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SUNNYSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY · EIN 510189327 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Large ($10M-$50M)
revenue
$18.4M
expenses
$18.4M
net assets
$2.6M
employees
404
volunteers
88
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

TO ENRICH LIVES AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES THROUGH SERVICES "CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O AND ENGAGEMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS AT ALL AGES, BEGINNING WITH THOSE MOST IN NEED.

profile · synthesized from sources

Sunnyside Community Services Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Long Island City, NY, that provides social services to individuals of all ages, with a focus on seniors and youth. The organization operates senior centers, mental health and caregiver support programs, home-based case management, and adult day services. It also offers youth development, education, workforce training, and immigrant support services in Western Queens.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $7.21M
    SENIOR SERVICES: PROGRAMS UNDER THIS UMBRELLA OF SERVICES INCLUDE OUR CENTER FOR ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS - A ROBUST SENIOR CENTER WITH ACCESS TO RECREATIONAL, HEALTH AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS CASE ASSISTANCE COUNSELING AND HEALTHY MEALS FOR OVER 2,000 ACTIVE MEMBERS. THE GERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE HELPS ABOUT 200 SENIORS STRUGGLING WITH DEPRESSION, ADDICTION, OR OTHER MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. SCS' CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 1,500 PEOPLE EACH YEAR IN THEIR HOME TO COORDINATE MEAL DELIVERIES, HOME CARE, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER NECESSARY SERVICES. CAREGIVER PROGRAMS SERVES APPROXIMATELY 800 FAMILY CAREGIVERS LIVING ACROSS NEW YORK CITY WHO ARE CARING FOR FAMILY MEMBERS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE/DEMENTIA WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES SUCH AS RESPITE, COUNSELING, SKILLS TRAINING, AND MORE. SOCIAL ADULT DAY SERVICES PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC CARE TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND OTHER COGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENTS. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE A LONG-TERM CARE ACCESS PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE FOR MEDICAID AND MANAGED LONG-TERM CARE PLANS TO ACCESS HOME CARE.
named programs · 14 · from sources

What they call their work

After-School Programs
Academic assistance and enrichment for elementary and middle school students across five sites
Beacon Community Centers and Cornerstone Program
Offers after-school, summer camp, weekend, and family programming at community sites including Woodside Houses
Career and College Readiness Programs
Supports youth in accessing higher education and developing soft skills for employment
Caregiver Programs (Care NYC and Care Latino)
Serves around 800 family caregivers across NYC with respite care, counseling, skills training, and support for those caring for loved ones with dementia
Case Management Program
Supports about 1,500 individuals annually with coordination of meal delivery, home care, transportation, and other services in their homes
Center for Active Older Adults
Senior center offering recreational, health, and fitness activities, case counseling, and healthy meals for over 2,000 members
ESOL Courses
English for Speakers of Other Languages classes to help immigrants build foundational English skills
Geriatric Mental Health Initiative
Provides mental health support to approximately 200 seniors dealing with depression, addiction, or other conditions
Home Health Aide (HHA) Training
Workforce development program that trains adults for employment in home health care
Long-Term Care Access Program
Assists seniors with enrollment in Medicaid and managed long-term care plans to access home care services
Social Adult Day Services
Therapeutic day program for approximately 60 individuals with Alzheimer's and other cognitive or physical impairments
Start by Asking Benefits Access Program
Connects individuals and families to public benefits including SNAP, WIC, and Earned Income Tax Credit
Sunnyside Up Pre-Kindergarten
Full-day pre-K program for young children
Western Queens Immigrant Coalition
Coalition providing legal assistance, Know Your Rights workshops, and social services to immigrant communities
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 2 activities
    • Support Services for Family Caregivers
      Supports approximately 800 family caregivers across New York City who care for relatives with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, offering respite care, counseling, and skills training.
    • Therapeutic Adult Day Care
      Provides therapeutic adult day care services to individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive or physical impairments.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs
      Runs five after-school programs for elementary and middle school students, providing academic assistance and enrichment opportunities.
  • Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
    • Benefits Access Program
      Operates the "Start by Asking" Benefits Access Program, which connects individuals and families to public entitlement programs such as SNAP, WIC, and the Earned Income Tax Credit through outreach and enrollment assistance.
  • Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
    • Case Management for Home-Based Services
      Delivers case management services to approximately 1,500 individuals each year, coordinating meal deliveries, home care, transportation, and other essential in-home supports.
  • ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
    • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Instruction
      Offers English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses to help immigrant participants develop fundamental English language skills.
  • Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
    • Geriatric Mental Health Support
      Provides mental health support to approximately 200 seniors annually who are experiencing depression, addiction, or other mental health issues through the Geriatric Mental Health Initiative.
  • Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Policy Reform 1 activity
    • Immigrant Rights Advocacy and Coalition Leadership
      Leads the Western Queens Immigrant Coalition, a coalition of nonprofits that provides legal assistance, Know Your Rights workshops, and social services and advocacy supports for immigrant communities.
  • Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
    • Long-Term Care Access Assistance
      Operates a Long-Term Care Access Program that provides enrollment assistance for Medicaid and managed long-term care plans to help individuals access home care services.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Pre-Kindergarten Education Program
      Offers a full-day pre-kindergarten program called Sunnyside Up for young children.
  • Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
    • Workforce Development and Home Health Aide Training
      Provides workforce development services including Home Health Aide (HHA) training that prepares participants for employment in home care and connects graduates to job opportunities.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$18.44M
Contributions & grants$18.06M98%
Program service revenue$195K1%
Investment income$9K0%
Other revenue$181K
expenses
Total expenses$18.38M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$13.73M
Grants paid out$90K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$22.74M
Cash$497K
Investments$0
Liabilities$20.10M
Net assets$2.64M
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -3.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JUDITH ZANGWILL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 14 $387K
DAVID ESPINOSA ASSOC. E.D. OPTS. 14 $184K
CHRISTOPHER CARDONE CFO 14 $168K
MONICA GUZMAN ASSOC. ED - DEVELOPMENT 21 $165K
PETER A FOOTE CORPORATE CONTROLLER 15 $160K
JOSE MIRANDA ASSOC. E.D. YOUTH PROGRAMS 35 $142K
SHYVONNE NOBOA ASSOC. E.D. SENIOR SERVICE 35 $140K
board members · 18
  • AMIT KALRA — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID LEVIN — DIRECTOR
  • DINA MARENSTEIN — DIRECTOR
  • GERALD LEDERMAN — DIRECTOR
  • HECTOR BAEZ — DIRECTOR
  • JAIN SCHWETA — DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
  • JAVIER DIVORATO — TREASURER
  • JOSEPH CONLEY — DIRECTOR
  • LEO MENSAH — DIRECTOR
  • LESLIE HEREDIA — DIRECTOR
  • LISA DELLER — PRESIDENT
  • NED STEELE — DIRECTOR
  • NIKITA AIREN — SECRETARY
  • RONAK LATHIA — DIRECTOR
  • RONALD F CAVALIER — DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
  • ROY KLEINERT — DIRECTOR
  • SHARMEELA MEDIRATTA — DIRECTOR
  • STEVE LEAMER — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Western Queens Immigrant Coalition Coalition — Leads a coalition of nonprofits providing legal assistance, Know Your Rights workshops, and social services to immigrants.
strategies · 2

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.

  • In-Home Case Management for Aging in Place
    methodology: in_home_case_management
    By delivering case management directly in clients’ homes, we coordinate essential services such as meals, home care, and transportation to support aging in place, because home-based engagement increases trust, personalization, and adherence to care plans.
  • Integrated Senior Services Model
    methodology: integrated_senior_services
    By co-locating recreational, health, fitness, counseling, and nutrition services within a senior center, we produce improved well-being and engagement among older adults because integrated access reduces barriers and fosters holistic support in a single trusted setting.