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NORTHERN MANHATTAN IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 132972415 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S200 · Community Improvement · Large ($10M-$50M) · nmic.org
revenue
$27.7M
expenses
$29.1M
net assets
$3.5M
employees
164
volunteers
225
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY ON THEIR PATHS TO SECURE VIOLENCE-FREE AND PROSPEROUS FUTURES.

profile · synthesized from sources

NORTHERN MANHATTAN IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION (NMIC) is a community-based organization serving low-income residents in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx. It provides integrated services including legal aid, education, career training, housing assistance, and health support. The organization operates under a settlement house model, aiming to promote economic mobility and secure, prosperous futures for vulnerable populations.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $2.82M
    NMIC'S WEATHERIZATION DEPARTMENT COLLABORATES WITH PROPERTY OWNERS TO PROVIDE LONG-TERM, ENERGY-EFFICIENT IMPROVEMENTS SUCH AS UPGRADING OR REPLACEMENT OF HEATING SYSTEMS, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS, ROOF AND PIPE INSULATION, ETC. BUILDING PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE CERTIFIED STAFF USE STATE OF THE ART EQUIPMENT AND PERFORM ENERGY AUDITS TO DETERMINE THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE CONSERVATION MEASURES. NO RENT INCREASES ARE PASSED ALONG TO TENANTS AS A RESULT OF THE IMPROVEMENTS.
  2. #2 $1.92M
    NMIC EDUCATION & CAREER SERVICES PROGRAMS ASSIST LOW-INCOME, UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED RESIDENTS PREPARE FOR, SECURE, AND RETAIN SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT. JOB SEEKERS RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, JOB READINESS TRAINING, VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING, JOB REPLACEMENT, AND POSTPLACEMENT RETENTION AND ADVANCEMENT SERVICES. PROGRAMS ARE TAILORED TO THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF YOUNG ADULTS AND ADULTS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AND LOW LITERACY SKILLS AND ARE COMPLEMENTED BY STRONG EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS SUCH AS ESOL, ABE, AND HSE PREPARATION PROGRAMS.
named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Benefits & Finance Services
Assists with public benefits enrollment, tax preparation, and consumer debt legal services.
Education & Career Services
Offers ESOL, high school equivalency (HSE), career development, and job training for low-income, unemployed, and underemployed adults and youth.
Health Services
Offers health benefits enrollment, health education, and mental health counseling.
Holistic Services
Includes domestic violence support, case coordination, and community organizing to address interconnected social challenges.
Housing Services
Provides legal representation, tenant organizing, affordable housing development, and energy efficiency upgrades.
Immigration Services
Provides legal representation and citizenship preparation classes for immigrants.
Weatherization Program
Provides energy-efficient building improvements such as heating system upgrades, window and roof repairs, and insulation in collaboration with property owners.
YouthBuild
Paid five-month vocational, education, and leadership development program for young adults aged 17–24.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Community support services in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx
      Serves approximately 14,000 people annually through free support services aimed at helping community members achieve secure and prosperous futures.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Education and career services for low-income and unemployed residents
      Delivers comprehensive education and career services to low-income, unemployed, and underemployed residents, including case management, job readiness and vocational training, job placement assistance, and post-placement support. Services are tailored for individuals with limited English proficiency and low literacy.
  • Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
    • Vocational and leadership development program for young adults
      Operates a five-month paid vocational, education, and leadership development program for young adults aged 17–24, providing career training and support services. Tailored programming includes job readiness, vocational training, and post-placement support.
  • Low-Income Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades 1 activity
    • Weatherization and energy-efficient building improvements
      Provides long-term, energy-efficient building improvements including heating system upgrades, window and roof repairs, and insulation through weatherization services, ensuring no rent increases are passed to tenants in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$27.72M
Contributions & grants$27.44M99%
Program service revenue$187K1%
Investment income$83K0%
Other revenue$12K
expenses
Total expenses$29.14M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$12.86M
Grants paid out$824K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$44.72M
Cash$2.88M
Investments$0
Liabilities$41.26M
Net assets$3.46M
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +4.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 9
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARIA LIZARDO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $288K
GREGORY BANGSER CHIEF STRATEGY & INNOVATION OFFICER 40 $232K
RODRIGO SANCHEZ-CAMUS DIRECTOR OF LOA 40 $222K
KIMBERLY WARNER DEPUTY DIRECTOR LOA 40 $192K
ALAN MORLEY SUPERVISING LITIGATION ATTORNEY 40 $192K
DANIEL RIEBER DIRECTOR OF WEATHERIZATION 40 $171K
PHILIP DUNCAN ASST. DIRECTOR FOR HOUSING 40 $170K
KATJE KING-MCGANN DIRECTOR OF EDU & CAREER SERVICES 40 $145K
IAN KORR DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE 40 $133K
board members · 15
  • CHELESA JUPIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHERYL KALLEM — VICE CHAIR
  • EDWARD CUESTA — SECRETARY
  • ETHAN MILLER — TREASURER, THRU DEC. 2024
  • EVELYN DE LA ROSA — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN LYONS — BOARD MEMBER
  • JUAN ARTEAGA — CHAIR
  • KAYLA MCPHERSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • KEVIN KENNEDY — TREASURER
  • MORGAN SIEGEL — BOARD MEMBER
  • NANCY WACKSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • NATALIE TEJADA — BOARD MEMBER
  • PIA CATTON — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBIN HONIG — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROSHAN AHMAD — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Georgetown University Partner — Client success story highlights educational advancement to Georgetown University through NMIC's Education & Career Services.
  • Property Owners Partner — Collaborates with property owners to implement weatherization improvements in residential buildings.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Integrated Education and Workforce Development
    methodology: integrated education and workforce development
    By integrating foundational education (ESOL, ABE, HSE) with workforce training, we produce better employment outcomes for adults with limited English proficiency and low literacy because addressing both skill gaps simultaneously increases program completion and labor market relevance.
  • Settlement House Model
    methodology: settlement_house_model
    By providing integrated, multi-service support across housing, income, health, and education within a single community-based institution, we produce holistic client stability and upward mobility because co-located services reduce access barriers and enable coordinated care.