irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0- HOLIDAY STREET LIGHTING AND PROMOTION OF SHOPPING DISTRICT.- DISTRICT EVENTS AND PROGRAMS.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
District Events and Programs
Organizes community events and promotional activities to support local businesses and increase foot traffic in the Flatbush Nostrand Junction area
Holiday Street Lighting
Installs and promotes decorative holiday lighting to enhance the shopping district and encourage visitor traffic during winter months
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 3 activities
- Host Upcycle Holiday Tree ContestOrganizes an annual contest inviting participants to build winter holiday trees from recycled and repurposed materials, with displays showcased at Hillel Plaza.
- Install holiday street lighting and conduct seasonal promotional activitiesInstalls holiday street lighting and runs promotional campaigns to support local businesses and attract customers during the holiday season, as part of ongoing district events and programs.
- Organize and host district events and programsProduces and hosts annual events and programs such as the "Roots @ the Junction" festival, pop-up events, and art previews, engaging over 50 organizations and attracting over 100,000 visitors annually.
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Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
- Act as liaison between local stakeholders and city agenciesServes as an intermediary between local businesses, residents, and New York City government agencies to advocate for district interests and influence policy and infrastructure decisions.
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Transportation Policy Advocacy & Infrastructure Reform 1 activity
- Advocate for improved street amenities and public plazasAdvocates for better street infrastructure such as benches, trash cans, way-finding signs, and public plazas; collaborates with the NYC Department of Transportation to install outdoor gathering spaces along the commercial corridor.
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Urban Resilience Planning & Advocacy 1 activity
- Conduct public space planning and research initiativesConducts research and planning projects such as the public space lab analysis for Hillel Plaza in collaboration with Pratt Institute students, incorporating community input to develop sustainable, community-informed visions for public spaces.
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Business Improvement District Management 1 activity
- Enhance commercial corridor visibility and economic vitalityImplements programs to increase business visibility, attract customers, and strengthen the Flatbush Nostrand Junction commercial district through marketing, media outreach, and community engagement.
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Artist Marketplace Operations 1 activity
- Operate Upcycle Junction MarketRuns an outdoor marketplace at Hillel Plaza where local artists sell handmade goods created exclusively from reclaimed or recycled materials donated by Material For The Arts (MFTA); launched in 2019 as Brooklyn's first market of its kind.
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Community Recycling & Reuse Education 1 activity
- Operate reuse and redistribution program (Junction Swap)Runs a reuse program that advertises usable surplus items from local businesses online to facilitate redistribution to other businesses or charities, promoting sustainability and resource sharing.
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Supplemental Urban Sanitation Services 1 activity
- Provide supplemental sanitation and streetscape maintenanceProvides weekly sanitation services including removal of large litter from sidewalks and curbs, tree pit maintenance, and occasional painting of street furniture to improve cleanliness and aesthetics in the district.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Recognize local businesses through Key to the Junction AwardAnnually honors three local businesses in the categories of Retail, Food, and Service via the Key to the Junction Award to celebrate contributions to the community.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Run public art and storefront improvement programsImplements programs like the Window to Flatbush fellowship and in-store art installations that pair local artists with small businesses to rebrand storefronts, modernize window displays, and create promotional content, resulting in measurable increases in customer traffic and revenue for participating businesses.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$462K
Contributions & grants$112K24%
Program service revenue$350K76%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$472K
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$125K
Grants paid out$7K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$191K
Cash$12K
Investments$0
Liabilities$64K
Net assets$127K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -5.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETH MBONU | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $100K |
board members · 11
- DANIEL ABRAMSON — MEMBER
- EDWARD CEN — MEMBER
- FRED LEOPOLD-HOOKE — MEMBER
- FRITZNEL MILFORT — MEMBER
- HYACINTH SIMMS — TREASURER
- JACKSON ROCKINGSTER — MEMBER
- KEVIN JOHNSON — BOARD CHAIR
- LUDOVIC LEROY — MEMBER
- TIMOTHY FRASER — MEMBER
- TRUDY PHILLIP — MEMBER
- VICTORIA STENNETT — MEMBER
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Network — Kenneth, President/Executive Director of the BID, is a board member of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.
- Brooklyn Community Board 3 Network — Kenneth, President/Executive Director of the BID, is a board member of Brooklyn Community Board 3.
- Con Edison Partner — Sponsor of the Upcycle Holiday Tree Contest.
- Dechets a l’Or Partner — Kenneth serves as an adviser to Dechets a l’Or, a waste management technology company in Guinea, West Africa.
- Dept of Small Business Services Government — Representative from Dept of Small Business Services serves on Finance and Audit Committees.
- Flatbush Junction BID Network — Organizing entity for the Upcycle Holiday Tree Contest and related public art initiatives.
- Flatbush YMCA Partner — Executive Director of Flatbush YMCA serves on the Board.
- Flatbush YMCA Partner — Hosted public community workshops to develop the Corridor Identity Strategy.
- Flatbush YMCA Partner — Hosts fellowship classes for the Window to Flatbush program.
- Friends of the Junction Steering Group Partner — Advisory team that guides the BID's three core programs alongside the Board of Directors.
- Healthfirst Partner — Sponsor of the Upcycle Holiday Tree Contest.
- International Charter School of New York Network — Kenneth, President/Executive Director of the BID, is a member of the board of trustees.
- Material For The Arts (MFTA) Partner — Donates recycled materials used by local artists in the Upcycle Junction Market.
- Material For The Arts (MFTA) Partner — Provides donated recycled materials used by local artists in the Upcycle Junction Market.
- Materials for the Arts Partner — Provides free access to reclaimed materials for artists creating public installations through the BID's programs.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Partner — Sponsor of the Upcycle Holiday Tree Contest.
- NYC & Co Network — Shelley Worrell, advisory group member, serves on the board of NYC & Co.
- NYC Department of Transportation Partner — Collaborates on a project to install public plazas along the Flatbush-Nostrand Junction corridor.
- National Retailers Partner — Collaborates with national retailers as part of efforts to strengthen the Flatbush Nostrand Junction.
- Office of the Assembly Member Bichotte-Hermelyn Government — Representative from Office of the Assembly Member serves on the Board.
- Office of the Brooklyn Borough President Government — Representative from Office of the Brooklyn Borough President serves on the Board.
- Office of the Comptroller Government — Borough Director from Office of the Comptroller serves on Finance Committee of the Board.
- Office of the Council Member Farah Louis Government — Representative from Office of Council Member Farah Louis serves on the Board.
- Pratt Institute Partner — Partnered with the Flatbush Junction BID on a public space lab analysis for Hillel Plaza.
- Prospect Park Alliance Network — Shelley Worrell, advisory group member, serves on the board of Prospect Park Alliance.
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.
- Art-Business Collaboration to Strengthen Local Commercemethodology: artist_business_collaborationBy pairing local artists with small businesses to co-create in-store and public art that tells the business’s story, the organization increases customer engagement and foot traffic because artistic integration deepens emotional connection to local enterprises and enhances the district’s cultural appeal.
- Community-Driven Placemaking for Commercial Revitalizationmethodology: community_driven_placemakingBy engaging residents, business owners, and community members in participatory planning and co-creation of public spaces, the organization fosters locally rooted development that strengthens commercial vitality and community identity because inclusive decision-making leads to more sustainable and widely supported outcomes.
- Resource Reuse as a Platform for Sustainability and Creative Economymethodology: creative_reuse_programmingBy providing artists with reclaimed materials and promoting upcycled art and goods, the organization advances environmental sustainability and supports the creative economy because access to low-cost materials enables artistic production while diverting waste and attracting community interest.