named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Space
Provides a welcoming environment for connection, studying, working, and reading in a café setting
English Classes
Free English language program for immigrants to improve language skills in a community setting
Shepherd's Books
Sells Bibles and Christian literature in over 30 languages to support spiritual access and outreach
Specialty Coffee Operation
Roasts and sells ethically sourced coffee, supporting sustainable farming and community employment
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Nonprofit-Operated Cafés and Social Enterprises 2 activities
- Coffee roasting and specialty coffee productionRoasts coffee beans to order twice weekly at its Avenue U location in Brooklyn, producing specialty blends including an espresso blend from Bolivia and Burundi beans, a house blend for daily consumption, and a decaf variety with distinct flavor profiles. Roasting operations support the organization's mission through sales.
- Sale of specialty coffee beansSells a variety of specialty coffee beans directly to consumers, including Ethiopia Ardi beans from the Biru Bekele washing station in Guji, Oromia, and Burundi Mutana beans from the Heza washing station in Kayanza Province, with proceeds supporting the organization’s mission.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- English language education programOffers an English language program to help individuals improve their language skills, contributing to community development and integration.
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Christian Gospel Proclamation 1 activity
- Evangelism and gospel outreachShares the gospel of Jesus Christ with individuals in Brooklyn and provides access to Bibles in over 30 languages to support spiritual engagement and religious education.
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Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 1 activity
- Interfaith community building between Christian and Muslim communitiesSeeks to bridge social and religious divides by fostering relationships and dialogue between Christian and Muslim communities in Brooklyn.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Job training and employment support for Turkish immigrantsProvides occupational and educational skills training to Turkish immigrants in Brooklyn, supporting their workforce integration and personal development.
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Smallholder Agricultural Development 1 activity
- Sustainable employment advocacy through direct tradeSupports sustainable livelihoods for coffee farmers in Brazil’s Minas Gerais region through direct trade practices, enabling social benefits such as consistent school attendance for their children.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$692K
Contributions & grants$181K26%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$330%
Other revenue$511K
expenses
Total expenses$599K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$370K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$123K
Cash$11K
Investments$0
Liabilities$32K
Net assets$91K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Stoltzfus | President | 30 | $32K |
board members · 8
- AUSTIN MUSSER — TREASURER
- Brent Rosenberry — Director
- CHRIS STOLTZFUS — CHAIRMAN
- Dwight Nisly — Director
- Glen Beiler — Director
- JAMES STOLTZFUS — DIRECTOR
- JOE PEACHY — DIRECTOR
- MARK SCHLABACH — SECRETARY
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Cafe Kreyol Partner — Partner in importing coffee to support communities involved in production.
- Cafe Kreyol Partner — Partner organization that sources and supplies Brazil Minas Gerais coffee beans through direct trade with local farmers.
- Keffa Coffee Partner — Partner importer that holds the patent for the Ardi flavor profile and curates the coffee sourced from Ethiopia.
- Keffa Coffee Partner — Partner in importing coffee to support communities involved in production.
- Long Miles Coffee Partner — Partner organization that operates the Heza washing station and produces Burundi Mutana Coffee Beans sold by Shepherd's Cup Inc.
- Shepherd's Cup Partner — Operates in close association with Shepherd's Cup, a café, bookstore, and community space in Sheepshead Bay, NY, where customers can read Bibles in their own language.
- importers Partner — Partners with importers to source coffee that improves lives across the supply chain.
strategies · 3
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.
- Faith-Based Integrated Skills and Spiritual Outreachmethodology: integrated-skills-and-spiritual-outreachBy combining occupational and educational skills training with religious outreach, the organization fosters engagement and personal transformation among Turkish immigrants because spiritual connection strengthens program participation and community integration.
- Interfaith Community Bridge-Buildingmethodology: interfaith-outreachBy creating shared spaces and programs that connect Christian and Muslim communities, the organization advances peace and mutual understanding because cross-faith relationships reduce polarization and build resilient communities.
- Social Enterprise as Sustainable Mission Fundingmethodology: social-enterprise-modelBy operating a specialty coffee business, the organization generates self-sustaining revenue to fund mission-driven programs because a market-based model reduces dependency on donations and increases long-term viability.