New York Communities For Change Inc
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 03/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-1359103
Organization Overview
New York Communities For Change Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New York Communities For Change Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, New York Communities For Change Inc generated $2.8m 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 (7.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.1%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
A GRASSROOTS MEMBERSHIP-BASED ORGANIZATION BUILDING POWER FOR LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME COMMUNITIES IN NEW YORK STATE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WORKER'S RIGHTS: NYCC ADDRESSES THE CONCERNS OF LOW WAGE WORKERS BY EDUCATING THEM ABOUT THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS, FACILITATING HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS, DEVELOPING LEADERS WHO CAN ADVOCATE ON THEIR OWN BEHALF, AND PROVIDING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS AND JOB TRAINING. NYCC ALSO SURVEYS WORKERS ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES ON THE JOB AND THEN ISSUES REPORTS TO INFORM POLICYMAKERS ABOUT THE NEEDS OF THE WORKERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. WORKERS JOIN TOGETHER THROUGH NYCC TO PROTECT THEIR RIGHTS AND IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING: NYCC HAS WORKED TO ADDRESS THE FORECLOSURE CRISIS, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND TENANT RIGHTS. THROUGH KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CLINICS, ORGANIZING TENANT UNIONS, AND ORGANIZING TO ENSURE HOUSING POLICY MEETS THE NEEDS OF WORKING CLASS TENANTS AND UNHOUSED PEOPLE, NYCC WORKS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY NEW YORKER IS ABLE TO ACCESS A SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOME.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE - CLIMATE CHANGE AND INEQUALITY ARE THE TWO GREAT MORAL CRISES OF OUR TIME. LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, WHO DO NOT HAVE MONEY AND POWER TO FALL BACK ON IN A DISASTER, ARE ALREADY HIT THE HARDEST. WE'RE FIGHTING FOR BOLD, TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE AT THE SCALE OF THE CRISIS, NOT THE INADEQUATE BABY STEPS THAT POLITICIANS AND CORPORATION LIKE TO BRAG ABOUT. OUR CHALLENGE IS MOVING RAPIDLY TO 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY WHILE CREATING GOOD UNION JOBS, ESPECIALLY FOR LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. THAT'S HOW WE SAVE OUR FUTURE FROM CLIMATE CHANGE WHILE FIGHTING INEQUALITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jonathan Westin Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $84,858 |
Jean Sassine Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Leroy Johnson Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Norman Fraiser Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marie Pierre Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carmen Deriel Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Advocay Consulting Consulting | 12/30/18 | $104,000 |
Progressive Cities Llc Consulting | 12/30/18 | $126,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $51,609 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,422,612 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,474,221 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $272,681 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $2,792,106 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $99,020 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,242 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,208,443 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,333 |
| Other employee benefits | $221,729 |
| Payroll taxes | $92,467 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,300 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $95,471 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $511,920 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,258 |
| Office expenses | $155,627 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $298,254 |
| Travel | $49,974 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,466 |
| Interest | $2,546 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $40,272 |
| Insurance | $25,010 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,828,090 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $297,837 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $431,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $164,676 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $295,675 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $97,280 |
| Total assets | $1,286,468 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $326,165 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $56,994 |
| 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 | $57,000 |
| Other liabilities | $368,073 |
| Total liabilities | $808,232 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$127,740 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $605,976 |
| 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 | $1,286,468 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, New York Communities For Change Inc has awarded $65,834 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: Research Project | $50,000 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: SOLIDAIRE SUBGRANT | $7,917 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: SOLIDAIRE SUBGRANT | $7,917 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that New York Communities For Change Inc has recieved totaling $627,412.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Make The Road New York Jackson Heights, NY PURPOSE: WORKPLACE JUSTICE ORGANIZING | $180,000 |
Fwd Us Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY GRANT | $115,000 |
Center For Popular Democracy Action Fund Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: INNOVATIONS - (FIGHT BACK) | $75,000 |
Center For Popular Democracy Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: CAMPAIGNS - (CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY), CAMPAIGNS - (PUERTO RICO), CAMPAIGNS - (WORKER JUSTICE), CSF - COMMUNITY SOLIDARITY FUND | $70,000 |
Jobs With Justice Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE NY HERO ACT AND OTHER POLICY TO SUPPORT ESSENTIAL WORKERS IN NY | $60,000 |
Jobs With Justice Education Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO EDUCATE ABOUT THE EXCLUDED WORKER FUND | $50,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $233,750 |
| Net Contributions | $166,250 |
| Other Expense | $233,750 |
| Ending Balance | $166,250 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Nrdc Action Fund Inc New York, NY | $18,771,238 | $21,511,687 |
Democracy Works Inc Brooklyn, NY | $12,457,448 | $12,158,361 |
Public Wise Inc New York, NY | $310,750 | $4,026,523 |
Head Count Inc New York, NY | $6,196,597 | $4,165,433 |
New York Communities For Change Inc Brooklyn, NY | $1,286,468 | $2,792,106 |
Pa Alliance Action Philadelphia, PA | $3,563,540 | $6,052,076 |
Show Up Turn Out Inc New York, NY | $18,075 | $2,127,334 |
The Committee Of Seventy Philadelphia, PA | $1,499,955 | $1,928,460 |
Pennsylvania United Pittsburgh, PA | $520,714 | $1,321,633 |
Nonprofit Vote Inc Cambridge, MA | $1,403,849 | $1,508,215 |
Pirg New Voters Project Inc Boston, MA | $944,105 | $1,351,519 |
Prison Policy Initiative Inc Easthampton, MA | $4,387,287 | $3,394,592 |