irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2KOTHER SERVICES INCLUDE: HEALTH PROGRAM - FOCUSES ON HEALTH, EDUCATION AND NUTRITION INCLUDING HOLIDAY BASKETS AND WEEKLY FOOD PANTRY WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS - PROVIDE SUPPORT TO WOMEN OF ALL AGES TO START, MAINTAIN AND EXPAND SMALL BUSINESSES. YOUTH ADULT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - PROVIDES SERVICES FOR PERSONS AGED 16-24 WHO ARE NOT IN SCHOOL AND NOT WORKING. OUTCOME IS EMPLOYMENT, MILITARY, WORK OPPORTUNITY OR TRAINING DROP IN CENTER - RESOURCE FOR REFUGEES, IMMIGRANTS AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES HEALTH PROGRAM - HEALTH, EDUCATION AND NUTRITION INCLUDING HOLIDAY BASKETS AND WEEKLY FOOD PANTRY OTHER SMALLER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: OPPORTUNITY YOUTH AND OPPORTUNITY YOUTH AFTERCARE BLACK LIVES MATTER HOMEWORK HELP (K-5) CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) SI POLICE & COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM (INCLUDING GRIEF WORKSHOP, LEADER EDUCATION, HOTLINE AND CRISIS INTERVENTION) SUMMER YOUTH INTERNSHIP PARK MAINTENANCE
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Drop-In Center
Offers a safe space with access to computers, email, copying, immigration support, vocational counseling, job referrals, resume preparation, and clothing distribution for refugees, immigrants, and low-income families.
Human Rights and Social Justice Project
Advocacy initiative focused on Liberian human rights, truth and reconciliation, and peaceful resolution of African conflicts.
Opportunity Youth
Work readiness and employment support for youth aged 16–24 who are not in school and not working, including summer employment and college work-study opportunities.
Partnership in Community Health (PICH)
Provides free health screenings, HIV testing, health education, benefit counseling, and referrals; includes a weekly food pantry and operates in partnership with Wagner College and Project Hospitality.
Senior Services
Provides recreation, nutrition, and home visits for senior citizens.
Wednesday Café'
Small business development network supporting women and girls through entrepreneurship training and networking.
Youth and Family Program
After-school program offering tutoring, mentoring, psychosocial support, leadership development, sports, and arts and crafts for immigrant and non-immigrant youth.
activities · 13 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Conduct public health advocacy and initiativesEngages in advocacy and program implementation around public health issues, including the Pendulum Project on Ebola and Hepatitis C, the North Shore Endowment Fund, and health insurance access.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Deliver food and nutrition servicesOperates a weekly food pantry, distributes holiday meals, participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and runs summer lunch programs to support food-insecure individuals and families.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distribute clothing to vulnerable populationsProvides new and used clothing to newly arrived refugees and immigrants, victims of domestic violence or disasters, and low-income single parents earning under $15,000 annually.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Host community group meetings and coordinate servicesServes as a coordination site for programs and services by hosting community group meetings and facilitating collaboration among service providers.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Offer senior services and supportProvides recreational activities, nutritional support, and home visits for elderly individuals to promote well-being and social connection.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Operate Drop-In Center for refugees, immigrants, and low-income familiesProvides access to computers, email, copying services, health and nutrition resources, and community connection through a physical resource hub. The center supports integration and access to essential services for vulnerable populations.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Provide free immigration support servicesOffers citizenship application assistance, vocational counseling, resume preparation, job referrals, legal referrals, outreach, and informational training to immigrants and refugees through in-person support and drop-in center programming.
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Community-Based Pandemic Testing and Vaccination 1 activity
- Provide on-site health services and outreachDelivers health screenings, counseling, referrals, HIV/AIDS testing, health education workshops, insurance enrollment assistance, and community outreach, including targeted efforts related to COVID-19 vaccination.
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Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
- Provide psychosocial and trauma supportOffers support to individuals affected by abuse, poverty, desertion, depression, and war-related trauma through counseling and community-based services.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Provide workforce development for opportunity youthOffers work readiness training, summer youth employment, college work-study programs, and internship placements for youth aged 16–24 who are not in school or employed, with the goal of employment or further training.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Run after-school programs for K–8 studentsProvides tutoring, homework help (grades K–5), STEM education, leadership development, recreation, mentoring, and psychosocial support for middle school students through structured youth programming.
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
- Support women's small business developmentOperates a Small Business Development Network through the Wednesday Café program to help women and girls start, maintain, and expand small businesses.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advocate for African refugee and immigrant communitiesRaises awareness about challenges facing African refugees in Staten Island and advocates for policy changes to support integration and equity.
- Advocate for peace, justice, and democratic reform in AfricaSupports the implementation of the Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 2009 report and advocates for peaceful conflict resolution and democratic institution-building across Africa.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$376K
Contributions & grants$131K35%
Program service revenue$245K65%
Investment income$150%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$239K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$168K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$139K
Cash$65K
Investments$0
Liabilities$130K
Net assets$9K
Liquid reserves3.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| REVEREND JUDY BROWN | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $41K |
board members · 5
- CYNTHIA FURMAN — MEMBER
- DORA BERKSTEINER — MEMBER
- GABRIEL ADETORO — MEMBER
- GEORGE TARR — TREASURER
- MICHELLE AKYEMPONG — CHAIR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Evelyn L. Spiro School of Nursing at Wagner College Partner — Collaborates with African Refuge to deliver health services through the PICH program.
- Liberian Observer Partner — Partner organization cited in press coverage related to the Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
- New York Times Partner — Media partner cited in coverage related to atrocity reconciliation efforts in Liberia.
- North Shore Endowment Fund Partner — Collaborates on health-related advocacy initiatives including the Pendulum Project.
- Project Hospitality Partner — Collaborates with African Refuge to deliver health services through the PICH program.
- United States Institute of Peace Government — U.S. federal entity whose research on non-state justice systems in Liberia is referenced by African Refuge.
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.
- Culturally-Sensitive, Interdisciplinary Empowermentmethodology: culturally-sensitive_interdisciplinary_careBy using a culturally-sensitive, interdisciplinary approach that respects clients' agency, the organization empowers community members to manage their own health and well-being, because cultural resonance and holistic care increase trust, adherence, and outcomes.
- Holistic Health and Nutrition as Integrated Caremethodology: holistic-health-and-nutritionBy combining nutrition support, food distribution, and education into a unified model, the organization improves health and well-being because treating nutrition as a core component of health—delivered alongside education—produces sustainable behavior change and better outcomes.
- Integrated Service Delivery via Drop-In Centermethodology: integrated-service-centerBy offering integrated immigration, employment, and social services through a drop-in center model, the organization increases accessibility and utilization among marginalized populations because co-located, low-barrier services reduce systemic friction and build trust.
- Safe Space Model with Holistic Supportmethodology: safe_space_modelBy providing a safe space that integrates access to resources, community connection, and tailored programs, the organization enables vulnerable populations to reach their full potential because safety and belonging are foundational to engagement and self-actualization.
- Truth, Reconciliation, and Advocacy for Structural Changemethodology: truth-and-reconciliation advocacyBy advocating for truth, reconciliation, and justice reforms in Liberia and raising awareness of refugee challenges, the organization contributes to lasting peace and improved conditions for African refugees because public reckoning and policy advocacy address root causes of displacement and marginalization.