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SUNNYSIDE HOME CARE PROJECT INC

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY · EIN 112515996 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE E920 · Health Care · Large ($10M-$50M) · scsny.org
revenue
$44.7M
expenses
$42.0M
net assets
$6.0M
employees
1,176
volunteers
36
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE HOMECARE SERVICES TO DISABLED PEOPLE, PRIMARILY THE ELDERLY IN WESTERN QUEENS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Sunnyside Community Services is a nonprofit organization based in Queens, New York, that provides a wide range of programs for individuals across the lifespan. It serves over 16,000 people annually through services including early childhood education, youth development, college and career readiness, home care, home health aide training, immigration legal services, and senior programs. The organization operates community centers and offers support for at-risk older adults, including those with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.

named programs · 10 · from sources

What they call their work

Beacon Community Centers
Offers after-school, summer camp, and drop-in programs for children in grades K–8, as well as family activities and health fairs at two school-based locations in Queens
Caregiver Support Western Queens
City-wide program offering resources, counseling, and support services for family caregivers of older adults
ESOL Classes
Provides English for Speakers of Other Languages instruction to adult immigrants
High School Programs
Supports teens with college and career readiness, academic enrichment, and leadership development
Home Care Services
Provides in-home care to help older adults remain independent, including personal care and assistance with daily activities
Home Health Aide Training
Trains individuals to become certified home health aides, supporting workforce development and home care capacity
Immigration Legal Services
Offers legal assistance and support to immigrants, including help with applications, citizenship, and community integration
Older Adult Center
Offers fitness classes, social activities, and wellness programs for older adults to promote health and reduce isolation
Social Adult Day Care
Provides care and support for individuals with cognitive and physical impairments, including those with Alzheimer’s disease
Sunnyside UP Pre-K and 3-K Programs
Provides early childhood education for 3- and 4-year-olds to support school readiness and development
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
    • Adult day care and support for individuals with cognitive impairments
      Operates social adult day care programs for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other cognitive or physical impairments, including structured activities and support services. This is part of a broader continuum of older adult and caregiver support services in Queens.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • College and career readiness programs for teens and young adults
      Provides college preparation and career readiness training, including SAT prep, college research, financial aid assistance, job skills development, and career planning. Offers summer employment, tutoring, and referrals to academic and mental health resources through programs like Youth Futures at Queens Technical High School.
  • Senior Advocacy and Civic Engagement 1 activity
    • Community education and advocacy on elder abuse
      Provides expertise on elder abuse through media engagement and public education initiatives, contributing to broader advocacy efforts around elder rights and protection.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Early childhood and after-school programs for youth
      Operates pre-kindergarten, after-school, and summer camp programs for children in grades K–8, offering academic support, recreation, and enrichment activities in areas such as performing arts, music, athletics, and computers. These programs are delivered through Beacon Community Centers and other youth-focused initiatives.
  • Home Care Services for Elderly and Disabled 1 activity
    • Home care services for elderly and disabled individuals
      Provides home care services to disabled individuals, primarily elderly residents in Western Queens, as part of a continuum of supportive care. These services are part of broader programming serving over 16,000 individuals annually in Queens, NY.
  • Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
    • Hosting civic engagement events and candidate forums
      Hosts candidate forums for local and state elections to promote civic participation, including forums for NY State Senate, Assembly, and Congressional District races.
  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Support services for older adults and caregivers
      Supports older adults through the Center for Active Older Adults, offering life-enhancing programs and long-term engagement. Provides support for family caregivers, including a caregiver conference focused on Alzheimer’s and dementia care, and city-wide supportive services for caregivers.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$44.65M
Contributions & grants$219K0%
Program service revenue$44.25M99%
Investment income$71K0%
Other revenue$106K
expenses
Total expenses$41.96M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$38.65M
Grants paid out$249K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13.49M
Cash$4.09M
Investments$0
Liabilities$7.46M
Net assets$6.04M
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -1.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JUDITH ZANGWILL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 21 $387K
ANDREA THOMAS ASSOCIATE EXEC. DIR 35 $173K
CHRISTOPHER CARDONE CFO 21 $168K
board members · 18
  • AMIT KALRA — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID LEVIN — DIRECTOR
  • DINA MARENSTEIN — DIRECTOR
  • GERALD LEDERMAN — DIRECTOR
  • HECTOR BAEZ — DIRECTOR
  • JAIN SCHWETA — DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
  • JAVIER DIVORATO — TREASURER
  • JOSEPH CONLEY — DIRECTOR
  • LEO MENSAH — DIRECTOR
  • LESLIE HEREDIA — DIRECTOR
  • LISA DELLER — PRESIDENT
  • NED STEELE — DIRECTOR
  • NIKITA AIREN — SECRETARY
  • RONAK LATHIA — DIRECTOR
  • RONALD F CAVALIER — DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
  • ROY KLEINERT — DIRECTOR
  • SHARMEELA MEDIRATTA — DIRECTOR
  • STEVE LEAMER — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • CBS News New York Partner — Collaborates on media coverage of elder abuse awareness.
  • New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Primary funder of the Cornerstone Program at Woodside Houses.
  • New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Primary funder of the Sunnyside Community Services’ Beacon Community Center.
  • Queens Botanical Garden Partner — Co-hosted the "Seeds of Support – Growing Stronger Together" caregiver conference.
  • Queens Technical High School Partner — Hosts the Youth Futures program on its campus, providing services to students.
  • Sunnyside Community Services Network — Implied membership in broader community service networks through naming and scope of services in Queens.
  • Sunnyside Community Services Partner — Collaborates on youth and family programs including pre-K, after-school, and summer camp initiatives.
  • Sunnyside Community Services Partner — Provides home care services and related programs in partnership with SUNNYSIDE HOME CARE PROJECT INC.
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.

  • Aging in Place Support Model
    methodology: aging_in_place
    By providing homecare and support services tailored to older adults, we enable them to remain independent and safe in their homes, because maintaining familiar environments improves well-being and reduces institutionalization.
  • Community-Centered Adaptive Programming
    methodology: adaptive programming
    By grounding services in community-based, adaptive practices, we ensure responsiveness to evolving local needs, because programs that learn and evolve with community input achieve greater relevance, engagement, and impact.
  • Lifespan-Integrated Youth Development
    methodology: lifespan-integrated services
    By offering continuous, holistic support from early childhood through college preparation, we promote long-term success in youth, because integrating academic, social-emotional, health, and leadership development creates compounding positive outcomes across the lifespan.