named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Drug Prevention and Education Program
Community outreach initiative focused on substance abuse prevention and treatment education for youth and at-risk populations.
Educational Grants Program
Provides financial support and scholarships to high school and college students to help them return to or continue their education.
N.O.R.C. (Naturally Occurring Retirement Community)
Senior services program offering a help hotline, on-site nursing, meals, transportation, and recreational activities for seniors in Rochdale Village and surrounding areas.
Prime Skills Entrepreneurship Program
Free six-week training program for NYCHA residents and nearby community members that covers business development, finance, marketing, and technology, culminating in business pitch presentations.
activities · 18 groups
What they do
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Substance Use Policy Advocacy & Public Education 1 activity
- Advocacy on drug and alcohol policy at the state levelServed on the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Drug and Alcohol Abuse under Governor Mario Cuomo, contributing to policy-level advocacy on substance abuse.
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Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 1 activity
- Community outreach on substance abuse prevention and treatmentProvides community outreach to educate individuals about substance abuse treatment and prevention through the J-CAP Foundation.
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
- Conducting community education on social issuesConducts community education programs on Equal Pay Rights, Gun Violence, and child care in partnership with local organizations.
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Small Business Technical Assistance 1 activity
- Delivering entrepreneurship training programsHosted a six-week entrepreneurship training program meeting three hours twice weekly for NYCHA residents and nearby community members, covering finance, marketing, advertising, and technology; graduated participants through the Prime Skills Entrepreneurship Program.
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Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
- Distributing educational technology to public schoolsDistributed Pearson Education Tablets (PET) to two public schools in Queens as part of efforts to support education.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding charitable, educational, and youth empowerment initiativesSupports charitable, scientific, educational, and religious initiatives aimed at assisting individuals in need and empowering youth through grantmaking activities.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding nonprofit organizations focused on musicProvides grants to nonprofit organizations focused on music as part of its grantmaking portfolio.
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Community Recovery Awareness Events 1 activity
- Hosting forums and discussions on drug abuse and recoveryHosts group discussions and forums for teens and adults on drug abuse education and recovery support at its computer laboratory and conference center.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Operating a computer laboratory for community useMaintains a computer laboratory as part of daily operations, supporting community access to technology and digital resources.
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Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
- Operating senior services program in Rochdale VillageCreated and operates the N.O.R.C. program providing comprehensive services including meal programs, transportation, health support, and recreation for seniors in Rochdale Village and surrounding areas.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Organizing food distribution eventsServed 40 families through a Thanksgiving food drive, providing direct food assistance to families in need.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Organizing walkathons and charity basketball games for chronic disease supportHosted annual walkathons and charity basketball games to support individuals with chronic diseases, with multiple events organized for community engagement and fundraising.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Providing capacity-building support to community organizationsProvides assistance in the coordination and planning of community organizations, facilitates the establishment of new organizations, and works to prevent unnecessary program duplication.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Providing scholarships and educational grants to studentsProvides educational opportunities to high school and college students through a scholarship program and offers GED and college grants using donated proceeds.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Providing social services in Jamaica, NY and tri-state areaProvides social services to the community in Jamaica, NY, and serves individuals and communities across the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
- Providing substance abuse treatment and drug prevention programsConducts drug prevention programs for individuals with addiction and has reclaimed over 20,000 young men and women from substance abuse through large-scale treatment initiatives in New York State.
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
- Securing public funding for community developmentSecured over $200 million in funding for the diverse community of southeast Queens during 10 years as a NYC Councilman, supporting community infrastructure and services.
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Direct Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children 1 activity
- Supporting at-risk children with basic needs and safe housingProvides daily cooked meals, covers school fees and associated costs, places at-risk children in safe houses, and supplies school uniforms, exam fees, and stationery for children in underprivileged communities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$314K
Contributions & grants$156K50%
Program service revenue$7750%
Investment income$5660%
Other revenue$157K
expenses
Total expenses$309K
Program expenses55%
Admin / overhead45%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$138K
Grants paid out$24K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$177K
Cash$68K
Investments$0
Liabilities$92K
Net assets$85K
Liquid reserves2.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +35.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- JARED BROWN — BOARD MEMBER
- LAMAR WHITE — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL BASTON — BOARD MEMBER
- SPENCER LEWIS JR — BOARD MEMBER
- TYQUANA HENDERSON — BOARD MEMBER
- WILLIAM G RILEY SR — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- B.A.S.I.C.S International Partner — Collaborates with the organization on community initiatives.
- B.A.S.I.C.S International Partner — Partner organization implementing education and child protection programs in Ghana.
- BASICS International Partner — Partnered to jointly fight illiteracy and poverty through shared programs and services, including co-locating operations at the foundation's building.
- Councilman Ruben Wills Partner — Partnered to implement the Prime Skills Entrepreneurship Program through Section 3 contracting opportunities.
- Curtis (50 Cent) Jackson Partner — Collaborates with the organization on community initiatives.
- Department of Small Business Services Government — Collaborated with the foundation and QEDC to implement the Prime Skills Entrepreneurship Program.
- Department of Small Business Services Partner — Collaborated to deliver the Prime Skills Entrepreneurship Program.
- Federal, state and local programs Government — Collaborates with federal, state, and local programs to support preventative and community activities.
- FundSponge Partner — Platform through which supporters can purchase items, with a portion of proceeds directed to the foundation.
- Godian Operation of Outreach Partner — Collaborates with the organization on community initiatives.
- Heartland Institute Partner — Collaborates with the organization on community initiatives.
- Jamaica Now Initiative Partner — Collaborates with the organization on community initiatives.
- NYC Small Business Services Partner — Collaborates with the organization on community initiatives.
- NYS Assemblywoman Vivian E. Cook Partner — Collaborates with the organization on community initiatives.
- New Jerusalem Worship Center Partner — Collaborates with the organization on community initiatives.
- New York University Partner — Partnered with BASICS International, which operates from the foundation's building, to provide international internship opportunities for students.
- Queens Borough President Melinda Katz Partner — Collaborates with the organization on community initiatives.
- Queens Economic Development Corporation Partner — Partnered with the foundation to facilitate and teach the Prime Skills Entrepreneurship Program.
- Queens Economic Development Corporation Partner — Teamed up with the foundation and Councilman Ruben Wills to deliver the Prime Skills Entrepreneurship Program.
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Partner — Beneficiary of proceeds from charity events.
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Partner — Beneficiary of proceeds from the charity basketball game and walkathon.
- State of New York Government — Partnered with state government through appointments to advisory committees on drug and alcohol abuse under Governor Mario Cuomo.
- local community organization Partner — Collaborates with local community organizations to deliver education on Equal Pay Rights, Gun Violence, and child care.
- other organizations Partner — Partners with other organizations to provide internship opportunities for students.
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.
- Education for Empowerment and Developmentmethodology: education-for-empowermentBy investing in education, the foundation empowers individuals to improve their life outcomes, which in turn leads to sustainable community development through increased agency and capacity.
- Elder-Centered Community Developmentmethodology: elder-centered_community_developmentBy prioritizing the well-being of older adults, the organization strengthens the foundational generation of the community, improving intergenerational stability and quality of life for all.
- Entrepreneurship as Economic Empowermentmethodology: entrepreneurship-for-job-creationBy training and supporting entrepreneurs, especially in underserved NYCHA communities, individuals create their own jobs, reducing dependency on traditional job placement and addressing systemic employment gaps.
- Multidisciplinary Community Supportmethodology: multidisciplinary_supportBy supporting charitable, scientific, educational, and religious endeavors together, the foundation addresses community needs more holistically and fosters youth success, because integrated support systems create stronger, more resilient communities.