irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.96MThe Bowery Mission's children's programs, Mont Lawn City Camp and Mont Lawn Summer Camp, empower children to thrive and succeed, supporting families who are striving but struggling to provide opportunities for their children. Kids from New York City's most underserved neighborhoods find a safe and welcoming place to explore their talents, build lifelong friendships, grow in character, and explore the depths of God's love. In fiscal year 2024, 475 children participated in these programs, which included year-round enrichment classes and mentoring at Mont Lawn City Camp, culminating in an unforgettable week away at Mont Lawn Summer Camp in the Poconos region of Pennsylvania.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Compassionate Care Services
Meals, emergency showers, clothing distribution, and overnight shelter provided to neighbors in crisis at The Bowery Mission’s Red Doors
Mont Lawn City Camp
Year-round enrichment program for children and youth in underserved NYC neighborhoods, including tutoring, mentoring, and character development
Mont Lawn Summer Camp
Summer camp in the Poconos Region of Pennsylvania for hundreds of children, providing a week-long retreat focused on growth and community
Residential Programs
Healing communities for adults offering counseling, faith-based support, job training, and recovery services to help rebuild lives after homelessness
Vocational Mentoring and Job Training
Programs supporting residential graduates in career development through mentoring, resume building, certification, and employment placement
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Children and youth enrichment and education supportServed 525 children and youth through tutoring, mentoring, enrichment activities, and community programs, including the expansion of a Homework Help program at Mont Lawn City Camp to support academic success.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distribution of clothing and hygiene itemsDistributed 25,000 articles of clothing and delivered 55,000 emergency showers annually to support hygiene access and basic needs for individuals in crisis.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Distribution of meals to individuals in needProvided 430,000 meals annually to individuals experiencing hunger and homelessness in New York City through ongoing programs and services, including large-scale meal events such as Thanksgiving Day, where 1,900 meals were served across campuses.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Family support programsProvided holistic support to 300 families through organized programs, events, and giveaways aimed at addressing material and social needs.
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Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
- Operation of service and retreat facilitiesOperates The Bowery Mission, Mont Lawn Camp & Retreat Center, and Heartsease Home as core facilities delivering meals, shelter, recovery programs, youth enrichment, and retreat services.
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Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 1 activity
- Partnership engagement with faith communitiesHosted an annual Pastors & Church Leaders Lunch in June 2023 attended by over 70 ministry partners to strengthen collaboration and outreach.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Provision of shelter and safe housingProvided 78,000 nights of safe shelter annually to individuals experiencing homelessness, including through year-round support programs and long-term residential recovery initiatives focused on independence.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Resource dissemination for crisis supportOffers downloadable and printable resource cards to connect individuals in crisis with essential support services.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement and capacity mobilizationEngaged nearly 11,000 volunteers annually who contributed over 51,000 hours of service to support operations, with 10,000 volunteers contributing 39,000 hours in one reporting period, enabling service delivery for individuals experiencing homelessness and hunger.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Long-term residential recovery and independence programsEngaged over 150 adults in long-term residential programs focused on recovery, spiritual growth, and independence, supported by faith-based classes, vocational training, and mentoring.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$24.46M
Contributions & grants$23.26M95%
Program service revenue$114K0%
Investment income$371K2%
Other revenue$716K
expenses
Total expenses$25.74M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising22%
Salaries & benefits$11.77M
Grants paid out$1.71M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$60.69M
Cash$1.77M
Investments$11.76M
Liabilities$6.82M
Net assets$53.86M
Liquid reserves6.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -1.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| James Winans | President/CEO | 40 | $312K |
| Isabella White | Chief Human Resources Officer | 40 | $233K |
| Laurie-Anne Bentley | Chief Development Officer (part year) | 40 | $215K |
| Cheryl Mitchell | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $192K |
| Elizabeth Caraballo | General Counselor | 24 | $177K |
| Rob DeGuzman | Clinical Director | 40 | $157K |
| Melanie Donato | Marketing Director | 40 | $149K |
| Kim Collins | Sr Director of Major Gifts & Dev Ops | 40 | $130K |
| Karl Chan | Sr. Director Partnerships & Strategy | 40 | $123K |
| Karen Gaines | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $36K |
board members · 13
- Addison Hardy — Director
- Alexandra Vassilaros — Director (part year)
- Bryan Cho — Director
- Charles W Veth — Director
- Ginni Elmore — Director
- Jamie Knauss — Director (part year)
- John Goetz — Director
- Laura Woodward — Director
- Leon Williams — Director
- Olga Statz — Director (part year)
- Pamela Leggett — Director
- Scott Stephenson — Chairman
- Summer Ellis — Director
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- BMO Harris Partner — Financial institution holding Christian Herald Association's brokerage account for stock donations.
- BMO Private Bank / SEI Private Trust Partner — Agent bank facilitating stock transfers to Christian Herald Association.
- Bank of America Government — Recipient of the Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Award
- Bank of America Partner — Major corporate partner of The Bowery Mission
- Better Business Bureau Network — Charity Seal Holder meeting the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability
- Capital One Partner — Partner of The Bowery Mission
- Charity Navigator Network — Rated a four-star charity with highest rating in Accountability and Transparency
- Citygate Network Network — Accredited member of the Citygate Network
- ECFA Network — Accredited member requiring adherence to high standards of Christian stewardship and ethical financial practices
- Eurazeo Partner — Major corporate partner of The Bowery Mission
- GuideStar Network — Platinum-level participant demonstrating commitment to transparency
- Heartsease Home Partner — Subsidiary program operated under Christian Herald Association Inc.
- Hope for New York Partner — Affiliate organization receiving volunteer and financial resources to serve New Yorkers in need
- Jeopardy! Partner — Partner of The Bowery Mission
- Jones Day Foundation Partner — Partner of The Bowery Mission
- McKinsey & Company Partner — Partner of The Bowery Mission
- Mont Lawn Camp & Retreat Center Partner — Subsidiary program operated under Christian Herald Association Inc.
- Mont Lawn City Camp Partner — Partner site providing enrichment, mentoring, and summer camp programming for children and youth.
- Nasdaq Partner — Partner of The Bowery Mission
- Northwestern Mutual Partner — Partner of The Bowery Mission
- Pura Vida Investments Partner — Partner of The Bowery Mission
- RGI Home Partner — Partner of The Bowery Mission
- Team Bowery Mission Partner — Group of participants fundraising for The Bowery Mission through events like the TCS New York City Marathon.
- The Bowery Mission Partner — Subsidiary program operated under Christian Herald Association Inc.
- The D.E. Shaw Group Partner — Major corporate partner of The Bowery Mission
- Trinity Church Wall Street Partner — Hosted The Bowery Mission's Annual Pastors & Church Leaders Lunch at St. Paul’s Chapel.
- Verisk Analytics Partner — Partner of The Bowery Mission
- Whole Foods Partner — Major corporate partner of The Bowery Mission
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.
- Faith-Based Holistic Transformationmethodology: faith_based_holistic_careBy integrating spiritual care with physical and emotional support within a faith-based community, we produce lasting personal transformation and independence because the love of God and relational belonging are central to healing and hope.
- Relational and Individualized Pathway to Independencemethodology: relational_and_individualized_careBy building trust through immediate needs and hospitality, then co-creating individual action plans, we produce measurable progress toward recovery and self-sufficiency because personalized, trauma-informed relationships enable sustainable change.