irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.87MYOUTH PROGRAM - PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FEATURING INTERNSHIPS, JOB TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND SOCIAL SERVICES SUPPORT. INCLUDES NYC SONYC PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE YOUTH PROGRAM HELPED OVER 500 YOUNG PEOPLE STRIVE FOR FUTURE SUCCESS.
- #2 $710KCOMMUNITY - MADE UP OF FOUR PRIMARY PROGRAM AREAS: OLDER ADULTS, FOOD & FARM, POOL, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, THE COMMUNITY PROGRAM ENGAGES 4,000 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY OF ALL AGES. PROGRAM INCLUDES FOOD DISTRIBUTION, TELEPHONE REASSURANCE PROGRAM, ADULT FITNESS & ENRICHMENT CLASSES, POOL, EVENTS, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Program
Includes four primary areas: Older Adults (telephone reassurance, fitness and enrichment classes), Food & Farm (urban garden and mutual-aid fridge), Pool, and Community Engagement (events, volunteer opportunities)
Community Talks
Informational sessions on topics like consumer debt and legal rights, offered in English and Spanish with expert presenters
Early Childhood
NAEYC-accredited pre-school program offering pre-school education, extended day care, and Universal Pre-Kindergarten
Neighbors Teaching Neighbors: RNH Community Skillshare
Community-led skill-sharing event where neighbors teach and learn practical skills such as mending, candle making, and food preservation
School Age
After-school and summer care for children in kindergarten through sixth grade
Youth Program
Comprehensive youth development services featuring internships, job training, job placement, recreational activities, and social services support, including the NYC SONYC program for middle school students
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Community Events and Cultural ProgrammingHosts recurring cultural and seasonal events including Juneteenth BBQ and pool parties, winter solstice and fall equinox celebrations, a three-part Community Poetry Series, Music in the Garden concerts, and themed workshops such as wreath-making and candle-making with cultural elements like Iranian tea parties.
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
- Community Food Access and Urban AgricultureOperates a Food and Farm Hub with an urban garden and mutual-aid fridge (The Neighborhood Fridge), which functions on a give-what-you-can, take-what-you-need basis. Includes meal packing, garden maintenance, and hosting the Community Café where meals are prepared by Food and Farm interns.
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Seasonal Swimming Pool Operations 1 activity
- Community Pool ProgramOperates a summer pool program from Memorial Day to Labor Day, providing pool access to children enrolled in summer programs and the broader community.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Early Childhood Education and CareOperates an NAEYC-accredited early childhood program providing preschool education, extended day care, and Universal Pre-Kindergarten. Also provides after-school and summer care for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Senior and Adult Support ServicesProvides senior telephone reassurance through wellness calls to homebound older adults, and offers adult fitness and enrichment classes, including community art and fitness programs.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Skill-Building Workshops and Community EducationHosts hands-on skillshare events and workshops covering practical skills such as sandwich making, rock painting, garment mending, tote-bag sewing, food preservation, and consumer debt management, with all materials provided for participant engagement.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Volunteer Engagement and Event SupportOrganizes volunteer involvement in event operations including check-in, refreshments, kids zone supervision, and workshop assistance, as well as in food packing and garden maintenance for The Neighborhood Fridge.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Youth Development and Job TrainingProvides comprehensive youth development services including internships, job training, job placement, recreational activities, and social services support, serving over 500 young people annually.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.53M
Contributions & grants$4.30M78%
Program service revenue$1.04M19%
Investment income$149K3%
Other revenue$38K
expenses
Total expenses$5.57M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$4.05M
Grants paid out$43K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.75M
Cash$306K
Investments$3.01M
Liabilities$560K
Net assets$7.19M
Liquid reserves7.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -23.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW BELTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $205K |
board members · 16
- ALICIA GUEVARA — DIRECTOR
- AMANDA SALZHAUER — VICE PRESIDENT
- CONOR LANZ — TREASURER
- DAMIAN MCSHANE — DIRECTOR
- DAVID BENT — DIRECTOR
- DAVID RODRIQUEZ — DIRECTOR
- GAIL ABLOW — VICE PRESIDENT
- JOHN KELLY — DIRECTOR
- JULIA HODGSON — PRESIDENT
- KATHY VALYI — DIRECTOR
- KELVIN WARD — DIRECTOR
- KRISTINE ROSS — DIRECTOR THRU 3/25/2025
- MARCIA SANTONI — DIRECTOR
- NICOLE KAHN — DIRECTOR
- RACHEL HANNAFORD — SECRETARY
- SUSAN GOLDY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Anna Purves Partner — Local author and poet leading the "Dead Poets Rise" session in the Community Poetry Series.
- Arro Mandell Partner — Local artist and educator leading the "Collaged Poetry Workshop" in the Community Poetry Series.
- Bronx Butterfly Community Arts Initiative Partner — Collaborated on a tote-bag making workshop through its member Amarie.
- Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals Partner — Provides attorneys to lead consumer debt education sessions.
- Columbia Florist Partner — Provided greenery for use in the winter wreath-making workshop.
- Hugo Mahabir Partner — Local poet and educator leading the "Poet of the Heart, an Exploration of Rumi" session in the Community Poetry Series.
- KRVC Partner — Collaborated with RNH to host a Juneteenth BBQ and Pool Party.
- KRVC Partner — Collaborates with KRVC to host the Juneteenth BBQ and Pool Party.
- Morrisania Band Project Partner — Provided live musical performance at RNH's Juneteenth celebration.
- NAEYC Network — Accrediting body for early childhood education program
- NYC SONYC Partner — Partner program providing after-school services for middle school students
- Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition Partner — Led a workshop on community and tenant organizing at the Skillshare event.
- QGiv Funder — Platform used to process monetary donations for the organization.
- Riverdale Community Center Partner — Joined forces with RNH in 2018 to expand services and programming.
- Riverdale Kingsbridge Jazz Collective Partner — Partnered to host the launch concert of the Riverdale Kingsbridge Jazz Collective.
- United Neighborhood Houses of New York Network — Active member of the network of settlement houses in New York City.
- local mutual aid collective Partner — Co-hosts Know Your Rights training on legal rights in interactions with ICE.
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.
- Barrier-Free Program Accessmethodology: barrier-free accessBy providing all necessary workshop materials at no cost, the organization increases equitable participation because removing financial and logistical obstacles enables full engagement regardless of economic status.
- Community-Driven Skill Sharingmethodology: community-driven educationBy organizing skillshare events where neighbors teach neighbors, the organization builds knowledge exchange and social connection because peer-led learning empowers individuals, strengthens trust, and reinforces community agency.
- Mutual-Aid Food Access Modelmethodology: mutual_aidBy enabling unrestricted community contribution and receipt of food through The Neighborhood Fridge, the organization increases food access and fosters collective responsibility because removing eligibility barriers promotes dignity, reduces stigma, and encourages reciprocal care.
- Settlement House Modelmethodology: settlement_house_modelBy operating as a non-sectarian settlement house, the organization integrates educational, social, and community resources across age, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic lines to promote equity and inclusion because shared access to multidimensional services strengthens community cohesion and reduces systemic barriers.