irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $12.36MTO PREVENT FURTHER NEW YORKERS FROM BECOMING HOMELESS, NAICA PROVIDES INCOME ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS ACCESS TO FULL LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN HOUSING COURT. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE ACTIONS TO PROTECT A CLIENT'S RIGHT TO POSSESSION, TO PRESERVE A CLIENT'S STATUS AS A RENTER, TO SEEK RESTORATION OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES WHICH CAUSED THE CLIENT TO VACATE THEIR APARTMENT, OR TO CHALLENGE RENT LEVEL SEEKING TO MAINTAIN A CLIENT'S OCCUPANCY OF THEIR APARTMENT.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Homelessness Prevention Law Project
Provides free legal representation and referrals to low-income families and individuals at risk of eviction in New York City housing court, funded by NYC HRA.
Immigrant Resource Program
Provides legal representation, Know Your Rights education, and social services to immigrant families navigating the U.S. immigration system.
New Beginnings Program
Provides formerly homeless families, seniors, and individuals with safe, stable, and affordable permanent housing along with ongoing support services to ensure housing retention.
Prevention Services Program
Offers free legal representation, housing advocacy, tenant-landlord mediation, and short-term rental assistance to Bronx residents at risk of eviction.
Supportive Housing Program
Delivers strength-based, client-centered case management to families and individuals to promote housing retention, access to employment, and overall well-being.
Transitional Housing Program
Offers temporary shelter and comprehensive support services including case management, employment referral, and permanent housing placement assistance to homeless families.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Community Safety Patrols & Security Support 1 activity
- Community engagement and safety programsOrganizes community events, safety workshops, youth mentorship programs, job fairs, and resource fairs to strengthen community-police relations and support resident well-being in the Bronx, including participation in National Night Out events and collaboration with Neighborhood Coordination Officers.
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Immigrant Rights Education & Legal Preparedness 1 activity
- Community legal education and outreachConducts "Know Your Rights" workshops and community engagement initiatives for immigrant and low-income communities, particularly undocumented and mixed-status families, to increase legal awareness and access to resources.
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Emergency Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention 1 activity
- Emergency rental assistance and case managementProvides emergency rental assistance grants and comprehensive case management to low-income households in the Bronx and Queens, particularly those with young members, to prevent eviction. Services include arrears payment, landlord coordination, legal support, and connections to employment and social services.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Immigration legal servicesProvides immigration legal services to low-income immigrant individuals and families in the Bronx with household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Services include legal consultations, case reviews, full legal representation, and personalized referrals to public benefits and social services.
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LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 1 activity
- LGBTQ+ youth and community support initiativesSupports BIPOC LGBTQ+ youth through the Bronx PRISM Coalition and hosts annual Pride celebrations to promote inclusive healthcare, housing, and wellness. These initiatives involve cross-sector collaboration with over 30 partner organizations.
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Tenant Legal Advocacy & Support Services 1 activity
- Legal representation in housing courtProvides free legal representation in housing court to income-eligible tenants in New York City, particularly in the Bronx and Queens, to prevent evictions and resolve housing-related legal issues. The organization has achieved a success rate exceeding 91% in eviction prevention cases and serves over 2,000 households annually.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Transitional and emergency shelter servicesOperates transitional and emergency shelter programs, including the Wolcott Transitional Housing Program, for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The organization supports residents with case management, mental health services, employment placement, and connections to public benefits, achieving high rates of permanent housing placement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$142.95M
Contributions & grants$142.67M100%
Program service revenue$-77K-0%
Investment income$60K0%
Other revenue$295K
expenses
Total expenses$144.99M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$46.95M
Grants paid out$579K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$146.97M
Cash$1.92M
Investments$3.48M
Liabilities$140.42M
Net assets$6.55M
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +1.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 15
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| SHAMEEKA M GONZALEZ | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $776K |
| RICHARD IZQUIERDO-ARROYO | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 35 | $755K |
| MARLEN VALAREZO | EXECUTIVE DIR. OF LEGAL SERVICES | 35 | $211K |
| JOANITHA A GROVES | EXECUTIVE DIR. OF HUMAN RESOURCE | 35 | $197K |
| ELVIS TORRES | EXEC. DIR. OF HOUSING SERVICES | 35 | $196K |
| MARK KHIM BAGUIO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 35 | $186K |
| RICARDO TORRES | EXEC. DIR. OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING | 35 | $185K |
| PRECIOUS STEPHENS | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 35 | $171K |
| GARY LEE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF IT | 35 | $166K |
| ULULY RAFAEL MARTINEZ | CAO(THRU 12/24) | 35 | $166K |
| STEPHANIE PEGUERO | DIRECTOR OF LEGAL SERVICES | 35 | $157K |
| ANGIE AGYSAE GONZALEZ | EXEC. DIR. OF PUBLIC RELATIONS | 35 | $153K |
| ELVIRA BARONE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 35 | $153K |
| IRMA RIVERA | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF LEGAL SERVICES | 35 | $150K |
| ALEJANDRA RIVERA | SR.REGIONAL DIR. OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING | 35 | $144K |
board members · 10
- ANA M BANEGAS — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA J GONZALEZ MSW — CHAIRPERSON
- CARLOS J VEGA — DIRECTOR
- CARMEN AQUINO — TREASURER
- CASSANDRA G PERRY — DIRECTOR
- JASON A CARABALLO — DIRECTOR
- LINDA L DUKE — SECRETARY
- ROSEMARIE ROSA — DIRECTOR
- ROSEMARIE TORRES — VICE CHAIRPERSON
- YONETTE DAVIS MD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- 44th Precinct Partner — Collaborates on community safety initiatives, trust-building events, and year-round engagement to improve police-community relations.
- Catholic Charities Partner — Coordinates with Catholic Charities to provide dedicated case management and housing advocacy for clients.
- Department of Homeless Services (DHS) Government — Recognized by DHS for exceptional housing placement results in Transitional Housing Programs.
- Destination Tomorrow Partner — Hosted the inaugural meeting of the Bronx PRISM Coalition in partnership with NAICA.
- HRA Partner — Collaborates with HRA to secure housing assistance and resolve rent arrears for clients.
- Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Government — Funding and support provided by the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs for the Immigration Legal Support Center.
- NYCHA Partner — Provides legal representation for tenants at NYCHA termination hearings in Brooklyn.
- Neighborhood Coordination Officers Partner — Partners with NCOs to strengthen community-police relationships through joint outreach and programming.
- New York Bar Foundation Funder — Awarded a grant to support the provision of legal services to individuals in need.
- New York City Human Resources Administration Government — Funds the Homelessness Prevention Law Project to provide free eviction prevention legal services.
- Office for New Americans (ONA) Government — Funding and support provided by the Office for New Americans for the Immigrant Resource Program.
- Office of Cannabis Management Government — Primary funder of the CGRF Rental Assistance Program through the Community Grants Reinvestment Fund
- Opuscule Partner — Technology or design partner that powers NAICA's website.
- Opuscule Partner — Technology or web development partner supporting NAICA's digital presence
- Opuscule Partner — Technology partner providing website development and digital services
- Opuscule Partner — Website development and digital services provider for NAICA
- Opuscule Partner — Website development and technical services provider
- The Floating Hospital Partner — Collaborates to coordinate medical appointments for transitional housing residents.
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-Driven Root Cause Interventionmethodology: root-cause_interventionBy addressing the root causes of violence and housing instability through community-identified priorities and cross-sector collaboration, we create sustainable change because solutions grounded in resident leadership and multi-sector alignment are more relevant, trusted, and effective.
- Culturally and Linguistically Responsive, Client-Centered Approachmethodology: culturally_responsive_client-centered_servicesBy delivering services in a culturally and linguistically responsive manner through a diverse, multilingual staff, we enhance self-efficacy, accessibility, and engagement because trust and understanding are foundational to effective service delivery in diverse communities.
- Integrated Housing and Legal Support Modelmethodology: integrated-housing-and-legal-supportBy combining legal representation, emergency financial assistance, case management, and housing services, we prevent homelessness and achieve permanent housing stability because addressing both legal and practical barriers simultaneously reduces system fragmentation and increases intervention effectiveness.