irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $24.23MHOMELESS SHELTERSTHE BRONXWORKS JEROME AVENUE MEN'S SHELTER, HOMELESS OUTREACH TEAM, AND SAFE HAVEN PROGRAMS PROVIDED TEMPORARY SHELTER TO 1,965 PEOPLE IN FY 2025.
- #2 $13.97MCHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAMSBRONXWORKS' CHILDREN AND YOUTH DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS SERVE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FROM 2.9 YEARS TO THE AGE OF TWENTY-FOUR, AS WELL AS THEIR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS AND FAMILIES. FOR CHILDREN AGES TWO TO FIVE, PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE HOME INSTRUCTION FOR PARENTS OF PRE-SCHOOL YOUNGSTERS (HIPPY) PROGRAM AND TWO NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTERS (ECLCS) FOR PRE-SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN. AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR K-8TH GRADE AS WELL AS HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE RETENTION AND FOUR CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CENTERS LOCATED IN NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY DEVELOPMENTS. OUR COMPASS AND SONYC AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS THAT ARE BASED IN SCHOOLS OR NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS SPECIFICALLY SERVED 1439 YOUNG PEOPLE IN ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROGRAMS. INCLUDE THE MIDDLE SCHOOL TRANSITIONS INITIATIVE (MSTI) ASSISTS 291 YOUNG PEOPLE AND NINETY-TWO PARENTS/CAREGIVERS TRANSITION FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL BY OFFERING WORKSHOPS FOR PARTICIPANTS AND CAREGIVERS ON THE HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS. OLDER YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN THE CENTER FOR ACHIEVING FUTURE EDUCATION (CAF) A COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAM, FOR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH WHO ATTEND SELECTED BRONX-BASED HIGH SCHOOLS AS WELL AS A COLLEGE RETENTION COMPONENT FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS PURSUING AN ASSOCIATE OR BACHELOR'S DEGREE. THE CAF PROGRAM SERVED 416 HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. BRONXWORKS PROVIDES A RANGE OF ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AND OTHER SERVICES TO YOUNG PEOPLE AT THE JILL CHAIFETZ TRANSFER SCHOOL (JCTS). OUR ORGANIZATION SERVES AS THE LEAD COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION FOR THE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PROGRAMS FOR JCTS AND THE TWO MIDDLE SCHOOLS THAT COMPRISE THE WEBSTER CAMPUS, IS 313 AND IS 339. WE SERVED A TOTAL OF 574 STUDENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL PROGRAMS. CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CENTERS ARE BASED IN OR NEAR PUBLIC HOUSING COMPLEXES SERVING SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH AND THEIR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS. IN FY 2025, BRONXWORKS WAS THE LEAD ORGANIZATION FOR FOUR CORNERSTONES, SERVING 17,326 CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULT RESIDENTS THROUGH AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, ADULT ACTIVITIES, AND SERVICES.IN FY 2025, HIPPY SERVED FIFTY PARENTS WITH FIFTY-EIGHT CHILDREN (51). THE TWO ECLCS ENROLLED A COMBINED TOTAL OF NINETY-SIX PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN.
named programs · 16 · from sources
What they call their work
BronxWorks Farm Stands
Community farm stands providing fresh produce to residents in the Bronx during summer and fall months.
COMPASS and SONYC Programs
After-school, holiday, and summer camp programs serving elementary and middle school youth in academic enrichment and social development.
Center for Achieving Future Education (CAF)
College readiness and retention program for high school and college students pursuing associate or bachelor’s degrees.
Community Schools Program
Provides academic enrichment and support services at Jill Chaifetz Transfer School and Webster Campus middle schools.
Cornerstone Community Centers
Four community centers located in public housing developments offering youth programs and family support services.
Early Childhood Learning Centers
Operates multiple centers offering early education for children under five, including programs funded by ACS and NYC DOE.
Eviction Prevention Services
Offers legal and case management support to help families avoid housing loss.
Family Residences
Offers temporary housing and on-site social services for homeless families, helping secure permanent housing.
HIPPY Program
Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters provides evidence-based early learning and parent engagement for families with young children.
Health & Wellness Programs
Offers health care management, health insurance assistance, and wellness initiatives.
Homeless Outreach Team (HOT)
Engages with unsheltered individuals in the community to connect them with shelter and services.
Immigration Services
Provides legal and case management assistance to immigrant individuals and families.
Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter
Provides temporary shelter and support services for homeless men in the Bronx.
Safe Havens
Provides low-barrier shelter options for individuals experiencing homelessness, including those with complex needs.
Services for Older Adults
Offers support programs tailored to the needs of older adults in the Bronx.
Workforce Development
Provides job training and employment support services to help individuals achieve economic stability.
activities · 15 groups
What they do
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 2 activities
- Homeless outreach and street homelessness interventionDeploys a Homeless Outreach Team to connect individuals living on the streets with shelter, resources, and permanent or transitional housing placement. The team operates during extreme weather events (Code Red/heat emergencies) and conducts proactive engagement in public spaces.
- Operating homeless shelters and temporary housing programsProvides temporary shelter and on-site social services for adults and families experiencing homelessness through facilities including the Jerome Avenue Men’s Shelter, Safe Havens, Living Room Drop-in Center, and family residences with capacity for 360 families. In fiscal year 2025, served 1,965 individuals through shelter and outreach programs; in FY 2023, housed approximately 1,220 people across 560 families.
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Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
- Adult Protective Services case managementProvides assessment and case management services for HRA-referred adults meeting specific vulnerability criteria through the Adult Protective Services program.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Benefits enrollment and access assistanceOffers screening, application assistance, and one-on-one counseling to help individuals apply for government benefits, health insurance, and nutrition programs including food stamps. Deploys food stamp enrollers across multiple Bronx offices and assists with enrollment in free or low-cost healthcare plans.
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Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
- Cornerstone Community Centers operationsLeads four Cornerstone Community Centers located in NYC Housing Authority developments, serving 17,326 children, youth, and families in FY 2025. Centers function as hubs for programming and also serve as designated cooling centers during Code Red events.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Development of affordable and supportive housingBroke ground on mixed-use affordable and supportive housing as part of the River Commons development and partnered in the creation of Cooper Gardens Apartments, which includes 218 affordable and 95 supportive housing units.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Facilitating poverty simulations and community educationHosts Poverty Simulations for leaders and frontline staff from healthcare, education, and community service sectors to build understanding of systemic poverty challenges.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
- HIV/AIDS care coordination, harm reduction, and prevention servicesProvides comprehensive support for individuals living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS, including case management, medical follow-up, counseling, harm reduction (Positive Living Program), overdose prevention training, Narcan distribution, and community outreach. Conducts education workshops in schools, health facilities, and community organizations.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Operating early childhood learning centers and childcare programsRuns Early Childhood Learning Centers and provides childcare services for families in need, established as part of organizational expansion efforts.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operating food pantries and community farm standsRuns multiple food pantries serving the general community and older adults, expanding from four to twelve locations during the pandemic with weekly distribution. Operates community farm stands in Mott Haven and at the flagship location, offering local produce every Wednesday and Thursday from July to November.
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Comprehensive Eye Care Access 1 activity
- Operating vision clinic servicesBrought the first-ever vision clinic to the BronxWorks flagship location in 2025 through a partnership with the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, providing accessible eye care to the community.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Providing immigration legal assistanceOffers an immigration program that supports individuals with applications for legal residence and citizenship.
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Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
- Senior services and entitlements supportProvides walk-in offices for older adults to resolve housing issues, access entitlements, and receive supportive services. Operates senior centers, including designated cooling centers during heat emergencies exclusively for individuals aged 60 and over.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Workforce development and job training programsProvides job training, employment search assistance, and placement services through initiatives such as the Jobs Plus program funded by a Social Innovation Fund grant and the Workforce Development Center.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Youth development and after-school programmingOperates after-school and summer programs (Compass and SONYC), community school initiatives, college readiness services (Center for Achieving Future Education), and transition support for middle-to-high school students. Served 1,439 youth in after-school programs in FY 2024 and 416 students in college readiness programs in FY 2025.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Expanding digital access for shelter-based childrenHelped lead an initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce learning loss by securing Wi-Fi access and distributing laptops or tablets to over 200 children living in shelters.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$133.94M
Contributions & grants$127.72M95%
Program service revenue$4.50M3%
Investment income$490K0%
Other revenue$1.23M
expenses
Total expenses$134.37M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$80.69M
Grants paid out$5.93M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$152.86M
Cash$6.87M
Investments$7.70M
Liabilities$123.93M
Net assets$28.93M
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +5.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EILEEN TORRES | CEO | 30 | $462K |
| ERICA COLEMAN | CHIEF LEGAL AND OPERATIONS | 35 | $357K |
| JOHN WEED | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $343K |
| GORDON MILLER | CFO | 30 | $329K |
| SCOTT AUWARTER | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $256K |
| JULIE SPITZER | VICE PRESIDENT | 35 | $247K |
| MARJORIE JEANNOT | DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR | 35 | $242K |
| URSULA COOPER-HUNTER | VICE PRESIDENT | 35 | $214K |
| NOEL CONCEPCION | VICE PRESIDENT | 35 | $204K |
| FELICIA RICKETT-SAMUELS | V.P. OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 35 | $197K |
board members · 15
- ADELE URSONE — SECRETARY
- ANGEL CARDOZA — MEMBER
- BARRET FELDMAN — MEMBER
- BRUCE PHILLIPS — MEMBER
- CHRISTIAN LEE — MEMBER
- DOUGLAS M TWEEN — MEMBER
- GULDEN COSSLET-TURKOZ — MEMBER
- JANICE K HART — VICE CHAIRPERSON (OUTGOING)
- JEAN SMITH — MEMBER (OUTGOING)
- JOAN ROSENTHAL — TREASURER
- JOHN GRUDZINA — MEMBER
- JULIO REYES — MEMBER
- KIRA MENDEZ — MEMBER (OUTGOING)
- MARIANO AGMI — MEMBER
- MICHAEL DEADDIO — MEMBER (OUTGOING)
relationships · 39
Who they work with
- 180NY Partner — Employer of Jacob Hunt, member of the BronxWorks Leadership Council
- Administration for Children's Services (ACS) Government — Funding source and referral partner for early childhood learning centers and youth services.
- Attorney General Letitia James Government — BronxWorks participated in a rally led by Attorney General Letitia James against surveillance pricing.
- Breaking Ground Partner — Serves as the social service provider for The Brook, a 199-unit supportive housing building managed by Breaking Ground.
- Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center Partner — Hosts BronxWorks programs including the Community Farm Stand at 1130 Grand Concourse.
- City of New York Government — Coordinates with BronxWorks during Code Red heat emergencies to designate cooling centers and issue public alerts.
- City of New York Government — Coordinates with city during Code Red heat emergencies to operate cooling centers and shelter outreach.
- Council Of Family and Child Caring Agencies Network — Eileen Torres serves on the board of the Council Of Family and Child Caring Agencies.
- Gibson Dunn Partner — Employer of Kate Machan, member of the BronxWorks Leadership Council
- Gilbane Partner — Formed a partnership with Gilbane for PACT/RAD initiatives in public housing.
- Girls Club of New York Partner — Merged with the Girls Club of New York, resulting in the acquisition of the Main Community Center at 1130 Grand Concourse.
- Goldman Sachs Partner — Employer of Wendy Koranteng, member of the BronxWorks Leadership Council
- HRA Government — Receives referrals from HRA for Adult Protective Services program.
- Hornig Capital Partners Partner — Partnered with Hornig Capital Partners to develop Cooper Gardens Apartments.
- Human Services Council Network — Eileen Torres serves on the board of the Human Services Council.
- IS 313 Partner — Partner middle school within the Webster Campus where Bronxworks serves as lead community-based organization for community school programs.
- IS 339 Partner — Partner middle school within the Webster Campus where Bronxworks serves as lead community-based organization for community school programs.
- Incandescent Partner — Employer of Charlotte Phillips, member of the BronxWorks Leadership Council
- J.P. Morgan Private Bank Partner — Employer of Elmer Chavez and Sneha Mahajan, members of the BronxWorks Leadership Council
- Jill Chaifetz Transfer School Partner — Lead community-based organization providing academic enrichment and support services at the school.
- Kraus Partner — Formed a partnership with Kraus for PACT/RAD initiatives in public housing.
- L+M Development Partners Partner — Partnered with L+M Development Partners on PACT/RAD initiatives and the development of Cooper Gardens Apartments.
- LensCrafters, NC/VA/SC Partner — Employer of Steve Blochaviak, member of the BronxWorks Leadership Council
- Lumesh Kumar Partner — Program Director, Positive Living Programs, contact for outreach and presentations about BronxWorks services for people living with HIV/AIDS.
- Lyft’s New York Racial Justice Alliance Partner — Eileen Torres serves on the board of Lyft’s New York Racial Justice Alliance.
- NYC Public Schools Partner — Employer of Jameka Collins, member of the BronxWorks Leadership Council
- New York City Department of Education Government — Funding source and government partner for Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) and community school programs.
- New York City Department of Homeless Services Government — Refers families to shelter intake and determines placement; BronxWorks facilities are part of the city's shelter system.
- New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Government — Partnered with NYCHA on PACT/RAD initiatives to improve property management and social service provision in public housing complexes.
- New York-Presbyterian Partner — Employer of Christina Whittingham, member of the BronxWorks Leadership Council
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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.
- Community Strengths-Based Youth and Family Developmentmethodology: community-strengths-based youth developmentBy grounding youth programs in community strengths and using evidence-based parent engagement models like HIPPY, Bronxworks fosters early learning and youth empowerment because culturally responsive, asset-focused approaches increase family involvement and build long-term capacity.
- Harm Reduction with Low-Threshold Accessmethodology: harm_reductionBy allowing participation in services without requiring abstinence or daily attendance, Bronxworks reduces barriers to care for people who use substances because this approach meets individuals where they are, decreases stigma, and supports sustained engagement and relapse prevention.
- Integrated Lifespan and Support Services Modelmethodology: integrated_lifespan_servicesBy providing coordinated services across housing, health, employment, childcare, and aging throughout an individual's life, Bronxworks improves long-term economic and social well-being because addressing interconnected needs holistically increases stability and community resilience.
- Outreach-First Pathway from Street Homelessness to Housingmethodology: outreach-to-housingBy deploying outreach teams to engage unhoused individuals directly on the streets and connecting them to housing and services, Bronxworks increases access to permanent or transitional placement because proactive, relationship-based engagement overcomes systemic barriers and mistrust that prevent shelter utilization.