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ODA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 113167240 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · odanys.org
revenue
$3.3M
expenses
$3.2M
net assets
$1.3M
employees
34
volunteers
7
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

ODA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, A NON-PROFIT 501C3 MULTI-FACETED ORGANIZATION, PROVIDES A HOST OF PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND. WE CATER TO INDIVIDUALIZED NEEDS, OFFERING PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS, HOUSING, HEALTH, AND NUTRITIONAL SERVICES PARTICULARLY TO LOW-INCOME AND MINORITY COMMUNITIES IN NEW YORK.

profile · synthesized from sources

ODA Community Development Corporation is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit founded in 1974 that provides integrated services to low-income and minority communities across New York. The organization operates programs in nutrition, housing, health care, business development, and neighborhood revitalization. It runs the largest WIC program in the U.S., serves over 50,000 clients daily through its health centers, and offers weatherization, homebuyer counseling, and minority business support.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.06M
    WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM, SPECIAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR EXPECTANT AND NEW MOTHERS PROVIDING EDUCATION IN NUTRITION AND FOOD SUPLEMENTS.
named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

ODA HDA Program
Home health care agency offering nursing, home attendants, and personal companions for elderly and infirm individuals in their homes
ODA Health Centers Network
Federally Qualified Health Center providing comprehensive primary care, dental, OB/GYN, pediatrics, and specialty services to over 50,000 clients annually
ODA Housing Program
Offers first-time homebuyer seminars, foreclosure counseling, and private coaching to help low-income residents purchase or retain homes
ODA MBDA Business Center
Supports minority business enterprises with financing, consulting, government certification, and contract opportunities through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce
ODA Merchants Program
Supports local businesses with storefront improvement grants, safety coordination, and liaison services between merchants and city agencies
ODA Neighborhood Beautification
Enhances community environments through tree planting, window flower box distribution, and storefront improvements; recognized with the NY Governor’s EMPIRE AWARD
ODA WIC Program
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and eWIC cards for food purchases; serves close to 10,000 participants annually with approximately $10 million in benefits
ODA Weatherization Program (WAP)
Provides government grants to landlords for energy-efficient upgrades including windows, heating systems, insulation, and appliances to reduce utility costs and improve housing quality
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • WIC Nutrition Support Services 2 activities
    • Administers WIC supplemental food program with nutrition education and breastfeeding support
      Provides WIC supplemental food program services including nutrition education, breastfeeding support through the WIC Lactation Program, and distribution of eWIC debit cards for eligible women, infants, and children. Delivers approximately $10 million annually in WIC benefits and serves close to 10,000 participants through the largest individualized WIC program in the United States.
    • Develops and maintains a mobile application for WIC participants
      Provides a mobile application for New York State WIC participants to check benefit balances, scan WIC-approved items, and locate WIC stores, enhancing access and usability of WIC services.
  • Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
    • Conducts neighborhood beautification and community improvement initiatives
      Plants trees, refurbishes storefront facades, and distributes free window flower boxes to improve neighborhood aesthetics, reduce pollution, and support long-term community preservation. Recognized with the NY Governor’s EMPIRE AWARD for innovative tree planting.
  • Community Health Center Services 1 activity
    • Delivers comprehensive primary health care through a federally qualified health center
      Provides comprehensive primary care and follow-up care via board-certified physicians, available 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with 24-hour on-call availability. Operates as a federally qualified health center certified under Article 28 of the New York State Public Health Law, serving over 50,000 clients annually.
  • Low-Income Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades 1 activity
    • Implements weatherization and energy efficiency upgrades for buildings
      Provides government grants to landlords and building managers for home upgrades including windows, heating systems, and appliances through the Weatherization Assistance Program, serving tens of thousands of clients and reducing utility costs.
  • MWBE Certification and Contract Access Support 1 activity
    • Offers business development and contracting support for minority-owned businesses
      Provides business assistance including financing, consulting, strategic planning, and organizational development to minority-owned businesses. Assists with Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification, government registration, contract opportunity identification, proposal preparation, and financial packaging to connect clients with banks and lenders.
  • Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
    • Provides home attendant services with individualized care planning
      Employs registered nurses, home health aides, and personal companions to assess clients’ physical, psychological, and environmental needs and develop individualized care plans. Coordinates care implementation with family members and provides culturally sensitive services to support clients’ independence, health, and quality of life.
  • First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 1 activity
    • Supports affordable housing development and homeownership
      Constructs new affordable housing projects and provides home buying grants, housing counseling, and individualized private counseling to support first-time homebuyers. Conducts educational seminars on credit, mortgage counseling, and homeownership.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.30M
Contributions & grants$2.09M63%
Program service revenue$1.21M37%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.18M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.19M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.09M
Cash$600K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.79M
Net assets$1.30M
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -21.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
YEHUDA TURNER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35 $290K
SIMON NEUMAN PROGRAM DIRECTOR 35 $187K
AIDY SCHREIBER CONTROLLER 19 $123K
board members · 7
  • JOEL KATZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • LOUIS KESTENBAUM — BOARD CHAIR/PRESIDENT
  • MENDEL KRAUS — BOARD MEMBER
  • MOSHE FRIEDMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MOSHE KESTENBAUM — TREASURER
  • MOSHE YONA MANDEL — BOARD MEMBER
  • NAFTALI AUSCH — SECRETARY
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Federal Government Government — Federal Government has officially recognized and awarded ODA's programs.
  • Medical professionals Partner — Collaborates with medical professionals to deliver nutrition education.
  • Minority Business Development Agency Government — ODA operates an MBDA Business Center, providing federally affiliated support services to minority-owned businesses.
  • N.Y.C. Department of Sanitation Government — Secured decorative trash cans for the main shopping strip through coordination with local elected officials.
  • N.Y.C. Small Business Services Partner — Collaborated to provide grants for storefront improvements to local merchants.
  • New York State Government — New York State has officially recognized and awarded ODA's programs.
  • ODA Primary Health Care Network Network — ODA Community Development Corporation operates or is affiliated with the ODA Primary Health Care Network as its healthcare delivery arm.
  • ODA Weatherization Assistance Program Network — ODA operates a Weatherization Assistance Program affiliated with state and federal energy programs.
  • U.S. Department of Commerce Government — Hosts the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) under which ODA operates its business center.
  • USDA Government — Receives federal funding and operates under USDA guidelines as part of the WIC program.
  • WIC2Go Partner — Collaborates on the development and distribution of the WIC2Go mobile app for New York State WIC participants.
  • local law enforcement Partner — Collaborates to ensure neighborhood safety and a welcoming environment.
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.

  • Client Autonomy and Dignity through Personalized Support
    methodology: client_choice_model
    By honoring individual preferences—such as infant feeding choices—and providing personalized, relationship-based support, ODA increases engagement and success because autonomy fosters trust, dignity, and sustained behavior change.
  • Cultural Competency in Service Delivery
    methodology: cultural_competency
    By training staff in cultural competence, ODA improves care engagement and outcomes because services that are respectful of clients’ cultural backgrounds build trust and reduce barriers to access.
  • Food-Is-Medicine with Education Integration
    methodology: food_is_medicine
    By combining food supplementation with nutrition education and counseling—especially for expectant and new mothers—ODA treats nutrition as a clinical intervention that produces better health outcomes because knowledge amplifies the therapeutic value of food.
  • Integrated Care Model
    methodology: integrated_care
    By integrating nutrition education with medical care and other health services, ODA improves health outcomes because coordinated, holistic interventions address root causes more effectively than siloed services.