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THE CARIBBEAN AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEW YORK (CASONY) INC
SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, NY · EIN 452796896 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B82 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · casony.org
revenue
$41K
expenses
$10K
net assets
$86K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO IMPROVE THE EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMICAL STATUS OF OUR PEOPLE

profile · synthesized from sources

The Caribbean American Society of New York (CASONY) is a nonprofit membership organization based in New York City that seeks to improve the social, educational, and economic status of Caribbean Americans. It advances its mission through activism, educational initiatives, cultural events, and community programs focused on mentorship, health, and civic engagement. The organization serves Caribbean communities in New York and beyond, emphasizing intergenerational knowledge sharing and community empowerment.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Building Together Celebration
Annual Juneteenth and National Caribbean American Heritage Month event featuring keynote speakers and community recognition
Energy Affinity Group
Community initiative connecting members around energy-related interests and advocacy
Financial Literacy Program
Offers workshops on personal finance, retirement preparation, and wealth building for community members
Hurricane Melissa Recovery Fund
Disaster relief initiative providing support to families affected by hurricanes in Caribbean communities
Men Of Distinction (MOD) Squad
Program focused on mentorship and leadership development for men in the Caribbean American community
SAT & Specialized High School Exam Prep
Educational initiative providing test preparation courses for students
Women In Support of Excellence (WISE)
Hosts health and wellness events for women including panel discussions on postpartum recovery, perimenopause, and menopause, as well as financial literacy workshops and film screenings
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Energy Policy Advocacy & Research 2 activities
    • Advocate for equitable energy and environmental policy
      Participates in policy discussions to ensure the economic, social, and political interests of Caribbean Americans and disadvantaged communities are represented in the development of environmental and energy regulations.
    • Promote energy sector engagement and STEM career development in Caribbean communities
      Engages Caribbean American business leaders in the energy industry, promotes community access to renewable energy technologies, and encourages students to pursue careers in energy and STEM fields through educational outreach.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
    • Host annual cultural celebrations for Caribbean American communities
      Organizes annual events to celebrate Juneteenth and National Caribbean American Heritage Month, promoting cultural recognition and community unity among Caribbean Americans in New York.
    • Organize community engagement events around cultural sports nights
      Hosts pregame mixers and community nights at Barclays Center, including Caribbean Night, to celebrate and engage Caribbean families and communities through cultural events tied to public sporting events.
  • Community Blood Pressure Screening and Hypertension Education 1 activity
    • Conduct health education forums on heart disease and hypertension
      Hosts recurring health forums focused on heart health, blood pressure management, and healthy habits, including annual and holiday-season-specific events tailored to Black and Caribbean communities.
  • Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
    • Host women's health education events
      Conducts forums, fireside chats, and panel discussions on women’s health topics including perimenopause, menopause, postpartum recovery, and emotional empowerment.
  • Cancer Awareness and Education Initiatives 1 activity
    • Implement colon cancer prevention initiatives for Caribbean communities
      Organizes health education events and awareness campaigns focused on colon cancer prevention specifically targeting Caribbean American populations.
  • Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
    • Operate affinity groups for community involvement and professional development
      Runs structured affinity groups such as the "Men of Distinction, MOD Squad," "Women In Support of Excellence (WISE)," and the Energy Affinity Group to foster community support, professional networking, and leadership development.
  • Financial Literacy Education Programs 1 activity
    • Provide financial literacy and senior wellness programming
      Offers educational events on retirement planning, personal finance, wealth building, and utility bill management aimed at empowering seniors and improving long-term financial well-being.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$41K
Contributions & grants$41K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$10K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$86K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$86K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +140.9%
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • BTHS Alumni Association Partner — Partner organization linked from CASONY's partners page
  • Barclays Center Partner — Collaborates on events such as Caribbean Night at Barclays Center with a pregame mixer.
  • Barclays Center Partner — Collaborates on hosting Caribbean Night events including a pregame mixer and community celebration.
  • Black Spectrum Theatre Company Partner — Partner organization linked from CASONY's partners page
  • Columbia University NSBE Partner — Partner organization linked from CASONY's partners page
  • Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School Partner — Partner organization linked from CASONY's partners page
  • Dr. Jermaine O. McCalpin Partner — Featured as keynote speaker for the 2026 Building Together Celebration honoring Juneteenth and National Caribbean American Heritage Month.
  • Facebook Partner — Follows and shares content on Facebook for outreach and engagement.
  • Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to connect with community and promote activities.
  • Key Club Partner — Partner organization linked from CASONY's partners page
  • Kiwanis Club Partner — Partner organization linked from CASONY's partners page
  • LinkedIn Partner — Engages professionally on LinkedIn to expand network and visibility.
  • MOD SQUAD Partner — Sponsors Marcus Mosiah Garvey Day and collaborates on engagement events.
  • Myndsheer Partner — Partner organization linked from CASONY's partners page
  • Swift River Center Partner — Partner organization linked from CASONY's partners page
  • X Partner — Engages with audience on X (formerly Twitter) for communication and visibility.
  • YouTube Partner — Shares video content on YouTube for education and community engagement.
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 Empowerment through Affinity-Based Engagement
    methodology: affinity_groups
    By creating affinity groups for professionals and shared-identity members, CASONY strengthens community involvement because peer-driven networks foster trust, resource sharing, and collective action.
  • Culturally Specific Health Interventions to Address Disparities
    methodology: culturally_specific_health_outreach
    By designing health programming around the unique cultural and biological risks of Caribbean populations, CASONY improves health outcomes because culturally tailored outreach increases relevance, trust, and engagement in prevention and care.
  • Integrated Community Advancement through Holistic Development
    methodology: holistic-community-development
    By combining education, social services, and economic development initiatives, CASONY produces community advancement because integrated support addresses root causes of inequity and fosters sustainable progress.
  • Intergenerational Knowledge Transfer for Long-Term Educational Impact
    methodology: paying_it_forward_education
    By using a paying-it-forward model of education, CASONY sustains community development over time because intergenerational knowledge transfer builds lasting capacity and empowers future leaders.