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Council for Unity Inc
Brooklyn, NY · EIN 112880221 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE R300 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Small ($100K-$1M) · councilforunity.org
revenue
$838K
expenses
$798K
net assets
$126K
employees
9
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

To empower young people, individuals and groups with the skills necessary to promote safety, unity and achievement in schools and communities. The members become architects of positive social change addressing violence, bias, safety and fear.

profile · synthesized from sources

Council for Unity Inc empowers youth to become leaders in promoting safety, unity, and academic achievement in schools and communities. Through a structured curriculum focused on family, unity, self-esteem, and empowerment, the organization serves students in New York and beyond. It partners with schools, law enforcement, and community institutions to reduce violence, bias, and fear through peer-led change.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

After School Program
Provides leadership development, career and college preparation, and cinema therapy through film creation to reinforce social and emotional learning for at-risk youth.
School-Based Model
Curriculum-based program implemented in schools to reduce violence, bullying, and intolerance by fostering peer leadership, conflict resolution, and unity among students.
Technical Assistance and Training
Offers customized training and weekly on-site coordination for schools, police departments, and correctional facilities to implement the CFU model.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Restorative Justice and Peer Mediation Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver youth development programs in schools and communities
      Provides skills training to young people to promote safety, unity, and achievement, addressing violence, bias, and fear through a curriculum that reflects real-life youth conflicts and supports engagement and problem-solving. The program is implemented weekly on-site in schools and institutions with technical assistance from trained staff.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Facilitate institutional and business engagement for youth
      Arranges visits for Council members to businesses and training institutions to support exposure and development opportunities.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Facilitate youth leadership and advocacy development
      Operates a program that teaches students leadership, self-expression, and advocacy skills to build confidence and empower them to create change in their schools and communities.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Host annual youth leadership induction ceremony
      Organizes an annual induction event to recognize and celebrate new members who are emerging as leaders in their schools and communities.
  • Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
    • Operate student-led cinema and creative expression program
      Runs a therapeutic cinema program where students write, act, film, edit, and view original productions to reflect on social behaviors and promote personal and community growth.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Provide career and college readiness support
      Offers services including essay writing, resume construction, and interview coaching to support youth in career and college preparation.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Train educators and advisors in program implementation
      Delivers capacity-building training for teachers and advisors to effectively implement and maximize the impact of the Council for Unity curriculum in schools and community settings.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$838K
Contributions & grants$739K88%
Program service revenue$99K12%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$798K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$621K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$160K
Cash$78K
Investments$0
Liabilities$33K
Net assets$126K
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
7 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue -6.1%
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • John Dewey High School Partner — Site of founding and early intervention with gang leaders in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.
  • Zeffy Partner — Platform used for ticketing and sponsorship registration for CFU events.
  • partners Partner — Collaborates with partners to deliver enhanced academic enrichment and career training programs.
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.

  • Curriculum-Centered Skill Building
    methodology: curriculum-centered_youth_development
    Through structured curricula that teach mediation, conflict resolution, leadership, and communication, the organization reduces violence and intolerance, because systematic skill development enables youth to transform personal behavior and influence community dynamics.
  • Intergroup Dialogue for Unity
    methodology: intergroup_dialogue
    By bringing together individuals from opposing racial and cultural groups to engage in direct dialogue, the organization reduces conflict and builds unity, because face-to-face understanding dismantles stereotypes and fosters empathy where separation breeds fear.
  • Lifelong Mentorship Model
    methodology: lifelong_mentorship_model
    Through sustained engagement via alumni networks and board mentorship, the organization reinforces program outcomes and supports long-term development, because continuous relational support prevents regression and deepens impact over time.
  • Peer-Led Culture Change
    methodology: peer-led_culture_change
    By leveraging peer influence across diverse school groups, Council for Unity produces positive behavioral change and reduces conflict, because constructive peer pressure and inclusion are more effective than top-down interventions in shifting social norms.
  • Strengths-Based Youth Development
    methodology: strengths-based_youth_development
    By focusing on participants' existing strengths and abilities rather than deficits, the organization builds self-esteem and agency, because affirming inherent capabilities fosters resilience and motivates sustained personal growth.