irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.75MHEAD START AND CHILD AND ADULT FOOD CARE PROGRAMS CREATED TO ADDRESS LACK OF QUALITY CHILDCARE IN THE LOCAL COMMNUNITY AND THE OBSTACLES IT PRESENTS TO WOMEN SEEKING TO ENTER OR RE-ENTER THE LABOR FORCE.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Affordable Housing Development
Development and rehabilitation of affordable rental and homeownership units; over 600 units built across Harlem neighborhoods.
Employment Services
Job training, placement assistance, and career counseling for youth and adults in Harlem.
Head Start and Early Childhood Education
Full-day, year-round preschool programs for children ages 2.9 to 5, including 3K and 4K, at the ECDO Child Start Center and Adam Clayton Powell Early Learn Center in Harlem.
Youth Mentoring Program
After-school enrichment and college readiness mentoring for high school students, currently being restructured for expanded impact.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Delivering employment and job placement servicesProvides job placement assistance, career training, and employment services to youth and adults in Harlem. Engages local businesses to create job opportunities for young adults in the community.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Developing and managing affordable housingHas developed over 600 units of affordable housing and more than 20,000 square feet of commercial storefronts in West Harlem, Manhattanville, Hamilton, and Morningside Heights. Includes the development of the ECHO Apartments, an inter-generational and special needs housing facility opened in 1991.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Operating early childhood education centers and Head Start programsOperates two year-round Head Start preschool programs in Harlem for children ages 2.9 to 5, including ECDO Child Start and Adam Clayton Powell Early Learn, which offer 3K and 4K programs. Provides qualified lead and assistant teachers, coordinates medical and dental services, and conducts home visits to support enrolled children and their families.
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Providing tenant and community organizing servicesOffers tenant and community organizing, counseling, and advocacy services to residents of Harlem, supporting community empowerment and engagement.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Providing youth mentoring and college readiness programsProvides academic support, enrichment, mentoring, and college readiness services to high school students in grades 9–12. Also offers youth mentoring programs to young adults in Harlem.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocating for community planning initiativesPlayed an integral role in formulating the 197a Plan developed by Manhattan Community Board #9, contributing to local land use and community development planning in Harlem.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.88M
Contributions & grants$2.65M92%
Program service revenue$41K1%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$187K
expenses
Total expenses$3.59M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$2.48M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.36M
Cash$55K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.59M
Net assets$-234K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +1.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANICE C BERTHOUD | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $250K |
| DEBORAH R SMITH | DEPUTY DIREC | 40 | $149K |
board members · 5
- DAPHNE HARRIS — TREASURER
- GARNET HALL — MEMBER
- MERCEDES ROBINSON — SECRETARY
- TAKISHIA WHITES — MEMBER
- TUESDAY P BROOKS — BOARD CHAIR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Adam Clayton Powell Early Learn Partner — Preschool facility operated by ECDO in Harlem, New York.
- ECDO Child Start Partner — Preschool facility operated by ECDO in Harlem, New York.
- ECDO’s Early Childhood Educational Center Partner — Operates educational services as part of ECDO's programming for children in Harlem.
- Hamilton Heights Partner — Community area served through affordable housing and childcare initiatives.
- Harlem Network — Programs are entrenched in the Harlem communities, indicating deep local integration.
- Harlem Village Academies High Partner — Collaborates with ECDO's High School Youth Program on student mentoring and college readiness.
- Manhattan Community Board #9 Partner — Collaborated on the formulation of the 197a Plan
- Manhattanville Partner — Community area served through affordable housing and social service programs.
- Morningside Heights Partner — Community area served through affordable housing and childcare initiatives.
- West Harlem Partner — Primary community area for housing and social service programs.
- contact@ecdo.org Partner — Point of contact for partnership inquiries and collaboration opportunities.
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.
- Affordable Housing as Foundation for Opportunitymethodology: housing_firstBy developing and rehabilitating affordable housing, the organization creates neighborhood stability and expands economic opportunity because secure, stable housing enables residents to pursue education, employment, and long-term well-being.
- Childcare and Nutrition as Workforce Access Enablersmethodology: workforce_access_through_childcareBy providing childcare and nutrition services, the organization removes key barriers to employment—especially for women—because reliable support in these areas makes workforce re-entry and sustained participation feasible.
- Community-Driven Development with Collective Participationmethodology: community_driven_developmentBy engaging residents as active partners in planning and implementation, the organization fosters shared responsibility and ownership, leading to more sustainable community improvement because solutions emerge from within the community itself.
- Integrated Early Childhood Education with Family Engagementmethodology: two_generation_approachBy providing full-day, year-round early education and actively engaging families, the organization supports developmental continuity and long-term success for children because consistent access and family involvement reinforce learning and stability.