irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $130KSECURITY SERVICES INCLUDE UNARMED SECURITY GUARD FOOT PATROL OF THE DISTRICT, MONITORING SECURITY CAMERAS AND WORKING WITH THE LOCAL 48TH PRECINCT ON SAFETY, SECURITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES.
- #2 $124KSANITATION SERVICES INCLUDE CLEANING OF THE SIDEWALKS, TREE PITS, FIRE HYDRANTS AND GUTTER 18 INCHES INTO THE STREET, EMPTYING AND RE-LINING OF THE TRASH RECEPTACLES, REMOVAL OF POSTERS AND GRAFFITI FROM STREET FURNITURE, AND SNOW REMOVAL FROM CATCH BASIN, CROSS WALKS, INTERSECTIONS, AND FIRE HYDRANTS WITHIN THE DISTRICT.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Cultural Programming
Organizes and supports community events such as Ferragosto and the Giglio festival to celebrate the neighborhood’s Italian heritage and strengthen cultural identity.
Marketing and Promotion
Conducts strategic communications and public relations campaigns to promote the "Little Italy in the Bronx" brand, support local businesses, and attract visitors through media outreach and events.
Public Safety Services
Employs licensed private security guards to patrol the district, monitor security cameras, respond to incidents, and collaborate with the NYPD 48th Precinct to improve safety and quality of life.
Sanitation Services
Provides daily cleaning of sidewalks, tree pits, fire hydrants, and gutters; includes graffiti and poster removal, snow and ice removal, and leaf blowing to maintain a clean and accessible public environment.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
- Operates and manages the Arthur Avenue Retail MarketManages and operates the Arthur Avenue Retail Market located on the main commercial thoroughfare of Bronx Little Italy, supporting local vendors and maintaining a key commercial hub in the district.
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Italian Cultural Heritage Programming 1 activity
- Organizes annual cultural festivals in Bronx Little ItalyHosts and organizes annual cultural festivals including the Ferragosto festival and the Giglio festival in collaboration with Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, featuring local food, live entertainment, and Italian cultural programming, sustained for over 25 years.
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Supplemental Urban Sanitation Services 1 activity
- Performs sanitation services in the Belmont districtConducts regular cleaning of streets and sidewalks including sweeping, trash collection, graffiti and poster removal, snow and ice removal, and maintenance of catch basins, crosswalks, intersections, and fire hydrants through contracted sanitation workers.
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Visitor & Business Guide Distribution 1 activity
- Produces promotional and educational materials for the Belmont districtCreates and distributes promotional content including a neighborhood brochure, business directory, parking guide, self-guided walking tour, and a commercial titled "My Arthur Avenue" to highlight local culture and commerce. Also produces a neighborhood map and factual resource materials.
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Community Safety Patrols & Security Support 1 activity
- Provides private security patrols and safety monitoring in the Belmont districtEmploys private licensed security guards to conduct foot patrols, respond to safety incidents, and collaborate with the NYPD 48th Precinct on quality-of-life issues. Monitors security cameras as part of ongoing public safety efforts.
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Business Improvement District Management 1 activity
- Supports preservation of cultural and commercial authenticity in BelmontEngages in ongoing efforts to sustain the cultural and commercial character of the Belmont neighborhood, including promoting local businesses such as world-class restaurants and artisanal food shops, and receiving proceeds from branded food products to support community traditions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$741K
Contributions & grants$189K25%
Program service revenue$530K72%
Investment income$22K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$705K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$168K
Grants paid out$9K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$673K
Cash$499K
Investments$0
Liabilities$107K
Net assets$566K
Liquid reserves8.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ALYSSA TUCKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $93K |
board members · 15
- ANTHONY ARTUSO — BOARD MEMBER
- CELESTE CALABRO — SECRETARY
- DAVID ROSE — BOARD MEMBER
- EDWARD TEITEL — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZA JACOBSON — BOARD MEMBER
- ESPERANZA DIAZ — BOARD MEMBER
- FRANK FRANZ — TREASURER
- GREER MAYHEW — BOARD MEMBER
- JOE CLARKE — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIA COSTANZO — BOARD MEMBER
- MARSHALL STRAWBRIDGE — BOARD MEMBER
- PETER MADONIA — CHAIRMAN
- RALPH BALANCIO — BOARD MEMBER
- RICHARD LIBERATORE — VICE CHAIRMAN
- SCOTT FRANKLAND — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- 48th Precinct Partner — Collaborates on safety, security, and quality-of-life issues within the district.
- Arthur Avenue Food Tours Partner — Listed as a tour operator offering trips to Arthur Avenue, though not formally endorsed or affiliated.
- Bronx Historical Tours Partner — Listed as a tour operator offering trips to Arthur Avenue, though not formally endorsed or affiliated.
- Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation Government — Partners with the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, represented on the board by a city official.
- Bronx Zoo Partner — Sponsors the Ferragosto festival.
- ConEdison Partner — Sponsors the Ferragosto festival.
- Fordham University Partner — Provides parking and shuttle services for the Ferragosto festival.
- Little Italy in the Bronx Partner — Sponsors the Ferragosto festival.
- NYPD Partner — Collaborates with the NYPD to support public safety and quality-of-life initiatives in the district.
- New York Botanical Garden Partner — Sponsors the Ferragosto festival.
- New York City Department of Small Business Services Government — Works with the NYC Department of Small Business Services, represented on the board by a city official.
- Office of NYC Comptroller Government — Engages with the Office of NYC Comptroller, represented on the board by a city official.
- Office of New York City Council Member Government — Collaborates with the Office of New York City Council Member, represented on the board by a city official.
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Partner — Collaborated with the church to host the Giglio festival in conjunction with the Festa di San Antonio.
- SBH Health System Partner — Sponsors the Ferragosto festival and provides parking access.
- Summer Garden Foods Manufacturing Partner — Partnered to launch the Little Italy in the Bronx branded food line, with proceeds supporting the BID.
- SusanSez NYC Walkabouts Partner — Listed as a tour operator offering trips to Arthur Avenue, though not formally endorsed or affiliated.
- production company Partner — Collaborated with a production company to create the "My Arthur Avenue" commercial.
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.
- Business Improvement District Modelmethodology: business_improvement_district_modelBy implementing a business improvement district (BID) model, the organization enhances neighborhood vitality and economic well-being through coordinated, assessment-funded investments in sanitation, public safety, marketing, and cultural programming, because shared local investment creates collective responsibility and sustainable improvements.
- Community-Driven Cultural Preservationmethodology: community_driven_cultural_preservationBy uniting local merchants around shared cultural traditions in food, music, and commerce, the organization sustains neighborhood authenticity because collective stewardship of heritage strengthens resilience against cultural dilution and economic displacement.
- Cultural Branding for Economic Developmentmethodology: cultural_branding_economic_developmentBy branding the district as “Little Italy in the Bronx” and emphasizing its ethnic heritage, culinary excellence, and cultural authenticity, the organization drives economic vitality because place-based identity attracts visitors, supports local businesses, and strengthens community pride.
- Neutral Information Provisionmethodology: informational_neutral_resource_hubBy providing impartial informational resources about parking and visitor logistics without endorsing third-party services, the organization maintains trust and accessibility because neutrality prevents perceived favoritism and ensures equitable access for all visitors.