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BROADWAY COMMUNITY INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133652817 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE F30 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Medium ($1M-$10M) · broadwaycommunity.org
revenue
$1.3M
expenses
$1.3M
net assets
$452K
employees
23
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

BROADWAY COMMUNITY SETS AN ABUNDANT TABLE, BELIEVING THAT EVERYONE DESERVES JUSTICE, DIGNITY, HEALTH AND WHOLENESS.WE SERVE NOURISHING FOOD, A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT, SHELTER, CLOTHING, SHOWERS, AND MEDICAL CARE. WE SERVE ONE ANOTHER BREAKING DOWN BARRIES OF POVERTY, INEQUITY AND PRIVILEGE. UNTIL ALL ARE FED IN BODY AND SPIRIT. WE SERVE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Broadway Community serves New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty through a range of direct services including meals, shelter, medical care, and employment support. Operating in New York City for over 40 years, the organization emphasizes dignity, community, and holistic well-being. It provides culturally appropriate food, safe overnight shelter, and comprehensive wraparound services to support long-term stability.

named programs · 12 · from sources

What they call their work

Accessible Medical Care
Partners with the Institute for Family Health to offer on-site primary and behavioral health care regardless of insurance status
Benefits and Identification
Helps guests enroll in public benefits such as Medicaid, SNAP, and Social Security, and obtain vital identification documents
Community Table
Hosts quarterly five-course feasts that bring together people across socioeconomic lines to build community
Employment Navigation
Offers one-on-one coaching to build resumes, apply for jobs, and access training programs
Food Pantry
Provides culturally appropriate groceries and fresh produce to 140 families weekly in a supermarket-style setup
Four Star Soup Kitchen
Serves hot, chef-prepared breakfast and lunch to 200–300 people four days a week in a restaurant-style setting with dignified service
Housing Navigation
Provides one-on-one support to help guests obtain permanent housing, including assistance with documents, applications, and move-in
Internet Access
Provides free internet and computer access through a 12-station lab during soup kitchen hours
Life Skills Empowerment Program
15-week program focused on recovery from homelessness through life skills development, mentorship, and storytelling
Mental Health Support
Provides one-on-one counseling, pastoral care, and weekly support groups to address emotional and spiritual needs
Overnight Shelter
Offers safe, consistent overnight shelter for 19 single adults year-round at Broadway Presbyterian Church, with meals and personalized support
Showers
Offers showers and toiletries to over 30 guests four times a week to support hygiene and dignity
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
    • Operate client-choice food pantry
      Runs a weekly food pantry on Tuesdays and Thursdays that distributes fresh produce, lean proteins, shelf-stable food, and grocery packages to over 120 families weekly in a client-choice, supermarket-style model. Distributed 4,096 pantry packages in 2025.
    • Operate soup kitchen and restaurant-style meal service
      Prepares and serves hot, chef-prepared breakfast and lunch meals four days per week in a restaurant-style setting to 200–300 individuals daily. The soup kitchen operates without pre-registration or eligibility screening and is open to all.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
    • Provide housing navigation and permanent housing support
      Offers housing navigation services by appointment and supports clients in securing permanent housing, including assistance with applications, documentation, and furnishing. Supported 14 individuals in moving into permanent housing in 2025.
    • Provide nightly shelter for adults
      Operates a small-scale overnight shelter providing safe rest for 19 single adults every night of the year at Broadway Presbyterian Church, with services continuing through the COVID-19 pandemic. Also partners with Ansche Chesed to shelter seven single adult men nightly.
  • Food Policy Advocacy & Nutrition Education 1 activity
    • Advocate for anti-hunger policies
      Travels to the state capital to advocate for anti-hunger programs and policies that support individuals experiencing food insecurity.
  • Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
    • Assist with public benefits enrollment
      Offers on-site benefits enrollment services four to five days per week to help individuals access SNAP, Medicaid, and Social Security. Assisted over 200 individuals in 2025.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Deliver employment and professional development support
      Provides one-on-one employment support including resume building, job applications, and interview preparation to individuals transitioning out of homelessness. Supported 84 individuals in 2025.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Engage volunteers in program delivery
      Mobilizes volunteers to support operations across programs; 1,846 volunteers contributed 16,334 hours of service in 2025.
  • Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
    • Operate computer lab and remote volunteer programs
      Runs a computer lab open three times per week and facilitates remote volunteer opportunities such as creating encouraging letters and artwork for guests.
  • Direct Clinical Care Services 1 activity
    • Provide medical care and health advocacy
      Offers on-site medical care twice weekly in partnership with the Institute for Family Health, providing 704 visits to 233 unique patients in 2025. Also provides health advocacy and case management services to clients.
  • Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide social, spiritual, and emotional support services
      Offers supportive counseling, spiritual care, and emotional support to clients experiencing homelessness and poverty. Services are available multiple days per week and include life skills development and dignity-focused engagement.
  • Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
    • Run trauma-informed reintegration program for formerly homeless individuals
      Operates Panim El Panim, a 15-week program designed to help formerly homeless individuals overcome trauma and rebuild their lives through structured support and life skills development.
  • Mobile and Fixed Hygiene Services 1 activity
    • Support hygiene and dignity through showers and clothing access
      Provides shower access with toiletries and clean clothes three times per week to support hygiene and dignity. Delivered 3,423 showers in 2025.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.31M
Contributions & grants$851K65%
Program service revenue$453K34%
Investment income$10K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.27M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$645K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$459K
Cash$105K
Investments$136K
Liabilities$7K
Net assets$452K
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +51.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 11
  • HENRY MILLSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN DONALDSON — TREASURER
  • KATE SCARBROUGH — BOARD MEMBER
  • KATHRYN GRAYBILL — BOARD MEMBER
  • KIMBERLY SNEAD — BOARD MEMBER
  • MORGAN JERMAINE — BOARD MEMBER
  • PETER ARONSON — SECRETARY
  • REBECCA TAPP — BOARD MEMBER
  • REGINA ANGELES — BOARD MEMBER
  • REV CHRIS SHELTON — PRESIDENT
  • REV DANIEL H YANG — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 34

Who they work with

  • All Angels’ Church Partner — Collaborates with Broadway Community, employing program participants in services for homeless individuals.
  • Ansche Chesed Partner — Co-operations a shelter for seven single adult men with dedicated volunteer staffing and congregational support.
  • BROADWAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Partner — Nonprofit partner of Broadway Community Inc
  • BROADWAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Partner — Shares administrative, reception, maintenance, and building operations staff.
  • Board of Directors Government — Reviews annual finances
  • Breaking Ground Partner — Nonprofit partner of Broadway Community Inc
  • Breaking Ground Partner — Street outreach partner that provides referrals to the Broadway Presbyterian Church shelter.
  • CIBC Partner — Receives funding from major donors at CIBC through a partnership with United Way of New York City to expand shelter and food pantry services.
  • Cathedral Community Cares Partner — Nonprofit partner of Broadway Community Inc
  • Center for Urban Community Services Partner — Nonprofit partner of Broadway Community Inc
  • Center for Urban Community Services Partner — Street outreach partner that provides referrals to the Broadway Presbyterian Church shelter.
  • City Harvest Partner — Nonprofit partner of Broadway Community Inc
  • Community Impact at Columbia University Partner — Nonprofit partner of Broadway Community Inc
  • Community Service Society Partner — Nonprofit partner of Broadway Community Inc
  • Equity Advocates Partner — Nonprofit partner of Broadway Community Inc
  • FACES/NY Partner — Nonprofit partner of Broadway Community Inc
  • Goddard Riverside Partner — Nonprofit partner of Broadway Community Inc
  • Goddard Riverside Partner — Street outreach partner that provides referrals to the Broadway Presbyterian Church shelter.
  • INSTITUTE FOR FAMILY HEALTH Partner — Co-locates staff including a case manager, medical assistant, and medical director to provide integrated health services.
  • Institute for Family Health Partner — Partnership to provide on-site primary and behavioral health care services to community members.
  • Interfaith Assembly on Homelessness and Housing Partner — Nonprofit partner of Broadway Community Inc
  • Mandala Cafe Partner — Nonprofit partner of Broadway Community Inc
  • Manhattan Outreach Consortium Partner — Partnership for shelter referrals and case management since February 2018.
  • NYC Department of Social Services Partner — Nonprofit partner of Broadway Community Inc
  • NYC Department of Youth & Community Development Partner — Nonprofit partner of Broadway Community Inc
  • NYC Health and Hospitals Partner — Nonprofit partner of Broadway Community Inc
  • Neighborhood Trust Financial Partners Partner — Nonprofit partner of Broadway Community Inc
  • New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) Partner — Nonprofit partner of Broadway Community Inc
  • Plentiful Partner — Partners with Plentiful to manage food pantry appointments through its digital platform.
  • The Food Bank for NYC Partner — Nonprofit partner of Broadway Community Inc
+ 4 more
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-Based and Faith-Leveraged Shelter Model
    methodology: community-based shelter model
    By situating shelters in community spaces and houses of worship, the organization leverages existing trust networks and infrastructure to provide dignified, personalized care, because small-scale, relational environments where guests are known by name increase safety and continuity of support.
  • Dignity-Centered Service Delivery
    methodology: dignity-centered_service
    By serving meals in a restaurant-style setting and offering client choice in food selection, the organization promotes dignity, personal agency, and belonging, because treating guests as valued individuals in a respectful environment increases engagement and self-worth.
  • Housing-First with Trauma-Informed Wraparound Support
    methodology: housing_first
    By offering open-ended shelter stays combined with on-site case management and long-term relational engagement, the organization supports healing from trauma and pathways to stability, because sustained, individualized support in a safe environment enables recovery and housing navigation.
  • Mutual Service and Community Engagement
    methodology: mutual_service_model
    By engaging staff, volunteers, and guests in reciprocal service relationships, the organization breaks down systemic barriers of poverty, inequity, and privilege, fostering holistic well-being because shared participation builds dignity, trust, and relational equity.