Green City Force is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Green City Force employed 165 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Green City Force 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 06/2023, Green City Force generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.6m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.4% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TRAIN YOUNG LEADERS TO POWER A GREEN AND INCLUSIVE ECONOMY, THROUGH SERVICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SERVICE: GREEN CITY FORCE (GCF) CONNECTS THE DOTS BETWEEN YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND THE NEED TO SHIFT TO SUSTAINABILITY AND EQUITY IN OUR CITIES, THROUGH SERVICE ROOTED IN PUBLIC HOUSING COMMUNITIES IN NEW YORK CITY. THROUGH ITS SERVICE CORPS, GCF ENGAGES 18 - 24 YEAR OLD PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS WITH HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS OR EQUIVALENCIES AS AMERICORPS MEMBERS ON LARGE-SCALE ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES IN PUBLIC HOUSING WHILE BUILDING THEIR WORKFORCE SKILLS.
CAREER SERVICES: GCF IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING ALUMNI OF ITS SERVICE CORPS AS THEY TRANSITION INTO FULL-TIME WORK OR SCHOOL FOLLOWING SERVICE. THIS INCLUDES AIMS TO POSITION FRONTLINE COMMUNITY MEMBERS AS COMPETITIVE AND QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR EMERGING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES VIA PRE-APPRENTICESHIPS AND ON THE JOB TRAINING, AS WELL AS ADVANCED TRAINING AND CAREER PATHS OVER TIME. CAREER TRACKS INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION, SOLAR, ELECTRIFICATION, WEATHERIZATION, URBAN AGRICULTURE, GREEN INFASTRUCTURE, CULINARY FOOD PRODUCTION, HVAC, BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS, ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING, COMPOSTING, AND OTHER CLEAN ENERGY ROLES IN THE SECTOR.
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE: ALONGSIDE ONGOING SUPPORT FOR ALUMNI, GCF DESIGNS AND OPERATES SECTORAL TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVES VIA OUR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE WHERE WE SECURE FEE-FOR-SERVICE CONTRACTS AND HIRE BACK OUR GRADUATES AS EMPLOYEES WHILE BUILDING THEIR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND GENERATING UNRESTRICTED FUNDING FOR THE ORGANIZATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Steven Berkenfeld Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lucian Cohen Treasurer And Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Natasha Lifton Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Margarett Jolly Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Miles Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Erika Symmonds Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,629,475 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,641,359 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,270,834 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $785,331 |
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 | $4,056,388 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,610 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $280,908 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,094 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,289,467 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $51,739 |
Other employee benefits | $261,558 |
Payroll taxes | $317,533 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $83,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,150 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $231,528 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $107,379 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $167,511 |
Travel | $119,569 |
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 | $11,550 |
Insurance | $22,765 |
All other expenses | $5,784 |
Total functional expenses | $5,576,050 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $422,722 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $550,070 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,605,895 |
Accounts receivable, net | $739,641 |
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 | $123,739 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,175 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $295,490 |
Total assets | $3,758,732 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $142,625 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $221,005 |
Total liabilities | $363,630 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,163,291 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,231,811 |
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 | $3,758,732 |