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ROCKAWAY DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION CORPORATION
FAR ROCKAWAY, NY · EIN 112575794 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE I210 · Crime & Legal-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · rdrc.org
revenue
$2.2M
expenses
$2.2M
net assets
$1.3M
employees
31
volunteers
30
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

AREA REVITALIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF RESIDENTS, SCHOOLS AND BUSINESSES IN THE COMMUNITY OF THE ROCKAWAY PENINSULA OF QUEENS, NEW YORK. PROGRAMS FOCUS ON EDUCATION, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

profile · synthesized from sources

Community development organization based in Far Rockaway, Queens, focused on revitalizing the Rockaway Peninsula through education, affordable housing, economic development, and community outreach. Runs workforce training, youth employment, small business support, and neighborhood improvement programs to enhance quality of life for local residents and businesses.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $550K
    SCHOOL BASED PROGRAMS
named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Amplify Queens Streetwise MBA Program
Business development program powered by Interise offering training, mentorship, and resources to support small business growth in Queens
Community Builders Award Gala
Annual event recognizing local leaders and organizations contributing to community development in the Rockaways
Homebuyer Certification & Credit Counseling
Offers foreclosure prevention, default delinquency counseling, credit counseling, and homebuyer education workshops
Neighborhood Preservation Services
Provides homeowner resources and support including financial counseling and property maintenance assistance
Storefront Improvement Program
Neighborhood revitalization initiative providing grants and support for commercial facade improvements and public space enhancements in downtown Far Rockaway
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
Provides summer job opportunities and career development training for NYC youth, including skills building and work experience placements
Voter Education and Civic Engagement
Runs voter registration drives, ranked choice voting education, and community forums to promote civic participation
Women Empowering Women Summit
Annual event promoting leadership, economic empowerment, and networking opportunities for women in the community
activities · 15 groups

What they do

  • Small Business Technical Assistance 2 activities
    • Amplified Queens Streetwise MBA Program
      Runs the Amplified Queens Streetwise MBA Program powered by Interise to support small business development and entrepreneurship in the Rockaways.
    • Small business incubation and entrepreneurship training
      Runs the Southeast Queens Business Incubator program, enrolling local entrepreneurs and providing training and technical assistance; graduated 45 businesses in the first nine months of operation.
  • First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 2 activities
    • First-time homebuyer and foreclosure prevention counseling
      Offers first-time homebuyer workshops, one-on-one counseling, credit and debt management support, and individualized foreclosure prevention and loss mitigation services to residents in the Rockaways.
    • Homeowner support services during crises
      Provides homeowner services and resources to support residents facing challenges related to homeownership, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
    • Business directory publication
      Published a directory of downtown Far Rockaway businesses to support local commerce and visibility.
  • Community Broadband Infrastructure Development 1 activity
    • Digital inclusion and public Wi-Fi infrastructure
      Trained seven local residents as Digital Stewards to install and maintain the Downtown Far Rockaway Public Wi-Fi Network, promoting digital equity and community-led technology solutions.
  • Financial Literacy Education Programs 1 activity
    • Financial literacy education
      Delivers financial literacy programming to over 1,500 individuals annually, covering credit management, banking options, savings planning, and consumer rights.
  • Women Entrepreneurs Grant Programs 1 activity
    • Funding for small business development through pitch competitions
      Funds small business growth by awarding grants through an annual pitch competition; provided $36,000 in business investment grants to nine winners via the Southeast Queens Business Incubator program and operates a competition awarding $12,000+ annually.
  • Urban Policy and Equity Research 1 activity
    • Local economic research and reporting
      Conducts and publishes research on local economic conditions, including retail vacancy reports for Downtown Far Rockaway issued in March, April, and May 2022.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Parent engagement and family support
      Hosts monthly Parents as Partner Workshops and Parent Advisory meetings to engage and support families of youth program participants.
  • Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
    • Project-based learning for youth leadership
      Offers project-based learning programs that foster leadership skills and inquiry-driven education among youth through structured, experiential curricula.
  • Supplemental Urban Sanitation Services 1 activity
    • Sanitation staging and waste management partnership
      Operated a sanitation staging location in collaboration with ACE and the NYC Department of Sanitation to combat illegal dumping and improve local waste management.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • School-based education programs
      Operates school-based educational initiatives on the Rockaway Peninsula focused on youth development and learning, with $780,991 in expenses reported in 2019 and $549,643 in 2024.
  • Business Improvement District Management 1 activity
    • Storefront and public space improvement programs
      Manages the RDRC/QCA Storefront Improvement Program and previously managed the Downtown Far Rockaway version, awarding grants for facade repairs, signage, awnings, and security upgrades to local businesses; also manages the Beach 20th Street Pedestrian Plaza and hosts community events including concerts and health fairs.
  • Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
    • Technology skills training and certification
      Provides computer and technology skills training for adult learners, including Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams; trained and graduated over 300 adults and supported four graduates in achieving MOS Word 2013 Specialist status in 2017.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Workforce development and job placement services
      Provides job readiness training, workforce development programs, and direct placement services for youth, young adults, and adults, resulting in over 1,500 annual placements across more than 300 worksite locations in New York City and Nassau County.
  • Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
    • Youth employment and leadership development programs
      Administers the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) and academic-year initiatives such as Work, Learn & Grow and Rockaway Youth Leaders Learn & Earn, offering paid employment, job readiness workshops, leadership training, and community service opportunities for youth aged 14–24, with over 1,500 youth served annually.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.23M
Contributions & grants$2.17M97%
Program service revenue$40K2%
Investment income$350%
Other revenue$17K
expenses
Total expenses$2.24M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$1.20M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.17M
Cash$62K
Investments$0
Liabilities$906K
Net assets$1.26M
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +10.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KEVIN ALEXANDER CEO 40 $155K
board members · 10
  • AMANDA SAMUEL ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
  • CARL ROBERTS — FIRST VICE C
  • CASILDA ROPER-SIMPSON ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHARLES JACOBS — SECOND VICE
  • DAVID MILLNER AIA — BOARD MEMBER
  • DOMENIC ABBATIELLO — TREASURER
  • LAVIDA JERVIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • LINDA PLUMMER — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROSE GUERRIER — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHENNA VAUGHN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 58

Who they work with

  • ACE Partner — Partnered with RDRC and the NYC Department of Sanitation on a sanitation staging location initiative.
  • Arverne Hammels Holland Seaside Housing Corporation Partner — Predecessor agency serving the central Rockaway peninsula, merged into RDRC in 1987.
  • CVS Stores Partner — Corporate worksite for SYEP youth participants.
  • Cisco Networking Academy Network — RDCR Skills Training Lab is an approved Cisco Networking Academy training site preparing students for industry-recognized ICT certifications.
  • Council for Airport Opportunities (CAO) Partner — RDRC refers local residents to training and employment opportunities offered by the Council for Airport Opportunities.
  • Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — HUD certified counseling agency and recipient of HUD certification for housing counselors.
  • DesignNYC Partner — Provided pro-bono design services through a citywide competition and partnered RDRC with WE Design for the Downtown Far Rockaway design plan.
  • Far Rockaway Cultural Center Partner — Community-based organization worksite for SYEP youth participants.
  • Far Rockaway Revitalization Corporation Partner — Predecessor agency serving the eastern Rockaway peninsula, merged into RDRC in 1987.
  • Farmingdale State University SBDC Partner — Provides business advisors to Fellows in the Southeast Queens Business Incubator program.
  • Farmingdale State University Small Business Development Center Partner — Provides free one-on-one business advising to entrepreneurs in partnership with RDRC’s small business initiatives.
  • Interise Partner — Partner organization providing support for the Amplified Queens Streetwise MBA Program.
  • Jontue Discount Boutique Partner — Local business worksite for SYEP youth participants.
  • Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Care Center Partner — Anchor healthcare institution in Downtown Far Rockaway contributing to the area's designation as "Rockaway’s Medical Row".
  • Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Care Center Partner — Worksite location for SYEP youth participants.
  • Junor Barnett Partner — Director of Adult Workforce & Career Development Services and Technology Instructor involved in the implementation of project-based learning programs
  • Kaufman Management Co. Partner — Local business worksite for SYEP youth participants.
  • Key Food Partner — Corporate worksite for SYEP youth participants.
  • Microsoft Government — Approved RDRC as an official Microsoft Office testing center for MOS certification exams.
  • Modern Community Capital Partner — Co-developed the SEQBI curriculum and provides the lead instructor for the program.
  • Modern Community Capital Partner — Collaborates with RDRC through its SEQBI program, with Demond Wilkerson, Chief Lending Officer of Modern Community Capital, serving as Lead SEQBI Instructor.
  • NAI Long Island Partner — Board member Brian Pinnola represents NAI Long Island on RDRC's Board of Directors.
  • NYC Councilman Donovan Richards Funder — Provided support enabling RDRC to train and graduate over 300 adult learners in computer skills programs.
  • NYC Department of Sanitation Government — Collaborated with RDRC and ACE on a sanitation and illegal dumping mitigation program.
  • NYC Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Board member Keith Nelson represents the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development on RDRC's Board of Directors.
  • NYC Economic Development Corporation Partner — Collaborated with RDRC on the Downtown Far Rockaway Storefront Improvement Program and redevelopment planning.
  • NYC Small Business Services Government — Funder of the RDRC/QCA Storefront Improvement Program through the Neighborhood 360 Grant.
  • NYC Small Business Services Partner — Partnered with RDRC on the Downtown Far Rockaway Storefront Improvement Program and funding for the Commercial District Needs Assessment.
  • NYC Small Business Services Workforce One Centers Partner — RDRC refers local residents to training and employment opportunities offered by NYC Small Business Services Workforce One Centers.
  • NeighborWorks America Network — Certified member organization providing housing and financial counseling services.
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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.

  • Catalyst Model for Economic Growth
    methodology: catalyst_model
    By initiating targeted development activities and removing structural barriers to economic growth, the organization stimulates local economies and creates jobs because early-stage intervention attracts further investment and activates underutilized community assets.
  • Comprehensive Community Development
    methodology: comprehensive_community_development
    By integrating economic development, affordable housing, education, and community outreach initiatives, the organization improves quality of life in the Rockaways because coordinated, multi-sector interventions address interconnected systemic barriers more effectively than siloed programs.
  • Job Readiness Through Behavioral and Skill Development
    methodology: job_readiness_training
    By addressing self-defeating attitudes alongside communication and workplace skills, the organization improves employment outcomes for individuals with barriers because holistic preparation increases both confidence and practical readiness for sustained workforce participation.
  • Project-Based Youth Leadership Development
    methodology: project_based_learning
    By using project-based learning centered on inquiry and real-world relevance, the organization builds youth leadership skills because student-driven exploration fosters deeper engagement and connects learning to personally meaningful community issues.