irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $463KNICE'S COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS EMPOWER TRADITIONALLY MARGINALIZED IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES TO COME TOGETHER WITH ALLIES TO ADVANCE THE RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANT WORKERS AND COMMUNITIES. CURRENT ORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS FOCUS ON: WORKER'S RIGHTS, CONSUMER RIGHTS AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, WITH ACTIVE CAMPAIGNS AT THE COMMUNITY, CITY, AND STATE LEVELS. NICE'S ORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY WORK ALSO FOCUSES ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TO CREATE COMMMUNITY LEADERS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
CleanTech Settlement Support
Assists workers affected by the NY Attorney General’s CleanTech settlement with understanding letters and completing forms.
Community Connections Division
Offers life workshops and referrals on legal identity, health access, transportation, and financial empowerment at the NICE Community Center.
NICE Legal Services Division
Provides pro se legal support in immigration and labor rights, including workshops and individualized guidance for members.
Pre-Apprenticeship for Life and Work
Four-week program offering ESOL, tech training, job readiness, OSHA certifications, and immigration/labor rights education to immigrant workers in NYC.
Workforce Development Division
Provides skills training, professional certifications, job placement services, and career counseling to immigrant workers.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Workforce Readiness Training 2 activities
- Pre-apprenticeship program for immigrant workersOffers a pre-apprenticeship program that integrates professional and personal skill development, including construction skills training, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), technology training, and education on worker rights, to support immigrant workers in entering and succeeding in the U.S. labor market. The program includes access to industry-recognized safety certifications such as OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and Site Safety Training through its status as a certified NYC Department of Buildings provider (CP009), and provides wrap-around supports like transportation assistance and stipends to promote retention and completion.
- Workforce development and career servicesProvides comprehensive workforce development training, English language courses, career counseling, skill training, certifications, job placement services, and support for obtaining professional licenses to help immigrant individuals build sustainable careers.
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Community organizing and advocacy campaignsConducts community organizing and advocacy campaigns focused on workers' rights, consumer rights, and civic engagement, with leadership development for immigrant community members.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Emergency and basic needs support servicesProvides emergency food pantry and distribution services, including weekly food distribution through Tacombi donations at El Centro, and has provided shelter, food, health guidance, access to COVID-19 vaccines, economic relief, and resource navigation for over 12,000 asylum seekers in New York City. Also provided emergency cash assistance for unemployed workers and referrals to health insurance and other support services during the pandemic.
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Immigrant Rights Education & Legal Preparedness 1 activity
- Immigration and labor rights education and supportProvides immigration and labor rights workshops, legal education, and guidance to support pro se representation in immigration cases before USCIS and Immigration Court. Conducts individualized immigration assessments through detailed intakes to identify potential legal pathways and offers direct support to workers addressing labor rights issues such as wage theft, hours violations, and workplace discrimination.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Capacity building through certified provider statusBecame a certified provider with the NYC Department of Buildings (CP009), expanding organizational capacity to deliver safety training and services in New York City.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.43M
Contributions & grants$3.40M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$28K
expenses
Total expenses$3.39M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$2.09M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.86M
Cash$344K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.08M
Net assets$1.78M
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +11.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NILBIA COYOTE | EXECUTIVE DI | 35 | $142K |
| HILDALYN COLON HERNANDEZ | COSO | 35 | $120K |
board members · 5
- CHARLENE OBERNAUER — CHAIRMAN
- DANNY ROJAS — TREASURER
- JULISSA GUTIERREZ — MEMBER
- LUIS GOMEZ — MEMBER
- ROSIE EUGENIO — MEMBER
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Bank of America Partner — Corporate partner supporting NICE through collaboration.
- Google Partner — Corporate partner supporting NICE through collaboration.
- Hispanic Federation Partner — Community partner collaborating with NICE.
- JetBlue Partner — Corporate partner supporting NICE through collaboration.
- JetBlue Foundation Partner — Corporate foundation partner supporting NICE through collaboration.
- Local businesses and employers Partner — Collaborates with local businesses to place trained participants into jobs and meet employer needs.
- Meta Partner — Corporate partner supporting NICE through collaboration.
- NICE Community Center Partner — Primary site for community engagement and service delivery by the Community Connections Division.
- NYC Health + Hospitals (HHC) Gotham Health Center Roosevelt Ave Partner — Collaborates with NICE to facilitate health insurance appointments for community members.
- NYC Health and Hospitals Partner — Partnered to connect people to health insurance and COVID testing during pandemic relief efforts.
- New Immigrant Community Empowerment Government — Federal Tax ID (11-3560625) provided for grantee identification in donor-advised fund transfers.
- New York City Department of Buildings Government — Recognized provider status enables NICE to issue professional licenses such as OSHA 30, OSHA 10, and Site Safety Training.
- Not specified Partner — Volunteers support programs in resume review, mock interviewing, and English practice.
- Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York Partner — Collaborates to support workers affected by the CleanTech settlement by providing guidance on settlement letters and forms.
- Queens Community Yoga Partner — Partnership to host bilingual yoga classes in support of #TeamNICE26 fundraising efforts.
- Queens Worker Center Network — NICE evolved into the Queens Worker Center to serve immigrant workers.
- TD Bank Partner — Corporate partner supporting NICE through collaboration.
- Tacombi Partner — Provides food donations for weekly food distribution at El Centro.
- U.S. Department of Labor Funder — Funded the workforce product through a grant awarded by the Employment and Training Administration.
- U.S. Department of Labor Funder — Provided a grant through the Employment and Training Administration to support NICE's workforce development programs.
- Univision Partner — Corporate partner supporting NICE through collaboration.
- Wegmans Partner — Corporate partner supporting NICE through collaboration.
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.
- Community Bridge Model for Integrationmethodology: community_bridge_modelBy serving as a trusted intermediary between immigrants and institutions, the organization supports informed decision-making and systemic access because culturally competent guidance lowers barriers to navigating complex public systems and services.
- Integrated Life and Work Skills Trainingmethodology: integrated_life-work_skills_trainingBy combining life skills with work readiness training, the organization improves immigrant integration and workforce participation because addressing both personal and professional competencies builds resilience and increases long-term success in the labor market.
- Leadership Development Through Lived Experiencemethodology: leadership_development_through_lived_experienceBy recognizing and expanding immigrants’ existing personal leadership rooted in their lived experiences, the organization fosters community power and sustained advocacy because it grounds leadership in authentic community voice and builds confidence from within.
- Pro Se Empowerment Modelmethodology: pro_se_legal_servicesBy equipping immigrants with knowledge and tools to represent themselves in legal and labor rights matters, the organization promotes self-advocacy and expands access to justice because empowerment through education increases agency and reduces dependency on scarce legal resources.
- Workforce Intermediary with Employer Linkagesmethodology: workforce_intermediaryBy connecting trained immigrant job seekers directly with local employers, the organization strengthens economic integration and local workforce development because bridging supply and demand improves employment outcomes and business engagement.