irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3.84MPOLICY, ADVOCACY, AND RESEARCH: FPWA'S WORK ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF NEW YORKERS WITH LOWER INCOMES, ENSURING THAT THERE ARE INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMIC SECURITY AND MOBILITY. FPWA CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO INFORM ITS POLICY AGENDA AND MOBILIZES ITS NETWORK TO ADVOCATE FOR TARGETED INVESTMENTS IN POLICIES THAT MEANINGFULLY DISMANTLE THE SYSTEMIC AND STRUCTURAL BARRIERS THAT MAINTAIN ECONOMIC DEPRIVATION. FPWA EDUCATES LEADERS AND DECISION-MAKERS, ENSURING THE NEEDS OF OUR MEMBER AGENCIES AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE ARE HEARD IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Capacity Building for Member Agencies
Provides member organizations with grants, leadership development, organizational management training, and civic engagement support to strengthen service delivery.
New York Cash Assistance Narratives Network (CANN)
Statewide coalition that elevates the lived experiences of cash assistance recipients to advocate for program improvements and shift public narratives around welfare and economic support.
Policy, Advocacy, and Research Initiative
Conducts research and analysis to inform policy agendas, mobilizes networks to advocate for economic equity, and educates decision-makers on systemic barriers to economic security.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Policy Advocacy & Research 2 activities
- Advancing economic equity through policy advocacy and coalition leadershipLeads and co-leads advocacy coalitions and task forces—including the New York Cash Assistance Narratives Network—and shapes an evidence-based policy agenda focused on reducing economic inequity and strengthening human service systems for lower-income New Yorkers.
- Strengthening fiscal transparency and public budget literacyOperates the NYC Funds Tracker and produces the NYC Budget Watch series to analyze and communicate key stages of New York City’s budget process, supporting nonprofits and community members in advocating for equitable human services funding.
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Economic and Financial Research 1 activity
- Conducting policy research and systemic analysis to advance economic securityConducts in-depth policy research and analysis—such as the "Rewriting the Story" report and cost-of-living studies—to identify systemic barriers, inform advocacy, and drive reforms that promote economic mobility and dismantle structural inequities.
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Church and Congregation-Based Financial Aid 1 activity
- Funding direct services through network of human service agenciesAwards financial assistance grants via a network of 170 human services agencies and faith-based institutions to support families and individuals in need.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Operating conference center for nonprofit and government useProvides high-quality, affordable conference space for member agencies, nonprofits, and government organizations, with a facility that accommodates up to 125 guests or can be configured into smaller meeting rooms using collapsible walls.
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Training and Capacity Building for Trauma-Informed Student Support 1 activity
- Producing and curating written resources for organizational effectivenessOffers FPWA-authored and curated external tools and materials to support trauma-informed care, people-centered service delivery, and organizational effectiveness for human services organizations.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Providing capacity-building training and technical assistanceConducts workshops and trainings for human service agencies and faith institutions in leadership development, organizational management, civic engagement, and trauma-informed practices, along with providing ongoing technical assistance.
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Religious Education Support 1 activity
- Supporting educational equity through faith-based community engagementImplements the Faith in Education Initiative to expand access to quality education by engaging faith-based communities in advocacy and programmatic support.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$11.79M
Contributions & grants$1.70M14%
Program service revenue$244K2%
Investment income$9.85M84%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$8.27M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$4.76M
Grants paid out$641K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$80.10M
Cash$1.97M
Investments$51.70M
Liabilities$10.11M
Net assets$69.99M
Liquid reserves77.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +125.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JENNIFER JONES AUSTIN | CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $488K |
| FRANK DIMAIUTA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $339K |
| RAYSA SEGURA-RODRIGUEZ | CHIEF PROGRAM & POLICY OFFICER | 35 | $322K |
| ALEXANDROS HATZAKIS | ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $314K |
| JOSEPH JONES | DIR. POLICY, ADVOCACY | 35 | $183K |
| TIFFANY O'NEAL | SR. ADVISOR & DIR. SPECIAL | 35 | $152K |
| HAYNES LAUREN | DIRECTOR OF IMPACT & EVALUATION | 35 | $149K |
| SARAH ELLIOT | DIR. INSTITUTIONAL GIVING | 35 | $144K |
board members · 14
- ANTONIA YUILLE-WILLIAMS — BOARD CHAIR
- BISHOP MITCHELL G TAYLOR — BOARD MEMBER
- DEREK FERGUSON — BOARD MEMBER
- DR TERRANCE STRADFORD — BOARD MEMBER
- EMMA WOLFE — BOARD MEMBER
- JACOB DEVRIES — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN CIRAULO — SECRETARY
- JORGE ORTIZ — BOARD MEMBER
- KERRY MCCARTHY — BOARD MEMBER
- MARION PHILLIPS III — BOARD MEMBER
- MITCHELL LEE — BOARD MEMBER
- REV DR EMMA JORDAN-SIMPSON — VICE CHAIR
- STEPHEN J STOREN — TREASURER
- WENDY VAN AMSON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- 170 human services agencies and faith-based institutions Network — Member network through which FPWA distributes financial assistance grants and delivers capacity-building programs.
- FPWA member organizations Network — Network of organizations supported by FPWA to deliver services to low-income New Yorkers.
- Member Agencies Partner — Network of nonprofit and faith-based organizations supported through training, grants, and advocacy opportunities
- National True Cost of Living Partner — Collaborates on research related to the true cost of living through the Measuring the True Cost of Economic Security initiative.
- New York Cash Assistance Narratives Network Network — FPWA leads this statewide coalition focused on cash assistance advocacy.
- New York City Council Government — Engages in the city budget process through analysis and public commentary on negotiations between the Mayor and the City Council.
- Setai building Partner — Hosts FPWA's conference center in the Financial District with oversized windows overlooking historic Broad Street.
- The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund Partner — Collaborated with FPWA since 1950 to assist individuals facing economic hardship in New York City.
- community non-profits Partner — Receives grants, capacity building, advocacy, and education support from FPWA
- faith-based organizations Partner — Receives grants, capacity building, advocacy, and education support from FPWA
- human service and faith-based organizations Partner — Partners with human service and faith-based organizations to strengthen community support systems.
- legislators Partner — Engages legislators through advocacy and network connections to advance policy change.
- member agency partners Partner — Collaborates with member agencies to deliver services and support to individuals and families.
- member organizations Partner — Collaborates with member organizations in human services and faith spaces to address poverty and economic injustice.
- policymakers Partner — Connects member agencies with policymakers to influence policy and expand impact.
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.
- Data and Network Mobilization for Policy Advocacymethodology: data-driven advocacyBy equipping community organizations and advocates with transparent data and cross-sector networks, the organization strengthens policy advocacy because informed, connected stakeholders can more effectively challenge inequitable systems and influence funding decisions.
- Racial Equity as Foundational to Economic Securitymethodology: racial_equity_frameworkBy centering racial equity in all advocacy and service efforts, the organization addresses root causes of poverty because historical and institutional racism are primary drivers of economic insecurity, particularly for communities of color.
- Structural Change Through Advocacy and Lived Experiencemethodology: structural-advocacyBy combining policy advocacy with lived experience and grassroots program insights, the organization drives systemic reform because authentic narratives and evidence-based research shift public discourse and dismantle structural barriers to economic security.
- Trauma-Informed, Dignity-Centered Systems Changemethodology: trauma-informed careBy integrating trauma-informed care and dignity-centered principles into service delivery and advocacy, the organization improves engagement and outcomes because recognizing individual worth and psychological safety fosters trust and civic participation.