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TRI COMMUNITY AND YOUTH AGENCY INC
HUNTINGTON, NY · EIN 112245076 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE I210 · Crime & Legal-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · tricya.org
revenue
$1.1M
expenses
$1.1M
net assets
$128K
employees
21
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

THE CORPORATION WAS ORGANIZED PRINCIPALLY FOR YOUTH ADVOCACY, DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, RECREATION AND JOB DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF FIVE AND TWENTY-ONE, USING SKILLED SOCIAL WORKERS

profile · synthesized from sources

Tri Community and Youth Agency (Tri CYA) is a nonprofit organization based in Huntington, NY, serving youth and families through advocacy, delinquency prevention, recreation, and job development programs. It provides free counseling, outreach, and educational services to at-risk youth ages 5 to 21, working in partnership with local government, schools, and community agencies. The agency has operated for over 50 years with a focus on youth development and family support.

named programs · 9 · from sources

What they call their work

C.A.S.T. (Community and Schools Together)
Provides intensive outreach and case management to at-risk youth in grades 5–9 and their families, offering counseling, resource referrals, and advocacy to improve school attendance, social skills, and academic performance.
F.A.C.I.L.E.
Family Advocacy, Crisis Intervention and Life Education project providing comprehensive support to families facing social and emotional challenges.
Huntington Drug and Alcohol Counseling Center
State-licensed outpatient program offering substance use disorder treatment and prevention services through licensed clinicians in community and onsite settings.
Huntington Sanctuary Project
Provides crisis intervention, counseling, and emergency housing referrals for youth ages 12–21 who have run away or are at risk of running away.
Huntington Youth Court
Peer-led court program for youth up to age 18 who commit first-time misdemeanors, promoting accountability through restorative justice practices.
Project Excel
Supports youth in developing personal, social, and academic competencies to succeed in school, work, and community settings through free programs.
Project N.E.W.
Offers nutrition and health education to families in Huntington, providing confidential support in English and Spanish and connecting them with community resources.
REACH CYA
Provides social, recreational, educational, and advocacy programs for children, youth, and families in Commack and Half Hollow Hills.
YDA (Youth Directions and Alternatives)
Serves youth ages 11–21 and their families in Elwood, Harborfields, and Northport/East Northport with community-based programs focused on development and alternatives to delinquency.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Youth Development and Support Services 2 activities
    • At-risk youth outreach and case management
      Delivers intensive outreach and case management to at-risk youth in grades 5–9 and their families through the C.A.S.T. program, including counseling, resource connection, and school-home follow-up, free of charge.
    • Youth and family development programs
      Provides educational, recreational, social, cultural, athletic, counseling, and advocacy programs for youth and families, including personal, social, and academic skill-building initiatives for youth aged 5 to 21.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Crisis intervention and counseling services
      Operates a 24/7 crisis intervention counseling hotline for Huntington Township residents and provides individual, family, and group counseling, crisis intervention, and emergency housing referrals to youth aged 12–21 at risk of running away, free of charge to Huntington residents.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Family support and life education
      Operates the F.A.C.I.L.E. program to address contemporary family challenges through advocacy, crisis intervention, and life education, along with nutrition and health education for families in Huntington offered in English and Spanish, including referrals and resource assistance.
  • Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
    • Mentorship and educational support for students
      Provides mentorship through structured programs pairing youth with mentors and offers financial assistance and mentorship to local students pursuing higher education.
  • Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
    • Substance use disorder treatment and prevention
      Provides outpatient substance use disorder treatment and prevention services through licensed clinicians, delivered both onsite and in the community.
  • Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 1 activity
    • Youth advocacy and delinquency prevention services
      Offers youth advocacy, delinquency prevention, recreation, and job development services using professional social workers for youth aged 5 to 21, including a youth-led peer court program for first-time offenders under age 18 charged with misdemeanors as an alternative to formal prosecution.
  • Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
    • Youth enrichment events and activities
      Organizes and hosts youth trips, parties, and cultural celebrations including events at Yankee Stadium, Jones Beach Wildplay, canoe trips on the Nissequogue River, Black History, Juneteenth, Cinco de Mayo, and Halloween celebrations, as well as sports activities in basketball and golf.
  • Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Youth entrepreneurship and recognition programs
      Hosts a bazaar enabling youth to showcase entrepreneurial skills and organizes the Hall of Honor Gala to recognize individuals for service or achievement, along with Brotherhood Brunch events promoting community and mentorship.
  • Donated Attire Distribution 1 activity
    • Youth literacy and formal attire support
      Provides literacy support or programming focused on teaching youth to read and distributes formal attire to youth, likely for events such as proms or interviews.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Donation acceptance operations
      Accepts donated goods during specified hours on Fridays and Saturdays.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.08M
Contributions & grants$1.06M98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$23K
expenses
Total expenses$1.12M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$902K
Grants paid out$30K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$162K
Cash$75K
Investments$0
Liabilities$34K
Net assets$128K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DEBBIE LOSS-RIMLER EXECUTIVE DI 40 $84K
board members · 5
  • ALICIA LAWRENCE — VICE PRESID
  • HEATHER SIMEK — PRESIDENT
  • JENNY MARTINEZ — RECORDING SE
  • ROY C GORDON — TREASURER
  • VERONICA MELGAR — SECRETARY
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • GoDaddy Partner — Website hosting and technology support
  • Long Island Crisis Center Partner — Provides counselors for the 24-hour Huntington Hotline in partnership with Tri CYA.
  • Town of Huntington Youth Bureau Partner — Jointly operates the C.A.S.T. program and partners on the 24-hour Huntington Hotline.
  • government agencies Government — Partners with government agencies to support community programs.
  • law enforcement Partner — Works cooperatively with law enforcement agencies in the community.
  • religious organizations Partner — Collaborates with religious organizations to deliver services and engage the community.
  • school districts Partner — Collaborates with school districts to deliver youth and family programs.
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.

  • Community-Driven Program Development
    methodology: community-driven_programming
    By involving community members in identifying local needs, we shape more relevant and effective programs because local knowledge ensures cultural alignment and increases community ownership and participation.
  • Integrated Case Management with Outreach
    methodology: integrated_case_management
    By combining school- and community-based outreach with coordinated home-school follow-up, we increase engagement of at-risk youth and families because continuous, multi-setting support strengthens trust and service continuity.
  • Integrated Youth Services Model
    methodology: integrated_youth_services
    By delivering coordinated services—such as advocacy, delinquency prevention, recreation, and job development—through skilled social workers, we produce holistic youth development because addressing multiple interconnected needs increases program effectiveness and youth outcomes.
  • Restorative Justice Peer Accountability
    methodology: restorative_justice_peer_court
    By engaging youth in leading accountability processes for first-time offenders, we produce rehabilitation and behavioral change because peer-led restorative justice practices foster responsibility, empathy, and community reintegration more effectively than punitive measures.
  • Scholarship with Mentorship Support
    methodology: scholarship_with_mentorship
    By pairing financial aid with structured mentorship, we improve student persistence and success in higher education because mentorship provides guidance, accountability, and social capital that financial support alone does not address.