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NEW YORK CARES INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133444193 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE T400 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Large ($10M-$50M) · newyorkcares.org
revenue
$10.6M
expenses
$10.0M
net assets
$12.0M
employees
83
volunteers
33,941
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

TO MEET THE PRESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS BY MOBILIZING CARING NEW YORKERS IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE.

profile · synthesized from sources

New York Cares mobilizes volunteers and resources to address pressing community needs across New York City. The organization connects individuals, corporations, and nonprofits to service opportunities that support education, food security, and social services. It operates citywide programs and large-scale events, focusing on equity and community resilience through volunteer engagement.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

9/11 Day of Service
Four-day event packing over 3 million meals for food-insecure New Yorkers, involving thousands of volunteers aboard the Intrepid.
College Access
Helps high school students prepare for and succeed in college through guidance and support programs.
Phone Banking for Veterans
Connects veterans with vital public services including housing, mental health resources, and food assistance.
Student Success
Supports 3rd through 8th grade students in low-income NYC neighborhoods through tutoring and social-emotional learning in reading, math, and English language arts.
Summer Welcome Corps
Engages volunteers to welcome visitors to NYC during major summer events, providing information and enhancing public experiences.
Tax Prep
Provides free tax preparation services through the VITA program to help low-income New Yorkers claim refunds.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 2 activities
    • Build capacity through nonprofit and corporate partnerships
      Partners annually with over 400 schools, nonprofits, and city agencies and 150 corporations to support community service initiatives and expand volunteer capacity across New York City.
    • Facilitate year-round volunteer opportunities across service sectors
      Provides year-round volunteer opportunities in education, hunger and homelessness services, health and wellness, and environmental stewardship across New York City, supported by a network of tens of thousands of individuals and 1,200 trained Team Leaders who manage logistics and coordination.
  • Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
    • Conduct phone banking for NYC veterans
      Conducts phone banking outreach to connect NYC veterans with information about accessing public services such as free meals, housing, and mental health resources.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver Student Success programs for grades 3–8
      Provides year-round academic support, social-emotional development, and supplemental programming to students in grades 3–8 in low-income NYC neighborhoods through structured afterschool tutoring sessions lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes, with 12–14 sessions per semester.
  • Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
    • Deploy volunteers for public event visitor services
      Deploys trained volunteers to welcome and provide information to visitors during major public events in New York City, including the World Cup and Fourth of July celebrations.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Distribute essential goods to New Yorkers in need
      Distributes essential goods including 2.7 million warm coats and 70 million meals to New Yorkers facing hardship.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Operate College Access programs for high school students
      Runs College Access programs that support high school students in preparing for and achieving college enrollment.
  • Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
    • Organize volunteer meal packing events
      Organizes large-scale meal packing events, including an annual 9/11 Day of Service event, engaging thousands of volunteers to prepare over three million meals annually for distribution to New Yorkers facing food insecurity.
  • Free Tax Preparation Services 1 activity
    • Provide free tax preparation services
      Offers free tax preparation services through the VITA Tax Prep program to help eligible New Yorkers claim refunds.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$10.64M
Contributions & grants$10.23M96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$410K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$10.03M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$5.72M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$16.16M
Cash$4.85M
Investments$5.31M
Liabilities$4.13M
Net assets$12.03M
Liquid reserves12.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -10.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SAPREET K SALUJA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $371K
EDWARD LADA CHIEF FINANCE & OPS OFFICER 40 $255K
JENNIFER G GOLDSCHEIN CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40 $220K
ARLENE LOZANO THRU 0923 FORMER CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 0 $208K
NYISHA HOLLIDAY CHIEF TALENT OFFICER 40 $196K
PAUL J FRIDMAN ASSOCIATE VP, PROGRAM OPERATIONS 40 $145K
MICHAEL J GAMBER DIRECTOR, TECHNOLOGY 40 $141K
ERICA LOCKWOOD SR. DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING 40 $113K
board members · 17
  • ADAM ZOTKOW — BOARD MEMBER
  • AUDREY CHOI — BOARD MEMBER
  • DENNISTON M RIED JR — BOARD MEMBER
  • EDWARD PETROSKY — BOARD MEMBER
  • GAIL B HARRIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • GUS GARCIA — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAMES L AMINE — BOARD MEMBER
  • JANET ZAGORIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JEANNE STRAUS — TREASURER
  • JOHN B EHRENKRANZ — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JOYCE FROST — BOARD MEMBER
  • JULIE TURAJ — BOARD MEMBER
  • K DON CORNWELL — BOARD MEMBER
  • KARL KELLNER — BOARD MEMBER
  • KEITH A GROSSMAN — SECRETARY
  • KELLEY MORRELL — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL GRAHAM — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 45

Who they work with

  • 150 corporations Partner — Organizations that partner with New York Cares for volunteer initiatives.
  • 150 corporations Partner — Partnered with 150 corporations annually.
  • 400 nonprofits and schools Partner — Community-based organizations and educational institutions that collaborate with New York Cares on service projects
  • 400 schools Partner — Partner institutions where New York Cares operates volunteer programs.
  • 400 schools and nonprofits Partner — Partnered with over 400 schools and nonprofits annually.
  • 9/11 Day Partner — Partnered to organize the 9/11 Day of Service event aboard The Intrepid.
  • Amazin Mets Foundation Funder — Donor at Investor level ($150,000+)
  • Amazon Funder — Donor at Silver Donors level ($15,000–$24,999)
  • Bank of America Funder — Donor at President's Circle level ($50,000–$74,999)
  • Barclays Funder — Donor at President's Circle level ($50,000–$74,999)
  • Bloomberg Philanthropies Funder — Donor at Investor level ($150,000+)
  • Deutsche Bank Funder — Donor at Gold Donors level ($25,000–$34,999)
  • Funraise.org Partner — Partner organization enabling fundraising and donation processing for the Stand with Students campaign.
  • Goldman Sachs Funder — Donor at Platinum Donors level ($35,000–$49,999)
  • Google Funder — Donor at Gold Donors level ($25,000–$34,999)
  • IBM Corporation Funder — Donor at Bronze Donors level ($10,000–$14,999)
  • Intrepid Partner — Collaborates on large-scale meal packing events for the 9/11 Day of Service.
  • Intrepid Partner — Collaborates to host the 9/11 Day of Service event where volunteers pack meals.
  • JPMorgan Chase Funder — Donor at President's Circle level ($50,000–$74,999)
  • L’Oreal USA Funder — Donor at Founder's Club level ($100,000–$124,999)
  • Macy's Funder — Donor at Silver Donors level ($15,000–$24,999)
  • Meta Funder — Donor at Patron Donors level ($5,000–$9,999)
  • MoonPay Partner — Employer of Keith Grossman, who chairs the Stand with Students campaign.
  • Morgan Stanley Funder — Donor at Investor level ($150,000+)
  • NBA Cares Funder — Donor at Platinum Donors level ($35,000–$49,999)
  • NBCUniversal Funder — Donor at Chair's Club level ($75,000–$99,999)
  • New York City Council Government — Donor at Silver Donors level ($15,000–$24,999)
  • New York Yankees Funder — Donor at Gold Donors level ($25,000–$34,999)
  • New Yorkers Partner — Individuals who volunteer through New York Cares to support community organizations and causes.
  • News Corp Funder — Donor at Patron Donors level ($5,000–$9,999)
+ 15 more
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.

  • Community-Led Volunteerism with Coordinated Support
    methodology: community-led_volunteerism
    By combining community leadership (via volunteer Team Leaders) with centralized coordination and logistical support, the organization scales impact while maintaining local authenticity and responsiveness. Because community members lead projects they are more invested and better attuned to local needs, while centralized systems ensure efficiency and access to broader resources.
  • Customized Corporate Engagement Aligned with Community Needs
    methodology: customized_employee_engagement
    By co-designing employee engagement programs with corporate partners, the organization aligns corporate volunteer efforts with authentic community needs and partner missions. Because projects are tailored to both corporate goals and local priorities, they generate higher impact and sustainability.
  • Integrated Academic and Social-Emotional Learning for Resilience
    methodology: integrated_social-emotional_learning
    By delivering small-group tutoring that integrates structured lesson plans, Common Core alignment, and social-emotional learning, the organization improves student learning and resilience. Because students engage in safe, supportive environments where mistakes are part of the process, they develop both academic skills and emotional coping strategies.
  • Volunteer Engagement as a Driver of Equity and Urban Resilience
    methodology: volunteer-driven_equity
    By mobilizing volunteer time across diverse communities, the organization increases equity and resilience, expanding opportunities for New Yorkers to thrive. Because volunteerism connects individuals to each other and to their communities, it strengthens social fabric and creates pathways for inclusive growth.