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INWOOD COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133087407 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P200 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · inwoodcommunityservices.org
revenue
$8.2M
expenses
$8.2M
net assets
$2.6M
employees
260
volunteers
9
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE MENTAL AND ADDICTION DEPENDENCY COUNSELLING SERVICES AS WLL AS ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES AND AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Inwood Community Services Inc. provides mental health and addiction counseling, English language and civics classes for adults, and after-school and summer programs for youth in Upper Manhattan. The organization operates licensed clinics for outpatient mental health and substance use treatment, and runs youth enrichment, employment, and prevention programs. Services are primarily funded by New York City and State agencies.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $3.54M
    YOUTH SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION HAS SEVERAL YOUTH SERVICE PROGRAMS: 1. COMPREHENSIVE AFTER SCHOOL SYSTEM OF NEW YORK CITY (COMPASS) PROGRAMS PROVIDE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WITH SEQUENCED ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, HOMEWORK HELP, CULTURAL, LEADERSHIP AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR, AS WELL AS A SEVEN-WEEK-LONG RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL ARTS CAMP DURING THE SUMMER. THE ORGANIZATION HAS DEVELOPED AND OPERATES FOUR COMPASS PROGRAMS AT PS 366, PS 278, PS 189 AND TEP CHARTER SCHOOL. FUNDING IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.2. THE SCHOOL'S OUT NEW YORK CITY (SONYC) PROGRAMS PROVIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH SEQUENCED ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, HOMEWORK HELP, CULTURAL, LEADERSHIP AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR, AS WELL AS A FOUR-WEEK-LONG RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL ARTS CAMP DURING THE SUMMER. ICS HAS DEVELOPED AND OPERATES THREE SONYC PROGRAMS AT MS 278, MS 366, AND MS 52. THE SONYC PROGRAMS ARE PART OF THE COMPASS SYSTEM AND FUNDING IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.3. THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SYEP) PROVIDES YOUTH MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT, AS WELL AS VOCATIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS BUILDING WORKSHOPS. WORKSHOPS INCLUDE FINANCIAL LITERACY, JOB INTERVIEWING, COLLEGE READINESS AND PERSONAL HEALTH. FUNDING IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. 4. THE CAREER READY PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUTH MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOL YEAR EMPLOYMENT, AS WELL AS VOCATIONAL AND LIFESKILLS BUILDING WORKSHOPS. WORKSHOPS INCLUDE FINANCIAL LITERACY, JOB INTERVIEWING SKILLS, COLLEGE READINESS SKILLS AND PERSONAL HEALTH. FUNDING IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
  2. #2 $253K
    EDUCATION: THIS PROGRAM OFFERS ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES TO RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE TWO MAIN TYPES OF CLASSES ARE ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) AND CIVICS CLASSES IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH. THERE IS A LABORATORY WHERE STUDENTS CAN UTILIZE COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE THEIR LANGUAGE AND CIVICS SKILLS. FUNDING IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
named programs · 15 · from sources

What they call their work

Active Parenting Skills Group
Parenting workshops for parents of children ages 5–12 and teens, focusing on positive behavior management, communication, and healthy routines.
Alicia M. Ferrer Mental Health Clinic (AMFMHC)
New York State OMH-licensed outpatient psychiatric clinic offering therapy and psychopharmacological treatment for children, adolescents, and adults with major psychiatric diagnoses.
Boys Council
Group program for boys and young men to explore healthy masculine identity, leadership, and emotional expression.
COMPASS (Comprehensive After School System of New York City)
After-school academic enrichment, homework help, cultural, leadership, and recreation activities for elementary students, plus a seven-week summer camp. Operates at PS 366, PS 278, PS 189, and TEP Charter School.
Career Ready Program
Provides youth with school-year employment opportunities and workshops in financial literacy, job interviewing, college readiness, and personal health.
Comprehensive Outpatient Addiction Program (COAP)
New York State OASAS-licensed clinic providing treatment for alcohol and substance use disorders through individual, group, and family therapy.
ESOL and Civics Education
Adult education classes in English for Speakers of Other Languages and civics, with computer lab support, offered in Spanish and English.
Girls Circle
Strengths-based group for girls to build self-esteem, resilience, and healthy relationships in a supportive environment.
Health Promotion & Pro-Social Activities
Monthly family-friendly events promoting health and community engagement.
Inwood Community Services Family Life Center (ICSFLC)
Federally certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic providing therapy, care coordination, intensive case management, peer support, crisis stabilization, and psychosocial programming.
SSET Group (Support for Students Exposed to Trauma)
Skills-based group intervention for middle and high school students exposed to trauma, teaching emotional regulation, relaxation, and coping strategies.
School's Out New York City (SONYC)
After-school academic enrichment, homework help, cultural, leadership, and recreation activities for middle school students, plus a four-week summer camp. Operates at MS 278, MS 366, and MS 52.
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
Provides youth with summer employment opportunities and workshops in financial literacy, job interviewing, college readiness, and personal health.
Teen Intervene (SBIRT Model)
Brief intervention program offering screening, counseling, and referrals for teens with substance use concerns.
Triple P (Positive Parenting Program)
Evidence-based parenting support program for caregivers of children ages 0–12, offering strategies for confident and effective parenting.
activities · 14 groups

What they do

  • Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
    • Administer youth employment and vocational training programs
      Administers the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) and the year-round Work, Learn and Grow Employment Program, providing summer and school-year employment opportunities along with vocational and life skills workshops in financial literacy, job interviewing, college readiness, and personal health for youth. These programs are funded by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development.
  • Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
    • Conduct community outreach and engagement initiatives
      Organizes street fairs, collaborates with PTA associations, attends 34th Precinct community meetings to strengthen relationships between residents and law enforcement, and conducts outreach on women’s health services and substance abuse recovery support through focus groups and coalition-building efforts.
  • Youth and Community Research Initiatives 1 activity
    • Conduct research on community health and substance abuse
      Helped develop the UNIDOS Inwood Coalition, which conducted research on local businesses selling alcohol to minors, contributing to substance abuse prevention among at-risk youth.
  • Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
    • Deliver trauma-informed and behavioral intervention groups for youth
      Provides targeted group interventions for youth including a 10-session SSET group for middle and high school students exposed to trauma, a 10-week Girls Circle program to build self-esteem and resilience, a 10-week Boys Council program for boys and male-identifying youth, and ongoing Teen Intervene brief counseling and referrals for teens with substance use concerns.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver youth after-school programs (COMPASS and SONYC)
      Runs COMPASS After School Programs at PS 366, PS 278, PS 189, and TEP Charter School, and SONYC After School Programs at IS 52, IS 278, and IS 366, providing academic support, STEAM activities, dance and fitness, social-emotional learning, and pro-social engagement Monday through Friday from 2:40 PM to 5:40 PM and on most holidays from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. These programs are funded by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development.
  • Opioid Harm Reduction Services 1 activity
    • Distribute naloxone kits and fentanyl/xylazine test strips
      Provides free naloxone kits and fentanyl/xylazine test strips as part of overdose prevention and harm reduction services to reduce the risk of fatal overdoses in the community.
  • Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
    • Implement fraud prevention and compliance oversight
      Conducts annual compliance training for all clinic staff focused on fraud prevention and organizational policies; investigates all allegations of fraud, reports findings to the Executive Director and Board of Directors, and notifies external authorities as required. Reviews electronic health record (EHR) charts and communicates findings to unit directors for corrective action. Ensures all clinical staff maintain required clearances, licenses, credentials, and continuing education through quarterly reporting.
  • ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
    • Offer adult education and citizenship preparation classes
      Provides a New York State Department of Education top-tier-rated English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program and civics classes in Spanish and English for adult immigrants pursuing citizenship, supported by a computer laboratory for skill enhancement.
  • Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare 1 activity
    • Offer sliding fee discount program
      Provides a Sliding Fee Discount Program for individuals unable to pay for services, ensuring access to care regardless of ability to pay.
  • Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
    • Operate state-licensed outpatient addiction treatment program
      Provides comprehensive substance use disorder treatment for adults, adolescents, and family members affected by addiction through a multidisciplinary clinical team including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, CASACs, mental health counselors, peer advocates, and registered nurses. Services include individual, group, and family counseling, medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), random urine screening, medical assessments, and priority admission for parenting individuals and people who inject drugs. The program is licensed by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS).
  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
    • Operate state-licensed outpatient mental health clinic
      Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy and psychopharmacological treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing emotional or psychological problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and cultural alienation. The clinic is licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health and operates as a SAMHSA-certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic offering care coordination, intensive case management, peer support, crisis stabilization, psychosocial programming, nutritional counseling, and trauma-informed services.
  • Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
    • Produce youth-led media content
      Supports youth participants in creating and sharing original content through a youth podcast that reflects their interests and voices.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Provide evidence-based parenting and family support programs
      Offers structured group interventions for parents and caregivers including a 6-week Active Parenting Skills Group in Spanish for parents of children ages 5–12, a 6-week Active Parenting Skills Group for parents of teens, and a 5-session Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) for caregivers of children ages 0–12. Also hosts monthly health promotion and pro-social family events throughout the year. Serves over 4,000 individuals annually through family support programs.
  • Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
    • Run annual multi-service community programs
      Provides annual multi-service programs in counseling, education, employment, prevention, and recreation for thousands of community members, including an Annual Turkey and Toy Drive that distributes turkey vouchers redeemable at Fine Fare and Target gift cards for families to purchase toys.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.21M
Contributions & grants$5.58M68%
Program service revenue$2.63M32%
Investment income$8620%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$8.21M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$6.02M
Grants paid out$13K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.71M
Cash$818K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4.06M
Net assets$2.65M
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -9.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CHARLES CORLISS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50 $201K
AWILDA TORRES UNIT DIRECTOR, COAP 35 $170K
MARY TAVERAS-GARCIA COUNSELOR 35 $131K
ALISON KRAUS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 30 $128K
board members · 9
  • ALEXANDRA MEDINA — BOARD MEMBER
  • CONNIE VASQUEZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • EDUARDO SANTIAGO-ACEVEDO — VICE CHAIRPERSON
  • HAE SUNG SHIM — TREASURER
  • JEAN ADELHARDT — SECRETARY
  • MARIA LUNA — BOARD MEMBER
  • RICHARD COLLINS — BOARD MEMBER
  • STEPHEN SHINE — CHAIRPERSON
  • THOMAS FAIOLA — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 29

Who they work with

  • 34th Precinct Government — Engages regularly with the 34th Precinct to foster community-police relations.
  • Agenda for Children Tomorrow (ACT) Coalition — Holds leadership positions in this city-wide coalition.
  • Behavioral Health NYC, IPA Coalition — Holds leadership positions in this behavioral health network.
  • CLOTH (Community League of the Heights) Partner — Collaborates on the Academy Street Play Street program.
  • FINE FARE Partner — Neighborhood grocery store where turkey vouchers are redeemed by families.
  • Federation of Behavioral Health Services Coalition — Holds leadership positions in this city-wide behavioral health network.
  • Kellogg Foundation Community Voices Initiative Coalition — Participated in the Kellogg Foundation's Community Voices Initiative.
  • NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Funder — Provides deficit funding to support services for uninsured clients.
  • NYC Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Primary funder of the COMPASS After School Program
  • NYC Open Streets Partner — Collaborates on the Academy Street Play Street program.
  • NYPD PAL Partner — Collaborates on the Academy Street Play Street program.
  • NYS OMIG Government — Regulatory body with which ICS aligns its compliance program and reporting practices for billable clinical services.
  • NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports Government — Licensed and partially funded provider of outpatient addiction services under NYS OASAS Part #822.
  • Neighborhood Based Alliance (NBA) Coalition — Holds leadership positions in this Upper Manhattan coalition.
  • New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Funder of the Comprehensive Outpatient Addiction Program and child and family prevention programs.
  • New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Primary funder for youth services programs including COMPASS, SONYC, SYEP, Career Ready, and adult education.
  • New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Government — Funder and licensing body for the Comprehensive Outpatient Addiction Program.
  • New York State Office of Mental Health Government — State agency that certified the clinic as an outpatient clinic and provides annual Uncompensated Care funding to serve uninsured clients.
  • Northern Manhattan Agenda (NMA) Coalition — Holds leadership positions in this regional coalition.
  • Northern Manhattan Mental Health Council Coalition — Holds leadership positions in this regional coalition.
  • PTA associations Partner — Collaborates with PTA associations on community initiatives.
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Government — Certifier and funder of the Inwood Community Services Family Life Center as a Community Behavioral Health Clinic.
  • Target Partner — Provides gift cards used by families to purchase toys during the Annual Toy Drive.
  • Target Behavioral Care, IPA Coalition — Holds leadership positions in this behavioral health network.
  • Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Partner — Implements the evidence-based Triple P curriculum for parenting support.
  • UNIDOS Coalition Coalition — Holds leadership positions in this regional coalition.
  • UNIDOS Inwood Coalition Coalition — Co-founded and collaborated with the coalition to research youth alcohol access and prevent substance abuse.
  • Uptown Youth Collective Coalition — Holds leadership positions in this youth-focused coalition.
  • Washington Heights Academy Partner — School whose students participate in the after-school program
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.

  • Culturally Competent, Stigma-Reducing Mental Health Care
    methodology: culturally_competent_care
    By delivering empathic and culturally competent mental health services, the organization fosters self-esteem, reduces stigma, and counters cultural alienation, which increases engagement and improves mental health outcomes because individuals feel seen, understood, and empowered in their recovery journey.
  • Evidence-Based Youth Prevention and Family Strengthening
    methodology: evidence_based_prevention
    By applying structured, evidence-based curricula like Strengthening Families and Triple P, the organization builds resilience, communication skills, and positive parenting practices because these programs are proven to reduce risk factors and enhance protective factors among at-risk youth and families.
  • Harm Reduction Approach to Substance Use
    methodology: harm_reduction
    By meeting individuals where they are in their recovery process and minimizing judgment or barriers, the organization reduces the negative consequences of substance use and supports gradual, sustainable behavior change because it prioritizes safety, dignity, and incremental progress over abstinence as a precondition for care.
  • Trauma-Informed, Person-Centered Service Integration
    methodology: trauma_informed_person_centered
    By integrating clinical and non-clinical services within a trauma-informed and person-centered framework, the organization addresses behavioral health needs more effectively because it recognizes the impact of trauma on functioning and tailors support to individual strengths, goals, and lived experiences.
  • Youth Development Through Creative Expression and Safe Space
    methodology: arts_based_youth_development
    By providing safe spaces where adolescents engage in arts-based programming and create original media, the organization supports holistic growth and empowers youth voice because creative expression validates lived experience, builds agency, and strengthens communication and problem-solving skills.