named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
FREE English Classes
Collaboration with DOE's Office of Adult Education to offer ESL info sessions and classes for adults in the Bronx community.
Food Pantry
Distributes fresh produce, dry and canned goods through partnership with Feed New York; provides turkeys and chickens twice a year.
Friday Open Gym
Weekly basketball program for youth and young adults, separated by age groups, promoting sportsmanship and safe community engagement since 2017.
Summer Fun Fest
Annual summer event featuring a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, food, live music, and family activities; attended by over 100 youth.
Well Checks
Community outreach during the pandemic to support the well-being of families, seniors, and essential workers; served as a bridge during virtual learning.
Youth Sponsorships
Provides financial support for youth to attend camps, retreats, trips, and events, including travel outside NYC to Pennsylvania and the Adirondacks.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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School and School-Community Events 2 activities
- Community events and youth engagement programsOrganizes regular and annual community events—including weekly open gym sessions with over 70 youth participants, 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, and social gatherings—that provide safe, fun environments for youth, teens, and young adults to connect with peers and the community in Morrisania, Claremont, and surrounding areas of the Bronx.
- School and institutional partnership supportPartners with schools and civil institutions to support school-generated events such as graduations, assemblies, parent-teacher conferences, and community events by providing volunteer assistance alongside parents and teachers; also supports shelters and educators, particularly during virtual learning and the pandemic.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Capacity building through vocational and financial stability partnershipsPartners with vocational training programs, private funders, and other organizations to support family financial stability and build community capacity.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Family support and resource provisionSupports families through free family-friendly events, holiday gift distributions, holiday meals, ESL information sessions with registration assistance, and well-being support initiatives, including during the pandemic; also sponsors cultural celebrations such as Hispanic Cultural Day and school events.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Food distribution and pantry servicesOperates a community food pantry distributing fresh produce, dry and canned goods; conducts periodic food distribution events providing staples such as rice, tuna, beans, and sardines; and distributes turkeys and chickens twice annually, including through holiday food bags delivered during outreach events.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Men's retreats and adult engagement eventsOrganizes men's retreats and adult-focused community events, such as a retreat attended by over 200 men from the New York area and a walk-through park lighting event during Christmas 2020 that included food and toy distribution.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer coordination and community mobilizationRelies on and mobilizes dedicated volunteers to support services for schools, teachers, families, shelters, and community events; also coordinates volunteer efforts through partnerships such as with the Bronx Storehouse and World Vision.
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Youth Cultural and Educational Travel Programs 1 activity
- Youth sponsorship and enrichment opportunitiesProvides sponsorships for youth to attend camps, retreats, trips, and events, enabling travel within New York City and to locations such as the Adirondack Mountains and Pennsylvania; also sponsors educational and cultural outings such as the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$22K
Contributions & grants$22K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$20K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$13K
Cash$2K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$13K
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +9.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- BRIANNA TROTTY — SECRETARY
- FRANCENA BOYD — DIRECTOR
- STEPHANIE COLLINS — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS JONES — PROGRAM DIRECTOR
- VICTORIA GRIFFIN — PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Churches Partner — Partners with churches to support outreach efforts in urban communities.
- Civil Service Workers Partner — Partners with civil service workers to mediate and promote communication in urban communities.
- DOE's Office of Adult Education Partner — Collaborated to present ESL information sessions for families at a local shelter.
- Department of Education Office of Adult Education Partner — Collaborated with MBK to present ESL information sessions for families.
- FDNY Engine 92/Ladder 44/Battalion 17 Partner — Partnered to distribute rice to families in need during Spring 2020.
- Feed NY Partner — Provided tuna, sardines, and beans for food distribution in Spring 2020.
- Feed New York Partner — Partner organization supplying food for MBK's pantry program.
- KIPS Bay Partner — Collaborated on ESL information sessions for families at a local shelter.
- MS 22 Partner — Partner school where MBK supports teachers, families, and students through cultural events, gardening projects, and appreciation activities.
- NYC Parks Department Partner — Collaborated on a walk-through park lighting event during Christmas 2020.
- Parks Partner — Works with parks as part of community outreach and engagement initiatives.
- Schools Partner — Collaborates with schools to provide outreach services and promote communication.
- Shelters Partner — Collaborates with shelters to serve underprivileged youth and families.
- Summit International School of Ministry Partner — Competes against MY BROTHER'S KEEPER INC in an annual basketball tournament.
- Times Square Church Partner — Partner organization supporting missions and community outreach.
- World Vision Partner — Partnered with MBK for a day of volunteering at the Bronx Storehouse in summer 2020.
- donors Funder — Provides financial support for MBK projects
- local church Partner — Collaborates with local churches to participate in ongoing community events.
- other organizations Partner — Collaborates with organizations that share the vision of empowering families to achieve financial stability
- private funders Funder — Supports MBK's programs aimed at empowering families toward financial stability
- schools Partner — Partners with schools to support school-generated events and increase family and community involvement.
- vocational training programs Partner — Partner organization collaborating on workforce development and financial stability initiatives
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-First Partnership Modelmethodology: community_partnership_outreachBy partnering with schools, churches, shelters, and public institutions, the organization amplifies outreach and service effectiveness, because embedding within trusted community structures increases access, relevance, and coordination of support for marginalized populations.
- Faith-Based Holistic Outreachmethodology: faith_based_holistic_outreachBy integrating faith-based principles with comprehensive support services, the organization strengthens engagement among underprivileged youth and families, because spiritual alignment and holistic care together foster trust, dignity, and sustained participation in urban communities.
- Safe Environment Engagementmethodology: safe_space_engagementBy creating safe, encouraging spaces for youth and young adults, the organization promotes positive development and reduces exposure to street-level risks, because structured, peer-centered environments foster belonging, resilience, and constructive behavior change.
- Two-Generation Family Supportmethodology: two_generation_approachBy supporting both children and their caregivers through education, emotional support, and barrier reduction, the organization improves family stability and child outcomes, because empowering parents enhances their capacity to nurture and advocate for their children.
- Workforce Development as Poverty Interventionmethodology: workforce_developmentBy providing education and job training, the organization enables individuals to access better employment, because improved economic self-sufficiency breaks the cycle of poverty and strengthens long-term community well-being.