Camba Inc

Organization Overview

Camba Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Camba Inc employed 2,680 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Camba Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 08/2021, Camba Inc generated $185.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $185.5m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.1% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Camba Inc has awarded 31 individual grants totaling $981,338. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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CAMBA IS A NON-PROFIT AGENCY THAT PROVIDES SERVICES THAT CONNECT PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HOUSING:IMPACT: IN 2021, CAMBA PLACED OVER 800 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING FAMILIES INTO SAFE, STABLE PERMANENT HOUSING, AND ASSISTED OVER 3,400 HOUSEHOLDS IN AVOIDING EVICTION OR FORECLOSURE AND REMAINING STABLY HOUSED. DURING THE SAME PERIOD, WITH REGARD TO BUILDINGS DEVELOPED BY CAMBA HOUSING VENTURES (CHV), THE FOLLOWING AFFORDABLE AND SUPPORTIVE PERMANENT HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS MAINTAINED OCCUPANCY STANDARDS, THROUGH AUGUST 2021, WITH CAMBA PROVIDING ON-SITE SOCIAL SERVICES: 880 WILLOUGHBY, 100-UNITS IN BUSHWICK; MORRIS MANOR, 46-UNITS IN FLATBUSH; 97 CROOKE, 53 UNITS IN FLATBUSH; CAMBA GARDENS PHASE I, 209 UNITS, AND CAMBA GARDENS PHASE II, 293 UNITS, BOTH IN WINGATE, BROOKLYN. CAMBA GARDENS PHASE I AND II (LEED PLATINUM AND GOLD, RESPECTIVELY) REPRESENT A NATIONAL MODEL OF COLLABORATION BETWEEN A PUBLIC HOSPITAL, A NON-PROFIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPER AND A SERVICE PROVIDER TO CO-LOCATE HOUSING AND HEALTHCARE. VAN DYKE, 101 UNITS OF LEED GOLD AFFORDABLE AND SUPPORTIVE FAMILY HOUSING ON A FORMER NYCHA PARKING LOT AT VAN DYKE HOUSES IN BROWNSVILLE, BROOKLYN ALSO MAINTAINED OCCUPANCY STANDARDS WITH CAMBA PROVIDING ON-SITE SOCIAL SERVICES. CHV CONTINUED THE OPERATIONS AND FISCAL IMPROVEMENTS OF HERITAGE HOUSE, A 40-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IN EAST HARLEM ACQUIRED BY CHV AS A WORK-OUT DEAL IN 2015. CHV CONTINUED AS THE NON-PROFIT DEVELOPMENT PARTNER WITH HUDSON COMPANIES AND RELATED COMPANIES AT GATEWAY ELTON PHASE I, PROVIDING 197 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING; AT ALAN EPSTEIN APARTMENTS (GATEWAY ELTON PHASE II), PROVIDING 175 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING; AND AT GATEWAY ELTON PHASE III, PROVIDING 287 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ALL IN EAST NEW YORK. CHV CONTINUED AS THE NON-PROFIT PARTNER WITH STELLAR MANAGEMENT FOR CASTLETON PARK, A 454-UNIT MITCHELL LAMA DEVELOPMENT IN STATEN ISLAND, INCLUDING SECURING RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND COORDINATION WITH THE TENANT ASSOCIATION. CHV FINISHED THE THREE PHASES OF CONSTRUCTION AT BUCKINGHAM HOUSE, A 36-UNIT AFFORDABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR FORMERLY HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN STATEN ISLAND IN ORDER TO COMPLETE REHAB/RESILIENCY WORK ON THIS SUPERSTORM SANDY-AFFECTED PROPERTY. CHV COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION AT 210-214 HEGEMAN AVENUE, A 71-STUDIO-UNIT NEW DEVELOPMENT IN BROWNSVILLE AND FINISHED LEASE-UP OF MUCH-NEEDED AFFORDABLE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DURING THE PANDEMIC. CHV COMPLETED MAJOR SITE INVESTIGATIONS AND DESIGN AND BIDDING PHASES, SELECTED FINANCING PARTNERS, AND SECURED THE MAJORITY OF CAPITAL FINANCING FOR THE AWARDED SITE C AS PART OF THE FIRST ROUND OF GOVERNOR CUOMO'S VITAL BROOKLYN INITIATIVE. NOW NAMED THE HART, THIS PROJECT WILL PAIR 57 UNITS OF SUSTAINABLE SUPPORTIVE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITH HEALTHCARE ON AN UNDERUTILIZED HOSPITAL SITE IN BEDFORD-STUYVESANT. CHV COMMENCED PREDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, SITE INVESTIGATIONS AND CONTINUED THE DESIGN PHASE FOR THE VITAL BROOKLYN SECOND ROUND'S COMPETITIVELY AWARDED SITE L IN FLATBUSH. NOW NAMED CLARKSON ESTATES, CHV WILL DEVELOP 291 UNITS OF SUPPORTIVE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, PAIRED WITH AN EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY FACILITY. CHV COMPLETED A CLOSING AND COMMENCED CONSTRUCTION AT CHV 202ND/203RD STREET TO DEVELOP 323 UNITS OF SUPPORTIVE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN BEDFORD PARK, BRONX.CAMBA BELIEVES THAT SAFE, DECENT AND STABLE HOUSING IS CRITICAL TO THE LONG-TERM ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL SUCCESS OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY. OVER 17,000 PERSONS EACH YEAR RECEIVE HOUSING-RELATED SERVICES FROM CAMBA IN THE AREAS OF EMERGENCY SHELTER, ASSISTANCE IN EVICTION PREVENTION, RELOCATION INTO, AND PROVISION OF, PERMANENT HOUSING. IN 2005, CAMBA CREATED CAMBA HOUSING VENTURES, INC. IN ORDER TO HOLISTICALLY ADDRESS THE HOUSING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BY DEVELOPING MUCH NEEDED SUPPORTIVE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING.


EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT:IMPACT: IN 2021, CAMBA SERVED 418 NEW STUDENTS IN ITS ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS. SIXTY-FOUR PERCENT OF THOSE LEARNERS WHO WERE TESTED FOLLOWING CLASSES WERE PROMOTED AT LEAST ONE EDUCATIONAL LEVEL. THIRTY-THREE CLIENTS EARNED A HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA DURING THE PANDEMIC, AND 43 CLIENTS OBTAINED EMPLOYMENT.IMPACT: IN 2021, CAMBA'S AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS KEPT NEARLY 2,000 CHILDREN SAFE AND ENGAGED IN CREATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES WHILE THEIR PARENTS WORKED. OVER 900 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GAINED HANDS-ON WORK EXPERIENCE THROUGH SUBSIDIZED INTERNSHIPS AND SUMMER JOBS. ACROSS OUR LEARNING-TO-WORK PROGRAMS A GROUP OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FOR OVERAGE/UNDER-CREDITED YOUTH - CAMBA SUPPORTED 2,976 STUDENTS; 57% OF GRADUATING SENIORS EITHER ENROLLED IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OR WERE EMPLOYED.TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE WHO LIVE OR WORK IN THE FLATBUSH OR EAST FLATBUSH NEIGHBORHOODS IN BROOKLYN HAVE THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES, CAMBA OPERATES AN ADULT EDUCATION AND CAREER CENTER THAT TARGETS BOTH NATIVE-BORN U.S. CITIZENS AND IMMIGRANTS FROM THE CARIBBEAN, LATIN AMERICA, EASTERN EUROPE, ASIA, AND AFRICA. OUR PROGRAMS HELP PARTICIPANTS TO IMPROVE THEIR ENGLISH, MATH, AND CIVICS SKILLS. EACH YEAR, 40 TO 50 OF OUR ADULT STUDENTS BECOME U.S. CITIZENS. MANY PARTICIPANTS ARE PARENTS WHO HAVE TO JUGGLE CHILDCARE AND OTHER FAMILY ISSUES, AND WHO OFTEN NEED HELP WITH LEGAL OR HOUSING MATTERS. BECAUSE WE DEAL WITH EACH STUDENT AS A WHOLE PERSON, THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS WHO MOVE ON TO HIGHER EDUCATIONAL LEVELS, ACHIEVE EMPLOYMENT GOALS, AND/OR ENTER POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OR TRAINING PROGRAMS IS MAXIMIZED.TO ACHIEVE CAMBA'S VISION IN WHICH YOUTH ACQUIRE THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION TO A PRODUCTIVE ADULTHOOD, WE PROVIDE OVER 10,000 YOUTH WITH AFTER-SCHOOL, ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY PREVENTION, YOUTH EMPLOYMENT, ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, AND COUNSELING SERVICES. BASED PRIMARILY IN OVER 30 PUBLIC SCHOOLS, CAMBA'S YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF SIX CORE COMPETENCIES: COGNITIVE AND EDUCATIONAL COMPETENCE; PERSONAL AND SOCIAL COMPETENCE; SPECIAL INTERESTS AND TALENTS; LEADERSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP; HEALTH AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING; AND PREPARATION FOR WORK.


HEALTH:IMPACT: IN 2021, CAMBA DISBURSED 138,399 VISITS WORTH OF HEALTHY MEALS TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AT OUR BEYOND HUNGER EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY. OUR AVERAGE NUMBER OF MONTHLY VISITS WAS 232% OF THE PRE-PANDEMIC LEVEL. MOREOVER, WE PROVIDED COORDINATED CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO OVER 2,100 HIGH-USERS OF MEDICAID SERVICES THROUGH OUR HEALTHLINK PROGRAM, ENSURING THAT THESE CLIENTS LIVING WITH CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS RECEIVE THE COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL CARE, BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES THEY NEED TO ATTAIN OPTIMAL HEALTH OUTCOMES. IN ADDITION, CAMBA PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES TO NEARLY 50 NON-MEDICAID ELIGIBLE PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS.CAMBA PROVIDES A COMPLETE RANGE OF SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY CONDITIONS SUCH AS HUNGER, HIV/AIDS, MENTAL ILLNESS, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. OUR PROGRAMMING INCLUDES CASE MANAGEMENT, CARE COORDINATION, LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING, COUNSELING, AND RECREATIONAL AND NUTRITIONAL SERVICES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
David Rowe
Evp
$555,444
Joanne M Oplustil
President & CEO
$552,379
Valerie A Barton-Richardson
Evp
$410,961
Sharon Browne
Evp
$402,435
Thomas Dambakly
Evp
$395,192
Justin Nardilla
Evp
$293,623

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Allied Universal Security Services
Security
$3,675,071
Amtrust North America Inc
Subcontractor - Insurance
$1,994,717
Itainium Corporation
It Equipment
$1,275,129
Access Staffing
Staffing Agency
$814,087
Larcam Ltd
Subcontractor - R&m
$802,988
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $168,512,266
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$11,633,135
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$180,145,401
Total Program Service Revenue$5,648,108
Investment income $4,829
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $185,798,338

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Camba Inc has awarded $140,000 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NORTHERN MANHATTAN IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION

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New York, NY

PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE WORKING POOR

$43,000

New York, NY

PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE WORKING POOR

$43,000

GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE WORKING POOR

$27,000

HOUSING CONSERVATION COORDINATORS INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE WORKING POOR

$27,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 28 grants that Camba Inc has recieved totaling $2,781,283.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
United Health Foundation

Minnetonka, MN

PURPOSE: MATERNAL INFANT HEALTH PROGRAM

$500,000
United Health Foundation

Minnetonka, MN

PURPOSE: MATERNAL INFANT HEALTH PROGRAM

$500,000
Enterprise Community Partners Inc

Columbia, MD

PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING

$433,429
Donald A Pels Charitable Tr 081892

Harrison, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$220,000
Clark Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$200,000
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: BROOKLYN 3D (DRIVE DOWN DIABETES)

$200,000
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