irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3Kchildren ministry-3450
- #2 $86KMANAGEMENT -GENERAL EXPENSE-85631
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Events
Year-round gatherings including Friendsgiving, Christmas dinners, movie nights, career workshops, and clothing drives open to all neighbors
Creighton’s Café
Weekly breakfast program offering coffee, Gospel reflection, and a nourishing meal to neighbors every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning
Heartbeat Hangouts
Youth and college night every Friday featuring a hot meal, games, activities, and faith-based discussions to foster belonging and mentorship
Neighborhood Pantry
Weekly food distribution providing bags of non-perishable staples and fresh produce to NYC residents every Tuesday morning; photo ID required
SPH NYC Fellowship
Residential program for young adults (18–25) combining intentional community living, daily service, worship, and leadership development at St. Paul’s House
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
- Facilitating fellowship and community engagement programsHosts daily shared meals, joint prayer, weekly gatherings, and structured fellowship opportunities that integrate participants through shared meals, youth programs, and neighborhood events to foster spiritual and relational connection.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Maintaining a community house for hospitality and gatheringsOperates a community house at 335 W. 51st Street that hosts prayer meetings, tract distribution, and provides hospitality space for missionaries and neighbors.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operating a weekly neighborhood food pantryDistributes bags of non-perishable staples and fresh produce at no cost to New York City residents every Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, supported by weekly pantry packing and biweekly stock replenishment sessions coordinated with Creighton’s Café.
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Reentry Support Services 1 activity
- Operating transitional housing for formerly incarcerated menProvides shelter and community support through a transitional housing program designed for formerly incarcerated men, offering stability and reintegration resources.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organizing seasonal and community eventsHosts year-round community events including career workshops, clothing drives, holiday celebrations such as Friendsgiving and Christmas dinners, seasonal block parties, monthly movie nights with free popcorn, and other volunteer-driven neighborhood service projects.
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Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 1 activity
- Running youth development and ministry programsOperates structured programs for middle school, high school, and college students, including weekly Friday evening gatherings with hot meals, games, discussions, and mentorship, as well as a children's ministry program offered in 2020 and 2022 as part of broader youth development services.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operating a soup kitchen and café-style meal serviceProvides regular meal service three times per week in a café-style setting, including a daily breakfast program on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:15 AM to 8:30 AM that offers free breakfast, coffee, Gospel reflection, and community connection to neighbors in need.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$197K
Contributions & grants$197K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$189K
Program expenses55%
Admin / overhead45%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$56K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.01M
Cash$45K
Investments$0
Liabilities$33K
Net assets$976K
Liquid reserves2.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +38.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Velez | director | 30 | $15K |
board members · 4
- Jasmine Clifton — Board Member
- Jessica Villodas — Secretary
- Jonathan Dickson — President
- Rebecca Sattler — Treasurer
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Corrie Ten Boom Partner — Welcomed and hosted Corrie Ten Boom, who shared her testimony of faith and forgiveness at SPH NYC.
- Daisy Partner — Point of contact for group volunteer coordination and accessibility needs.
- St. Paul’s House Network — Refers to itself as 'St. Paul’s House', indicating self-identification as part of a named community organization.
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.
- Faith-Integrated Service 336 orgsmethodology: faith-integrated_community_serviceBy combining spiritual practices such as Gospel reflection and Bible study with practical service, we produce holistic community engagement because integrating faith deepens commitment, fosters shared identity, and strengthens motivation for sustained involvement.shared approach: Faith-Integrated Holistic Support →
- Relational Fundraising as Spiritual Practice 336 orgsmethodology: relational_fundraisingBy framing fundraising as a spiritual and relational act rather than a financial transaction, we produce broader community involvement because it invites participants into shared mission and mutual accountability, deepening investment beyond material support.shared approach: Faith-Integrated Holistic Support →
- Intentional Community Living 79 orgsmethodology: intentional_community_livingBy integrating faith, service, and communal living into a shared daily rhythm, we produce deeper mission engagement because immersive environments shape identity and sustain long-term commitment through embodied practice.shared approach: Relational Faith Integration →
- Mentorship-Based Youth Development 79 orgsmethodology: mentored_youth_community_developmentBy using mentorship and discussion-based programming within a faith-centered community, we produce identity formation, belonging, and purpose in youth because guided relational experiences help young people internalize values and navigate personal growth.shared approach: Relational Faith Integration →
- Relational Engagement Model 54 orgsmethodology: relational_service_modelBy prioritizing personal connections over transactional service, we produce deeper community engagement and foster dignity and belonging, because meaningful relationships are foundational to human flourishing and sustained participation.