiatives 1 activity
- Environmental sustainability initiativesLeads local environmental innovation by installing solar thermal panels on six buildings and constructing the first green roof in the Inwood area at 552 Academy Street.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Food pantry and emergency food distributionOperates a food pantry program that has served over 300,000 local residents, including distributing over 160,000 food packages during the early days of the pandemic.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- PACT program and NYCHA social servicesServes as the lead social services provider for 1,700 units of NYCHA public housing under the Permanent Affordability Together (PACT) program, supporting 1,700 households with integrated services.
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Business Improvement District Management 1 activity
- Small business development and commercial revitalizationSupports 570 small businesses along Broadway, St. Nicholas, and Amsterdam Avenue through marketing promotion, technical assistance, needs assessments, façade improvements, outdoor dining infrastructure, and help with city applications like Open Restaurants. Manages three Open Streets locations and hosts community cleanup days.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Workforce development and job training programsProvides comprehensive workforce development services including resume writing, interview preparation, job search support, communication and computer skills training, and Home Health Aide certification with job placement. The organization supports over 400 community members annually and has graduated 1,300 individuals from its programs since inception.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Youth education and after-school programmingOperates comprehensive after-school and summer camp programs for over 700 children annually, including a Summer Youth Employment Program at the Community Health Academy of the Heights. The organization has provided continuous youth programming for 65 years.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.27M
Contributions & grants$4.28M81%
Program service revenue$981K19%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$3.66M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$2.18M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.91M
Cash$1.28M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.13M
Net assets$5.78M
Liquid reserves4.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +69.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| YVONNE STENNETT | EXEC. DIRECT | 40 | $166K |
board members · 9
- ELIZABETH GINSBURG — VICE PRESIDE
- HONORABLE MILTON A TINGLING — MEMBER
- JESSICA JAIN — MEMBER
- JUDITH INSELL — SECRETARY
- MYLES MONAGHAN — ASST. SECRET
- RUTH BURGOS — PRESIDENT
- TODD RUBINSTEIN — MEMBER
- TRISTAN NADAL — TREASURER
- VIVIAN WEEKS — ASST. TREASU
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Children’s Village Partner — Joint venture partner with CLOTH on the Inwood Library affordable housing and community services project.
- City Harvest Partner — Food distribution and anti-hunger partner; listed as both funder and partner.
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center Partner — Healthcare and medical partner supporting community programs; listed as sponsor and partner.
- Community Development Trust (CDT) Partner — Partner organization involved in community development initiatives; listed as both sponsor and partner.
- Community Health Academy of the Heights Partner — Collaborates with Community Health Academy of the Heights to deliver the Summer Youth Employment Program to enrolled students
- Community Health Academy of the Heights Partner — Founded and operates the Community Health Academy of the Heights as part of its youth education and wellness programming.
- Department of Youth & Community Development Government — Contracted by the Department of Youth & Community Development to operate the Summer Youth Employment Program
- Enterprise Community Partners Partner — Partner in affordable housing and community development efforts; listed as both sponsor and partner.
- Food Bank of New York Partner — Food security partner; collaborates on food access programs.
- Harlem Grown Partner — Urban agriculture and youth education partner; supports community-based food and education initiatives.
- LISC Partner — Collaborates with LISC on program implementation and resource development; LISC NYC is listed as both sponsor and funder.
- Lever for Change Government — Administered the Yield Giving Open Call and conducted evaluation of applicant organizations.
- NYC Department of Youth & Community Development Government — Government partner supporting youth and community development programs.
- NYC Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) Government — Government agency partner providing funding and policy support for housing programs.
- NYCHA Partner — Lead social services provider for 1,700 units of NYCHA housing.
- NYS Housing & Renewal (HCR) Government — State-level housing agency partner supporting affordable housing initiatives.
- Neighborhoods Now Partner — Collaborates on needs assessments, façade improvements, outdoor enclosures, and street furniture design for small businesses.
- New York Presbyterian Partner — Partnered with COMMUNITY LEAGUE OF THE HEIGHTS INC to develop the Adults with Complex Care Needs program in 2015.
- New-York Presbyterian Hospital Partner — Healthcare partner supporting community programs; listed as sponsor, funder, and partner.
- PASE Partner — Collaborates with PASE on program implementation; PASE is listed as both honoree organization and sponsor.
- Permanent Affordability Together Program Partner — Collaborates on the renovation of 1,700 units of public housing.
- United Way of NYC Funder — Financial supporter of CLOTH’s programs; listed as funder.
- Yield Giving Funder — Awarded CLOTH a $1 million unrestricted grant through the Yield Giving Open Call.
- Yield Giving Funder — Provided a $1 million gift to CLOTH through the Yield Giving Open Call.
- funders Funder — Financial supporters of CLOTH's programs
- partners Partner — Organizations or individuals supporting CLOTH's work
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.
- Community-Driven Developmentmethodology: community-driven developmentBy engaging residents in long-term participatory processes, the organization shapes services that reflect authentic community needs, because locally informed design increases relevance, trust, and sustained impact in Harlem-Washington Heights.
- Culturally Competent Care Coordinationmethodology: culturally-competent care coordinationBy using bilingual Community Health Workers as a single point of contact, the organization improves engagement and self-management among adults with chronic conditions, because culturally and linguistically aligned care builds trust and overcomes systemic healthcare access barriers.
- Holistic Support Networkmethodology: holistic support networkBy delivering integrated services that address interconnected challenges—such as health, housing, and economic instability—the organization improves overall quality of life, because complex problems require coordinated, multi-domain interventions.
- Integrated Housing and Services Modelmethodology: integrated-housing-and-servicesBy combining affordable housing development with access to social services, the organization reduces systemic barriers to stability for low-income families, because integrated support addresses both immediate shelter needs and underlying social determinants of well-being.
- Workforce Development for Economic Stabilitymethodology: workforce-development-for-economic-stabilityBy improving job skills and confidence among unemployed and underemployed individuals, the organization enhances family economic stability and community sustainability, because employment readiness directly strengthens household resilience and reduces dependency on social supports.