irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $20KHSU'S POLICY SYMPOSIUM:HSU HOLDS A POLICY SYMPOSIUM ANNUALLY TO PROVIDE MEMBERS A CHANCE TO SHOWCASE NEW AND EMERGING PROGRAM MODELS, POLICIES AND PRACTICES TO ELEVATE AND AMPLIFY A MEMBER INFORMED APPROACH TO HOMELESS SERVICES DESIGN. LEADERS IN THE FIELD COME TOGETHER WITH PARTNERS IN GOVERNMENT, PHILANTHROPY, ADVOCACY AND THE CORPORATE COMMUNITY TO COLLECTIVELY REIMAGINE THE ROLE THAT SHELTERS AND HOMELESS PROGRAMS PLAY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND HOW WE CAN STRENGTHEN THE SECTOR. HSU WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE INNOVATIVE WORK OF OUR MEMBERS TO CREATE SYSTEM-WIDE IMPROVEMENTS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
CityFHEPS Expansion Advocacy
HSU-led advocacy effort to expand rental assistance for vulnerable populations, including domestic violence survivors and shelter residents ineligible for existing programs.
From Crisis to Connection
Policy forum focused on improving care for New Yorkers experiencing high-acuity homelessness through better coordination across housing, healthcare, and justice systems.
NYCBenefits
City-funded program supported by HSU that helps individuals access public benefits; allocated $11.7 million in FY27 budget.
Policy Symposium
Annual forum convening nonprofit leaders, government officials, and advocates to showcase emerging program models and policies to improve homeless services design and system-wide coordination.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Advocacy for housing, prevention, and homeless services policyAdvocates for expanded affordable housing, prevention services, and immediate access to emergency and transitional housing, outreach, and drop-in services for homeless individuals in New York City. Conducts systemic advocacy at local, state, and federal levels, including submitting testimony and co-authoring public commentary on policy barriers.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Capacity building for homeless service providersProvides training workshops, technical assistance, and information to member agencies and professionals in the homeless services sector to enhance their capacity to deliver high-quality services. Supports a coalition of over 50 nonprofit organizations operating more than 350 service programs under contract with NYC DHS.
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Nonprofit Sector Research & Data Analysis 1 activity
- Conducting research to improve homeless service deliveryProduces original research, reports, and analysis on homeless service provision, identifying systemic barriers and recommending improvements to policy and practice.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosting policy symposia and forums for homeless services innovationHosts an annual policy symposium and convenes targeted policy forums—such as "From Crisis to Connection: Reimagining Care for the Hardest to Reach"—to showcase emerging models and improve responses to complex homelessness. Events have been held virtually and with in-kind support, with documented expenditures of $20,425 in FY2022.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$901K
Contributions & grants$501K56%
Program service revenue$267K30%
Investment income$9K1%
Other revenue$123K
expenses
Total expenses$605K
Program expenses56%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$367K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.14M
Cash$656K
Investments$0
Liabilities$161K
Net assets$974K
Liquid reserves13.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +99.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 16
- BRENDA ROSEN — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL FARRELL — PRESIDENT
- DANIELLE MINELLI-PAGNOTTA — DIRECTOR
- DR VAN YU — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE NASHAK — DIRECTOR
- GORDON MILLER — TREASURER
- JAMES COUGHLIN — VICE-PRESIDENT
- JEANETTE RUFFINS — DIRECTOR
- JODY RUDIN — DIRECTOR
- KATIE BOWER — DIRECTOR
- MITCHELL NETBURN — DIRECTOR
- NOELLE WITHERS — DIRECTOR
- RODERICK JONES — DIRECTOR
- STEVE ROCKMAN — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN WIVIOTT — SECRETARY
- VALERIE BARTON-RICHARDSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 47
Who they work with
- Association of Service Providers to Homeless Adults (ASPHA) Partner — Former coalition of agencies serving homeless single adults, merged with Tier II Coalition to form HSU
- Breaking Ground Partner — Member agency represented on the HSU board of directors
- BronxWorks Partner — Member agency represented on the HSU board of directors
- CAMBA Partner — Member agency represented on the HSU board of directors
- CUCS Partner — Member agency represented on the HSU board of directors
- Care for the Homeless Partner — Member agency represented on the HSU board of directors
- Center for Urban Community Services Partner — Collaborated through participation of its Chief Medical Officer in a policy forum convened by Homeless Services United.
- Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) Partner — Collaborated with CUCS through its Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Van Yu, who delivered the keynote address at HSU's policy forum.
- City Council Government — Collaborates with the City Council on budget and policy decisions affecting homeless services in New York City.
- City of New York Government — Collaborates with the city's shelter intake system and references city-administered services for homeless individuals.
- Corporate Community Partner — Works with corporate partners during the annual policy symposium to collectively reimagine homeless programs and strengthen the sector.
- Council on Homeless Policies and Services Partner — Interim name of the organization following the 2003 merger, now known as Homeless Services United
- DHS Government — Monitors and advocates around DHS budget allocations for shelter operations and prevention services.
- Day Care Council of New York Partner — Co-authored an op-ed with Homeless Services United on childcare access for homeless families.
- Enterprise Community Partners NY Partner — Affiliate member of Homeless Services United
- Fountain House Gallery Partner — Featured artwork from Jorge Pablo Hernandez, represented by Fountain House Gallery, in forum materials.
- Government Partner — Collaborates with government partners during the annual policy symposium to strengthen homeless services.
- HELP USA Partner — Member agency represented on the HSU board of directors
- HPD Government — Collaborates with HPD on the administration of new rental assistance programs and housing initiatives.
- Henry Street Settlement Partner — Co-authored an op-ed with Homeless Services United on childcare access for homeless families.
- Homeward NYC Partner — Member agency represented on the HSU board of directors
- ICL Partner — Member agency represented on the HSU board of directors
- Janian Medical Care Partner — Member agency represented on the HSU board of directors
- Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice Government — Collaborated with the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice through panel participation in the policy forum.
- NYC Health + Hospitals Partner — Engaged leadership from NYC Health + Hospitals in a panel discussion on coordinating care across systems at the policy forum.
- NYC Justice Peer Initiative Partner — Collaborated with NYC Justice Peer Initiative through its founder and executive director’s participation in the forum panel.
- NYCBenefits Government — Advocates for the preservation and sustained funding of the NYCBenefits program.
- National Women’s Shelter Network Partner — Affiliate member of Homeless Services United
- Nazareth Housing Partner — Received artwork from Nazareth Housing for use in forum materials, shared by an artist with lived experience.
- New York City Government Government — Engaged through participation of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services in a Homeless Services United policy forum.
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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.
- Capacity Building Through Coalition Supportmethodology: capacity_building_networkBy providing member agencies with advocacy support, information sharing, and training, the organization improves service delivery for homeless populations because strengthened organizational capacity leads to more effective and sustainable local programs.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration to Reimagine Homeless Servicesmethodology: cross_sector_collaborationBy convening leaders across sectors, the organization fosters collaborative innovation in homeless services, because diverse perspectives enable systemic rethinking and more resilient, community-integrated solutions.
- Cross-System Coordination for High-Acuity Populationsmethodology: cross_system_coordinationBy improving coordination across housing, healthcare, behavioral health, and justice systems, the organization enhances care for individuals with complex needs, because fragmented systems fail high-acuity populations and integrated approaches increase housing stability and access to care.
- Member-Informed Policy and Program Designmethodology: member_informed_advocacyBy centering member agency experiences and models in policy development and program design, the organization ensures solutions are grounded in frontline reality, because policies informed by direct service providers are more practical, effective, and scalable.
- Unified Provider Advocacy for Systemic Changemethodology: unified_provider_advocacyBy uniting homeless service providers under a shared advocacy agenda, the organization amplifies collective influence to drive policy change and resource allocation, because pooled expertise and unified voices yield greater political and systemic impact than isolated efforts.