irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $35K.PUBLIC SAFETY - PROVIDING INCREASED PUBLIC SECURITY.
- #2 $36KMARKETING AND PROMOTION - PROMOTING THE DISTRICT TO RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS AND RETAINING AND DEVELOPING PROSPECTIVE BUSINESSES.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Economic Development
Convenes stakeholders and leads revitalization efforts, including conducting a Commercial District Needs Assessment through the Avenue NYC grant.
Horticulture & Open Space Management
Manages green spaces including Roberto Clemente Plaza, in partnership with NYC Department of Transportation.
Public Programming
Organizes community events such as the Third Avenue Street Festival, Winter Wonderland, Hispanic Heritage Celebration, and Back to School events.
Public Safety Initiatives
Includes a Public Safety Ambassador pilot program, participation in the 40th Precinct Community Council, and collaboration with NYPD to address quality-of-life issues and emergencies.
Small Business Support
Provides marketing, retail attraction, event hosting, and connections to resources through partnerships with NYC Department of Small Business Services, BXEDC, and the Bronx Chamber of Commerce.
Supplemental Sanitation
Employs 2–4 sanitation staff (clean team) Monday through Friday, 7am to 3pm, to support NYC Department of Sanitation with bagging and containerizing public waste.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Advocate for BID budget policy and assessment changesEngages in advocacy by voting to approve multi-year phased increases to the BID assessment budget and proposing changes to the annual assessment budget cap to support district operations and improvements.
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Regional Tourism Promotion 1 activity
- Conduct marketing, promotion, and economic development for the districtConducts marketing and promotion activities to attract residents and tourists, supports small business development, provides real estate advisory services, and produces promotional photography to enhance the vitality of the Third Avenue shopping district.
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Fund commercial revitalization projects through grant implementationFunds and implements locally responsive commercial revitalization projects and a Commercial District Needs Assessment using the Avenue NYC grant.
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
- Manage and activate public spaces and streetscapesManages, maintains, and beautifies public spaces including Roberto Clemente Plaza and the Third Avenue corridor through horticulture installations, streetscape improvements, open space activation, and supplemental sanitation services.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organize community events and public programmingPlans and hosts community events including seasonal festivals (e.g., Winter Wonderland, Valentine's Day, Halloween), Back to School Festival, holiday celebrations, and cultural events such as the Third Avenue Street Festival and Hispanic Heritage Month, serving thousands of residents annually.
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Community Safety Patrols & Security Support 1 activity
- Provide public safety services and advocacy in the districtProvides increased public security services through a supplemental clean team and a Public Safety Ambassador program, and participates in the 40th Precinct Community Council to raise public safety concerns.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Provide visitor and community information servicesOffers an interactive map of the Third Avenue Business Improvement District and maintains Mott Haven Library as a community anchor to support access to information and services.
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Small Business Technical Assistance 1 activity
- Support small business development and retentionProvides small business navigation, hosts Small Business Lunch & Learn and mixer events, and supports local businesses through promotional events and commercial revitalization initiatives.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$622K
Contributions & grants$171K27%
Program service revenue$451K73%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$518K
Program expenses48%
Admin / overhead50%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$334K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$202K
Cash$61K
Investments$0
Liabilities$28K
Net assets$174K
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +33.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEDRO SUAREZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $88K |
board members · 15
- ANTHONY JORDAN — INTERIM TREASURER
- EMILY EDWARDS — DIRECTOR
- ILEANA RIVERA — SECRETARY
- JOSEPH JEMAL — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH SHAMOSH — CHAIR
- JUDI SINGER — DIRECTOR
- MARCELO KLAJNBART — DIRECTOR
- MARSHALL STRAWBRIDGE — DIRECTOR
- MEGAN FLYNN — DIRECTOR
- MITCH GAGNON — VICE-CHAIR
- NATHANIEL MYERS — DIRECTOR
- ROGER SAAD — DIRECTOR
- SAM JAMAL — DIRECTOR
- SHANNA KNOTTS — DIRECTOR
- SOCRATES SOLANO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- 40th Precinct Community Council Partner — Co-hosted a Halloween event with The HUB.
- Angurria Partner — Collaborated on the "We are the Bronx" mural project funded by the NYS Downtown Revitalization Initiative.
- BXEDC Partner — Collaborated on mural projects in the commercial district as part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative.
- BXEDC Partner — Collaborated on the "We are the Bronx" mural project funded by the NYS Downtown Revitalization Initiative.
- Bronx Chamber of Commerce Partner — Partners to support local small businesses around access to capital, marketing, and other services.
- Bronx Economic Development Corporation Partner — Collaborates to support local small businesses with access to capital, marketing, and programs.
- City of New York Government — Provides municipal services that the BID augments through its sanitation, public safety, and streetscape improvement programs.
- FOGA Partner — Collaborated on the "We are the Bronx" mural project funded by the NYS Downtown Revitalization Initiative.
- FOGA Partner — Partnered with the Third Avenue BID and Bronx artists to complete three murals in the commercial district.
- Garrison Architects Partner — Commissioned to design Roberto Clemente Plaza through community engagement and design innovation.
- Melissa Calderon Partner — Community group-funded artist who developed the memorial component celebrating Roberto Clemente's humanitarian contributions.
- NYC DOT Partner — Partner in maintaining and managing Roberto Clemente Plaza.
- NYC Department of Sanitation Partner — Partners to manage supplemental waste collection, with BID staff bagging/containerizing waste for city pickup.
- NYC Department of Small Business Services Partner — Works together to connect local entrepreneurs with free resources including financial, legal, and workforce development support.
- NYC Department of Small Business Services Partner — Works together to connect local entrepreneurs with free small business resources.
- NYC Department of Transportation Government — Collaborated on the initial study and repurposing of Roberto Clemente Plaza in 2007–2008.
- NYC Department of Transportation Partner — Cocleans and maintains Roberto Clemente Plaza.
- NYC Department of Transportation Partner — Collaborates on Open Streets events to activate public space and promote local businesses.
- NYPD 40th Precinct Partner — Collaborates on public safety issues and quality-of-life improvements in the district.
- NYS Department of Design & Construction Government — Partnered to develop the permanent Roberto Clemente Plaza through the Design Excellence Program.
- New York City Council Government — Requires legislative approval from the New York City Council for the proposed assessment cap increase.
- New York State Government — Partnered under the Downtown Revitalization Initiative to complete public art projects in the commercial district.
- Office of Citywide Event Coordination and Management’s Street Activity Permit Office (CECM/SAPO) Government — Government agency responsible for issuing plaza event permits; referenced as permitting authority for events in Roberto Clemente Plaza.
- The Horticulture Society of New York Partner — Partner in maintaining and managing Roberto Clemente Plaza.
- Third Avenue Business Improvement District Network — Collaborates on events and shares branding, indicating a formal or informal network relationship
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.
- Arts-Integrated Economic Revitalizationmethodology: arts-based_revitalizationBy partnering with local artists to integrate murals, performances, and cultural programming into the commercial corridor, we enhance neighborhood vibrancy and attract visitors because arts and culture create emotional connection, identity, and differentiation that drive foot traffic and economic activity.
- Community-Informed Revitalizationmethodology: community_collaborationBy involving community stakeholders in the co-creation of events, plaza design, and public programming, we increase local ownership and engagement because inclusive planning processes lead to more relevant, sustainable, and vibrant public spaces.
- Comprehensive Commercial Corridor Managementmethodology: comprehensive-commercial-corridor-managementBy integrating sanitation, public safety, streetscape improvements, business support, and public programming into a unified district management model, we enhance the economic vitality and attractiveness of the commercial corridor because coordinated, place-based services create a more inviting environment for residents, visitors, and businesses.
- Public-Private Partnership for Public Space Activationmethodology: public-private_partnershipBy leveraging public-private partnerships to maintain and program public plazas and streetscapes, we activate underutilized spaces to support local commerce and community engagement because shared investment increases accountability, resources, and responsiveness to local needs.
- Small Business Ecosystem Supportmethodology: small_business_support_networkBy connecting small businesses to free support services and strengthening local commerce through targeted marketing and retail attraction, we reduce barriers to entrepreneurship and stimulate economic resilience because accessible, tailored business support increases survival and growth of local enterprises.