irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $98KTHE EMERGENCY GRANTS PROGRAM PROVIDES CRITICAL, ONE-TIME FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CORE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND OTHER ELIGIBLE FORMER FOSTER YOUTH. SUPPORT ADDRESSES URGENT NEEDS SUCH AS RENTAL ARREARS, MOVE-IN COSTS (BROKER FEES AND SECURITY DEPOSITS), HOME GOODS AND FURNITURE, FOOD EMERGENCIES, PARENTING NEEDS (FORMULA AND DIAPERS), AND UTILITY PAYMENTS (HEAT, WI-FI, PHONE, AND ELECTRICITY).
- #2 $225KTHE ALUMNI PROGRAM SUPPORTS YOUTH WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE CLNY CORE PROGRAM AS THEY TRANSITION TO GREATER INDEPENDENCE. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ALUMNI BOARD - A GROUP OF ENGAGED ALUMNI WHO HELP ORGANIZE SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. ALUMNI PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVE EMERGENCY FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND CONTINUED ACCESS TO SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING AS NEEDED.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Alumni Program
Supports graduates of core programs through an alumni advisory board, peer mentoring, social and educational events, emergency financial aid, and continued access to counseling, ensuring no “second aging out” of services.
Comprehensive Services Program (CSP)
Provides intensive, long-term support to youth aged 21–26 transitioning out of foster care, including individualized service plans, housing stability monitoring, career counseling, educational assistance, mental health referrals, financial literacy training, and parenting support.
Emergency Grants Program
Offers one-time financial assistance for urgent needs including rental arrears, move-in costs, utilities, food, parenting supplies, employment-related expenses, and educational costs such as tuition, laptops, and school supplies.
Home Goods Advocacy Program (HGA)
Provides essential household goods to youth aging out of foster care in NYC, allowing them to personalize their living spaces, with quarterly housing stability check-ins and access to workshops on financial literacy, nutrition, and self-care.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Foster Youth Transition Support 3 activities
- Comprehensive Support Services for Youth Aging Out of Foster CareProvides weekly social work check-ins and individualized service planning for youth ages 21–26 to promote stability and self-sufficiency, including support with housing stability, mental health referrals, financial literacy training, parenting items, and nutritional workshops. IRS-990 data reports annual service to 60–100 youth across multiple fiscal years, with 100% housing retention.
- Employment and Education Support ServicesOffers resume writing, job search assistance, career counseling, and interview readiness training to youth aging out of foster care; supports college-enrolled youth with tuition, internships, and enrollment challenges, and refers non-college-enrolled youth to HSE or vocational programs.
- Home Goods and Housing Stability ProgramProvides home goods assessments and delivers household goods to youth aging out of foster care in New York City, followed by quarterly check-ins to support housing stability. Served 62 youth in the Home Goods Advocacy program with partner agency collaboration.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Alumni Program and Peer MentoringSupports alumni of core programs through a peer-led Alumni Advisory Board, emergency financial assistance, continued access to counseling, and a formalized Alumni Program launched in FY25 that includes peer mentoring. The program was developed and implemented by the Alumni Advisory Board.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Emergency Financial Assistance ProgramOperates an Emergency Grants Program that provides one-time financial assistance for urgent needs including rental arrears, move-in costs, utilities, food emergencies, parenting supplies, employment-related expenses, and educational needs such as tuition, laptops, and school supplies; served over 100 youth in fiscal year 2022.
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Self-Sufficiency Empowerment Workshops 1 activity
- Monthly Educational and Wellness WorkshopsHosts monthly workshops for youth on financial budgeting, nutrition, stress management, self-care, and other life skills, with ongoing access to nutritional and self-care programming.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.40M
Contributions & grants$1.38M98%
Program service revenue$21K2%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.47M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$908K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$983K
Cash$661K
Investments$0
Liabilities$187K
Net assets$796K
Liquid reserves5.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +27.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH NORTHCUTT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $135K |
board members · 15
- ALEX TINT RON 0724 — DIRECTOR
- ALMA MEJIA RON 0724 — DIRECTOR
- AMANDA WEISS RON 0824 — DIRECTOR
- CHARELL STAR — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINA HOLDREGE — DIRECTOR
- JACKELYN GARCIA — PRESIDENT
- JOHN BROSENS RON 1224 — DIRECTOR
- KELSEY KOVAS — DIRECTOR
- LIZBETH ADAMS — VICE PRESIDENT
- NICOLE JOHNSON ROFF 0625 — SECRETARY
- REIA BALCHAN — DIRECTOR
- RISA LETOWSKY RON 0325 — DIRECTOR
- SAMANTHA FRIED ROFF 0525 — DIRECTOR
- SAMEER KISHORE — TREASURER
- TENESHERCHRISTINAYOUNG — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Administration for Children's Services Partner — Collaborates to assist youth aged 18–21 still in foster care but living independently
- Amazon Partner — Partner platform for fulfilling weekly wishlists to support youth with needed items.
- CASA-NYC Partner — Long-term partner that refers clients to the Home Goods Advocacy program
- Girls Educational & Mentoring Services Partner — Partners to serve youth who experienced commercial sexual exploitation and are part of the foster care population
- Legal Aid Partner — Long-term partner that refers clients to the Home Goods Advocacy program
- NYC foster care system Partner — Refers youth aging out of foster care to City Living NY for home goods and support services.
- New Yorkers for Children Partner — Long-term partner that refers clients to the Home Goods Advocacy program
- Nurse Family Partnership Partner — Long-term partner that refers clients to the Home Goods Advocacy program
- licensed social workers Partner — Provides counseling and service planning within the Comprehensive Services Program
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.
- Client-Choice Model for Home Goodsmethodology: client_choice_modelBy allowing youth to choose their own home goods, including color and design, the organization promotes personalization and ownership of living spaces, which increases engagement and dignity during the transition to independent living.
- Early Intervention to Prevent Homelessnessmethodology: early_interventionBy conducting regular and structured check-ins, the organization identifies housing instability early and intervenes proactively, preventing homelessness among youth aging out of foster care because early detection enables timely support.
- Individualized Service Planning for Self-Sufficiencymethodology: individualized_service_planningBy tailoring services to each youth’s unique needs and goals, the organization fosters stability and self-sufficiency, because personalized planning increases relevance and effectiveness of support.
- Wraparound and Continuous Support Modelmethodology: wraparound_supportBy providing comprehensive, continuous support services—including during and after program graduation—the organization sustains long-term stability and prevents a "second aging out," because ongoing engagement reinforces self-sufficiency.