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9 Million Reasons Inc
Long Island, NY · EIN 831110947 · Form 990EZ · FY2019 · NTEE W99 · Public & Societal Benefit · Micro (<$100K) · 9millionreasons.nyc
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mission · from form 990

To serve the homeless and underprivileged, through food distributions, free clothing, ESL and other programs.

profile · synthesized from sources

Operational nonprofit based in Long Island City, NY, focused on eradicating hunger and homelessness. Provides free food, clothing, and essential resources to vulnerable populations, including migrants and low-income families. Runs direct service programs such as food distribution, ESL classes, and job training, with significant community reach across New York City.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

ESL and GED Classes
Offers English as a Second Language and GED preparation classes to support educational advancement among migrants and underserved adults.
Food Distribution Program
Distributes free groceries and turkeys through a pantry in Long Island City, serving thousands monthly; part of ongoing efforts since 2020.
Holiday Toy and Gift Distribution
Annual December initiative distributing 5,000 toys and gifts to adults and families in need across the community.
Migrant Clothing and Coat Room
Provides free clothing and winter coats to migrants and their families as part of integration and relief services.
Operation Expansion
Facility upgrade project to enhance kitchen capacity, refrigeration, and dry goods storage to serve more people with nutritious meals.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Operate food pantry and distribute food
      Operates a food pantry in Long Island City, NY, providing free food distribution during specified weekday and Saturday hours. Distribsted 74,000,000 pounds of food and supplies food to 275 partner food pantries.
  • ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
    • Provide ESL classes for migrants and underprivileged populations
      Offers English as a Second Language (ESL) programs for homeless, underprivileged, and migrant populations, including recently initiated classes tailored for migrants.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide community resources including job training, GED classes, and immigration help
      Provides community resources such as GED classes, job training, and immigration assistance to support underprivileged and migrant populations.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Support migrants with clothing and seasonal food distributions
      Operates a migrant clothing and coat room and conducts seasonal food distributions, including providing 1,000 turkeys and hosting a Thanksgiving dinner for over 600 migrants and their families, reaching over 6,000 individuals during the initiative.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2019
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1 years on record · 2019–2019
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2019

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • Andrew Marko — President/Trustee
  • Carolyn Marko — CEO/Trustee
  • Destiny Marko — Secretary/Trustee
  • Luz Vega — Trustee
  • Marilyn Church — Trustee
  • Sham Ninah — Trustee
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • 9 Million Reasons Inc Network — Registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization operating in New York City
  • Evangel Church Partner — Outreach arm of Evangel Church in Long Island City
  • MKTG Team Partner — Technology or marketing partner providing website development services
  • MKTG Team Partner — Technology or marketing partner that powers the organization's website.
  • MKTG Team Partner — Technology or web development partner that powers the organization's website.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Inclusive Volunteer Environment
    methodology: inclusive_volunteer_environment
    By creating an accessible and harassment-free environment for volunteers, the organization strengthens community participation and service delivery because inclusion of diverse volunteers increases volunteer retention and broadens community trust.
  • Infrastructure-Led Capacity Expansion
    methodology: infrastructure-driven scale
    By modernizing kitchen infrastructure, the organization increases meal output and improves nutritional quality because upgraded facilities enable greater efficiency, volume, and food safety.
  • Integrated Support Model
    methodology: integrated_community_support
    By combining food assistance with educational, employment, and legal services, the organization addresses root causes of poverty and builds long-term community resilience because holistic support increases client engagement and improves outcomes.