Community Help In Park Slope Inc, operating under the name Chips, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1978. 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 12/2023, Chips employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chips 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 12/2023, Chips generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 21.3% per year over the past 5 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
TO SERVES THE NEEDS OF THE POOR AND HOMELESS IN THE PARK SLOPE AREA OF BROOKLYN
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOOD DISTRIBUTION/HUNGER PREVENTION - DURING 2023 CHIPS GREATLY EXPANDED OUR SERVICES TO ACCOMMODATE AN INFLUX OF IMMIGRANT ASYLUM SEEKERS INTO OUR COMMUNITY. WE SERVED APPROXIMATELY 170,000 MEALS, AND PACKED AND DISTRIBUTED AN AVERAGE OF 800 FOOD PANTRY BAGS PER MONTH FOR FOOD INSECURE RESIDENTS OF OUR COMMUNITY. THIS TASK WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH THE HELP OF VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDED OVER 23,000 HOURS OF ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION, CHIPS PURCHASED AND OUTFITTED A VAN, AND BY YEAR-END HAD INITIATED OUR MOBILE FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM, WHICH WILL ALLOW US TO EXPAND OUR FOOD PANTRY SERVICES INTO MORE COMMUNITIES.
FRANCES RESIDENCE - DURING 2023 WE PROVIDED HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO 13 HOMELESS MOTHERS, 5 OF WHOM GAVE BIRTH WHILE AT THE FRANCES RESIDENCE. TWO OF THE MOTHERS FOUND PERMANENT HOUSING, WITH ONE ADDITIONAL MOTHER ACTIVELY PREPARING TO MOVE TO A PERMANENT SITUATION. OF THE REMAINING 10 RESIDENTS, 9 WERE EITHER EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN A TRAINING COURSE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jack Frishberg President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Akiva Reich Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Catherine Pulera Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alicia Harris Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elinoar Astrinsky Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Denisha Bacchus Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $139,274 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $84,668 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,541,958 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $844,328 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,765,900 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $22,484 |
Investment income | $13,179 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,968 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,834,880 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $822,059 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,001 |
Other employee benefits | $44,179 |
Payroll taxes | $102,620 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $18,223 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $33,493 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $288,265 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $147,898 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $44,052 |
Travel | $798 |
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 | $65,059 |
Insurance | $17,039 |
All other expenses | $14,942 |
Total functional expenses | $2,605,391 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,637,229 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $157,550 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,301 |
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 | $37,015 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $842,285 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,899 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,681,279 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $95,537 |
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 | $95,537 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,413,783 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $171,959 |
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 | $2,681,279 |