irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.95MTHE Y NURSERY SCHOOL INCLUDING 2K, 3K AND PREK FOR ALL, ENROLLED 123 CHILDREN FROM TWO TO FIVE YEARS OLD. THE SCHOOL OFFERS FULL DAY CLASSES, INCLUDING FOOD SERVICE, AND AN EXTENDED DAY OPTION.
- #2 $1.53MOUR WORKFORCE PROGRAMS INCLUDES: CAREER READINESS PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS - THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER OFFERS FREE HEALTHCARE TRAINING AND CAREER READINESS SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS AGES 18 AND UP. THE CENTER HAS SERVED MORE THAN 125 MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY SUCCESSFULLY. SUMMER WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR AGES 16-24 AND SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS FOR AGES 14-15 WHERE 857 AND 227 YOUTHS WERE SERVED RESPECTIVELY.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
ECAP - Emergency Cash Assistance Program
Provided cash assistance to the most vulnerable community members during the COVID-19 pandemic
English and Citizenship Classes
Offers English language instruction and citizenship tutoring, currently provided in Spanish to serve the Dominican population
Learning Lab and Emergency Child Care
Provided in-person remote learning support for K–8 students during the pandemic and emergency child care for children of first responders and essential workers
Summer Youth Employment Program
Provides summer work opportunities for youth ages 14–24, with separate tracks for ages 14–15 and 16–24; served 227 and 857 youth respectively
Teen Programs
After-school programs supporting social, emotional, and academic needs of adolescents, including college and career readiness; serves students from two middle schools and one high school
The Y Nursery School
Provides full-day early childhood education for children ages 2–5, including 2-K, 3-K, and Pre-K for All programs, with food service and extended day options
Workforce Development Center
Offers free healthcare training and career readiness programs for adults aged 18 and up, serving over 125 community members
activities · 13 groups
What they do
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Children's Themed Birthday Parties 1 activity
- Hosts children's birthday parties with themed programming and add-onsHosts children's birthday parties on Sundays with themed options including arts and crafts, theater, rock climbing, sports, slime-making, cooking, gym exploration, and carnival themes; offers add-ons such as a Gaga Pit and bounce castle, and provides base packages with staffing, decorations, supplies, and swag bags for up to 15 children.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Hosts youth summer employment and work opportunity programsProvides summer work opportunities to 857 youth aged 16–24 and summer employment programs to 227 youth aged 14–15.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Offers early childhood programs including nursery school and toddler explorationOperates a nursery school with 7 fully staffed classrooms, including Universal Pre-Kindergarten and Dual Language programs, enrolling 123 children ages two to five in full-day classes with food service and extended day options; also runs a toddler program focused on structured play, gardening, nature appreciation, movement, music, and stories for 2–3-year-olds on a renovated rooftop playground and garden.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Offers vocational training and workforce development programsOperates a Workforce Development Center providing free certificate training in Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Patient Care Technician (PCT), and Commercial Driving License (CDL) fields, along with career readiness support including resume revision, interview preparation, and one-on-one coaching for adults aged 18 and older; serves over 125 community members annually.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Operates a Jewish community center with scheduled access and diverse programsOperates a community center in Northern Manhattan with scheduled hours six days per week, serving an ethnically and socio-economically diverse population through culturally grounded, innovative programs and critical social services.
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Low-Income Senior Housing Operations 1 activity
- Operates senior housing and supportive programs for older adultsManages Wien House, a 100-unit independent living facility for seniors, and provides supportive programs including meals and continuing education.
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Latino and Multicultural Theater Production 1 activity
- Produces youth musical theater and original performancesCreated and operated a musical theater program for teens that produced an original performance exploring Dominican immigration history, presented at the United Nations and released on DVD.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Provides English language and citizenship instruction for immigrantsOffers English language classes and citizenship tutoring, including instruction in Spanish tailored to the Dominican immigrant population, alongside recreation-based community building programs such as choruses and youth sports.
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Virtual Education Continuity Programs 1 activity
- Provides emergency and pandemic-related support servicesProvided learning lab supervision for K–8 students during remote learning days, emergency child care for children of first responders and essential workers, and cash assistance to vulnerable individuals during the pandemic.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Provides environmental and urban gardening educationTeaches urban gardening techniques through a rooftop garden and hydroponic room, engages participants in growing and donating fresh greens, and incorporates garden-based crafts such as making essential oils, soaps, and candles for pre-K, youth, and senior programs.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
- Provides kosher meal service for older adultsPrepares and serves kosher lunches daily to adults aged 60 and older at the Center for Adults Living Well.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Runs after-school and enrichment programs for school-aged childrenOperates an integrated after-school program for students in kindergarten through 5th grade with weekly structured activities, and supports social, emotional, academic, college, and career readiness for 439 students across middle and high schools; also provides daily enrichment featuring trips and structured activities during school breaks.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Offers specialized classes and events with online registrationOffers a range of classes and events with online registration and detailed information available for each offering.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$14.97M
Contributions & grants$9.02M60%
Program service revenue$5.39M36%
Investment income$496K3%
Other revenue$67K
expenses
Total expenses$14.43M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$9.00M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$26.92M
Cash$4.23M
Investments$13.35M
Liabilities$4.28M
Net assets$22.64M
Liquid reserves14.6 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MARTIN ENGLISHER | EVP & CEO | 40 | $323K |
| MICHAEL FERMAGLICH | COO | 40 | $240K |
| SCOTT TAYLOR | CPO | 40 | $187K |
| STEPHEN CHANELLI | CFO | 40 | $182K |
| VICTORIA NEZNANSKY | CHIEF SOCIAL SERVICE OFFICER | 40 | $177K |
| MONALISA TOLBERT MANAGING | DIRECTOR, EXTERNAL YOUTH PROGRAM | 40 | $118K |
| KEMRAJ JEWTH | CONTROLLER | 40 | $111K |
board members · 18
- BARRY PIAFSKY — TREASURER
- BEN ZINKIN — BOARD DIRECTOR
- CHERYL G FRIED — BOARD DIRECTOR
- DR MICHAL LAVINE — BOARD DIRECTOR
- DR RACHELLE DATTNER — VICE PRESIDENT
- DR ROBERT LAUTIN — VICE PRESIDENT
- DR RUTH K WESTHEIMER — BOARD DIRECTOR
- ETHAN ROSS — BOARD DIRECTOR
- HERBERT ACKERMAN — BOARD DIRECTOR
- JASON AIGORN — BOARD DIRECTOR
- JEFFREY M LOEWY — BOARD DIRECTOR
- JEFFREY NEUBURGER — BOARD DIRECTOR
- JESSE R BAYARD — BOARD DIRECTOR
- LAUREN T YOCUM — VICE PRESIDENT
- LESTER FRIEDLANDER — BOARD DIRECTOR
- MARCIA COHEN — PRESIDENT
- MATTHEW WEINRAB — BOARD DIRECTOR
- PEGGY G TIRSCHWELL — BOARD DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Department of Health Government — Follows hygiene standards set by the Department of Health.
- Dez Dominguez Partner — Director of Youth Enrichment Programming who leads birthday party offerings.
- Luna Park Partner — Destination site for a Kidventures field trip during the June 4–5, 2026 program.
- Mary Ehring-Maldonado Partner — Director of Inclusion for the Be Me program, responsible for supporting inclusion services.
- SONYC Partner — Collaborates with SONYC on programs for youth and community engagement.
- The New York Times Partner — Collaborates on storytelling initiatives that highlight the experiences of Holocaust survivors and other trauma survivors served by the Y.
- Two middle schools and one high school Partner — Collaborates on after-school programming for adolescents
- United Nations Partner — Hosted the teen musical theater performance developed by the Y's Sousa project.
- Y Network — Refers to itself as part of the Y network, operating under the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood.
- YM&YWHA Network — Part of the broader YM&YWHA network of organizations.
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.
- Experiential Learning Through Nature and Food Justicemethodology: experiential-environmental-educationBy engaging participants in hands-on gardening and food-growing activities, we cultivate understanding of food justice and environmental stewardship because direct experience with growing and donating food creates tangible connections between personal action and community impact.
- Holistic Senior Wellness with Kosher Nutrition Integrationmethodology: holistic-senior-wellnessBy integrating kosher meal preparation with social, educational, and recreational services for older adults, we improve engagement and well-being because nutrition is treated as a core component of holistic health within a culturally and religiously meaningful context.
- Individualized Inclusion for Children with Special Needsmethodology: inclusive_programming_with_individualized_assessmentBy conducting individualized intake interviews for children with IEPs or 504 Plans, we increase inclusion and program effectiveness because tailored support removes barriers to participation and aligns services with each child’s developmental needs.
- Multi-Generational and Culturally Grounded Programmingmethodology: multi-generational_programmingBy designing programs that reflect the shared family values of Jewish and Latino communities and integrating intergenerational activities, we strengthen community cohesion and participation because shared cultural frameworks increase relevance and belonging.
- Tikkun Olam as Guiding Social Repair Frameworkmethodology: tikkun_olamBy grounding programming in the Jewish principle of tikkun olam (repairing the world), we foster continuous improvement and community betterment because this ethical framework motivates systemic change and collective responsibility.