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FLATBUSH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 510188251 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S31Z · Community Improvement · Medium ($1M-$10M) · fdconline.org
revenue
$5.1M
expenses
$5.1M
net assets
$1.5M
employees
150
volunteers
260
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS, CREATING PROG. DEVELOPING CAMPAIGNS FOR ECON. DEVELOP., HOUSING, YOUTH, IMMIGRATION OTHER INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE, SAFETY, EQUITY PRESERVATION OF THEIR COMMUNITY

profile · synthesized from sources

Community development organization based in Flatbush, Brooklyn, focused on housing preservation, economic development, and youth programs. Provides direct services to tenants, small businesses, and families through advocacy, education, and community-building initiatives. Founded in 1975 to combat neighborhood deterioration, it continues to support affordable housing, local commerce, and youth enrichment in one of the most diverse areas of the country.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.61M
    HOUSING PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUAL TENANTS, HOME OWNERS AND LANDLORDS ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, ABOUT HOW TO MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE THEIR HOMES, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS.
  2. #2 $154K
    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESS AND ATTRACTING NEW BUSINESSES TO THE LOCAL COMMERCIAL STRIP.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Events and Public Art
Organizes events like Ditmas Park Day and supports public art installations to strengthen community identity and vibrancy
Economic Development and Small Business Services
Supports local entrepreneurs with resources, government navigation, and promotion through the local business directory and merchant associations
Flatbush Tenant Coalition
Organizes and advocates for tenants to improve housing conditions, prevent evictions, and preserve affordable housing through legal support and community power-building
Free After-School and Summer Programs
Provides academic support, enrichment, and recreational activities for over 1,000 children and teens annually through city-funded and community-based initiatives
Learning Labs
Created during the pandemic to support remote learning, offering supervised spaces for students with academic and social-emotional support
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Neighborhood Civic Engagement 2 activities
    • Conduct civic engagement and outreach campaigns
      Conducts outreach efforts for civic initiatives such as the 2020 U.S. Census and organizes public events like Ditmas Park Day to promote community engagement and quality of life.
    • Facilitate community-wide coordination and neighborhood engagement
      Facilitates regular meetings with neighborhood association presidents to address community-wide issues and coordinate support from external agencies.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
    • Deliver after-school and summer programs for youth
      Provides free after-school and summer programs with academic support, enrichment, recreation, and age-appropriate activities aligned with core academic standards. Serves over 1,000 children and teens annually through programs running from September to June and summer camps.
    • Enhance school-based learning and caregiver engagement
      Offers hands-on extracurricular activities in Learning Labs to enhance school instruction and support positive social interactions among children and caregivers.
  • Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
    • Offer creative programming and public art initiatives
      Offers artistic performances and creative opportunities to promote independence, creativity, and civic awareness, including collaboration with artists on public art installations such as at Newkirk Plaza.
  • Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
    • Organize tenant advocacy and improve housing conditions
      Organizes and supports tenant associations to combat poor housing conditions, prevent arson and abandonment, and build tenant power through collective action. Works annually with dozens of tenant associations and over 500 residents to advocate for better living conditions.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Provide emergency food assistance
      Provided meals to over 10,000 families during the COVID-19 pandemic through fundraising and small grants.
  • Tenant Legal Advocacy & Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide eviction prevention and housing support services
      Offers direct housing support including eviction prevention, representation at NYCHA and OTDA Fair Hearings, and review of rent histories, lease renewals, and MCI increases to protect tenants’ rights.
  • Virtual Education Continuity Programs 1 activity
    • Provide supervised remote learning support during pandemic
      Provided supervised spaces for children to participate in remote learning during the pandemic, reducing childcare burdens for families.
  • Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
    • Rehabilitate and preserve affordable housing
      Rehabilitates apartment buildings using tax incentive programs and provides housing preservation assistance to tenants, homeowners, and landlords on rights, responsibilities, maintenance, and affordable housing programs.
  • Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
    • Support immigrant assimilation and family services
      Provides comprehensive services and support to immigrants, youth, and families, including integration programs and culturally responsive resources.
  • Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
    • Support small business development and local economic growth
      Supports economic development by assisting small businesses, attracting new businesses to commercial strips, maintaining a local business directory, promoting local shopping, and organizing merchant association meetings and public events to address business needs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.09M
Contributions & grants$5.08M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$5.07M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.35M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.51M
Cash$199K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3.05M
Net assets$1.46M
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +1.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ROBIN REDMOND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $151K
board members · 9
  • EDUARDO CROSA — VICE PRESIDENT
  • EMILY SHAW — BOARD MEMBER
  • ERIC ZIMILES — TREASURER
  • JAVIER SAEZ — SECRETARY
  • JOEL STICKNEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOPHRANE LIGONDE — BOARD MEMBER
  • LOIS JACKSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • SALVATORE LENTINI — PRESIDENT
  • SANDRA HARRIS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • AAPI-owned businesses Partner — Includes AAPI-owned businesses in its local business directory and promotion efforts.
  • Black-owned businesses Partner — Includes Black-owned businesses in its local business directory and promotion efforts.
  • Brooklyn Network — Community served and partnered with for local development initiatives
  • Corporate volunteer groups Partner — Collaborates with corporate volunteer groups to support Youth, Events, and Housing Programs.
  • Cortelyou Road Merchant Association Partner — Partners with FDC to promote and serve the needs of small businesses on Cortelyou Road through public events and merchant association meetings.
  • DHCR Government — Reviews DHCR rent histories, MCI increases, and lease renewals for clients.
  • Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Partner agency through which after-school program registration is administered
  • Flatbush Frolic Partner — Co-sponsors events with FDC as part of community engagement initiatives.
  • Latinx-owned businesses Partner — Includes Latinx-owned businesses in its local business directory and promotion efforts.
  • NYCHA Government — Accompanies clients to NYCHA administrative hearings to advocate for housing rights.
  • Neighborhood Association Presidents Partner — Collaborates with neighborhood association presidents to address community-wide issues and connect residents with supportive agencies.
  • Newkirk Plaza Merchant Association Partner — Partners with FDC to maintain a clean and vibrant Newkirk Plaza and support small businesses through joint promotion and services.
  • OTDA Government — Accompanies clients to OTDA Fair Hearings to advocate for their rights.
  • U.S. Census Bureau Government — Cited as a source for demographic data about FDC's catchment area.
  • Vaimoana (Moana) Niumeitolu Partner — Collaborated with FDC to create public art at Newkirk Plaza.
  • Women-owned businesses Partner — Includes women-owned businesses in its local business directory and promotion efforts.
strategies · 7

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 Organizing for Housing Justice
    methodology: community_organizing_for_housing_justice
    By organizing and collaborating with tenant associations and residents, we improve housing conditions because collective tenant power increases leverage in negotiations with landlords and access to systemic remedies.
  • Community-Driven Development
    methodology: community-driven_development
    By building partnerships and co-developing programs and campaigns with residents and local organizations, we address community-identified needs more effectively and sustain change, because solutions rooted in local knowledge and leadership are more relevant, trusted, and sustainable.
  • Economic Revitalization Through Public Space and Business Support
    methodology: economic_revitalization_through_public_space_and_business_support
    By improving public spaces and connecting small businesses with financial and regulatory resources, we stimulate local economic vitality because enhanced physical environments and accessible support systems increase foot traffic, consumer confidence, and business resilience.
  • Family Support Through Education Infrastructure
    methodology: family-support-through-education-infrastructure
    By providing supervised remote learning spaces, we reduce family stress and enable guardians to return to work because reliable, safe educational support removes a critical barrier to employment during crises.
  • Local Economic Development Through Consumer Behavior
    methodology: local-economic-development-through-consumer-behavior
    By promoting sustained local shopping, we support neighborhood vitality and cultural diversity because consumer loyalty strengthens small businesses, preserves local identity, and circulates wealth within the community.
  • Local Leadership Coordination
    methodology: local-leadership_coordination
    By regularly engaging neighborhood association leaders, we identify pressing community needs and coordinate agency responses, because trusted local leaders act as early sensors and mobilizers, increasing the speed and relevance of interventions.
  • Youth Development Through Safe Environments and Enrichment
    methodology: youth_development_programs
    By offering free afterschool and summer programs with academic support, recreation, and social-emotional learning, we promote youth development because structured, safe, and supportive environments enable consistent engagement and holistic growth.