irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.45MNEIGHBORS LINK COMMUNITY LAW PRACTICE(NLCLP) NLCLP, THE LAW DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORS LINK, IS A LEADER IN THE PROVISION OF IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY AND THROUGHOUT THE HUDSON VALLEY. OUR DYNAMIC TEAM CONSISTS OF EIGHT EXPERIENCED IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS, ELEVEN DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ACCREDITED REPRESENTATIVES, 5 PARALEGALS AND ADMIN SUPPORT AND A DEDICATED TEAM OF VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS. WE ARE A COMMUNITY BASED PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES PRACTICE PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE AND HOLISTIC SERVICES IN LEGAL MATTERS RANGING FROM RAPID RESPONSE, REMOVAL DEFENSE AND OTHER AFFIRMATIVE FILINGS AS WELL AS COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND LEGAL ADVOCACY. IN 2024, 2,645 IMMIGRATION LEGAL CASES IN BOTH LIMITED SCOPE AND DIRECT REPRESENTATION WERE MANAGED BY NLCLP WITH AN 86% SUCCESS RATE. IN 2024, 3,295 UNIQUE CLIENTS WERE SERVED. IN ADDITION, NLCLP PROVIDED 127 CONSULTATION DAYS, 61 COMMUNITY EDUCATION EVENTS, AND 24 CLINICS REACHING 10,140 PARTICIPANTS.
- #2 $1.64MADULT EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) PROGRAMS SUPPORT FULL INTEGRATION FOR IMMIGRANTS IN OUR COMMUNITY. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WE HAVE STRUCTURED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND THROUGH THE WORK OF HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS WE HAVE TUTORING AND CONVERSATION CLASSES. IN 2024, 1,727 CLIENTS WERE SERVED, UP 9% FROM 2023. NEIGHBORS LINK WORKFORCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE LEADERSHIP SKILLS TRAINING, SUCH AS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL AND THE OFFICE FOR NEW AMERICANS WORKFORCE WORKSHOPS. THEY PROVIDE TOOLS TO HELP OUR CLIENTS STRENGTHEN THEIR LEADERSHIP, DECISION MAKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS. WORKFORCE EDUCATION ALSO INCLUDES OUR NEWLY FORMED CARRERAS Y CAMINOS (CAREERS & PATHWAYS) PROGRAMS IN 2023 WITH TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMING TRAINING, WORKSHOPS AND A BUSINESS CENTER THAT REACHED CLOSE TO 900 UNIQUE CLIENTS IN ITS SECOND YEAR. WE ALSO PROVIDE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) AND ECO-CLEANING TRAINING. LASTLY, NEIGHBORS LINK FACILITATES CONNECTIONS TO EMPLOYMENT THROUGH OUR HIRING SITE AND JOB BANK.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Education and Workforce Development
Offers ESOL classes, workforce training, leadership development, OSHA certification, eco-cleaning training, and job placement support through a hiring site and job bank. Served 1,727 clients in 2024.
Carreras y Caminos (Careers & Pathways)
Workforce program offering technology training, workshops, and business center access; reached nearly 900 unique clients in its second year (2024).
Crisis and Support Services
Delivers wrap-around support for medical issues (including COVID care), housing instability, food insecurity, and employment challenges through community partnerships.
Family Center
Provides parent-child programs focused on school readiness, cognitive and social skill development, and bilingual parenting strategies. Expanded to include Ossining and Yonkers locations.
Neighbors Link Community Law Practice (NLCLP)
Provides pro bono immigration legal services including removal defense, affirmative filings, consultations, and Know Your Rights presentations. Served 3,295 unique clients in 2024 and managed 2,645 legal cases with an 86% success rate.
Worker Center
Facilitates employment connections through a hiring site and job bank, enabling direct negotiation between workers and employers; used by 481 workers and 771 employers in 2023.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Immigrant Rights Education & Legal Preparedness 1 activity
- Community education and cultural awarenessConducts bilingual community education programs on immigration rights, law enforcement interactions, policy updates, and cultural awareness. Designs and delivers cultural competency training for broader community audiences.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Crisis and basic needs assistanceProvides crisis intervention and support services addressing food insecurity, medical issues, and employment challenges through a network of partnerships. Distributed 8,105 hot meals and food packages to 702 families and individuals in 2022 and provided $464,000 in financial assistance to 146 clients that year to prevent homelessness.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- English language instruction (ESOL)Offers free English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs through a variety of formats including virtual and in-person classes, conversation groups, and tutoring with community volunteers. Programs include non-leveled Zoom classes, citizenship test preparation, and state-funded ONA ESOL courses requiring registration and testing. Served 1,727 clients in 2024, with offerings in Ossining, Yonkers, and Mount Kisco.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Family and early childhood supportOperates a Family Center providing parent education, early childhood development programs, academic support for children, and distribution of books to promote literacy and family engagement. Connects families to community resources and supports immigrant integration through innovative programming.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Immigrant integration and civic engagementEngages long-term residents as volunteers who work directly with immigrant clients to support community integration and mutual understanding. Empowers immigrants to advocate for their rights and unites newer and established residents to promote inclusive policies.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Immigration legal servicesProvides comprehensive immigration legal representation including naturalization applications, green card renewals, adjustment of status, family petitions, and defense in removal proceedings for detained and non-detained individuals, including children. Represents clients in Immigration Courts, U.S. Federal courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and before DHS agencies such as ICE and USCIS. Managed 2,645 cases in 2024 with an 86% success rate, serving 3,295 unique clients through direct and limited-scope services.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Regional service delivery infrastructureOperates three community centers in Mount Kisco, Ossining, and Yonkers, including two ONA Opportunity Centers. Functions as the ONA-designated Legal Counsel and Immigrant Community Navigator for the Eastern Hudson Valley and Hudson Valley region, delivering services to immigrants across 28 counties in New York.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Worker Center servicesOperates a Worker Center in Mount Kisco that facilitates employment connections between workers and employers, offering job skills workshops and negotiation opportunities. In 2023, facilitated matches between 481 unique workers and 771 unique employers.
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
- Workforce development and job trainingOperates workforce training programs in high-demand fields, including construction, scaffolding, tree trimming, worker safety (OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certification), wage theft prevention, and worker rights advocacy. Offers entrepreneurship support, digital literacy, career guidance, and business management training through the Carreras y Caminos program and a community business center. Hundreds of women have been trained and certified through the Eco-Cleaning Training Program, many of whom launched their own businesses.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$13.17M
Contributions & grants$12.54M95%
Program service revenue$44K0%
Investment income$496K4%
Other revenue$92K
expenses
Total expenses$11.58M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$5.96M
Grants paid out$3.73M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$14.37M
Cash$1.44M
Investments$9.01M
Liabilities$1.85M
Net assets$12.52M
Liquid reserves10.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +60.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLA BRACCO | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $366K |
| KARIN J ANDERSON | ATTORNEY | 40 | $168K |
| KATHY THORSBERG | CHIEF FINANC | 40 | $158K |
| LAURA NEWMAN | DEPUTY DIREC | 40 | $148K |
| LUISA GRANDA | SR DIR. OF O | 40 | $130K |
| ELIZABETH MASTROPOLO | ATTORNEY | 40 | $117K |
board members · 19
- ADRIENNE MARCUS — SECRETARY
- BARBARA BRUCE JACKSON — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON — TREASURER
- CYNTHIA BRILL — BOARD MEMBER
- ELISA E BURNS — CHAIRPERSON
- JELANE CASPAR — VICE CHAIRPE
- JOEL SELIGMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JULIE MUNIZ — BOARD MEMBER
- KEVIN CONROY — BOARD MEMBER
- MARY WEISS — BOARD MEMBER
- MONICA CLIFF — BOARD MEMBER
- NANCY BAUER — BOARD MEMBER
- OMAR LOPEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- RAY SANCHEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT NEWBORN — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT SHEPARDSON — BOARD MEMBER
- STUART MARWELL — BOARD MEMBER
- TERESITA WISELL — BOARD MEMBER
- WENDY GARDNER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- 914-666-3410 Partner — Phone number listed for individuals seeking crisis and support services, likely representing a service or intake partner
- Buy Nothing Chappaqua/Mt Kisco/Bedford Partner — Community group that supported a book drive for Neighbors Link Family Center programs.
- Catholic Charities Partner — Community partner for client referrals and support services.
- Chappaqua Mom Partner — Community group that supported a book drive for Neighbors Link Family Center programs.
- Furniture Sharehouse Partner — Organization where staff accompany clients to access furniture resources.
- Katie Graves-Abe Partner — Contact person for advocacy involvement at Neighbors Link
- Mental Health Association Partner — Community partner for client referrals and support services.
- New York State Office for New Americans Partner — Partner agency through which Neighbors Link operates as a designated Legal Counsel, Opportunity Center, and Immigrant Community Navigator.
- Northern Westchester Hospital Partner — Community partner for client referrals and support services.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration Partner — Provides OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 safety training programs in partnership with Neighbors Link.
- Open Door Partner — Community partner for client referrals and support services.
- Teen Boutique Partner — Organization where staff accompany clients to access youth-specific resources.
- The Sharing Shelf Partner — Partner agency providing clothing donations for clients.
- Vera Institute of Justice Partner — Collaborates on advocacy for immigration legal services and policy reform.
- Westchester Community College Partner — Partner in delivering structured classroom instruction for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs.
- Westchester Community College Partner — Partner in offering ESOL classes
- community organizations Partner — Host sites for community education programs on immigration
- healthcare organizations Partner — Host sites for community education programs on immigration
- houses of worship Partner — Host sites for community education programs on immigration
- schools Partner — Host sites for community education programs on immigration
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.
- Community-Based Inclusion through Shared Experience and Advocacymethodology: community-strengthening-through-inclusionBy creating shared volunteer experiences between immigrants and long-term residents and centering immigrant-led advocacy, the organization builds mutual understanding and stronger communities because relational trust and collective voice drive lasting social inclusion and policy change.
- Integrated Immigrant Integration through Holistic Service Deliverymethodology: integrated-immigrant-integrationBy combining legal services, language education, workforce development, and community-building activities within a single ecosystem, the organization fosters deeper immigrant integration and empowerment because interconnected needs are addressed simultaneously, reducing barriers and increasing trust and engagement.
- Parent as First Teacher with Bicultural Affirmationmethodology: parent-as-first-teacherBy empowering parents as their children's first educators and affirming bicultural identity in parenting, the organization strengthens child development and school readiness because caregivers become more confident and effective in supporting learning across cultural contexts.
- Workforce Empowerment through Skills and Rights Educationmethodology: worker-empowerment-through-educationBy providing skills training, safety education, and rights advocacy—particularly in green jobs and entrepreneurship—the organization enables economic mobility for immigrant women and workers because they gain both marketable competencies and the power to navigate equitable employment systems.