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MID-BRONX SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL INC
BRONX, NY · EIN 237354073 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · midbronx.org
revenue
$3.9M
expenses
$4.2M
net assets
$9.2M
employees
37
volunteers
8
program ratio
71%
mission · from form 990

MID-BRONX SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION) IS A CATALYST FOR COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION, A SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HOUSING OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS AFTER SCHOOL, SCHOOL/TO WORK WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, NUTRITION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS AND THE ELDERLY, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, HOMECARE SERVICES AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR ELDERLY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Mid-Bronx Senior Citizens Council Inc. (MBSCC) is a community development and social service organization founded in 1973 to address urban decline in the South Bronx. It provides comprehensive services for seniors, including meals, transportation, home care, and case management, while also offering affordable housing, workforce development, youth programs, and community revitalization initiatives. The organization serves low- and moderate-income individuals and families across the South Bronx, with a focus on empowering residents and promoting neighborhood transformation.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $854K
    DFTA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER - PROVIDES MEALS AND ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY. PROJECT HOMEBOUND NUTRITION SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM - PROVIDES SERVICES & MEALS TO HOMEBOUND ELDERLY.
  2. #2 $288K
    DFTA TRANSPORATION - MBSCC HELP OLDER ADULTS GET AROUND SAFELY. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ESSENTIAL MEDICAL AND SOCIAL SERVICE APPOINTMENTS FOR PEOPLE AGE 60 AND OLDER WHO LACK ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION OR CANNOT USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Affordable Housing Development
Develops and manages over 1,100 units of affordable housing for low-income families, formerly homeless individuals, and seniors through rehabilitation of over 28 buildings
Andrew Freedman Home Family Preservation Center
Offers a “one-stop” center providing child care, counseling, job resources, GED/ESL programs, and computer training for families
Comfort Care
Provides in-home personal care, light housekeeping, and home health assistance for seniors
Community Technology Centers
Two centers offering computer literacy training to bridge the digital divide for residents; opened in 2004 and 2005
DFTA Neighborhood Center
Offers congregate meals and social activities for seniors in the community through seven senior centers along the Concourse Corridor
Meals-on-Wheels
Delivers nutritious meals directly to homebound seniors in the South Bronx
Project Homebound
Provides meals, transportation, escorts, advocacy, and case management to homebound elderly to prevent unnecessary institutionalization; established in 1977 and replicated citywide
Transportation Services
Provides transportation for seniors aged 60+ to medical appointments, social services, and essential errands when public transit is inaccessible
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
    • Advocating for equitable community development and resident inclusion
      Champions advocacy efforts to ensure community stakeholder participation in major development projects such as the new Yankee Stadium, Bronx Gateway Center, and Bronx Criminal Court to prevent displacement and secure community benefits including green spaces, childcare facilities, improved air quality, and local job opportunities.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Delivering transportation services for older adults
      Provides transportation services for older adults aged 60 and older to access essential medical and social service appointments, particularly for those who lack transportation options or cannot use public transit.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Offering workforce development and adult education programs
      Provides job training, GED/ESL programs, computer training, and economic development initiatives for adults and families through the Andrew Freedman Home Family Preservation Center and other programs.
  • Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
    • Operating Project Homebound for homebound seniors
      Provides meals, transportation, escorts, advocacy, and case management services to homebound elderly individuals through Project Homebound, launched in 1977. The program includes a replicated case-management model used across New York City.
  • Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
    • Operating senior centers and congregate meal programs
      Operates seven senior centers along the Concourse Corridor in the South Bronx, offering congregate meals, social activities, wellness checks, and community engagement opportunities for over 1,400 seniors, including Medicaid-eligible and frail individuals, through the DFTA Neighborhood Center and other initiatives.
  • Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
    • Providing affordable housing for seniors and families
      Develops, rehabilitates, and operates affordable housing units for low-income families, formerly homeless individuals, and seniors. The organization has rehabilitated over 28 buildings since the 1980s, providing more than 1,100 to 1,300 units, including Elderly Family Housing with supportive services and Non-Elderly Family Housing located near schools, childcare, and employment opportunities.
  • Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
    • Providing youth development and early childhood education
      Operates Head Start, Early Learning, After-School Programs, Summer Camps, and art programming for children and youth, alongside affordable childcare at the Family Preservation Center located at 1125 Grand Concourse.
  • Business Improvement District Management 1 activity
    • Supporting sustainable local economic development
      Provides leadership in establishing business improvement districts and supporting small businesses, including serving as a coequal partner in creating the 161st Street Business Improvement District after a ten-year campaign, the sixth BID in the Bronx and 51st citywide.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.86M
Contributions & grants$1.28M33%
Program service revenue$2.18M56%
Investment income$305K8%
Other revenue$96K
expenses
Total expenses$4.16M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.17M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$14.33M
Cash$1.99M
Investments$2.46M
Liabilities$5.18M
Net assets$9.15M
Liquid reserves12.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -42.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JEANETTE PURYEAR SECRETARY/EX 21 $328K
LUZVIMINDA ONGTECO DEPUTY DIR. 25 $242K
WIDMARC THOMAS VICE PRESIDE 5 $228K
board members · 8
  • ALLAN SCHWARTZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAN HIRSCH — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR JOE ALBERT BUSH SR — CHAIRPERSON
  • DR MADAN PAUL — TREASURER
  • GRACIELA NAVARRO — BOARD MEMBER
  • JULIETTE CANNADY — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARY COLEMAN — VICE CHAIRMA
  • RAYMOND JONES — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • 161st St. Merchants Association Partner — Copartnered in a ten-year campaign to establish the 161st Street Business Improvement District.
  • DFTA Government — Collaborates with DFTA on neighborhood center services, transportation, and nutrition programs for seniors.
  • Edna McConnell Clark Foundation Partner — Partnered on the Comprehensive Community Revitalization Program and Neighborhood Partnership Initiative.
  • MBSCC Partner — MBSCC partners with itself in delivering services, indicating internal program integration across elderly, family, youth, and community development areas.
  • Mid-Bronx Interagency Coordinating Council Partner — Collaborative partner in establishing seven senior centers along the Concourse Corridor.
  • National Civic League Government — Acknowledged MBSCC for its transformative work in the Bronx when the borough received the All America City award in 1997.
  • Project Homebound Partner — Initiative providing meals, transportation, and advocacy for homebound seniors.
  • Surdna Foundation Partner — Partnered on the Comprehensive Community Revitalization Program and Neighborhood Partnership Initiative.
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.

  • Aging in Place Support Model
    methodology: aging_in_place_support
    By delivering comprehensive in-home services such as meals, transportation, and case management, the organization prevents unnecessary institutionalization of seniors because maintaining independence at home preserves dignity and reduces system costs.
  • Collaborative Care and Coalition-Building
    methodology: collaborative_care_model
    By building coalitions and collaborating with stakeholders across organizations, the organization identifies service gaps and creates innovative programs because collective intelligence and shared resources lead to more responsive and sustainable solutions.
  • Community-Driven Development
    methodology: community-driven development
    By empowering residents and using community-led planning to shape development initiatives, the organization ensures equitable outcomes and sustainable transformation because local leadership increases relevance, trust, and long-term buy-in.
  • Holistic Community Development
    methodology: holistic community development
    By addressing interconnected social, economic, and housing needs through integrated services, the organization improves individual well-being and drives neighborhood revitalization because these issues are mutually reinforcing and require coordinated intervention.
  • Housing Stability as Foundation for Well-Being
    methodology: housing_stability_as_foundation
    By ensuring stable housing, the organization supports family stability, individual health, and community vitality because housing is a foundational determinant that influences access to other services and overall quality of life.