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THE COMMUNITY INITIATIVE OF NC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 813983435 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · tciony.org
revenue
$567K
expenses
$588K
net assets
$20K
employees
37
volunteers
35
program ratio
66%
mission · from form 990

WORKING WITH HIGH RISK YOUTH IN MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Community Initiatives of NY (TCIONY) works with high-risk youth in marginalized communities, particularly Black and Brown populations in New York City. The organization focuses on prevention through relationship-building, offering mentoring, evidence-based workshops, and community engagement programs. TCIONY addresses systemic inequities by providing services in education, mental health, anti-bullying, and reentry support, primarily in Harlem and surrounding areas.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Engagement Team
Uses credible messengers, therapists, and retired law enforcement to mentor at-risk youth, improve school safety, and prevent violence through relationship-building and evidence-based workshops.
Mental Health Initiatives
Provides mental health support and programming to address trauma and emotional well-being in marginalized communities.
No Bullying Zone
Offers interactive workshops on cyberbullying, peer mediation, anti-bullying policy development, and teacher training using role-play, games, and discussion.
Prison Initiatives
Supports individuals involved in the justice system with reentry services and programming aimed at reducing recidivism.
Safe Passage
Provides safety support for youth, staff, and community members traveling to and from school and community spaces.
Teaching A Generation (T.A.G.)
Signature program focused on helping future generations understand and navigate systemic racism, promoting equity and sustainable change through education and community engagement.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 2 activities
    • Capacity building through professional development training
      Provides Human Development Training, Professional Development Training, and Workplace strategies to agencies, organizations, schools, and corporations, including multi-year training programs for NYPD personnel across patrol, detective, housing, and transit sectors.
    • Consulting services for public institutions
      Provides professional development consulting services to the New York City Department of Education, NYPD, and local community organizations.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 2 activities
    • T.A.G. (Teaching A Generation) youth development program
      Operates the T.A.G. program, which includes weekly T.A.G. Nights as a safe space for youth to share experiences related to school, home, and community pressures, and helps youth reflect on systemic racism and societal engagement.
    • Transitional support for youth
      Operates a transitional program to support youth in developing skills needed to progress to the next phase of life.
  • Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 2 activities
    • Youth violence prevention and safe passage programs
      Operates a violence prevention and interruption program in New York, including safe passage services for youth, school staff, adults, and community members to and from school and surrounding areas. Collaborates with School Safety to monitor school spaces and build relationships with students to prevent conflict.
    • Youth-led anti-gun violence advocacy
      Supports youth-led anti-gun violence efforts including rallies, marches, and corner occupations to promote safer streets in New York City.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Addressing food insecurity in marginalized communities
      Addresses food insecurity for youth and seniors in Black and Brown communities through targeted service provision.
  • Anti-Bullying Education and Prevention Programs 1 activity
    • Anti-bullying education and policy development
      Offers half-day and full-day workshops on bullying prevention, including cyberbullying, for students and teachers. Conducts interactive sessions using role-play, games, and discussion, and collaborates with schools to update anti-bullying policies. Provides peer mediation and teacher training on identification, reporting, and prevention strategies.
  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
    • Social Emotional Learning instruction in schools
      Delivers full-period Social Emotional Learning lessons to students in grades 5th–12th within classroom settings, integrating into existing advisory classes using a structured curriculum. Covers skills such as decision making, conflict resolution, mental health, and leadership.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Support for volunteer-led critical services
      Supports volunteer efforts that deliver critical services including meal delivery to seniors and the homeless, search and rescue operations, and support for domestic violence and sexual assault centers.
  • Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
    • Youth mentoring and decision-making support
      Provides mentoring, evidence-based workshops, and decision-making support to youth at risk of academic failure, absenteeism, or behavioral and social issues. Offers one-on-one mentoring focused on emotional regulation and healthy self-expression for students identified as disruptive.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Community partnership programs in New York City
      Creates programs and initiatives in partnership with corporations, schools, and community leaders to support individuals and families in New York City.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$567K
Contributions & grants$567K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$90%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$588K
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$225K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$29K
Cash$837
Investments$0
Liabilities$9K
Net assets$20K
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -23.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ALPHONSO COHEN EXECUTIVE DI 40 $16K
JANET COHEN PROGRAM DIRE 40 $2K
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Alphonso and Janet Cohen Partner — Founding leaders who initiated TCIONY's work after 15 years as community advocates.
  • Department of Education Partner — Collaborates with experts from the Department of Education to deliver transitional programming for youth.
  • Law Enforcement Partner — Engages law enforcement professionals as part of its expert team delivering youth transitional programming.
  • NYPD Partner — Partnered with NYPD to deliver human development and emotional intelligence training to officers.
  • NYPD Partner — Receives professional development consulting services from TCIONY
  • New York City Department of Education Partner — Receives professional development consulting services from TCIONY
  • School Safety Partner — Collaborates with School Safety to monitor school environments and build relationships with students.
  • community leaders Partner — Works alongside community leaders to design and implement community-driven programs.
  • corporations Partner — Collaborates with corporations to develop programs supporting individuals and families in New York City.
  • school faculty and staff Partner — Works alongside school faculty and staff to prevent conflict and violence in school settings.
  • schools Partner — Partners with schools to create initiatives that serve youth and families across New York City.
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.

  • Racial Equity-Centered Community Transformation
    methodology: racial_equity-centered_approach
    By centering racial equity in all programs and partnerships, we address systemic disparities because structural change in marginalized communities requires intentional focus on race as a foundational driver of inequity.
  • Relationship-Based Prevention Strategy
    methodology: relationship-based_prevention
    By building sustained relationships with at-risk youth, we prevent crises and behavioral escalation because trusted, consistent adult mentorship interrupts cycles of violence and disengagement.
  • Soft-Skills Development for Youth Transitions
    methodology: soft-skills_development_for_youth_transition
    By equipping youth with core soft skills and confidence, we reduce risks of incarceration, violence, and disengagement because structured personal development prepares them to navigate critical life transitions successfully.
  • Youth-Led Empowerment Model
    methodology: youth-led_empowerment
    By centering youth voices in leadership and community conversations, we drive meaningful change because youth-led advocacy fosters ownership, authenticity, and sustainable community transformation.