irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $83KSANITATION PROGRAM - INCLUDES MAINTAINING CLEAN STREETS/CURBS AND GARBAGE AND GRAFFITI REMOVAL.
- #2 $23KPUBLIC SAFETY - PROVIDING AN IMPACTFUL AND POSITIVE IMPROVEMENT TO THE SAFETY AND QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROVIDING INCREASED PUBLIC SECURITY THROUGH A COMBINATION OF UNIFORMED GUARDS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Holiday Lighting Program
Installs and maintains decorative lighting displays during the holiday season to enhance ambiance and attract visitors to the shopping district.
Jamaica Task Force
Reinstated inter-agency committee that addresses quality-of-life issues such as illegal vending, noise violations, and building code enforcement through coordinated city agency efforts.
Promotions and Advertising
Organizes events including Sidewalk Sales Days, Turkey Giveaways, Back to School Fashion Shows, and distributes coupon booklets and shopping bags to attract customers.
Public Safety Program
Coordinates with the NYPD and Neighborhood Community Officers to improve public safety and reduce crime through visible patrols and inter-agency collaboration.
Sanitation Program
Maintains clean streets and curbs through garbage removal, graffiti abatement, and regular cleaning services within the 165th Street Mall district.
Wayfinding Program
Partners with the NYC Department of Transportation to install and maintain pedestrian wayfinding signs and kiosks to improve navigation in the district.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Visitor & Business Guide Distribution 1 activity
- Marketing and customer outreach initiativesDistributes promotional materials such as coupon booklets on weekends, custom-designed shopping bags (over 4,000 distributed), and a printed business directory featuring store listings and a map of the 165th Street Mall to enhance shopper experience and support local businesses.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Promotional and community engagement eventsOrganizes and hosts regular promotional and family-oriented events including Sidewalk Sales Days, puppet shows, petting zoos, Fall Pumpkin Art Parties, and seasonal giveaways. In Fiscal Year 2017, hosted 21 Sidewalk Sales Days and distributed 100 turkeys annually; also raffled Nook E-Readers and distributed over 1,000 book bags with school supplies.
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Supplemental Urban Sanitation Services 1 activity
- Provision of supplemental sanitation and maintenance servicesProvides ongoing sanitation services including garbage removal, graffiti cleanup, and repair of public infrastructure such as street lights. These efforts support cleanliness and safety across the 165th Street Mall district.
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Community Safety Patrols & Security Support 1 activity
- Public safety and quality-of-life enforcement coordinationEnhances public safety through uniformed guards and daily collaboration with NYPD Neighborhood Coordination Officers. Also reinstated the Jamaica Task Force to coordinate inter-agency responses to illegal vending, noise complaints, building violations, and homelessness in downtown Jamaica.
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Annual Financial and Activity Reporting 1 activity
- Publication of organizational reportsPublished a 2018 annual report detailing organizational activities and outcomes, serving as a research and accountability output.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Management and operation of the 165th Street Mall retail districtOperates and manages a pedestrian shopping mall on 165th Street in Jamaica, Queens, encompassing over 160 stores offering apparel, food, jewelry, and personal services. The district spans from Jamaica Avenue to 89th Avenue and has been developed since 1978 into a regional shopping hub.
- Participation in city-wide infrastructure and wayfinding programsCollaborated with the New York City Department of Transportation’s Wayfinding Program by installing a wayfinding kiosk at the entrance of the 165th Street Mall on Jamaica Avenue to improve navigation for visitors.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$273K
Contributions & grants$3K1%
Program service revenue$270K99%
Investment income$120%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$247K
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead40%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$77K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$153K
Cash$124K
Investments$0
Liabilities$20K
Net assets$133K
Liquid reserves6.0 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue -5.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Irby | Executive Dir. | 40 | $62K |
board members · 9
- Aaron Schwartz — President
- Hannah Sussman — Secretary
- James Mogeluzo — Director
- John Perricone — Director
- Lawrence Kramer — Treasurer
- Scott Zecher — Director
- Sherwin Lovi — Director
- Thomas Logan — Vice President
- Zach Owens — Director
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- 103rd Police Precinct Partner — Maintained regular coordination with the Association on security concerns and participated in the Jamaica Task Force.
- 180th Street Business Improvement District Partner — Has an administrative agreement that provides $1,800 in revenue to the 165th Street Mall Improvement Association.
- City of New York Government — Oversees the Business Improvement District program, under which the 165th Street Mall Improvement Association operates.
- Committee to Improve Perception (C-TIP) Coalition — Management serves on the board of C-TIP, a coalition of business and community leaders focused on improving the perception of downtown Jamaica.
- Councilman Rory Lanceman Funder — Awarded a $5,000 discretionary grant to fund family-oriented promotional events on the 165th Street Mall.
- Department of Small Business Services Government — Fred Leopold-Hooke serves as a representative on the Board of Directors
- Department of Transportation (DOT) Partner — Partnered on the Wayfinding Program and street lighting project to improve pedestrian navigation and illumination on the 165th Street Mall.
- Jamaica Center Partner — Co-sponsored the Back to School Fashion Show on the 165th Street Mall.
- New York City Comptroller’s Office Government — Aliya Latif serves as a representative on the Board of Directors
- New York City Council Government — Approved a $50,000 assessment increase for the 165th Street Mall Improvement Association in Fiscal Year 2017.
- New York City Police Department Partner — Collaborated with the organization on a joint meeting.
- New York City Police Department Partner — Collaborates with the organization to provide public safety services in the business improvement district.
- New York Police Department (NYPD) Partner — Collaborated with the Neighborhood Community Officers program to reduce crime and address quality of life issues on the 165th Street Mall.
- New York State Government — Provides baseline municipal services to the district, with the Association delivering supplemental services beyond state-provided offerings.
- Office of the Queens Borough President Government — Shurn Anderson serves as a representative on the Board of Directors
- Worldstar Foundation Partner — Co-sponsored the Book Bag and School Supplies Giveaway and raffle event on the 165th Street Mall.
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.
- Family-Oriented Promotions and Destination Marketing to Boost Commercemethodology: destination_marketingBy hosting family-oriented events and organizing bus tours to attract out-of-town shoppers, the organization increases foot traffic and supports local businesses, because experiential, inclusive marketing turns the mall into a regional destination rather than just a local shopping area.
- Pedestrian-Friendly Retail Design to Increase Foot Trafficmethodology: pedestrian-friendly retail designBy designing the mall as a pedestrian-friendly destination, the organization attracts diverse local and regional visitors, because accessible, walkable environments enhance shopper experience and encourage longer stays, increasing economic vitality.
- Public Safety Partnership to Enhance Quality of Lifemethodology: public_safety_partnershipBy deploying uniformed guards and maintaining collaboration with the NYPD, the organization improves public safety and the perceived quality of life in the mall district, because visible, coordinated security presence deters crime and increases visitor comfort and commercial activity.
- Special Assessment District Model for Local Improvementmethodology: special_assessment_districtBy pooling resources through a Special Assessment District, the organization delivers targeted sanitation, security, and promotional services to improve the commercial environment, because locally controlled funding enables responsive and tailored urban management that public agencies alone may not provide.