Congregations Linked In Urban Strategy To Effect Renewal Inc
- Assets
- $5.5m
- Revenue
- $7.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 87
- Location
- Yonkers, NY
- Founding
- 09/1976
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 13-2834016
Organization Overview
Congregations Linked In Urban Strategy To Effect Renewal Inc, operating under the name Cluster Community Services, is located in Yonkers, NY. The organization was established in 1976. 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 12/2023, Cluster Community Services employed 87 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cluster Community Services 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, Cluster Community Services generated $7.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.3% per year over the past 9 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
CLUSTER COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSISTS RESIDENTS IN WESTCHESTER AND ROCKLAND COUNTIES TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH SERVICES SUCH AS: MENTAL HEALTH HOUSING, EVICTION AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION, MEDIATION, LEMON LAW ARBITRATION, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS THAT INCLUDE AFTER-SCHOOL, SUMMER CAMP AND ADOLESCENT LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CLUSTER'S MENTAL HEALTH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROGRAM IS LICENSED THROUGH NYS OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH CHRONIC MENTAL ILLNESS. MANY OF THE INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE HAVE BEEN HOMELESS, INCARCERATED OR HAVE EXPERIENCED LONG TERM HOSPITALIZATION. USING A PERSON-CENTERED TRAUMA, TRAUMA INFORMED APPROACH; WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS TO ACHIEVE THEIR LIFE GOALS. OUR CLIENTS BENEFIT FROM THIS WITH STABLE HOUSING, DECREASED HOSPITALIZATIONS AND REDUCED RECIDIVISM. 91% OF OUR SUPPORTED HOUSING PROGRAM RESIDENTS HAVE MAINTAINED INDEPENDENT HOUSING IN THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 2 YEARS. WE PARTNER WITH THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC WORKSHOPS WITH LOCAL ARTISTS, A GARDENING PROGRAM AND EXERCISE SESSIONS. TO PROMOTE WELLNESS AND RECOVERY, WE PROVIDE GROUPS IN DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT, WELLNESS SELF- MANAGEMENT, AND MENTALLY ILL CHEMICAL ABUSE SUPPORT GROUPS (MICA).
THE WESTCHESTER AND ROCKLAND MEDIATION CENTER PROVIDES MEDIATION, ARBITRATION AND TRAINING SERVICES TO THE LARGER WESTCHESTER AND ROCKLAND COMMUNITIES. THROUGH A CONTRACT AWARDED TO THE CENTER FROM THE NEW YORK STATE UNIFIED COURT, MEDIATION IS OFFERED AS AN OPTION TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING A CURRENT LEGAL DISPUTE IN PARTNERED SMALL CLAIMS AND FAMILY COURTS. MEDIATION IS ALSO OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS ON A SLIDING SCALE BASIS WHEN DISPUTES ARE SELF-REFERRED. THE CENTER OFFERS MEDIATION SERVICES FOR FAMILY, CIVIL, LANDLORD-TENANT, TRUST AND ESTATE, COMMERCIAL AND MATRIMONIAL MATTERS. THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION ASSOCIATION (NYSDRA), THE WESTCHESTER ROCKLAND MEDIATION CENTER PROVIDES LEMON LAW ARBITRATION SERVICES FOR CASES REFERRED IN WESTCHESTER AND ROCKLAND COUNTY FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE. SPECIAL EDUCATION MEDIATION IS ALSO OFFERED AND PROVIDED THROUGH A NYSDRA CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (NYSED). IN 2023, THE MEDIATION CENTER PROVIDED OVER 450 MEDIATIONS IN CIVIL, FAMILY, SUPREME, SURROGATES COURTS, AND SCHOOL-GENERATED CASES.
CLUSTER'S HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION SERVICES ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO FACE LOSING THEIR HOUSING DUE TO ILLEGAL EVICTIONS, CODE ENFORCEMENT ISSUES AND EMERGENCY DISPLACEMENTS CAUSED BY NATURAL DISASTERS. CLUSTER ALSO PROVIDES CLIENTS WITH BENEFITS ADVOCACY, BUDGET COUNSELING, RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND TENANT RIGHTS EDUCATION. CLUSTER ALSO PROVIDES RE-HOUSING SERVICES FOR SINGLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CURRENTLY LIVING IN SHELTERS. CLUSTER HAS ALSO PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS FOR HOUSEHOLDS IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ENDING IN 2023/2024. CLUSTER ASSISTED MORE THAN 600 FAMILIES/INDIVIDUALS WITH DIRECT SERVICES SUCH AS BUDGETING AND COUNSELING.
CLUSTER'S EVICTION PREVENTION SERVICES PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO SINGLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING EVICTION DUE TO NON-PAYMENT OF RENT AS WELL AS INTRA AND INTER-PERSONAL DISPUTES. POTENTIAL EVICTIONS HAVE BEEN EXACERBATED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WHICH HAS BEEN THE FOCAL POINT OF OUR DIRECT SERVICE SINCE 2020. CLUSTER CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE ON-SITE ASSISTANCE TO CLIENTS IN DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS) DISTRICT OFFICES IN YONKERS AND MT. VERNON, AND IN OUR MAIN OFFICE LOCATED IN YONKERS, NY. AS PART OF OUR OVERALL ASSESSMENT, CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE DETAILED BUDGET REVIEWS, FINANCIAL COUNSELING AND NEGOTIATE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN LANDLORDS AND TENANTS TO PREVENT CLIENTS FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. IN 2023, CLUSTER PROVIDED FUNDS TO HALT EVICTIONS FOR MORE THAN 150 SINGLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Adam C Weiss President/director Thru Sept 2023 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eli Glanz President Thru Sept 2023 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jonathan K Pollack Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rinku Bhattacharya Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Yvette Lopez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Beltran Director Thru Mar 2023 | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,466,766 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $218,226 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,684,992 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,716,386 |
| Investment income | $63 |
| 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 | $7,402,332 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,380,209 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $267,105 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $267,105 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $155,418 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,917,282 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $31,861 |
| Other employee benefits | $177,729 |
| Payroll taxes | $387,611 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $109,038 |
| Advertising and promotion | $35,941 |
| Office expenses | $293,343 |
| Information technology | $1,875 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $256,703 |
| Travel | $37,238 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $26,342 |
| Interest | $1,730 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $171,226 |
| Insurance | $113,814 |
| All other expenses | $616 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,550,823 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $526,946 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $42,195 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,429,417 |
| 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 | $51,155 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,250,191 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,200,522 |
| Total assets | $5,500,426 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $439,699 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $141,246 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $145,600 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $102,182 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,169,414 |
| Total liabilities | $2,998,141 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,371,904 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $130,381 |
| 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 | $5,500,426 |