irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $182KTHE NYC HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE MARKETPLACE, THE IN-PERSON ASSISTOR, FACILITATED ENROLLMENT (IPA)PROGRAM: WE HAVE BEEN PROVIDING THIS ACCESS SINCE 1999 WITH THE FIRST PROGRAM ITERATION OF THE CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHILD HEALTH PLUS). ON AVERAGE 10,000 APPLICANTS ENROLLED IN INSURANCE ANNUALLY WITH ABOUT 60% BEING CHILDREN.
- #2 $537KTHE NYC CITY COUNCIL MCHSI FUNDED HEALTHY WOMEN HEALTH FUTURES (HWHF) PROGRAM A DOHMH-BPN PARTNERSHIP: THIS PROVIDES ACCESS TO REFERRALS FOR MATERNAL AND CHILD MEDICAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES NEEDS, INCLUDING DOULAS FOR BIRTHING AND POST-PARTUM SUPPORT. SUPPORTS TRAINING OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND DEVELOPING AND HIRING THEM AS DOULA CONSULTANTS TO SERVE PREGNANT/POSTPARTUM WOMEN FREE OF CHARGE, TO WHO NEED THEM. ON AVERAGE 50 DOULAS ARE TRAINED ANNUALLY CITYWIDE AND 180-200 BROOKLYN WOMEN RECEIVE THEIR SERVICES.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Brooklyn Community Collaborative (BCC) Health Insurance Enrollment
Assists individuals and families across NYC with enrolling in Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential Plan, and Qualified Health Plans through certified application counselors.
Family and Youth Peer Support (FYPS)
Offers peer-to-peer support, skill-building workshops, referrals, and linkages for families and youth (ages 0–24) facing behavioral, emotional, or developmental challenges.
Healthy Women Healthy Futures (HWHF)
Provides training for community members to become certified doulas and connects pregnant and postpartum women to free doula services for birthing and postpartum support. On average, 50 doulas are trained annually and 180–200 Brooklyn women receive services.
Social Care Network (SCN)
Connects pregnant and postpartum individuals to essential resources including housing, food, transportation, employment, and baby supplies through needs screening and community referrals.
Youth Peer Advocate (YPA) Program
Engages youth aged 18–30 with lived experience to support peers in achieving goals, accessing services, and building resilience through individual and group support.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Perinatal Support Services 2 activities
- Capacity building through maternal health coalition leadershipEstablishes and maintains a coalition of community-based organizations to address maternal health disparities and improve birth outcomes in communities of color across Brooklyn.
- Providing doula services for birth and postpartum supportDelivers free doula support to 180–200 pregnant and postpartum women in Brooklyn annually through the Healthy Women Healthy Futures program, including one-on-one support during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods. Also trains approximately 50 community members as doula consultants each year.
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Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Distribution of baby supplies and children's essentialsDistributes children's clothes, books, equipment, and baby products to perinatal and parenting families in Brooklyn to support healthy child development and reduce material hardship.
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School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
- Family and Youth Peer Support (FYPS) servicesProvides peer support to parents, caregivers, and youth ages 0–24 facing social, emotional, developmental, or behavioral challenges through individual peer support, peer-to-peer support groups, skill-building workshops, and community linkages. Includes recreation activities and educational sessions on child mental health, family rights, parenting, stress management, and advocacy.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funding partner organizations for social health services and vaccine outreachProvides funding to support partner organizations delivering social health services and promoting COVID-19 vaccine awareness among residents in targeted communities such as Fort Greene housing developments.
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Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
- Health insurance enrollment and post-enrollment supportProvides in-person assistance with enrollment, renewal, and updates to health insurance coverage through the NYS Health Insurance Exchange Marketplace (NYSOH), facilitating an average of 10,000 enrollments annually since 1999, primarily for children and families. Includes application support, case management, follow-ups, and troubleshooting.
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Health Information Exchange Support 1 activity
- Participation in health information technology initiativesEngages in the NYS/DOH Health Exchange's health information technology initiative to strengthen data systems at provider sites and improve coordination of health services.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Social care navigation and community referralsOffers comprehensive social care navigation, including screenings to assess client needs, assistance accessing public benefits (e.g., food stamps, housing, childcare), and referrals to medical, mental health, early intervention, shelter, and community-based services. Operates a social care network connecting individuals to essential resources.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.77M
Contributions & grants$1.76M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$9K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.38M
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead35%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.47M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.01M
Cash$1.02M
Investments$0
Liabilities$917K
Net assets$1.10M
Liquid reserves5.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -59.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NGOZI MOSES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $107K |
| DENISE WEST | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 35 | $103K |
board members · 4
- ALYSSA AGUILERA — BOARD MEMBER
- BETTIE MAYS — BOARD CHAIR/TREASURER
- DARREN S JAMES — BOARD SECRETARY
- XAMAYLA ROSE-PERSADI — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Christopher Rose Community Empowerment Campaign Partner — Coalition partner in The Brooklyn Coalition for Health Equity for Women and Families providing community education, outreach, case management, and family support services.
- Community Health Care Network Partner — Denise West worked at the Community Health Care Network and collaborated with them during the formation of the Brooklyn Comprehensive Perinatal Taskforce.
- Diaspora Community Services Partner — Coalition partner in The Brooklyn Coalition for Health Equity for Women and Families providing HIV/AIDS case management, maternal child health services, counseling, and outreach.
- Fort Greene Strategic Neighborhood Action Partnership (SNAP) Partner — Coalition partner in The Brooklyn Coalition for Health Equity for Women and Families providing health education, case management, and health insurance enrollment services.
- Google Partner — Uses Google Forms for online referral submissions.
- Kings County Assistors Partner — Collaborates with Kings County Assistors as part of community network partnerships.
- New York City Council Funder — Funds the Healthy Women Healthy Futures (HWHF) program through the Maternal and Child Health Services Initiative (MCHSI).
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Partner — Partner in the Healthy Women Healthy Futures (HWHF) program, providing maternal and child health referrals and doula services.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Collaborates through the NYS Health Insurance Exchange and the PHIT health information technology initiative.
- New York State of Health (NYSOH) Government — Partners with NYSOH to enroll consumers in health insurance programs through the official marketplace.
- community partners Partner — Collaborates with multiple community partners to deliver coordinated health and social services.
- weareBPNetwork Network — Brooklyn Perinatal Network maintains social media presence under the handle weareBPNetwork.
strategies · 5
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.
- Collaborative Multi-Agency Coordinationmethodology: collaborative_service_coordinationBy coordinating services across agencies and building community partner networks, the organization advances health equity and expands access to care because systemic fragmentation is reduced through collective action and shared infrastructure.
- Community Environmental Health Approachmethodology: community-environmental-healthBy treating individual perinatal health as inseparable from the broader community environment, the organization adopts a holistic model that addresses structural determinants of health because well-being is shaped by social, economic, and environmental conditions.
- Community-Based Doula Support Modelmethodology: doula_support_modelBy providing birth and postpartum doulas rooted in the community, the organization improves maternal and child health outcomes because continuous, culturally aligned support increases care adherence and reduces stress during critical periods.
- Culturally Appropriate Service Linkagemethodology: culturally_appropriate_linkageBy linking individuals and families to culturally appropriate health and social services, the organization improves health outcomes because trust and relevance increase utilization and continuity of care.
- Peer Advocacy with Lived Experiencemethodology: peer_advocacyBy employing peer advocates with lived experience, the organization improves engagement and navigation of health and social service systems because shared experience builds trust and reduces barriers to care.