irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $804KRED HOOK FARMS: WE HARVESTED NEARLY 20,000 POUNDS OF PRODUCE--INCREASING ACCESS TO FRESH, AFFORDABLE PRODUCE AND PROVIDING NUTRITION EDUCATION THAT INTRODUCES VEGETABLES, FRUIT AND HEALTHY, DELICIOUS WAYS TO PREPARE THEM, ARE CONCRETE WAYS WE ARE MEETING THE BASIC NEEDS OF RED HOOK'S PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS AND COMBATING THE PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS.
- #2 $629KADOLESCENT YOUTH: RHI PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR ALMOST 200 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. WE OFFER 40 MIDDLE SCHOOL AGED YOUTH EACH ACADEMIC YEAR AND 20 DURING THE SUMMERTIME. MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOLARS USE SUPPORT TO WORK TOWARD ACADEMIC SUCCESS, BEGIN CAREER AND COLLEGE EXPLORATION, DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS, STRENGTHEN SOCIAL SUPPORTS AND EXERCISE THEIR LEADERSHIP IN RED HOOK. RHI PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMMING FOR 120 RED HOOK YOUTH ATTENDING HIGH SCHOOL, AS THEY WORK TOWARD THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, DEVELOP A POST-SECONDARY PLAN, GAIN PAID JOB TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCE, STRENGTHEN THEIR SOCIAL SUPPORTS AND EXERCISE THEIR LEADERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY. APPROXIMATELY 20 OF THESE HIGH SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH RECEIVE COLLEGE ACCESS SUPPORT.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Adolescent Youth Program
After-school and summer programming for middle and high school students focusing on academic success, leadership, and college preparation
Local Leaders
Training program for public housing residents in emergency preparedness and community organizing, developed post-Hurricane Sandy
Participatory Research
Community-led research initiatives on issues like mold in NYCHA housing, BQE impacts, and healthcare access
Public Safety Organizers
Youth-led initiative addressing community violence and developing community-based safety solutions
Red Hook Farms
Urban agriculture program that grows and distributes fresh produce while providing nutrition education to public housing residents
Young Adult Programs
Supports nearly 200 young adults with education, employment, and social services through a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 2 activities
- Young adult workforce and transition supportSupports nearly 200 young adults annually in setting individualized goals related to education, employment, professional growth, and social supports. Recruits and serves 175 young adults each year through programs that promote successful transitions into adulthood, including subsidized workforce readiness internships and community improvement projects funded with $214,663 in allocations.
- Youth development and leadership programsEngages over 350 youth annually through year-round programming for individuals aged 11 to 24, including comprehensive after-school support for middle and high school students focused on academics, career exploration, life skills, and leadership. Provides paid job training and leadership opportunities, with over $250,000 paid annually to high school Youth Leaders for community work.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Community benefits enrollment and social service referralsProvides direct enrollment assistance for SNAP, One Shot Deals, and free broadband, along with referrals for health services and employment support to Red Hook residents aged 25 and older.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Community volunteer engagement programHosts group volunteer days at Red Hook Farms with activities including turning windrows, weeding, and harvesting for groups of up to 20 participants.
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Church and Congregation-Based Financial Aid 1 activity
- Emergency financial assistance grantsDistributes emergency funds to community members facing financial hardship due to illness, flooding, utility outages, fire, or job loss, distributing $146,955 to 108 families in one reported year.
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Community Environmental Monitoring and Research 1 activity
- Environmental education and air quality monitoring outreachConducts educational programming, community outreach, and in-school visits to raise awareness about air quality and the local air monitoring initiative among youth, residents, and stakeholders.
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Youth and Community Research Initiatives 1 activity
- Participatory community health researchCo-led the Red Hook Community Health Needs and Assets Assessment (CHNAA) with five partner organizations and conducts ongoing participatory research led by youth and local leaders to generate community-driven knowledge and solutions for public health and well-being.
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Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 1 activity
- Public safety advocacy and organizingOrganizes community responses to public safety issues, including increased shootings in the Red Hook Houses, through its Public Safety Organizers program.
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
- Urban agriculture and fresh food access programOperates two urban farm sites, including the 1.1-acre Wolcott Farm in Red Hook West Houses, where nearly 20,000 pounds of produce are harvested annually for free distribution to public housing residents. Hosts a weekly free farm stand with live cooking demonstrations and supports resident-led gardening through the Garden Club, which manages 24 raised beds.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth-led community outreach and civic engagement trainingOperates the RHI Ambassador program, which trains youth organizers to lead community outreach on critical issues such as voter registration and vaccine hesitancy.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Paid local employment and wage distributionFunctions as one of the largest community-based employers in Red Hook by employing over 150 local youth and adults, paying $1,194,209 in salaries to adult residents, $249,726 to high school students, and $54,043 in stipends to younger teens.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.26M
Contributions & grants$4.21M99%
Program service revenue$8K0%
Investment income$19K0%
Other revenue$22K
expenses
Total expenses$5.02M
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$3.44M
Grants paid out$235K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.69M
Cash$1.24M
Investments$103K
Liabilities$690K
Net assets$3.00M
Liquid reserves3.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -7.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL PARTIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $180K |
| APHIA PHILLIP | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC | 40 | $142K |
| CATHERINE MCBRIDE | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY BUILDING | 40 | $108K |
| YVONNE BRATHWAITE | CHIEF PROGRAM & POLICY OFF | 40 | $104K |
board members · 15
- ALISON MASCHMEYER — DIRECTOR
- AMANDA SUE NICHOLS — DIRECTOR
- BRANDON HOLLEY — PRESIDENT
- GEORGE SUTTLES — TREASURER
- GREGG BISHOP — DIRECTOR
- JANICE MCGUIRE — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER WHEARY — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN CORREIA — DIRECTOR
- MARIA MOTTOLA — SECRETARY
- MICHAEL LEE — DIRECTOR
- MILLICENT COMRIE MD — DIRECTOR
- NANDA PRABHAKAR — VICE PRESIDENT
- PAXTON BARNES — DIRECTOR
- REBECCA KATZ — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS MCMAHON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 40
Who they work with
- Alex House Project Partner — Partnered with RHI and the Red Hook Community Health Network to facilitate community dialogue sessions on healthcare access.
- Beyer Blinder Belle Foundation Funder — Provided financial support for the development of RHI’s NYC DOT “Street Seats” area.
- Borough Bees Partner — Community partner of Red Hook Initiative
- Dig Partner — Community partner of Red Hook Initiative
- Family Health Centers at NYU Langone Partner — Co-planned the Red Hook Community Health Needs and Assets Assessment (CHNAA) with RHI and other community organizations.
- Ford Foundation Funder — Supported the multi-sector Working Group that developed the “Planning for a Just Recovery” strategy report, which included RHI as a member.
- Gerstner Foundation Funder — Provided support enabling RHI to distribute emergency grants to community members for bill payments during crises.
- Good Shepherd Services Partner — Co-planned the Red Hook Community Health Needs and Assets Assessment (CHNAA) with RHI and other community organizations.
- Green City Force Partner — Partnered with Red Hook Initiative to create the Red Hook Houses Farm (Wolcott Farm) in 2013.
- Hester Street Partner — Co-convened a multi-sector Working Group with RHI and NYCHA to develop a collective crisis response strategy for NYCHA resilience.
- Horticultural Society of New York Partner — Maintains the RHI “Street Seats” public space with support from NYC-DOT.
- Jill Eisenhard Partner — Founder and Executive Director who trained community residents in reproductive health.
- Mayor’s Office Partner — Collaborated with Red Hook Initiative and other partners to establish the Red Hook Houses Farm in 2013.
- NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Government — Government supporter of Red Hook Initiative
- NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Partner — Community partner of Red Hook Initiative
- NYC Department of Transportation Government — Government supporter of Red Hook Initiative
- NYC Department of Transportation Government — Partnered with RHI to develop and maintain the “Street Seats” public space at 767 Hicks Street.
- NYC Department of Youth & Community Development Government — Government supporter of Red Hook Initiative
- NYC Housing Authority Government — Partnered with Red Hook Initiative and others to create the Red Hook Houses Farm in 2013.
- NYC Human Resources Administration Government — Government supporter of Red Hook Initiative
- NYU Langone Family Health Centers, Sunset Terrace Government — Government supporter and community partner of Red Hook Initiative
- NYU Langone Health Partner — Collaborated with RHI on the Red Hook Community Health Needs and Assets Assessment (CHNAA) through its Community Service Plan and Department of Population Health.
- New York City Housing Authority Partner — Community partner of Red Hook Initiative
- New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets Government — Government supporter of Red Hook Initiative
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Government supporter of Red Hook Initiative
- Office of Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes Partner — Community partner of Red Hook Initiative
- Office of Council Member Alexa Aviles Partner — Community partner of Red Hook Initiative
- Office of State Senator Jabari Brisport Partner — Community partner of Red Hook Initiative
- Pioneer Works Partner — Community partner of Red Hook Initiative
- Public Science Project Partner — Community partner of Red Hook Initiative
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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.
- Career Exposure Through Professional Engagementmethodology: workforce-exposure-through-professional-engagementBy connecting youth with established professionals through workshops and direct interaction, they develop concrete visions of viable career pathways, increasing motivation and long-term workforce engagement.
- Participatory Research for Community-Owned Solutionsmethodology: participatory_researchBy engaging youth and local leaders in participatory research, the organization generates community-owned knowledge that leads to contextually relevant, trusted, and actionable solutions to systemic inequities.
- Trauma-Informed, Strengths-Based Youth Developmentmethodology: strengths-based, trauma-informed approachBy providing personalized support through a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, young adults build confidence, resilience, and self-actualization, which increases their capacity to engage in education, leadership, and advocacy and disrupt cycles like the school-to-prison pipeline.
- Youth and Resident Empowerment for Systems Changemethodology: resident-led systems changeBy positioning youth and adult residents as leaders, co-creators, and decision-makers in community development and advocacy efforts, systemic inequities in housing, education, policing, and health care are disrupted because lived experience drives more effective, sustainable, and equitable solutions.