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New York State Association for Affordable Housing
New York, NY · EIN 134001946 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Medium ($1M-$10M) · nysafah.org
revenue
$2.7M
expenses
$2.4M
net assets
$1.4M
employees
2
volunteers
92
mission · from form 990

To promote the development of affordable housing.

profile · synthesized from sources

The New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH) is a trade association representing the affordable housing industry across New York State. It advocates for policies and funding to expand and preserve affordable housing, with a focus on legislative and budget priorities, industry research, and workforce development. The organization supports its 350+ member firms through networking, education, and initiatives like NYSAFAH 2G for young professionals and a statewide MWBE program.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    NYSAFAH has steadily worked to expand and diversify both membership and activities with its NYSAFAH 2G, to engage younger professionals in the affordable housing industry, and a statewide MWBE initiative to strengthen and increase participation of minority and women owned businesses in the affordable housing industry.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Conferences
Hosts two major annual conferences—one in New York City in May and one rotating in Upstate cities (Albany, Buffalo, Rochester) in September—to convene housing professionals, share expertise, and advance industry knowledge.
Legislative & Budget Advocacy
Ongoing advocacy efforts at state and local levels to influence housing policy, secure funding, and address cost drivers in affordable housing development and preservation.
MWBE Initiative
Program launched in 2011 to expand opportunities for minority and women-owned business enterprises through networking, education, and inclusion in the affordable housing industry.
NYSAFAH 2G
Programming series for young professionals offering networking and educational opportunities to cultivate the next generation of leaders in New York’s affordable housing industry.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 3 activities
    • Conducting original research on affordable housing policies
      Conducts and publishes original research on housing-related topics such as economic impacts, prevailing wage policies, and federal incentive programs like solar under the Inflation Reduction Act.
    • Convening stakeholders to address affordable housing challenges
      Convenes regular workgroups, quarterly meetings with city agencies, and annual conferences to foster collaboration among members, policymakers, agencies, and partners in addressing affordable housing issues. Includes hosting the annual May NYC conference and rotating Upstate Conference.
    • Statewide advocacy for affordable housing policy and funding
      Engages in legislative and budget advocacy at state and local levels to advance policies and secure funding for the development and preservation of affordable housing in New York State. Represents over 350 member organizations responsible for the majority of affordable housing activity in the state.
  • Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
    • Leadership development for young professionals in affordable housing
      Operates NYSAFAH 2G and a programming series to engage and build leadership skills among younger professionals in the affordable housing industry through networking events and professional development opportunities.
  • Professional Training for Real Estate and Building Practitioners 1 activity
    • Professional development and education for affordable housing practitioners
      Organizes annual conferences, in-person and virtual briefings, and a professional development series to provide education and training for affordable housing professionals, including young leaders and MWBEs.
  • MWBE Certification and Contract Access Support 1 activity
    • Supporting minority- and women-owned businesses in affordable housing
      Runs a statewide MWBE initiative to increase participation of minority- and women-owned businesses in the affordable housing industry through networking events, educational programming, and a searchable MWBE Membership Directory.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.74M
Contributions & grants$430K16%
Program service revenue$2.23M81%
Investment income$80K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.35M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$589K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.52M
Cash$2.33M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.14M
Net assets$1.39M
Liquid reserves11.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +130.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Jolie Milstein President and CEO 38 $374K
Elizabeth Rossi Director of Operations 38 $211K
board members · 23
  • Aaron Koffman — Member
  • Adam Weinstein — Member
  • Aileen Gribbin — Member
  • Alan Bell — Member
  • Alex Arker — Member
  • Alvin Schein — Member
  • Alyssa Baldassini — Member
  • Andrea Kretchmer — Member
  • Andrew Kramer — Member
  • Anivelca Cordova — Member
  • Ariel Aufgang — Member
  • Audrey Czesak — Member
  • Avi Lichtenstein — Member
  • Aviva Yakren — Member
  • Brandon Baron — Member
  • Brandon Gibson — Member
  • Bret Garwood — Chair
  • Brian Donato — Member
  • Bruce Levine — Member
  • Connor Kenney — Member
  • Costas Paleologos — Member
  • Dan Magidson — Member
  • Dara Kovel — Member
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • Bronx Pro Group, LLC Partner — Samantha Magistro of Bronx Pro Group, LLC serves as Chair of NYSAFAH's Board of Directors.
  • Citizens Housing & Planning Council Partner — Collaborates with housing research and planning organizations.
  • Con Edison Government — Engages in quarterly project issue resolution meetings with NYSAFAH to resolve utility-related challenges in affordable housing projects.
  • Department of Buildings Government — Participates in quarterly project issue resolution meetings with NYSAFAH to address challenges in affordable housing development.
  • Good Old Lower East Side Partner — Carlina Rivera served as Director of Programs at the nonprofit Good Old Lower East Side (GOLES), indicating a professional and organizational affiliation.
  • NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development Government — Collaborates with New York City's housing preservation agency on affordable housing programs.
  • NYC Housing Authority Government — Partners with public housing authority to support affordable housing development.
  • NYC Housing Development Corporation Government — Works with NYC's housing finance agency on affordable housing initiatives.
  • NYS Homes & Community Renewal Government — Works with New York State's housing and community development agency.
  • NYSAFAH 2G Advisory Committee Partner — Provides direction for the NYSAFAH 2G programming series and events.
  • National Grid Government — Participates in quarterly project issue resolution meetings with NYSAFAH to address infrastructure and utility issues in affordable housing.
  • National Housing Conference Partner — Works with national housing advocacy organizations to support affordable housing policy.
  • New York Housing Conference Partner — Collaborates with state-level housing advocacy organizations.
  • The Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy Partner — Collaborates with housing research and policy organizations to advance affordable housing initiatives.
  • The Supportive Housing Network of New York Partner — Partners with supportive housing organizations to advance affordable and supportive housing.
strategies · 5

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 and Legislative Systems Change
    methodology: community_organizing
    By combining community organizing with strategic legislative engagement, the organization advances affordable housing preservation and policy reform, because grassroots resident advocacy paired with formal committee influence creates sustained pressure for systemic change.
  • Policy Advocacy Through Accessible Knowledge Translation
    methodology: policy-advocacy-through-digestible-resources
    By producing digestible summaries of complex legislative and budget proposals, the organization enhances stakeholder engagement and decision-making, because accessible information empowers advocates, developers, and policymakers to act effectively on affordable housing priorities.
  • Sustainable and Technologically Inclusive Development
    methodology: sustainable_affordable_housing
    By promoting sustainable building practices and digital equity in housing projects, the organization aligns affordable housing with climate resilience and modern access needs, because integrating environmental and technological standards ensures long-term affordability and resident well-being.
  • Targeted MWBE Inclusion in Housing Development
    methodology: targeted-inclusion-initiative
    By implementing targeted initiatives and standardized sourcing codes, the organization increases participation of minority- and women-owned businesses in affordable housing contracting, because structural supports reduce systemic barriers and expand equitable economic opportunity within the industry.
  • Workforce Diversification and Pipeline Development
    methodology: workforce_diversification
    By engaging younger professionals and supporting minority- and women-owned businesses (MWBEs) through capacity-building initiatives, the organization strengthens industry leadership and ensures long-term sustainability of the affordable housing sector, because diverse talent pipelines improve innovation, equity, and institutional resilience.