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Acacia Network Housing Inc
Bronx, NY · EIN 260076866 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE L41 · Housing & Shelter · Very Large (>$50M) · acacianetwork.org
revenue
$347.4M
expenses
$347.0M
net assets
$7.3M
employees
1,726
volunteers
5
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

Provides Temporary Housing and Housing Assistance To Homeless Families and Singles In NYC.

profile · synthesized from sources

Acacia Network Housing Inc provides temporary and supportive housing, healthcare, behavioral health, and social services to low-income, homeless, and vulnerable populations across New York City and parts of upstate New York. The organization operates an integrated service model that connects housing with primary care, addiction treatment, mental health counseling, workforce development, and youth and elder programs. Services are trauma-informed, culturally competent, and designed to support long-term stability for individuals and families facing homelessness, disability, or poverty.

named programs · 9 · from sources

What they call their work

Behavioral Health & Addiction Services
Comprehensive services including outpatient programs, detox/rehab centers, residential treatment for men and women, and recovery support across NYC, Buffalo, and Rochester.
Developmental Disability Residential Services (IRAs)
OPWDD-certified Individual Residential Alternatives providing trauma-informed, client-centered housing and support for adults with developmental disabilities.
Early Childhood & Youth Programs
Includes Head Start, afterschool programs, and youth development initiatives such as Promesa Multi Cultural and ACDP After School Program.
OMH Residential Services
State-funded mental health residential programs including Apartment Treatment, Congregate Support, and Congregate Treatment Community Residences for adults with serious mental illness.
Older Adults Centers
Community-based centers in the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Buffalo providing social, recreational, and support services for adults 60+.
Primary Care & Dental Services
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) offering medical and dental care across multiple Bronx locations and in Queens.
Supportive Housing
Combines rental subsidies with case management and social services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or living with disabilities, mental illness, or substance use disorders. Programs operate in NYC and Buffalo.
Transitional Housing
Short- to medium-term housing with supportive services for homeless individuals and families, serving as a bridge to permanent housing.
Workforce Development
Programs like Seedco and El Barrio’s Operation Fightback offering job training, placement, and financial empowerment services.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
    • Affordable housing development and management
      Develops, rehabilitates, and manages affordable housing units across New York State and Puerto Rico. Operates 1,800 affordable units in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan, rehabs 1,321 public housing units in Brooklyn under NextGeneration NYCHA, and develops new projects such as a 708-unit mixed-use building in East Harlem and 46 senior units in Buffalo. Also developed an ENERGY STAR-rated senior complex in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, and is designing a resilient green prototype home in Caguas.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Food assistance programs
      Operates food pantries and soup kitchens that distribute meals and groceries to thousands of low-income families in New York City.
  • Community Health Center Services 1 activity
    • Integrated health services
      Operates Federally Qualified Health Centers, including the Claremont Family Health Center in the Bronx, serving over 12,000 patients annually with culturally responsive primary and behavioral health care. Provides a primary care call center and behavioral health admissions services.
  • Culturally Specific Support Services 1 activity
    • Senior services
      Delivers services to over 2,500 older adults annually through its affiliate, the Institute for Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly (IPRHE), including culturally tailored support and programming for seniors aged 55 and older, including affordable housing options in New York and Puerto Rico.
  • Supportive Housing for Mental Illness 1 activity
    • Supportive housing services
      Provides supportive housing to over 1,100 individuals in New York City and operates programs in NYC and Buffalo for individuals with mental health conditions and developmental disabilities. Manages OMH-certified residential programs and OPWDD-certified Individual Residential Alternatives (IRAs), integrating healthcare and social services for vulnerable populations.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Transitional housing services
      Provides temporary and transitional housing to over 7,500 individuals annually in New York City, including families with children and single adults, through more than 50 shelters. Offers case management, employment assistance, and primary and behavioral health care. Serves approximately 13% of all individuals in the NYC shelter system.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Workforce development services
      Provides workforce development programs, including employment assistance and job training, particularly within transitional and supportive housing settings, to promote economic self-sufficiency.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Youth and family services
      Provides education, youth development, and childcare services to over 5,000 families, including 2,600 children and youth aged 3–18. Operates a Head Start program in the Bronx and delivers programs focused on youth education and development.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$347.42M
Contributions & grants$341.85M98%
Program service revenue$4.93M1%
Investment income$122K0%
Other revenue$524K
expenses
Total expenses$346.97M
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$69.17M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$482.11M
Cash$12.47M
Investments$0
Liabilities$474.80M
Net assets$7.31M
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 11
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
RAUL RUSSI PRESIDENT 1 $998K
LYMARIS ALBORS Chief Executive Officer 2 $893K
JOSE A RODRIGUEZ Chief Legal Officer/Exec VP 2 $593K
Vicky Gatell Chief Financial Officer 1 $489K
KEVIN HESLOP SVP/EVP of Finance 35 $340K
ALFREDO MATTHEWS SVP of Transitional Housing 35 $311K
AMARILIS A SOLER VP OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING 35 $233K
JESSICA MCGHEE VP OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING 35 $202K
Abel Varughese AVP of Finance 35 $193K
Rene Cabezas Administrator of Security Serv 35 $163K
Dwayne D Poole-Seymour Clinical Coordinator 35 $143K
board members · 5
  • ERICA Y MARTINEZ — SECRETARY
  • Hon CYNTHIA ISALES ESQ — VICE CHAIR
  • MARITZA LOPEZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • Vilma Huertas — CHAIR
  • WILFRED RENTA — TREASURER
relationships · 37

Who they work with

  • 100+ affiliates Network — Network of affiliated organizations delivering services across six states and Puerto Rico
  • Acacia Network Network — Acacia Network Housing Inc operates as part of the Acacia Network affiliate system.
  • Acacia Network Network — Comprises 100+ affiliates and related entities operating under the Acacia Network umbrella.
  • Bronx Borough President's Office Government — Local government partner supporting community development initiatives.
  • Community Association of Progressive Dominicans (ACDP) Partner — Collaborates on mental health and after-school programs in New York, NY.
  • Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Collaborates on health and housing integration initiatives.
  • Department of Housing Preservation and Development Government — Partner agency in affordable housing development and implementation.
  • El Barrio’s Operation Fightback (EBOF) Partner — Partners on workforce development and affordable housing services in East Harlem.
  • Enterprise Funder — Funder of affordable housing developments
  • Hispanics United of Buffalo (HUB) Partner — Acacia Network affiliate in Western New York led by Regional Director Charles F. Torres
  • Institute for Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly (IPRHE) Partner — Serves seniors through Acacia Network's senior services programs.
  • J-CAP, Inc. Partner — Partners on primary care and addiction services in Queens, NY.
  • Jonathan Rose Companies Partner — Partner in the Sendero Verde mixed-use affordable housing development in East Harlem, NYC.
  • L+M Development Partners Partner — Partner in the Sendero Verde mixed-use affordable housing development in East Harlem, NYC.
  • La Liga Partner — Acacia Network affiliate in Western New York led by Regional Director Charles F. Torres
  • Local Initiatives Support Corporation Partner — Consultancy partner in affordable housing development.
  • Loisaida Partner — Provides year-round arts programming and produces the annual Loisaida Festival.
  • Loisaida Inc. Partner — Acacia Network affiliate with Alejandro Epifanio Torres serving as Executive Director
  • Manhattan Borough President's Office Government — Local government partner supporting community development initiatives.
  • NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Government — Oversees Acacia Network's Congregate Supportive Housing programs in New York City.
  • NYC HIV/AIDS Services Administration Government — Administers supportive housing programs for individuals living with HIV/AIDS that are operated by Acacia Network.
  • NYC Housing Development Corporation Government — Funding and development partner for affordable housing projects
  • NYS Department of Housing and Community Renewal Government — State-level partner in housing and community renewal programs.
  • NYS Housing Finance Agency Government — Financing partner for affordable housing development.
  • National Equity Fund Funder — Funder of affordable housing developments through Low Income Housing Tax Credits
  • New York City Council Government — Local government partner in housing and community development.
  • New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development Government — Funding and regulatory partner for affordable housing developments
  • New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Government — Certifies Acacia Network's Individual Residential Alternatives (IRA) programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Oversees Acacia Network's portfolio of residential programs for adults with mental health conditions.
  • New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Government — Funding partner through the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program
+ 7 more
strategies · 2

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.

  • Integrated Health, Housing, and Social Services Continuum
    methodology: integrated_care
    By delivering an integrated continuum of health, housing, and social services through a coordinated model, Acacia Network supports housing stability and independent living because addressing multiple interconnected needs simultaneously increases program effectiveness and client outcomes.
  • Integrated Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Care Model
    methodology: trauma_informed_care
    By integrating trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices across health, housing, and social services, Acacia Network improves client engagement, safety, and wellbeing because this approach addresses historical trauma while honoring cultural identity and lived experience.