named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
El Museo de Los Sures
Community museum preserving and showcasing the history and culture of South Williamsburg residents through rotating exhibitions and public events.
Food Pantry and Fresh Produce Distribution
Provides emergency food assistance and fresh groceries to low-income residents and families in need.
Hydroponic Farm
Urban farming project providing fresh produce and volunteer opportunities in sustainable agriculture.
Los Sures “David Santiago” Senior Center
Provides older adults with social, recreational, and educational activities, nutritious meals, health promotion, and case assistance and referrals.
Neighborhood Safety Coalition (NSC)
Violence prevention initiative offering safety canvassing, hospital response teams, mentorship, hate crimes education, and community organizing in high-risk areas.
Youth Services Coordination Project
Supports youth development through enrichment services, coordination of resources, and leadership opportunities.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Conducts tenant and community advocacyEngages in tenant advocacy and community organizing to support residents facing housing instability and neighborhood changes, including rising rent costs.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Develops and manages affordable housing for low-income individualsPlans, develops, and manages affordable housing units for low-income residents in South Williamsburg and North Brooklyn, with a long-standing commitment to addressing housing instability amid rising rent costs.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Offers volunteer opportunities across multiple program areasProvides structured volunteer opportunities in social services, senior programs, community organizing, communications, and hydroponic farming for community members.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Operates El Museo de Los Sures as a community cultural initiativeManages El Museo de Los Sures, a community museum preserving local history through exhibitions such as “A View of the Southside Community during the 1970’s and 1980’s” and “Last Glimpse of Los Sures,” and showcasing diverse local artists.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operates a food pantry and fresh produce distribution programRuns a food pantry and fresh produce distribution center to support food-insecure residents in the South Williamsburg and North Brooklyn communities.
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Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
- Operates a senior center with social and educational programmingProvides a senior center offering nutritional lunches, exercise classes, arts and crafts, English language instruction, health promotion, recreational activities, and organized cultural trips for older adults.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes community events and cultural gatheringsHosts community events featuring activities such as live FIFA World Cup broadcasts, soccer matches, food, DJ entertainment, prizes, and family-friendly programming to foster community engagement.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Provides social services and public benefits assistanceOffers case management, referrals, and direct assistance for public benefits including SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Program, SCRIE, Lifeline, SSA, SSI, tax services, and Half-Fare Metrocard to low-income community members.
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Free Tax Preparation Services 1 activity
- Provides tax preparation assistanceOffers free tax preparation services to community members as part of its social services programming.
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Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 1 activity
- Runs community safety and violence prevention programsImplements safety canvassing, community engagement, hospital response teams, mentorship, resident organizing, and rapid response to shootings in neighborhoods affected by violence.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Supports disaster relief effortsCollected canned goods and monetary donations to support relief efforts in Puerto Rico following Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.87M
Contributions & grants$4.82M54%
Program service revenue$3.86M44%
Investment income$68K1%
Other revenue$119K
expenses
Total expenses$7.18M
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.73M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$14.95M
Cash$309K
Investments$26K
Liabilities$2.90M
Net assets$12.05M
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +48.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JUAN RAMOS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $231K |
| LENETTE BERRIOS | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $186K |
| SARA FERNANDEZ | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 40 | $165K |
board members · 16
- ANNETTE ROSADO — BOARD MEMBER
- DAMARIS REYES — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID LOPEZ — SECRETARY OF THE BOARD
- GLADYS OGANDO — BOARD MEMBER
- ISRAEL ROSARIO — TREASURER
- JIM O'SHEA — BOARD MEMBER
- JOE PACHECO — BOARD 1ST VICE CHAIRPERSON
- MAISHA MORALES — BOARD CHAIRPERSON
- MALDONADO EUGENIO — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIA OCASIO — BOARD MEMBER
- MARTIN NEEDLEMAN — BOARD 2ND VICE CHAIRPERSON
- MENDEZ ROSAURA — BOARD MEMBER
- RAY NARVAEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- RICARDO MOLINA — BOARD MEMBER
- TERESA CRUZ — BOARD MEMBER
- YOWALKZ ROSARIO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 46
Who they work with
- 124 South 3rd St HDFC Partner — Individual sponsor supporting the organization's work in North Brooklyn.
- Bright Power Partner — Individual sponsor supporting the organization's work in North Brooklyn.
- Broadway Stages Partner — Small business sponsor supporting the organization's work in North Brooklyn.
- CREA Partner — Individual sponsor supporting the organization's work in North Brooklyn.
- Con Edison Government — Provides partial support for El Museo de Los Sures and the Southside United HDFC-Los Sures hydroponic farm
- Con Edison Partner — Individual sponsor supporting the organization's work in North Brooklyn.
- Council Member Shekar Krishnan Government — Honored at the annual gala, indicating a collaborative relationship with the office of Council Member Shekar Krishnan.
- Cushman & Wakefield Partner — Small business sponsor supporting the organization's work in North Brooklyn.
- D.P. Group General Contractors Partner — Individual sponsor supporting the organization's work in North Brooklyn.
- DIME Partner — Legacy sponsor supporting the organization's work in North Brooklyn.
- Department for the Aging Government — Funds the Senior Center
- Dime Bank Partner — Recognized through honoring Pat Strong of Dime Bank at the annual gala, indicating a partnership in community development and affordable housing.
- Dr. Sixto Caro Partner — Individual sponsor supporting the organization's work in North Brooklyn.
- El Puente Partner — Hosted the Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration in partnership with Southside United HDFC-Los Sures and collaborated on forwarding relief donations to Puerto Rico.
- FG-PH Corporation Partner — Legacy sponsor supporting the organization's work in North Brooklyn.
- FG-PH Corporation Partner — Platinum sponsor supporting the organization's work in North Brooklyn.
- Federal Home Loan Bank Reserve Partner — Small business sponsor supporting the organization's work in North Brooklyn.
- Felice Kirbey Partner — Individual sponsor supporting the organization's work in North Brooklyn.
- First Sterling Financial Partner — Individual sponsor supporting the organization's work in North Brooklyn.
- HPD Government — Collaborates with HPD, as evidenced by honoring its Acting Commissioner Ahmed Tigani at the annual gala.
- Hirschen Singer Epstein Partner — Bronze sponsor supporting the organization's work in North Brooklyn.
- JP Morgan Chase Partner — Small business sponsor supporting the organization's work in North Brooklyn.
- James Eden Partner — Individual sponsor supporting the organization's work in North Brooklyn.
- Jason Otaño Partner — Individual sponsor supporting the organization's work in North Brooklyn.
- LISC Partner — Individual sponsor supporting the organization's work in North Brooklyn.
- LP Fuel Partner — Small business sponsor supporting the organization's work in North Brooklyn.
- Lamb Financial Group Partner — Small business sponsor supporting the organization's work in North Brooklyn.
- Los Sures Neighborhood Safety Coalition Partner — Co-hosts community events focused on neighborhood safety and engagement.
- Mountco Construction & Development Corp. Partner — Small business sponsor supporting the organization's work in North Brooklyn.
- Neighborhood Safety Coalition Partner — Collaborates with the Neighborhood Safety Coalition, which includes multiple violence prevention programs such as NSTAT, The Wick Against Violence, and Hospital Responders.
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strategies · 2
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.
- Integrated Community Developmentmethodology: integrated_community_developmentBy combining affordable housing preservation with social services, health support, and community organizing, we produce stable, equitable, and culturally vibrant neighborhoods because interconnected systems of housing and community power address root causes of inequity.
- Place-Based Violence Preventionmethodology: place_based_violence_preventionBy targeting specific geographic areas affected by gun violence, gang violence, and hate crimes, we reduce community violence because localized interventions can address concentrated risk factors and strengthen protective social networks where they are most needed.