irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $69KFAMILY JUSTICE SERVICES - A PROGRAM TO ASSIST FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THROWN INTO CRISIS DUE TO CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR, VICTIMIZATION, AND/OR INVOLVEMENT. SPECIALISTS PROVIDE THE SERVICES.
- #2 $15KPREVENTION AND EMPOWERMENT - A CRIME AND DELINQUENCY PROGRAM THAT SERVES YOUTHS AGE ELEVEN TO TWENTY-ONE BY USING NURTURING AND EMPOWERMENT TOOLS TO HELP THEM MAKE POSITIVE DECISIONS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Resource Navigation Program
Provides personalized assistance to individuals navigating complex systems such as housing, healthcare, and legal services, offering holistic, client-centered support.
Education and Advocacy Program
Empowers individuals and families through workshops, forums, and outreach on civil rights, legal protections, and systemic issues, fostering community awareness and self-advocacy.
The Alice Moore Black Arts and Cultural Center (AMBACC)
Community-based organization in Albany’s South End offering space and opportunities for artistic and cultural activities, exhibits, and community conversations for all ages.
The Paden Retreat for Writers of Color
Summer residency program providing writers of color with a furnished cottage in Essex, NY, to focus on writing projects, supported by the Paden Institute.
Zero Youth Detention (ZYD) Campaign
Advocacy initiative aimed at reducing youth detention in Albany, informed by task force research and community input, with a focus on racial equity and alternatives to incarceration.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 4 activities
- Advocate for criminal justice and carceral reformLeads advocacy campaigns such as the Zero Youth Detention Campaign, including chairing the Zero Youth Detention Task Force which issued reform recommendations in 2022, and advocates for reducing youth incarceration and ending mass incarceration.
- Advocate for law enforcement and systemic equity reformsEngages in direct advocacy with policymakers and coalitions like L.E.A.D. to address police brutality, promote arrest diversion programs, and advance equity in housing, transportation, and wealth distribution.
- Engage in public commentary and opinion advocacyAuthors op-eds, commentaries, blogs, and opinion pieces published in local media to influence public discourse on criminal justice, civil rights, and community empowerment.
- Produce and distribute community newsletters and mediaProduces and edits community publications including “The Advocate” (distributed to incarcerated individuals across New York State), “The South End Scene,” and “Voice of the South End” to amplify community voices and share information on justice issues.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Conduct communications, outreach, and community engagementOperates a Communications and Outreach Department that uses media, digital platforms, social media, newsletters, and public education campaigns to raise awareness, amplify marginalized voices, and connect with communities through schools, places of worship, and neighborhood events.
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Youth and Community Research Initiatives 1 activity
- Conduct community-based research on crime, justice, and equityEngages in community-centered research that co-creates knowledge with community members, produces reports and evaluations to inform advocacy and program improvement, and has co-authored historical works on African American responses to justice issues and Prohibition-era history.
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Immigrant Rights Education & Legal Preparedness 1 activity
- Host legal rights and community empowerment workshops and forumsConducts workshops, forums, and outreach on legal rights, public speaking, coalition building, and available resources to promote community self-advocacy and education.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Offer internships for capacity building and policy developmentProvides internship opportunities that involve client-focused work, legal consultation support, and the development of final projects such as educational guides or policy proposals to build community and organizational capacity.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Operate youth crime and delinquency prevention programsRuns a youth program for individuals aged 11 to 21 focused on nurturing and empowerment to support positive decision-making and reduce delinquency, including through the Education and Community Empowerment Program.
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Support for Families Impacted by Incarceration 1 activity
- Provide family justice services for individuals and families impacted by the criminal justice systemDelivers personalized, client-centered support to families and individuals in crisis due to criminal behavior, victimization, or system involvement, helping them access housing, healthcare, and legal services through specialist staff.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Provide residential writing retreats and support for writers of colorOffers annual residential writing retreat opportunities at a cottage in Essex, New York, through the Paden Institute and Retreat for Writers of Color, providing a free writing environment and technical assistance for up to three writers of color each year.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$40K
Contributions & grants$24K59%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$18K45%
Other revenue$-2K
expenses
Total expenses$202K
Program expenses57%
Admin / overhead43%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$164K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2K
Cash$1K
Investments$0
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$-8K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -76.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 16
- ALICE GREEN PHD — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- CAROL HAUSEN — SECRETARY
- CHARLES TOUHEY — PRESIDENT
- COLLIE F BROWN — DIRECTOR
- DR BONITA M VEYSEY — DIRECTOR
- DR FRANKIE BAILEY PHD — CO-CHAIR
- EDDIE ELLIS — DIRECTOR
- EUGENE SARFOH — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE E BOYCE JR — DIRECTOR
- LARRY MAULDIN — DIRECTOR
- LARRY WHITE — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL A SIMPSON — DIRECTOR
- PETER SANZEN — VICE CHAIR
- RAYMOND WALKER — DIRECTOR
- ROBIN ALICE BUSCH — DIRECTOR
- SYBIL A MCPHERSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- African American Cultural Center of the Capital Region Partner — Founder of the African American Cultural Center of the Capital Region.
- Albany Medical College Partner — Partnership to host students focused on criminal justice reform and public health in underserved communities.
- Alice Moore Black Arts and Cultural Center Partner — Collaborates with the Alice Moore Black Arts and Cultural Center, which operates as a community-based organization in Albany, NY, providing space for cultural and artistic activities.
- Capital District Chapter of the NYCLU Partner — Member of the Advisory Board of the Capital District Chapter of the NYCLU.
- Center for Black Literature Partner — Collaborated with the Center for Black Literature in founding the Paden Institute and Retreat for Writers of Color.
- Center for Law and Justice Network — Founded and led by Dr. Alice P. Green as a civil rights and social justice organization.
- Dr. Alice Green Partner — Founder of the Center for Law and Justice.
- Dr. Alice P. Green Partner — Founder of The Center for Law and Justice
- L.E.A.D. Partner — CFLJ participates in L.E.A.D., using the platform to advocate for law enforcement reform and arrest diversion programs.
- Medgar Evers College Partner — Partnered with Medgar Evers College's Center for Black Literature in establishing the Paden Institute and Retreat for Writers of Color.
- New York Civil Liberties Union Partner — Served as Legislative Director and Director of the Albany Office of the New York Civil Liberties Union.
- New York State Defenders Association Partner — Member of the board of directors of the New York State Defenders Association.
- North Country Institute and Retreat for Writers of Color Partner — Nearby organization that presents an annual summer conference for writers of color, referenced in connection with the retreat location.
- Plattsburgh State University Partner — Collaborated with Plattsburgh State University in founding the Paden Institute and Retreat for Writers of Color.
- Senior Hope Partner — Vice President of Senior Hope, an alcohol and drug counseling program.
- Siena College Partner — Partnership to host students focused on criminal justice reform and community-based service in Albany’s South End.
- University at Albany’s Community Public Service Program (CPSP) Partner — Partnership to host students engaged in community-based service and criminal justice reform in Albany’s South End.
- Zero Youth Detention Task Force Partner — Chaired by the Center for Law and Justice, focused on reducing youth detention in Albany.
- community partners Partner — Collaborates with community partners to streamline referrals and enhance service delivery.
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.
- Client-Centered Holistic Supportmethodology: client-centered-holistic-supportBy addressing multiple interconnected needs through a holistic, client-centered approach, the organization provides both immediate support and long-term empowerment, because integrated services better reflect the complex realities of individuals impacted by systemic inequity.
- Community Empowerment through Rights-Based Educationmethodology: community-empowerment-through-educationBy conducting workshops, forums, and outreach that center civil rights knowledge, the organization enables self-advocacy because awareness of rights and systemic inequities equips individuals to challenge injustice and make informed decisions.
- Community-Centered Advocacy and Researchmethodology: community-centered-research-for-advocacyBy grounding research and advocacy in critical social theory and community input, the organization enables marginalized communities to recognize their power and act as agents of change, because locally grounded knowledge and participatory processes strengthen both policy influence and grassroots mobilization.
- Grassroots Organizing for Systemic Changemethodology: grassroots-organizing-and-advocacyBy mobilizing communities through grassroots organizing and equity-centered outreach, the organization drives legal and policy reform because sustained community pressure and participation shift power dynamics and institutional priorities.
- Prevention and Empowerment through Educationmethodology: prevention-and-empowermentBy providing education and access to resources, the organization reduces unnecessary encounters with law enforcement because informed individuals are better equipped to exercise their rights and navigate systems safely. This approach also fosters long-term behavioral change by building personal agency.