named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Limiting Real Estate Overdevelopment
Advocacy campaign to prevent overdevelopment through rezoning efforts, environmental reviews, and community planning initiatives in Morningside Heights
Morningside Heights Community Fund (MHCF)
Grants program that has distributed $425,000 to 34 local nonprofits providing essential services or enriching community life in and around Morningside Heights
Promoting Local Affordable Housing
Work through the JUST Housing Committee to preserve rent-regulated apartments and advocate for inclusion of affordable units in institutional developments
Protecting Neighborhood Quality of Life
Initiatives to improve the Broadway/W125th Street Subway station, support local small businesses, and address sanitation and safety concerns
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Advocacy for equitable housing and land useAdvocates for preservation of rent-regulated and affordable housing through the JUST Housing Committee established in 2022, and conducts research such as surveys of vulnerable "soft sites" susceptible to overdevelopment to inform rezoning efforts and environmental reviews in Morningside Heights.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Community development programs and public eventsOffers free community development programs including town hall meetings, community discussion events, and outreach activities such as tabling throughout Morningside Heights to foster neighbor collaboration and gather input on neighborhood development issues.
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Funding local nonprofit organizations and community projectsConducts grantmaking through multiple funding rounds, having distributed $425,000 to 34 local nonprofit organizations and financing specific community infrastructure projects such as the construction of the gazebo at the Julia Gabriel People’s Garden in 2023.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Resident support and referral servicesProvides referral services for residents dealing with building maintenance and landlord-related issues, with a focus on those living in NYCHA housing.
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Small Business Technical Assistance 1 activity
- Support for small businessesBuilds capacity among local small businesses through collaborative efforts with the Morningside Merchants Association to strengthen economic resilience in the neighborhood.
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Transportation Policy Advocacy & Infrastructure Reform 1 activity
- Transit accessibility advocacyAdvocates for accessibility improvements at key transit points, specifically the Broadway/W125th Street Subway station, to improve mobility and equity for residents.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$56K
Contributions & grants$56K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$49K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$23K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$23K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 9
- Andrea Brecker — Board Member and Treasurer
- David Robinson — President and Board Member
- Gussie Kappner — Board Member and Secretary
- Harry Schwartz — Board Member
- Lynda Hamilton — Board Member
- Maria Ordonez — Board Member
- Michael Gross — Board Member
- Mimi McDermott — Board Member
- Robert Stern — Board Member and Vice President
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- 26th Precinct Community Council Partner — Partner organization providing services and advocacy in and around Morningside Heights.
- Broadway Community Partner — Partner organization providing services and advocacy in and around Morningside Heights.
- City Council Land Use Division Government — Co-sponsor of MHCC's Morningside Heights rezoning plan
- Columbia Harm Reduction Education Project Partner — Partner organization providing services and advocacy in and around Morningside Heights.
- Columbia Policy Institute Partner — Partner organization providing services and advocacy in and around Morningside Heights.
- Columbia University Partner — Subject of MHCC advocacy regarding rent-regulated apartments it owns
- Columbus Amsterdam BID Partner — Partner organization providing services and advocacy in and around Morningside Heights.
- Friends of Morningside Park Partner — Partner organization providing services and advocacy in and around Morningside Heights.
- Gale Brewer Partner — Co-sponsor of MHCC's Morningside Heights rezoning plan; former Manhattan Borough President and current City Council Member
- Goddard Riverside Partner — Partner organization providing services and advocacy in and around Morningside Heights.
- Historic Morningside Heights Partner — Partner organization providing services and advocacy in and around Morningside Heights.
- Initiative for a Fair Contract Partner — Partner organization providing services and advocacy in and around Morningside Heights.
- Julia's People Garden Partner — Partner organization providing services and advocacy in and around Morningside Heights.
- MTA Government — Recipient of advocacy from MHCC for improved accessibility at the Broadway & W125th Street Subway Station
- Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine Partner — Co-sponsor of MHCC's Morningside Heights rezoning plan
- Manhattan Community Board 9 Partner — Co-sponsor of MHCC's Morningside Heights rezoning plan
- Morningside Alliance Partner — Partner organization providing services and advocacy in and around Morningside Heights.
- Morningside Merchants Association Partner — Collaborates with MHCC to support local small businesses
- NYS Senator Cordell Cleare Partner — Issued letters supporting MHCC advocacy efforts related to affordable housing and subway accessibility
- New York Community Trust Government — Manages MHCF funds and administers grants to local nonprofit organizations.
- Riverside Church Partner — Subject of MHCC advocacy regarding affordable housing and rent-regulated apartments
- Riverside Park Conservancy Partner — Partner organization providing services and advocacy in and around Morningside Heights.
- Shaun Abreu Partner — Co-sponsor of MHCC's Morningside Heights rezoning plan; current City Council Member
- W 111th Street Block Association Partner — Partner organization providing services and advocacy in and around Morningside Heights.
- long-time residents of Morningside Heights Coalition — Volunteer board composed of nine long-time residents who lead the organization.
strategies · 4
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.
- Collaborative Policy Advocacy with Government Institutionsmethodology: government-collaborative advocacyBy partnering with elected officials and government bodies, the coalition advances policy change because formal collaboration increases the feasibility and durability of community-protective regulations and funding mechanisms.
- Community-Benefit Reinvestment from Developersmethodology: community-benefit reinvestmentBy securing binding funding commitments from luxury real estate developers and institutions, the coalition channels private development gains into public-serving initiatives because reinvestment mechanisms align economic growth with community equity and affordability.
- Community-Driven Advocacy for Neighborhood Preservationmethodology: community-driven advocacyBy mobilizing collective, resident-led advocacy efforts, the coalition protects neighborhood character and diversity because sustained community voice increases political leverage and shapes development outcomes in ways that reflect local values and needs.
- Community-Driven Planning and Resilience Buildingmethodology: community-driven planningBy facilitating inclusive community discussions and resident collaboration, the coalition fosters neighborhood resilience and equitable development because participatory planning strengthens social cohesion and ensures that development reflects collective priorities.