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APNA COMMUNITY SERVICES INC

BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 820706930 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P84 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · apnabrooklyn.com
revenue
$680K
expenses
$1.1M
net assets
$270K
employees
14
volunteers
15
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

APNA COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. APNA IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN FEBRUARY 2017 WITH THE MISSION TO BUILD BRIDGES THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

APNA Community Services Inc. is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit founded in 2017 to support low-income, immigrant, and limited-English-proficient communities through culturally sensitive programs. The organization provides food distribution, case management, domestic violence support, and senior services, with a focus on South Asian and other marginalized populations. It operates primarily in New York City, leveraging government grants and community partnerships to advance self-sufficiency and social well-being.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $671K
    APNA Brooklyn Community Center, Inc. received grant from Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living. The funding will be used for food distribution, home delivery of groceries and senior transportation services for social and recreational purposes.
  2. #2 $63K
    APNA Brooklyn Community Center received two grants from DOVE. The purpose of grants was to provide demistic violence services in neiborhoods throughout the city which includes case management,crisesintervention,referral for other support services and educational workshops.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Case Management
Personalized support to help individuals access benefits, healthcare, housing, and immigration services, with a focus on culturally competent navigation.
Domestic Violence Support
Confidential services for survivors, including safety planning, counseling, legal advocacy, and referrals, delivered in a culturally sensitive manner.
Food Distribution
Regular distribution of culturally appropriate food, including halal items, to address food insecurity among low-income and immigrant families in Brooklyn.
Senior Services
Programs promoting well-being, independence, and social connection for older adults, including transportation and social-recreational activities.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
    • Case management and benefits access services
      Provides case management services to help individuals access public benefits, healthcare, and housing assistance, including bilingual access support and family development coaching for hard-to-reach populations.
  • Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
    • Civic education and engagement initiatives
      Organizes civic education projects and community events to promote civic participation, including public education on Ranked Choice Voting and outreach efforts related to the 2020 Census.
  • Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
    • Domestic violence support services
      Offers comprehensive domestic violence support including safety planning, crisis intervention, counseling, legal advocacy, referrals, and educational workshops for survivors across New York City neighborhoods.
  • Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
    • Financial assistance distribution
      Provides financial assistance to individuals in need through the distribution of Visa cards, with at least $10,000 distributed as part of direct support programming.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Food distribution with culturally appropriate and halal options
      Distributes culturally appropriate food, including halal turkey, rice, vegetables, fruits, and milk, through a food pantry program. Also includes home delivery of groceries to address food insecurity in the community.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Job resource fairs and employment connection services
      Hosts job resource fairs that connect community members with local public officials, city agencies, and potential employers, such as the one-day event held on Brighton 7th Street.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Senior services and transportation
      Delivers services focused on senior well-being, independence, and social connection, including transportation for social and recreational purposes.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$680K
Contributions & grants$652K96%
Program service revenue$26K4%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$1.09M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$521K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.03M
Cash$9K
Investments$0
Liabilities$761K
Net assets$270K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -42.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ERUM HANIF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40 $95K
board members · 3
  • MUHAMMED SHAHBAZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • PERVEZ SIDDIQUI — CHAIR
  • SHAZIA BIBI — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Brooklyn Foundatation Funder — Provided GOTC grant of $15,000 for 2020 Census outreach events
  • DOVE Funder — Provided two grants to support domestic violence services including case management and educational workshops
  • Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living Government — Funded food distribution, grocery delivery, and senior transportation services
  • ET COUNCIL Funder — Provided $60,000 grant for food pantry operations
  • Food Bank Capacity Grant Funder — Provided grant funding for food pantry capacity building
  • JCCGCI Partner — Subcontracted APNA to provide bilingual services to hard-to-reach residents
  • Robinhood Funder — Provided grant funding for food pantry and financial assistance programs
  • SBS Funder — Funded Job Resource Fair event
  • United Way NYC Funder — Provided grant funding for food pantry operations
strategies · 1

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.

  • Culturally Grounded Empowerment
    methodology: culturally_sensitive_services
    By delivering culturally sensitive services and advocacy, we promote self-sufficiency and social well-being because trust and relevance increase engagement and effectiveness in marginalized communities.