irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5.13MYOUTH PROGRAMS - INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL & COUNSELING SERVICES.
- #2 $1.88MSENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAMS - INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL,RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND VARIOUS SENIOR ASSISTANCE SERVICES.
named programs · 11 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Education Services
Offers intensive ESOL classes to help immigrants improve English proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening
Asian Community Council Meeting
Monthly forum co-hosted with local police precincts to improve communication between law enforcement and the Asian community
Chinese Cultural School
Language and heritage school offering Chinese language instruction, open to both Chinese and non-Chinese students
Citizenship and Immigration Services
Offers free application assistance, naturalization support, ESOL classes, and interview preparation for immigrants seeking citizenship
Crime Victims Assistance Program
Funded by NYS Office of Victim Services; provides compensation claims assistance, counseling, legal accompaniment, and operates a multilingual hotline
Early Childhood Education Services
Includes Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK), ACS, and Head Start programs across eight day care centers serving over 700 preschoolers
Food Stamp Program
Assists eligible individuals and families with SNAP (Food Stamp) application and enrollment
Housing Services
Provides bilingual housing counseling and application assistance
Senior Citizen Services
Operates four senior centers in Sunset Park, Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, and Avenue U, serving an average of 600–700 seniors daily with social, cultural, and wellness activities
Summer Day Camp Program
Annual summer program serving over 2,000 students
Youth After-School Program
Serves over 1,000 public school students daily in neighborhoods including Sunset Park, Borough Park, Bay Ridge, Sheepshead Bay, and Bensonhurst
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Culturally Specific Support Services 1 activity
- Bilingual social services for Asian communitiesProvides culturally and linguistically appropriate social services to Chinese-American and broader Asian communities in Brooklyn, particularly targeting individuals with limited English proficiency, through outreach, case management, and multilingual program delivery.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Community engagement and cultural eventsOrganizes annual cultural and community events including the Chinese New Year Parade, Halloween Parade, Family Day celebrations, and Community Clean Up Day to promote civic participation and cultural heritage.
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Law Enforcement-Community Relations Programs 1 activity
- Community safety and crime prevention initiativesConducts crime prevention workshops in collaboration with local police precincts and organizes the monthly Asian Community Council Meeting to connect community members with law enforcement leaders. Historically partnered with NYPD to eliminate Asian youth gangs and assisted in solving a 1988 homicide case through community intelligence gathering.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Crime victims assistance and supportProvides comprehensive services to crime victims including compensation claims assistance for medical expenses and lost earnings, accompaniment to police precincts and courts, counseling, case management, hotline support, and referrals. Funded by the New York State Office of Victim Services.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Early childhood education and day care servicesOperates eight day care and early childhood education centers across Brooklyn, including Universal Pre-Kindergarten, Head Start, and ACS-funded programs, serving over 700 preschoolers daily at locations such as 5211 8th Avenue and 812 54th Street.
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Tenant Legal Advocacy & Support Services 1 activity
- Housing counseling and advocacyProvides assistance with applications for public, senior, low-income, and middle-income housing, including Section 8, and offers information and advocacy on tenant and landlord rights, fair housing laws, rent regulations, and eviction prevention.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Immigration and citizenship assistanceOffers free immigration-related services including assistance with citizenship applications, Permanent Resident Cards, Employment Authorization, U.S. passports, and USCIS interview preparation, along with ESOL instruction to support integration.
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Environmental Policy Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Public policy and community advocacy campaignsLeads advocacy efforts on community issues including successful campaigns to prevent the construction of a sludge management plant and an adult entertainment zone in Sunset Park, supporting bans on secondhand smoke in workplaces, and opposing the closure of Firehouse Engine 278.
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Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
- Senior citizen services and programmingProvides comprehensive services to senior citizens including access to nutritious food, medical screenings, language skills development, recreational and cultural activities, and social support through four senior centers in Sunset Park, Bensonhurst, Dyker Heights, and Avenue U. Serves an average of 700 seniors daily.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Social benefits application assistanceProvides direct support with applications and renewals for SNAP, Medicaid, Social Security benefits, MTA Reduced-Fare Metrocards, Real Property Tax Credit (IT-214), NYC School Tax Credit (IT-210), and housing programs including Section 8, SCRIE, STAR, and HEAP.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Youth education and enrichment programsProvides after-school programs for over 1,000 students daily and summer day camp programs serving over 2,000 students annually across multiple Brooklyn neighborhoods, including at public schools and community centers. Offers educational, recreational, and cultural activities such as ESOL instruction, citizenship preparation, and family engagement events.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$24.59M
Contributions & grants$21.56M88%
Program service revenue$262K1%
Investment income$548K2%
Other revenue$2.22M
expenses
Total expenses$21.71M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$12.08M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$30.31M
Cash$3.20M
Investments$0
Liabilities$11.63M
Net assets$18.68M
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +6.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL MAK | PRESIDENT/CE | 40 | $243K |
| HANEY HO | VICE-PRESIDE | 40 | $194K |
| MEE-LING LEE | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $109K |
| CUI YU LUO | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $100K |
board members · 7
- CECILIA FUNG — DIRECTOR
- DANNY TSOI — DIRECTOR
- MARGARET LAM — DIRECTOR
- SAMUEL CHEUNG — SECRETARY
- SHAO JUAN LIANG — DIRECTOR
- SHIU KAM LEUNG — TREASURER
- TONY FUNG — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Avenue U Community Service Center Partner — One of BCA's four Brooklyn locations providing senior services.
- Bensonhurst Community Service Center Partner — One of BCA's four Brooklyn locations providing senior services.
- Facebook Network — Uses a public Facebook page to communicate with the community and share organizational updates.
- Government Agencies Government — Works as a liaison between Chinese residents and government institutions to convey community needs.
- Government agencies Government — Liaison between the Asian-American community and government agencies to address community needs.
- Government and private institutions Partner — Collaborates with government and private institutions to reflect community needs and build relationships.
- Lutheran Medical Center Partner — Collaborated on the first major community needs survey in the Sunset Park Asian community, leading to the development of a bilingual medical clinic.
- NYC DOE Partner — Collaborates on Extended Day and Year Program, School Day and Year Pre-K for All Program.
- NYCHA Government — Refers applicants to and supports applications through the NYCHA Self-Service Portal for public housing programs.
- New York City Police Department Partner — Collaborates on public safety initiatives, crime victim support, and youth gang elimination.
- New York State Office of Victim Services Funder — Funds the Crime Victims Assistance Program
- Office of Victim Services Government — Contracted provider for crime victims compensation and assistance services.
- Private Institutions Partner — Collaborates with private institutions to support community services and reflect resident needs.
- Private service organizations Partner — Partners with private service organizations to support the Asian-American community.
- Sixth Avenue Senior Center Partner — One of BCA's four Brooklyn locations providing senior services.
- Sunset Park Asian Senior Center Partner — One of BCA's four Brooklyn locations providing senior services.
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Government — Assists community members with applying for and enrolling in SNAP benefits.
- United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Government — Provides services related to USCIS applications and interview preparation.
- YouTube Network — Maintains an official YouTube channel for sharing updates and programming.
- local police precincts Partner — Collaborates on crime prevention workshops and community safety initiatives in Sunset Park
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 as Bridgemethodology: community-bridge_modelBy serving as a liaison between the Chinese-American community and government or private institutions, the organization improves access to services and systemic responsiveness, because trusted intermediaries can translate not just language but also cultural context and structural barriers into actionable understanding on both sides.
- Culturally Grounded Service Deliverymethodology: culturally_specific_servicesBy delivering culturally and linguistically specific services, the organization increases engagement and effectiveness among Chinese-American and Asian populations, because cultural resonance reduces stigma, builds trust, and addresses unmet needs that mainstream services overlook.
- Integrated Navigation Modelmethodology: integrated_citizenship_supportBy combining direct support with education in legal, housing, and citizenship systems, the organization increases successful access to benefits and stability, because procedural literacy and guided navigation overcome structural complexity and institutional exclusion.