Brooklyn Heights Association Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (S22) the organization is classified as: Neighborhood & Block Associations, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Brooklyn Heights Association Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brooklyn Heights Association 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 08/2023, Brooklyn Heights Association Inc generated $539.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $410.7k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.9% 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:
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THE MISSION OF THE BHA IS TO ENGAGE THE BROOKLYN HEIGHTS COMMUNITY IN MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. WE REGULARLY ACT AS A GO BETWEEN FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS AND CITY AGENCIES, AND WORK TO MAKE SURE THE NEIGHBORHOOD STAYS SAFE, CLEAN, AND GREEN AND WE PROTECT AGAINST INCURSION INTO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY PLANNING & PRESERVATION:THE BROOKLYN HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION PLAYS AN ADVISORY ROLE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION ISSUES THAT COME BEFORE THE COMMUNITY BOARD AND LANDMARKS PRSERVATION COMMISSION. THE BHA ALSO ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF THE COMMUNITY ON ISSUES PERTAINING TO LAND USE PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, AND AS NECESSARY, WILL INITIATE LEGAL ACTION TO ACHIEVE ITS LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES.
PUBLIC OUTREACH:THE BROOKLYN HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION KEEPS RESIDENTS INFORMED ABOUT ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE COMMUNITY THROUGH VARIOUS MEANS, INCLUDING EMAIL AND PULIC MEETINGS. THE BHA ALSO ACTS AS A LIAISON BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS ON BEHALF OF THE BROOKLYN HEIGHTS COMMUNITY.
COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT:THE BROOKLYN HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION HELPS FUND THE PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE OF STREET TREES AND OF THE GARDENS ON THE BROOKLYN HEIGHTS PROMENADE AND INFORMS THE COMMUNITY OF PROPER TREE MAINTENANCE PRACTICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lara Birnback Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $108,309 |
April Somboun Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Larusso Leung Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cynthia Mclaughlin Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jake Brooks Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jane Platt Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $155,280 |
Fundraising events | $365,174 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $97,493 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $617,947 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $21,241 |
Investment income | $4,213 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$103,874 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $539,527 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,325 |
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. | $91,657 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,356 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $90,715 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,094 |
Other employee benefits | $14,747 |
Payroll taxes | $14,215 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $44,478 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $67,300 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $31,848 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $2,604 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $2,940 |
Total functional expenses | $410,696 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $162,516 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $455,857 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,391 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $428 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,340 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,753 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $128,940 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $250 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $762,475 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,437 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $27,437 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $636,039 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $98,999 |
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 | $762,475 |