Sylvia Center Incorporated
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $176.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Bronx, NY
- Founding
- 08/2007
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 20-4297703
Organization Overview
Sylvia Center Incorporated is located in Bronx, NY. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (K40) the organization is classified as: Nutrition, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sylvia Center Incorporated 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 06/2021, Sylvia Center Incorporated generated $176.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (19.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $519.3k during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE SYLVIA CENTER'S MISSION IS TO TEACH THE CONNECTION BETWEEN FOOD AND HEALTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COOKS FOR HEALTH:PROVIDES CULINARY AND NUTRITION EDUCATION THROUGH COOKING CLASSES RUNNING FROM SIX TO FOURTEEN LESSONS, DEPENDING ON THE AGES OF PARTICIPANTS. COOKS FOR HEALTH FAMILY CLASSES OFFER THE SAME CURRICULUM AND INVITE A PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO COOK ALONG WITH PARTICIPANTS. LESSONS FOCUS ON PREPARING HEALTHY, PLANT-BASED RECIPES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE ROLE OF NUTRITION IN GOOD HEALTH AND FOCUSES ON BUILDING PARTICIPANTS' SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, AND FOOD KNOWLEDGE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN.
TEEN CULINARY APPRENTICESHIP: PREPARES 16-18-YEAR-OLDS TO BECOME PEER ADVOCATES FOR HEALTH AND NUTRITION AND PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH FOOD INDUSTRY-RELATED JOB OPPORTUNITIES. APPRENTICES EXPLORE FOOD JUSTICE AND FOOD SCIENCE AS THEY LEARN THE BENEFITS OF PLANT-FORWARD EATING. THE CREDIT BEARING PROGRAM CULMINATES WITH PARTICIPANTS SERVING AS PAID TEEN CHEF INSTRUCTORS AT SUMMER CAMPS WITH A MISSION TO TEACH YOUTH IN THEIR COMMUNITY ABOUT HEALTHY FOOD AND WHERE IT COMES FROM.
FULL PLATE:DESIGNED FOR OUR YOUNGEST PARTICIPANTS, THE LESSONS BUILD THE FOUNDATION FOR A LIFETIME OF HEALTHY EATING BY TEACHING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE FOOD THEY EAT AND WHERE IT COMES FROM. LESSONS FOCUS ON BUILDING CONFIDENCE IN THE KITCHEN. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, LESSONS ARE PAIRED WITH A FARM VISIT, ALLOWING PARTICIPANTS TO EXPERIENCE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN FOOD TO FARM WHILE LEARNING ABOUT AGRICULTURE, COOKING, AND NUTRITION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Trudy Gottesman Secretary And Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cindy Edelson Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Phil Meldrum Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lizbeth Neumark Founder | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jonathan Cetnarski Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Courtney Archer-Buckmire Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $121,288 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $616 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $121,288 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $45,970 |
| Investment income | $734 |
| 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 | $176,240 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $82,749 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,275 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $251,755 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $22,074 |
| Payroll taxes | $30,575 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,052 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $12,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,390 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,555 |
| Office expenses | $5,681 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,802 |
| Travel | $3,069 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,500 |
| Insurance | $1,078 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $519,302 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $477,698 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $195,646 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $21,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $13,971 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $13,388 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,946 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $506,563 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,233,212 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $66,935 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $117,790 |
| Other liabilities | $76,832 |
| Total liabilities | $261,557 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $936,091 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $35,564 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,233,212 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Sylvia Center Incorporated has recieved totaling $116,985.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $65,750 |
The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc Sheffield, MA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF COLUMBIA COUNTY LOCATIONS AND FOOD INSECURITIES | $36,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,235 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Food Rescue Us Inc Stamford, CT | $1,341,257 | $63,924,618 |
The Food Trust Philadelphia, PA | $3,706,781 | $7,625,866 |
Hunger Solutions New York Inc Albany, NY | $3,802,697 | $6,675,320 |
Provider Resources Inc Methuen, MA | $919,953 | $5,475,576 |
Food Project Inc Lincoln, MA | $4,028,637 | $3,962,744 |
About Fresh Inc Boston, MA | $2,948,132 | $3,593,501 |
Providers Nutrition Network Inc Newington, CT | $300,937 | $2,210,491 |
Staten Island Communituy Services Friendship Clubs Inc Staten Island, NY | $314,878 | $2,179,028 |
First Step To Nutrition Inc Wellsboro, PA | $340,254 | $1,795,985 |
Nutrition For The Elderly In Tompki Ns County Inc Ithaca, NY | $1,047,931 | $1,713,789 |
Farm To Table Buy Local Pittsburgh, PA | $98,669 | $1,059,560 |
City Seed Inc New Haven, CT | $381,343 | $945,216 |