irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $10.06MSUPPORTIVE HOUSING - provide safe, affordable homes, mental health care and social activities for low income, homeless people and those with mental illness.
- #2 $5.47MYOUTH PROGRAM - support youth to thrive, contribute positively, and be prepared for the next stages in their lives by providing recreational, educational, tutoring and college counseling service to youth.
named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
After School Programs
Provides academic support, homework help, STEM, arts, and recreational activities for kindergartners through eighth graders at multiple sites including Lincoln Square and West Side locations
Beacon Program
School-based community center offering after-school, summer, and evening programs for youth and adults in partnership with DYCD; serves K-8 students and adults through academic support, enrichment activities, and social engagement
Community Arts
Offers free dance and arts programming, including ballet classes in partnership with Ballet and Beyond NYC, for youth and families
Law Project
Offers free legal representation to low-income tenants to prevent evictions and preserve affordable housing, alongside tenant organizing and advocacy
Meals on Wheels
Nutrition program delivering meals to homebound older adults in partnership with the Isaacs Center
Older Adult Centers
Provides social, recreational, and wellness activities for older adults, including NORCs (Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities) and Phelps House programs
Options Center
College and career counseling program supporting low-income youth with college access, financial literacy, internships, and leadership development
Summer Day Camps
Summer Rising program in collaboration with NYC Public Schools and DYCD, offering educational enrichment and recreational activities for children entering kindergarten through eighth grade
Supportive and Permanent Housing Programs
Provides safe, affordable housing combined with mental health care and social services for homeless individuals and those with mental illness at residences including Capitol Hall, Corner House, and the Stephan Russo Residence
TOP Clubhouse
Mental health recovery program offering psychosocial support, employment readiness, and community integration for individuals with serious mental illness
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
- After-school and summer programs for school-aged children and youthOperates after-school programs from September to June and summer day camps from July to August for children in kindergarten through eighth grade, providing academic support, enrichment activities, and structured programming in art, STEM, physical activity, and collaborative problem-solving.
- One-to-one tutoring and academic advocacy for students in grades 2–12Provides one-to-one tutoring sessions once per week for two hours, summer tutoring, and individual advocacy to connect students and families to services and support through the Star Learning Center.
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 1 activity
- Arts and enrichment programming for youth and all agesHosts free ballet and dance classes during the school year through a partnership with Ballet and Beyond NYC, and offers classes, workshops, and evening and weekend activities year-round for all ages through the Beacon Program.
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Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
- Community programs for children, youth, and older adults across ManhattanServes over 20,000 people annually through more than 32 age-inclusive programs in education, employment, housing, health, and community engagement, including child care, mentoring, older adult services, and recreational activities.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Early childhood education for children ages two to fiveOffers Early Childhood Education programs including 3-K For All and Pre-K For All for children ages two to five.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Homeless outreach and shelter servicesDelivers outreach, shelter, and placement services for chronically homeless and vulnerable New Yorkers through the Manhattan Outreach Consortium and other programs.
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Supportive Housing for Mental Illness 1 activity
- Supportive housing for individuals recovering from substance use and those with mental illnessProvides supportive housing combined with mental health care and social activities for low-income, homeless individuals, including those recovering from substance use and living with mental illness.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Youth workforce development and college readiness programsOffers employment training in Culinary Arts, Information Technology, Community Healthcare, and Human Services for young adults, along with job and internship opportunities, leadership programs, financial literacy education, and college and career-readiness support through the Options Center and COFA Program.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$52.34M
Contributions & grants$39.88M76%
Program service revenue$2.01M4%
Investment income$8.79M17%
Other revenue$1.65M
expenses
Total expenses$48.03M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$29.73M
Grants paid out$200K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$137.75M
Cash$2.90M
Investments$95.68M
Liabilities$32.13M
Net assets$105.63M
Liquid reserves24.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +33.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 11
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| RODERICK JONES | President | 24 | $500K |
| ANDREA CAIN | COO | 24 | $432K |
| Thacher Tiffany | Chief of Hous Dev | 35 | $302K |
| Michael Klidas | CFO | 24 | $253K |
| BETH ELLEN DUNPHE | CRO | 28 | $214K |
| RITA FELSON | Sr. Prg Accountant | 35 | $194K |
| MERRILL TODD DOBSON | Chief HR Off. | 24 | $181K |
| MAY WONG | CFO (Former) | 24 | $173K |
| CASIE KIMBROUGH | AD ED Housing Op | 35 | $172K |
| CHAD E FRANKLIN | AVP Ed. Equity | 35 | $163K |
| JENNIE DROSSMAN | AVP St. Solutions | 35 | $157K |
board members · 14
- AMY MINTZER — Member
- ANDREW BLUMENSTOCK — Member
- Annie Pforzheimer — Member
- Ashley Higgins Dieck — Secretary
- BARBARA TARMY — MEMBER
- BARRY LEVINE — Member
- BETSY NEWELL — MEMBER
- Barbara Lucas — Member
- CAROLAN WORKMAN — MEMBER
- CHRISTOPHER AUGUSTE — Member
- Cornelia Lee Wareham — Member
- DANIEL SIFF — MEMBER
- Daniel Bursky — Member
- ELIZABETH LIPTON — MEMBER
relationships · 40
Who they work with
- #DegreesNYC Coalition — Co-leads the #DegreesNYC collective impact movement with young people and education professionals to expand access to higher education in New York City.
- Administration for Children’s Services Government — New York City government agency providing funding support.
- Ballet and Beyond NYC Partner — Partners with Goddard Riverside’s Beacon and Community Arts programs to provide free ballet and dance classes to youth.
- Breaking Ground Partner — Partner in the Manhattan Outreach Consortium providing outreach and housing services to chronically homeless individuals.
- Center for Urban Community Services Partner — Partner in the Manhattan Outreach Consortium providing outreach and housing services to chronically homeless individuals.
- Citymeals-on-Wheels Partner — Funding partner supporting meal delivery programs.
- Cool Culture Partner — Partnership supporting early childhood education through cultural access and engagement.
- DYCD Partner — Partners with DYCD on the Summer Rising initiative to deliver summer day camp services.
- Department for the Aging Government — New York City government agency providing funding support.
- Department of Education Government — New York State government agency providing funding support.
- Department of Health Government — New York State government agency providing funding support.
- Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — New York City government agency providing funding support.
- Department of Homeless Services Government — New York City government agency providing funding support.
- Department of Housing Preservation and Development Government — New York City government agency providing funding support.
- Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — Federal government agency providing funding support.
- Department of Youth and Community Development Government — New York City government agency providing funding support.
- Division of Criminal Justice Services Government — New York State government agency providing funding support.
- Edward A. Reynolds High Partner — Hosts the Learning to Work program on-site to support student reengagement and high school completion.
- Food Bank for New York City Partner — Funding and programmatic partner supporting food access initiatives.
- Higher Education Services Corporation Government — New York State government agency providing funding support.
- Interest on Lawyer Account Fund Government — New York State funding source providing financial support.
- Isaacs Center Partner — Collaborates on food and nutrition programs including Meals on Wheels and Soup's Up.
- Isaacs Center Partner — Strategic partner operating two Beacon programs on the East Side at PS 198 and MS 224.
- Isaacs Center Partner — Strategic partner that runs two Beacon programs on the East Side in collaboration with Goddard Riverside.
- Jason Rice Partner — Resident in supportive housing program who serves as a peer counselor and is featured in organizational communications.
- Judiciary Civil Legal Services Government — New York State funding source providing financial support.
- Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center Partner — Community hub and program site on the Upper West Side.
- Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center Partner — Merged with Goddard Riverside in 2017 to expand programs for children, youth, and older adults.
- Low-Income Tenants Partner — Provides free legal representation and organizing support to low-income tenants facing eviction.
- NYC Public Schools Partner — Collaborates with NYC Public Schools on the Summer Rising initiative to provide summer day camp programming.
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strategies · 11
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.
- Arts-Integrated Youth Developmentmethodology: arts-integrated youth developmentBy integrating the arts with self-esteem building, the organization expands children's worldview and perceived potential, because creative expression fosters identity development and opens psychological pathways to aspiration and agency.
- Community-Partnered Service Deliverymethodology: community-partnered service deliveryBy co-developing services with community members and embedding within neighborhoods, the organization ensures dignity, respect, and relevance, because local knowledge and resident collaboration lead to more effective and trusted interventions.
- Housing-First with Supportive Servicesmethodology: housing-first_with_supportive_servicesBy providing stable housing as the foundation and adding life skills development, the organization addresses root causes of homelessness and supports community reintegration, because secure housing removes a critical barrier to recovery and long-term stability.
- Legal Advocacy and Community Organizingmethodology: legal_advocacy_and_community_organizingBy combining free legal representation with tenant organizing, the organization prevents evictions and preserves affordable housing, because legal rights enforcement paired with collective action strengthens both individual and community resilience.
- Lifecycle Support Pipelinemethodology: lifecycle_supportBy offering a continuous pipeline of services from early childhood through adulthood, the organization supports long-term development and self-sufficiency, because sustained engagement across developmental stages reinforces progress and reduces reversion risks.
- Peer Support in Recoverymethodology: peer_support_in_recoveryBy integrating peer counselors who share lived experience into supportive housing, the organization promotes recovery and personal growth among individuals overcoming substance use, because shared experience builds trust and models achievable pathways to stability.
- Person-Centered Partnershipmethodology: person-centered_partnershipBy forming collaborative, person-centered partnerships, the organization supports self-determined life goals, because individuals are more likely to engage and persist when they have authentic choice and co-ownership in their service plans.
- School-Embedded Support for Disconnected Youthmethodology: school-embedded supportBy embedding support services directly within a transfer high school, the organization helps disconnected youth reengage and persist toward graduation, because integrated services reduce barriers to access and create a culture of belonging and academic continuity.
- Settlement House Modelmethodology: settlement_house_modelBy embedding in urban communities to understand needs firsthand and co-develop services, the organization fosters resident-driven change, because proximity and sustained presence enable deeper trust and more responsive programming.
- Social Justice Framework for Agencymethodology: social-justice frameworkBy operating within a social justice framework, the organization expands individual and family agency to create better lives, because addressing systemic inequities empowers people to advocate for themselves and transform structural barriers.
- Whole-Child Approach in Early Learningmethodology: whole-child_approachBy using a research-based, whole-child curriculum centered on inquiry and exploration, the organization supports early learning and family engagement, because cognitive, emotional, and social development are interdependent and best nurtured through experiential, integrated methods.