irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3.00MPROMOTE - AAFSC PROMOTES THE OVERALL WELLNESS OF FAMILIES BY CONNECTING THEM TO RESOURCES TO HELP FIND AFFORDABLE FOOD, HOUSING, AND HEALTH CARE. WE ALSO EQUIP THEM WITH TOOLS THROUGH OUR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM TO HELP THEM COPE WITH THE STRESS THAT THE INABILITY TO PAY FOR FOOD, HOUSING, AND HEALTH CARE CAN CAUSE. WHEN PARENTS DON'T NEED TO WORRY ABOUT FEEDING, HOUSING, OR CARING FOR THEIR FAMILIES, THEIR WELL BEING IMPROVES OVERALL. IN ADDITION, LEGAL SERVICES HELP THEM NAVIGATE COURT RELATED PROCESSES.
- #2 $1.33MGET READY - AAFSC PREPARES FAMILIES TO LEARN, WORK, SUCCEED, AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. AAFSC WORKS WITH YOUTH TO EMPOWER THEM WITH SKILLS TO GET INVOLVED WITH SOLVING PROBLEMS IN THEIR OWN BACKYARDS AND BE PREPARED TO LEAD HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES.
named programs · 12 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Readiness Program: Citizenship Prep Classes
Provides civics education and one-on-one test preparation for adults preparing to apply for U.S. citizenship.
Adult Readiness Program: English/ESOL Classes
Offers English language instruction for adults 18+ with proficiency from beginner to intermediate levels; classes meet four days per week for sustained periods.
Anti-Violence Program
Provides support, resource navigation, and legal advocacy for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.
Audacious Young Women of Action (AYWA)
Support group for female-identifying youth ages 14–24 that promotes empowerment, social-emotional development, and college/career readiness.
Benefits Navigation Services
Assists individuals in enrolling in health insurance, SNAP, Cash Assistance, HEAP, Fair Fares, and other public benefits based on eligibility.
Caregiver-Child Bonding Circle
Group-based program for Arabic- and Bangla-speaking caregivers with children ages 0–3, focusing on bonding, early development, and caregiver support through virtual sessions and phone check-ins.
Legal Services Program
Offers immigration legal aid and consultations; eligibility for extended services determined case by case.
MENar
Support group for male-identifying youth ages 14–24 focused on healthy masculinity, emotional support, and college/career pathways.
Mental Health Counseling Program
Provides individual and group counseling for low- to moderate-risk clients who speak Arabic, Bangla, Urdu, or English.
Preventive Services
Delivers home-based family counseling, case management, parenting support, and system navigation for households with children under 18.
Respect & Responsibility
Upcoming community-based program for individuals who have caused or are at risk of causing harm in intimate relationships; focuses on accountability, root causes, and healthy relationship development.
Young Adult & Youth Program: Tutoring Services
Offers one-on-one academic tutoring and support for youth ages 8–24.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Adult education and literacy programsOffers English as a Second Language (ESOL) instruction for adults, including beginners with no literacy and intermediate learners, alongside civics education and individualized citizenship test preparation. Provided services to 1,021 students in 2024.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Benefits and public assistance enrollmentAssists individuals and families in enrolling in public benefits including SNAP, health insurance (enrolling 2,033 individuals), Cash Assistance, HEAP, One Shot Deal, Fair Fares, and NYC GetFood. Connects low-income immigrants to affordable food, housing, and healthcare resources.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Caregiver-child bonding programsFacilitates caregiver-child bonding circles for Arabic- and Bangla-speaking caregivers of children ages 0–3 to promote socio-emotional development, especially among those who have experienced trauma. Offers 10–12-week group-based sessions four times per year via video and phone.
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Emergency Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention 1 activity
- Emergency financial and relief assistanceDistributed $300,000 in emergency relief funding during the COVID-19 pandemic to 1,900 beneficiaries; also provided assistance with rental arrears forgiveness applications and emergency financial aid to reduce stress and promote stability.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Family and domestic violence case managementProvides family case management, domestic violence case management, and healthy relationships services to prevent harm and strengthen families using a restorative lens. Supports survivors of domestic and gender-based violence through support services, resource navigation, and legal advocacy.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Legal services and immigration supportProvides free immigration-based legal support to reunite families, offers legal aid consultations and application support, conducts know-your-rights trainings, and served 1,200 beneficiaries with legal services. Offers legal support as part of broader service delivery.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Mental health counseling servicesDelivers individual and group mental health counseling in Arabic, Bangla, Urdu, and English to adults and youth; provided 2,838 sessions in 2024. Offers counseling as part of wraparound support to reduce stigma and improve socio-emotional well-being for low- to moderate-risk clients.
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Child Welfare and Protection Services 1 activity
- Preventive home-based family servicesProvides home-based preventive services including family counseling, case management, parenting support, benefits enrollment, and household problem resolution for families with children under 18. Conducted 6,600 home visits across all five boroughs of New York City.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Youth academic and leadership developmentProvides academic tutoring, leadership development, college and career readiness, individual mental health counseling, and arts enrichment for youth and young adults ages 8–24. Includes individualized tutoring and skill-building programs to support self-reliance.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Youth support groups by gender identityOperates separate support groups for female- and male-identifying youth ages 14–24 focused on social-emotional development, empowerment, healthy masculinity, and college and career readiness.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Community outreach and education initiativesReaches thousands through outreach and education on topics including the 2020 Census, Public Charge, mental health, and healthcare access; supported 5,014 individuals with census completion and held 309 educational events. Also distributed multilingual NYC COVID-19 Resources Guides to over 1,000 individuals.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$17.15M
Contributions & grants$17.15M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3390%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$16.89M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$12.95M
Grants paid out$858K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.42M
Cash$845K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.34M
Net assets$5.08M
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +7.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANNY SALIM | VP OF PREVENTIVE SERVICE | 35 | $158K |
| HIZAM WAHIB | ASSISTANT EXECTUIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $151K |
| RAWAA NANCY ALBILAL | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $122K |
| KAREN DELGADO | SR. DIR OF COUNCIL AND PREVENTIVE ADMIN | 35 | $110K |
| ASSUNTA ROZZA | CFO | 35 | $102K |
board members · 15
- ABDULLAH YOUNUS — DIRECTOR
- ANISSA DHOUIBI — DIRECTOR
- BOBYE LIST — DIRECTOR
- DANIELLE KRUMHOLZ — DIRECTOR
- DAVID POLLAK — DIRECTOR
- DAVID TAYEH — DIRECTOR
- JEANINE SHAMA — SECRETARY
- KWAME FYNN — TREASURER
- MATTHEW BROGAN — DIRECTOR
- MOHAMED EL BEIH — DIRECTOR
- NASEEM HAFFAR — CHAIRPERSON
- RITA GAIL JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
- ROBERTA BAUM — DIRECTOR
- SHAHLA NAIMI — DIRECTOR (THRU MID-JUNE)
- SUSAN PETERS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Arab-American Family Support Center Network — Member of a broader network serving immigrant and refugee communities in New York.
- Islamic Center of San Diego Partner — AAFSC expressed solidarity with the Islamic Center of San Diego following a deadly attack, indicating a relationship of shared community support and advocacy.
- Packer Collegiate Institute Partner — Collaborated with AAFSC on the Reading Buddies program, connecting elementary school children with adult ESL students for a cultural and educational exchange.
- RingCentral Partner — Platform used to deliver virtual caregiver-child bonding group sessions.
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.
- Community-Centered, Culturally Grounded Service Deliverymethodology: community-centeredBy embedding services within the communities served and employing multilingual, culturally reflective staff, the organization increases accessibility and trust because linguistic and cultural congruence enables more effective, trauma-informed engagement with immigrant and refugee populations.
- Restorative and Strengths-Based Family Interventionsmethodology: restorative_lensBy applying evidence-based, restorative models like Solution-Based Casework and Functional Family Therapy, the organization prevents family harm and abuse because these approaches build on existing family and community strengths to address root causes of dysfunction.
- Wraparound Services for Immigrant and Refugee Familiesmethodology: wraparound_servicesBy providing integrated, multigenerational support across domains like immigration, child welfare, and mental health, the organization addresses systemic vulnerabilities and improves long-term outcomes for families because holistic, coordinated interventions are more effective than siloed services.