irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.69MADULT EDUCATION:FACS ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OFFERS A RANGE OF CLASSES, INCLUDING ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL), ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE), HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (HSE), DIGITAL LITERACY, AND WORKFORCE BRIDGE PROGRAMMING AT LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES. IN FY 25, 1,187 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ONE OR MORE OF THESE PROGRAMS AND CLASSES. THE BRIDGE PROGRAM IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH FACS NONPROFIT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AFFILIATE, BROOKLYN WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS (BWI)S RED HOOK ON THE ROAD COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE (CDL), BROOKLYN NETWORKS TELE-DATA CABLE INSTALLATION, AND BROOKLYN WOODS CARPENTRY PROGRAMS. PER THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE PROGRAM PERFORMS IN THE TOP QUARTILE OF ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS STATEWIDE.
- #2 $338KORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY: FACS ORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS EMPOWER LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS THROUGH A RANGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL, ACCOUNTABLE DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND TENANT RIGHTS CAMPAIGNS. FAC LEADS AND PARTICIPATES IN LOCAL, CITY AND STATEWIDE CAMPAIGNS, AND ADVOCATES AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL FOR POLICY CHANGES. CAMPAIGNS EMPOWER TRADITIONALLY MARGINALIZED GROUPS, SUCH AS RENT STABILIZED AND PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS, AND IMMIGRANTS. IN FY25, THESE PROGRAMS HELPED 158 TENANTS AVOID EVICTION. FAC ALSO CONTINUED ITS LEADERSHIP OF LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE JUSTICE AND ACCOUNTABLE DEVELOPMENT CAMPAIGNS.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Education Program
Offers ESOL, ABE, HSE, digital literacy, and workforce bridge classes in partnership with Brooklyn Workforce Innovations; serves over 1,000 students annually and ranks in the top quartile of NYS adult education programs
Barrio Solar
Subsidized rooftop solar leasing program for 1-3 family homes that passes federal, state, and local incentives to low- and moderate-income homeowners to reduce energy costs
Foreclosure Prevention Counseling
Free HUD-certified counseling to help homeowners avoid foreclosure through budgeting, loan modification, refinancing, and access to rescue funds and tax reductions
Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) Homeownership Program
Hud-certified counseling program providing first-time homebuyer education, financial coaching, down payment assistance navigation, and mortgage pre-approval support
South Brooklyn Accountable Development Initiative (SBADI)
Community-led development campaign ensuring public investments and rezoning projects benefit longtime residents; led to $450M in city commitments including $200M for NYCHA repairs
Tenant Organizing & Brooklyn Tenants United (BTU)
Supports tenant associations, leadership development, and collective action to preserve affordable housing and strengthen tenant protections in Brooklyn
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 2 activities
- Advance housing justice through community organizing and advocacyEngages in long-term housing justice, community stability, and economic equity work in NYC, including securing $450 million in city commitments for public housing, infrastructure, and community needs—$200 million of which was directed to NYCHA repairs—and establishing a community-controlled rezoning oversight task force.
- Build tenant leadership and organizing capacitySupports tenants in developing leadership skills, forming tenant associations, organizing within buildings, participating in housing justice campaigns, advocating at public hearings, and building cross-neighborhood solidarity through the Brooklyn Tenants United coalition.
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Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives 1 activity
- Conduct community development and neighborhood revitalization projectsRedeveloped vacant and abandoned buildings and lots in South Brooklyn and Park Slope, including transforming a long-vacant block into community assets such as housing and a neighborhood supermarket, and establishing community gardens.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Deliver financial empowerment servicesProvides free one-on-one financial coaching, group budgeting workshops, IRS-certified tax preparation annually from January to April, and free in-person benefits screening for programs like Medicaid, SNAP, Cash Assistance, and Fair Fares at 621 Degraw Street in Brooklyn.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Develop and manage affordable housing unitsDevelops, builds, and renovates affordable housing units, including supportive housing, with over 1,500 units created across Brooklyn and Queens through more than $365 million in investment. Currently manages over 600 units across 48 buildings, providing residents with case management and connections to public benefits and essential services.
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Nonprofit Real Estate Holding 1 activity
- Lease commercial spaces to small businessesLeases commercial spaces in its properties to small businesses, with more than 80% of tenants being women- or people of color-owned businesses.
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Career and Technical Education Programs 1 activity
- Provide adult education and workforce trainingOffers GED preparation, ESOL classes, digital literacy training, and a Career Training Bridge Program providing hands-on training for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Cable Installation careers, including job placement support. Served 1,187 students in FY25, with 194 obtaining industry credentials and 247 achieving educational gains in FY23.
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First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 1 activity
- Provide homeownership and solar energy programsOffers HUD-certified homeownership education and counseling through its affiliate Neighbors Helping Neighbors, helping hundreds of families avoid foreclosure. Operates Barrio Solar, a subsidized rooftop solar leasing program that aims to reduce monthly energy bills by 20% for low- and moderate-income homeowners in Brooklyn.
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Tenant Legal Advocacy & Support Services 1 activity
- Support tenant advocacy and eviction preventionProvides one-on-one tenant counseling and advocacy, including assistance with home repairs, rent overcharges, landlord disputes, harassment cases, and rental subsidy applications. Helped 158 tenants avoid eviction in FY25 and over 1,000 residents (including 338 tenants) in FY24.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Assist with affordable housing applications and leasingAssists apartment seekers in navigating New York City's affordable housing lottery system and provides marketing and lottery services to developers to support leasing of affordable housing units.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.78M
Contributions & grants$6.29M58%
Program service revenue$4.07M38%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$414K
expenses
Total expenses$10.64M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$7.73M
Grants paid out$445K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13.47M
Cash$3.61M
Investments$54K
Liabilities$6.09M
Net assets$7.38M
Liquid reserves4.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -4.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MICHELLE DE LA UZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $290K |
| ROY NIELSEN THRU 032025 | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & IT | 35 | $228K |
| WILLIAM YATES | DIR. OF HOUSING DEVELOPMEN | 35 | $217K |
| EMILY BLANK | DIR. OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS & | 35 | $192K |
| HOWARD BERNER | REAL ESTATE CONTROLLER | 35 | $154K |
| SARAH ROSE BATCHU | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 35 | $153K |
| ZULLY ROLAN | DIR. OF ASSET & PROP. MGMT | 35 | $153K |
board members · 14
- AYANA MUHAMMAD — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROLINA GONZALEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- CATHERINE ZINNEL — BOARD MEMBER
- DANY CUNNINGHAM — BOARD MEMBER
- ERIK PAULINO — BOARD MEMBER
- GAWAIN PATTERSON — BOARD MEMBER
- JARED WATSON — BOARD MEMBER THRU 4/25
- JESSICA A YAGER — SECRETARY
- JUAN BARAHONA — TREASURER
- JULIO PENA III — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIADELE PRIEST — BOARD MEMBER
- MELANNIE ASH — CO-CHAIR
- PRISTINE JOHANNESSEN — CO-CHAIR
- SAM MARKS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- Abode Alliance Network — Network of financial institutions in Metro New York that provides competitive fixed-rate loans and down payment subsidies to homebuyers; FAC's affiliate NHN is a member.
- Accord Power Partner — Partner in the Barrio Solar program, providing solar installation and leasing services to qualifying homeowners in Brooklyn.
- Brooklyn Networks Partner — Partner organization offering tele-data cable installation training to adult learners.
- Brooklyn Tenants United Partner — Grassroots coalition of tenants from Park Slope and Sunset Park supported by FAC to protect affordable housing and strengthen communities through collective action.
- Brooklyn Woods Partner — Partner organization offering carpentry training to adult learners.
- Brooklyn Workforce Innovations Partner — Nonprofit workforce development affiliate providing CDL and tele-data cable installation training through the New American Bridge Program.
- Brooklyn Workforce Innovations Partner — Partner affiliate providing a job training center within the 153 Nevins St. affordable housing development.
- Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI) Partner — Partner organization collaborating on the Career Training Bridge Program to provide workforce development and job readiness training.
- Carroll Gardens Neighborhood Women Partner — Merged with Fifth Avenue Committee in 2003.
- Enterprise Community Partners Funder — Foundation funder supporting Fifth Avenue Committee in fiscal year 2026
- Gowanus Neighborhood Coalition for Justice Partner — Coalition launched by FAC in 2017 to create a community-driven plan for equitable development during the Gowanus rezoning process.
- Grain Collective Partner — Consultant providing stakeholder engagement services for the South Brooklyn BOA Nomination Study.
- Grow Brooklyn Partner — Partnership to provide free IRS-certified tax preparation services for low-income New Yorkers.
- HR&A Advisors Partner — Lead consultant team supporting the South Brooklyn BOA Nomination Study.
- Hispanic Federation Funder — Foundation funder supporting Fifth Avenue Committee and its affiliate Neighbors Helping Neighbors in fiscal year 2026
- Langan Partner — Consultant providing environmental review services for the South Brooklyn BOA Nomination Study.
- Leap, Inc. Partner — Merged with FAC in 2007 to create Brooklyn Workforce Innovations.
- Local Initiatives Support Corporation Funder — Foundation funder supporting Fifth Avenue Committee in fiscal year 2026
- Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Funder — Foundation funder supporting Fifth Avenue Committee in fiscal year 2026
- NHN Network — Became an affiliate of Fifth Avenue Committee in 2011.
- NYC Civic Engagement Commission Government — Government funder supporting Fifth Avenue Committee in fiscal year 2026
- NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development Government — Government funder supporting Fifth Avenue Committee in fiscal year 2026
- NYS Homes and Community Renewal Government — Government funder supporting Fifth Avenue Committee in fiscal year 2026
- NeighborWorks America Government — Government funder supporting Fifth Avenue Committee in fiscal year 2026
- Neighbors Helping Neighbors Partner — Collaborates with FAC on housing justice, community stability, and economic equity initiatives in New York City.
- Neighbors Helping Neighbors Partner — Fifth Avenue Committee's affiliate organization co-founded by residents and advocates to stop displacement and preserve affordable housing in South Brooklyn.
- Neighbors Helping Neighbors Partner — HUD-certified housing counseling affiliate of Fifth Avenue Committee that delivers homeownership and foreclosure prevention services.
- Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) Partner — FAC and NHN share board members, indicating a formal partnership or coalition between the organizations
- New York Attorney General’s Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP) Government — Statewide foreclosure prevention initiative; FAC’s affiliate NHN participates and connects homeowners to free legal assistance.
- New York State Department of State Government — Primary grant funder for the South Brooklyn Brownfield Opportunity Area Nomination Study.
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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-Driven Organizing for Housing and Economic Justicemethodology: community-driven_organizingBy centering residents in organizing, planning, and development decisions, we produce durable policy change and equitable community outcomes because community-led efforts build collective power and ensure alignment with local needs and racial equity.
- Equitable Access Through Multilingual and Digital Inclusionmethodology: multilingual_accessBy providing multilingual services and integrating digital literacy instruction, we produce equitable access to housing, education, and public resources because language and technology barriers are removed for immigrant and non-native English-speaking populations.
- Integrated Supportive Housing Modelmethodology: supportive_housingBy combining affordable and supportive housing with access to case management and public benefits, we produce housing stability for vulnerable populations because wraparound services address the root causes of housing insecurity.
- Mentorship and Culturally Responsive Education for Adult Learnersmethodology: mentorship-based_educationBy integrating mentorship, advocacy, and culturally responsive teaching into adult education, we produce higher student success because learners receive personalized support and instruction that respects linguistic and cultural identity.
- Policy and Incentive Leverage for Wealth and Energy Equitymethodology: incentive_pass_throughBy using public housing lotteries, homeownership education, and direct pass-through of solar incentives, we produce generational wealth and clean energy access for low- and moderate-income households because structural barriers are mitigated through targeted policy-aligned interventions.