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HARLEM MOTHERS STOP ANOTHER VIOLENTEND INC
New York, NY · EIN 260847222 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE I20 · Crime & Legal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · harlemmotherssave.org
revenue
$249K
expenses
$333K
net assets
$76K
employees
0
volunteers
32
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

The mission of Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E. is to prolong the life of our youth by preventing violence, its social causes and costs. Our efforts are divided into three areas: victim services, education and activism.

profile · synthesized from sources

Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E. is a community-based nonprofit in New York City focused on preventing youth violence and its root causes. The organization works through three pillars: victim services, education, and activism. It supports at-risk youth and families affected by violence through direct programming, community engagement, and partnerships with local institutions.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $5K
    Community Engagement: Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E. conducted alternative to violence programming that provided positive reinforcement to youth and the community at-large. The organization hosted and participated in rallies, press conferences and other events to include the National Crime Victims Rights Week, Harlem is Healing project, in addition to various activities and events with local NYPD to foster postive relations with the community.
  2. #2 $182K
    SAVE A Life Project Therapeutic Work Readiness Program Barbery Training program in partnership with local business-owner Russell Smith. Provided social/emotional development workshops and workforce development skills training in the space of barbery. Participants engaged in programming to become an apprentice or Licensed Master Barber. Program included males and females between the ages of 16-22. In addition to barbery training, participants were engaged in Social Emotional Educational Development (SEED) workshops, entrepreneurship workshops and civic engagement.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Halloween and Turkey Giveaway Events
Annual community events providing food and holiday support to residents in Harlem.
Harlem is Healing Project
Community engagement initiative involving rallies, press conferences, and events to promote healing and prevent violence.
National Night Out
Annual community event fostering police-community relations and violence prevention awareness.
Play Street Program
Summer youth employment and intergenerational engagement program featuring recreational activities, chess tournaments, and community building.
SAVE A Life Project Therapeutic Work Readiness Program
Provides barbershop training, workforce development, social-emotional learning, and entrepreneurship workshops for youth aged 16–22 in partnership with local business owner Russell Smith.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 2 activities
    • Community-based violence prevention and healing initiatives
      Conducts alternative to violence programming through community engagement activities such as rallies, press conferences, and events including National Crime Victims Rights Week and the Harlem is Healing project; collaborates with local NYPD to strengthen community relations and hosts an annual National Day of Remembrance on September 25th.
    • Immediate support services for gun violence-affected families
      Provides first responder services to deliver immediate support to families affected by gun violence, along with victim services, education, and community strengthening programs.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 2 activities
    • Youth civic engagement and participatory budgeting support
      Increases youth civic engagement through the TRIE Neighborhood Initiative and partnership with The People's Money, supporting youth outreach for New York City’s first city-wide Participatory Budgeting process via educational workshops and intergenerational programs.
    • Youth workforce and leadership development program
      Operates the SAVE A Life Project Therapeutic Work Readiness Program and a summer youth leadership training program, offering barbery training, social-emotional development, entrepreneurship education, and civic engagement for youth aged 14–22 in partnership with local business-owner Russell Smith.
  • Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
    • Annual community events and seasonal support programs
      Hosts recurring community events including a summer street-based play event, Halloween candy distribution, annual chess tournament between youth and NYPD officers, community turkey giveaway a week before Thanksgiving, holiday toy drive, and holiday coat drive.
  • Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Community recognition and cultural events
      Honors community members through events such as a Women's History Month celebration, including recognition of four Harlem matriarchs at Christian Parish for Spiritual Renewal.
  • Community Service Office Operations 1 activity
    • Public office operations for community access
      Operates a physical office open to the public Monday through Friday from 11AM to 5PM to support program delivery and community engagement.
  • Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
    • Youth recreational and rehabilitative programming
      Organizes a winter basketball tournament annually at the end of February for children in a juvenile home to promote recreation and rehabilitation.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$249K
Contributions & grants$249K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$333K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$76K
Cash$76K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$76K
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -75.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • Jackie Rowe-Adams — President
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Christian Parish for Spiritual Renewal Partner — Hosted the Women of Distinction event and serves as a community gathering place for Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E.
  • Christian Parish for Spiritual Renewal Partner — Hosts and partners with Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E. for community events and gatherings.
  • NRA Partner — Faced NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre in 2012 as part of advocacy efforts for gun violence prevention.
  • NYPD Partner — Collaborates with the NYPD to co-host an annual chess tournament between youth and officers.
  • New York City Police Department (NYPD) Partner — Collaborated with local NYPD units to host community events and strengthen police-community relations.
  • PayPal Government — Uses PayPal as a platform for processing donations.
  • Russell Smith Partner — Local business-owner and partner in the SAVE A Life Project Therapeutic Work Readiness Program, co-leading the Barbery Training program.
  • The City College of New York Partner — Partnered with the organization to guide a logo refresh and help shape its public voice and PR direction.
  • The People's Money Partner — Partner organization collaborating on youth outreach for New York City’s first city-wide Participatory Budgeting process.
  • Vincent G. Boudreau Partner — As leader of The City College of New York, guided the organization through a logo refresh and helped shape its public voice.
  • glassybaby white light fund Funder — Provided financial support that enabled continuation of youth education programs during the pandemic.
  • jackiera870@yahoo.com Partner — Email contact for partnerships and volunteer coordination.
  • local, city, and state government officials and agencies Partner — Collaborates to provide comprehensive victim services to individuals and families affected by violence.
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 Healing Through Shared Experience of Loss
    methodology: shared-healing-community
    By creating a community-centered, family-embracing space grounded in shared grief, we produce resilience and violence prevention because collective healing fosters compassion, solidarity, and a protective communal identity.
  • Community Narrative and Storytelling to Counter Violence
    methodology: community_narrative_amplification
    By centering personal narratives and intergenerational storytelling, we produce hope and reduce violence because amplifying lived experiences fosters connection, counters despair, and rewrites community identity.
  • Integrated Violence Prevention Through Root Cause Intervention
    methodology: violence-prevention-through-integrated-services
    By addressing the root social causes of youth violence through an integrated approach of victim services, education, and activism, we produce sustained violence reduction because this multi-pronged strategy tackles both immediate and systemic drivers of harm.
  • Therapeutic Workforce Readiness as Violence Intervention
    methodology: therapeutic-work-readiness
    By combining vocational training in barbery with social-emotional development and entrepreneurship education, we produce reduced youth violence because meaningful employment pathways restore purpose and reduce risk behaviors among at-risk youth.
  • Youth Empowerment via Education and Nurturing Support
    methodology: youth_empowerment_through_education_and_support
    By nurturing, supporting, and educating youth, we produce rejection of violence and pursuit of positive goals because building self-worth through care and opportunity gives youth viable alternatives to destructive paths.