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NIA COMMUNITY SERVICES NETWORK INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 112697931 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P30 · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · niabklyn.org
revenue
$22.8M
expenses
$22.2M
net assets
$8.9M
employees
1,039
volunteers
45
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO ADDRESSING ISSUES THAT IMPACT YOUTH, FAMILIES AND SENIORS. NIA'S MISSION OF BUILDING STRONG CHILDREN, STRONG FAMILIES AND STRONG COMMUNITIES IS EVIDENCED EACH DAY THROUGH PROGRAMMING THAT DIRECTLY SUPPORTS THESE GOALS.

profile · synthesized from sources

NIA Community Services Network is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit serving youth, families, and seniors through after-school programs, summer camps, and social services. The organization provides academic support, STEM and arts enrichment, and social-emotional development for students, while also offering counseling, benefits assistance, and community events for seniors and families. It operates primarily in New York City public schools and community spaces.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    SUPPORT AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMMING IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO HELP IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES, SENIOR CITIZENS, AND ALL IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE, PARENTING CLASSES, EARLY LITERACY PARENT/CHILD EVENTS, A NEW MOTHERS' SUPPORT GROUP, HEALTHY AGING ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS, AND BY CONNECTING ALL IN NEED TO A VARIETY OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND OTHER BENEFITS. EVENTS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS INCLUDING ANNUAL SENIOR PROMS AND SENIOR PICNICS, AIMED AT PROMOTING SOCIALIZATION AND COMBATING ISOLATION.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

After-School Program
Provides academic support, STEM, literacy, arts, and sports enrichment for K-8 students in partnership with NYC public schools through COMPASS and ExpandED Schools.
Annual Read Out Loud Campaign
Distributes over 10,000 new books annually and hosts author visits to promote literacy among children and families.
Naloxone Training & Kit Distribution
Free monthly training on overdose response and distribution of naloxone kits to community members aged 18 and over.
Senior Picnics and Proms
Hosts annual social events for seniors to promote community engagement and combat isolation, including picnics at Dyker Beach Golf Club.
Social Services Assistance
Offers benefits application help, counseling, housing assistance, and enrollment support for youth, families, and seniors, including SNAP, Medicaid, and rental assistance.
Summer Camp
Free summer day camp offering educational and recreational activities including STEM, arts, physical education, and field trips as part of NYC's Summer Rising initiative.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 2 activities
    • Provide public benefits application assistance
      Helps low-income and eligible residents apply for public benefits and programs including Summer EBT ($120 per eligible child), free air conditioner installation through a NYS initiative for those with chronic health conditions, 50% discount on subway and local bus fares, and preliminary housing assistance applications that remain active for two years.
    • Provide social services assistance to seniors
      Offers essential social services support to seniors including help with Medicare prescription drug coverage, HEAP, Access-A-Ride, flu vaccinations, healthcare proxies, and connecting to government benefits. Hosts annual senior events such as picnics and proms serving nearly 3,000 seniors annually to promote healthy aging, well-being, and intergenerational connections.
  • Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver capacity building and staff training
      Provides foundational training, personalized support packages, regular walk-throughs, and a robust calendar of site-specific staff trainings through the Capacity Building and Education departments to support employee development and program improvement.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver parenting and family support programs
      Offers a range of parenting programs including a 12-week community-building course, a 14-week program tailored for individuals in recovery, early literacy programming for caregivers and children up to age 4, and individualized private family support sessions. Also hosts workshops on child development, nutrition, internet safety, high school transition, and self-care for parents.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Host community events and cultural celebrations
      Organizes over 25 free annual community events including the Summer Concert Series (featuring School of Rock Bay Ridge and other bands), Annual Halloween Festivals, Spooktacular street festival with live entertainment and crafts, Senior Picnics, Senior Proms, bookbag giveaways, family movie nights, cultural celebrations, and the Read Out Loud Campaign with author visits and book giveaways.
  • ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
    • Offer adult education and enrichment programs
      Provides free adult education and enrichment opportunities including ESL classes, Adult Literacy classes, weekend yoga, basketball clinics, monthly paint nights, and performing arts instruction. Programs are offered at Beacon and Cornerstone Community Centers and other sites across Brooklyn.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Operate after-school and summer youth programs
      Provides free after-school and summer programs across more than 40 sites in New York City, including Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, serving over 30,000 children, youth, and families annually. Programs include academic support, enrichment activities in STEM, visual and performing arts, physical education, leadership development, intramural sports leagues (basketball and soccer), and field trips.
  • Opioid Harm Reduction Services 1 activity
    • Provide naloxone training and overdose response kits
      Offers free community-based naloxone training sessions that cover overdose recognition, response procedures, use of naloxone, Good Samaritan law, and kit replenishment; distributes free naloxone kits. Training is offered monthly on the second Wednesday.
  • Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
    • Support youth development through project-based learning
      Provides collaborative, project-based learning experiences for youth to build peer relationships and develop research, communications, and leadership skills, integrated within after-school and summer programming.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$22.81M
Contributions & grants$21.36M94%
Program service revenue$1.36M6%
Investment income$87K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$22.18M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$14.97M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.78M
Cash$941K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.90M
Net assets$8.88M
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARY ANNE CINO CEO 40 $239K
ANNETTE VELEZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $125K
board members · 7
  • DEBORAH ANN IEMMA — SECRETARY
  • GENNARO SAPORITO — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JOHN TALMADGE — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARIO COSTANTINO — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL A BOVE — PRESIDENT
  • MICHAEL CAMA — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL MILORA — TREASURER
relationships · 60

Who they work with

  • 5th Ave Committee Partner — Collaborates with NIA to offer Adult ESL/Digital Literacy and Adult Computer Classes at Beacon at NIA/PS 179.
  • Alrac Elevator Funder — Provides grant funding for the Summer Concert Series.
  • BUGS Program Partner — Collaborates with NIA on after-school programming led by an NIA Program Director
  • Brooklyn Community Foundation Funder — Funded NIA's Outreach Project through its COVID-19 Response Fund to assist low-income immigrant families and families of color in Brooklyn.
  • Capacity Building and Education departments Partner — Provides tailored staff training and professional development across NIA programs.
  • Carey Gardens Partner — Hosts an NIA Cornerstone community center led by an NIA director
  • City Councilman Justin Brannan Partner — Co-hosted a community vigil honoring the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and participated in holiday tree lighting events with NIA.
  • Council Member Kayla Santosuosso Partner — Collaborates on hosting the annual Summer Concert Series.
  • Department of Youth & Community Development Government — Partner in delivering family services in Brooklyn communities.
  • ExpandED Schools Partner — Collaborates with ExpandED Schools to promote literacy development using the Ready Readers and Rising Readers curriculum in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island schools.
  • Human Resources Administration Partner — Provides application assistance for HRA programs including SNAP and Cash Assistance.
  • IS 104 Partner — Hosts an NIA after-school program led by an NIA Program Director
  • IS 187 Partner — Hosts an NIA after-school program led by an NIA Program Director
  • IS 192 Partner — Hosts an NIA after-school program led by an NIA Program Director
  • IS 229 Partner — Hosts an NIA after-school program led by an NIA Program Director
  • IS 281 Partner — Hosts an NIA after-school program led by an NIA Program Director
  • IS 30 Partner — Hosts an NIA after-school program led by an NIA Program Director
  • IS 95 Partner — Hosts an NIA after-school program led by an NIA Program Director
  • IS 98 Partner — Hosts an NIA after-school program led by an NIA Program Director
  • Investors Bank Partner — Partnered with NIA to sponsor holiday lights along 13th Avenue in Dyker Heights.
  • Investors Foundation Funder — Provided multiple grants to support NIA's free community events and services.
  • Investors Foundation Funder — Provides grant funding for the Summer Concert Series.
  • MS 443 Partner — Hosts an NIA after-school program led by an NIA Program Director
  • Maimonides Health Funder — Provides grant funding for the Summer Concert Series.
  • Medicaid Government — Assists clients with enrollment in Medicaid and related programs such as MSP and Child Health Plus.
  • Medicare Government — Provides application and renewal assistance for Medicare beneficiaries, including help with Part B premiums through MSP.
  • NYC DYCD Government — Provides legislative grant funding for the Summer Concert Series.
  • NYC Parks Government — Provides grant funding and likely venue support for the Summer Concert Series at Shore Park.
  • NYS Department of Health Government — Provides naloxone kits and sets training standards through the Opioid Overdose Prevention Program.
  • NYS OCFS Government — Provides legislative grant funding for the Summer Concert Series.
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strategies · 3

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 Programming Model
    methodology: community_driven_programming
    By designing programs based on direct community input and resident priorities, we produce more relevant and inclusive services because community ownership fosters trust, engagement, and sustainable impact.
  • Holistic Community Development Approach
    methodology: holistic_community_development
    By integrating services for children, families, and communities simultaneously, we produce stronger collective outcomes because interconnected challenges require coordinated, multi-level interventions.
  • Positive Youth Development Framework
    methodology: positive_youth_development
    By integrating emotional, social, academic, creative, and physical growth opportunities and incorporating youth input, we produce greater empowerment and holistic development because youth thrive when treated as active agents in their own growth.