Citizen Action Of New York Inc
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 96
- Location
- Albany, NY
- Founding
- 08/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 11-2644562
Organization Overview
Citizen Action Of New York Inc is located in Albany, NY. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Citizen Action Of New York Inc employed 96 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizen Action Of New York 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, Citizen Action Of New York Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.4% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE EVERY PERSON'S BASIC NEEDS ARE MET. IT'S A WORLD FILLED WITH LOVE AND RESPECT FOR ITS PEOPLE AND THE PLANET. IT'S A WORLD WHERE DEMOCRACY REIGNS AND EACH PERSON IS ABLE TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. IT IS A WORLD WHERE EQUITY IS THE NORM AND OPPRESSION, IN ALL FORMS, IS ERADICATED. IT IS A WORLD WITHOUT WAR AND VIOLENCE. THE WORLD WE WANT IS POSSIBLE, BUT IT WILL ONLY EXIST IF WE WORK TOGETHER. OUR STRATEGIC APPROACH TO OUR WORK COMBINES GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND POLITICAL EDUCATION WHILE STRATEGICALLY COMMUNICATING WITH THE PEOPLE. WE WIN CAMPAIGNS THAT HAVE A DIRECT IMPACT ON PEOPLE'S LIVES, WE BUILD THE INFRASTRUCTURE TO DEVELOP MORE POWER, AND WE ARE CONSTANTLY CHANGING HEARTS AND MINDS ACROSS NEW YORK STATE IN ORDER TO SPREAD OUR VISION AND CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE TO WIN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CITIZEN ACTION OF NEW YORK ORGANIZED IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS NEW YORK STATE TO PURSUE SOCIAL, RACIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. CITIZEN ACTION WAS A LEADER IN THE CAMPAIGNS TO MAINTAIN REFORMS TO THE BAIL SYSTEM AND COMBAT RACISM IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, INCREASE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING, PROVIDE UNIVERSAL CHILD CARE, ENCOURAGE RENEWABLE ENERGY, IMPLEMENT A SYSTEM OF PUBLICLY FUNDED ELECTIONS. CITIZEN ACTION TRAINED COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN LEADERSHIP SKILLS, DEVELOPED POLITICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND WORKED WITH VOLUNTEERS IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS NEW YORK TO ENGAGE THEIR NEIGHBORS ON ISSUES THAT IMPACT THEIR LIVES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jessica Wisneski Co-Exec Dire | Officer | 8 | $21,000 |
Rosemary Rivera Co-Exec Dire | Officer | 8 | $21,000 |
Ivette Alfonso President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Anderson Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Margaret Segall Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shana Dahlin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 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 | $1,436,264 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,436,264 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $48,587 |
| Investment income | $5,598 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$220 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $73,698 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,563,927 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $195,000 |
| 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. | $42,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $420 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $385,185 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $52,906 |
| Payroll taxes | $41,982 |
| Fees for services: Management | $51,974 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,024 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $28,375 |
| Advertising and promotion | $18,953 |
| Office expenses | $40,206 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,509 |
| Travel | $17,213 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,704 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $353 |
| Insurance | $6,156 |
| All other expenses | $3,908 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,279,014 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,164,605 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $75,158 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $499 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,480 |
| Total assets | $1,241,742 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,690 |
| 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 | $24,334 |
| Total liabilities | $48,024 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $683,718 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $510,000 |
| 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 | $1,241,742 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Citizen Action Of New York Inc has awarded $195,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NY WORKING FAMILIES | | | $153,000 |
Brooklyn, NY | | $20,000 |
NEW YORK CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TABLE | | | $12,000 |
Massapequa, NY | | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Citizen Action Of New York Inc has recieved totaling $787,497.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Accountable Justice Action Fund Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: Support work on DA elections in NY | $250,000 |
Sixteen Thirty Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING | $125,000 |
Tioga Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: Nonpartisan public education/advocacy | $125,000 |
Peoples Action Chicago, IL PURPOSE: AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | $62,640 |
New York Communities Organizing Fund Inc Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: Oak Foundation Subgrant to address statewide housing coalition | $45,000 |
Instructional Telecommunications Foundation Inc Boulder, CO PURPOSE: FAIR ELECTIONS FOR NY | $44,750 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Council Of Three Rivers American Indian Center Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $2,198,563 | $19,524,702 |
Everas Community Services Inc Somerset, NJ | $31,405,785 | $23,760,269 |
North East Educational And Developmental Supports Center Inc Tewksbury, MA | $8,053,747 | $19,496,777 |
Intercommunity Action Incorporated Philadelphia, PA | $14,614,293 | $19,901,552 |
Spectrum Community Services Inc Allentown, PA | $6,288,427 | $19,062,960 |
Prospectus Associates Inc Reading, PA | $18,973,994 | $22,583,253 |
Handicapped Childrens Association Of Southern New York Inc Johnson City, NY | $15,724,051 | $20,449,293 |
Southern Tier Independence Center Inc Binghamton, NY | $11,429,557 | $17,107,173 |
Rockland Independent Living Center Inc West Nyack, NY | $7,082,649 | $18,562,000 |
New York Association On Independent Living Albany, NY | $7,790,174 | $16,532,510 |
Coalition For The Homeless Inc New York, NY | $43,159,669 | $27,848,334 |
Lesbian And Gay Community Services Center Inc New York, NY | $32,292,978 | $15,100,688 |