Voices Of Community Activists & Leaders-Vocal-Ny-Inc
- Assets
- $10.2m
- Revenue
- $6.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 79
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 06/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 13-4094385
Organization Overview
Voices Of Community Activists & Leaders-Vocal-Ny-Inc, operating under the name Vocal New York, is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (E60) the organization is classified as: Health Support, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Vocal New York employed 79 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vocal New York 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 12/2022, Vocal New York generated $6.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.2m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 21.6% per year over the past 4 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.
Since 2020, Vocal New York has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $950,133. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CREATE HEALTHY AND JUST COMMUNITIES BY BUILDING THE POWER OF LOW-INCOME NEW YORKERS AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS, MASS INCARCERATION AND THE WAR ON DRUGS. IT IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ORGANIZING & CAMPAIGNS - COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND CAMPAIGNS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IMPACTED BY HIV/AIDS, DRUG USE, INCARCERATION, AND HOMELESSNESS.
HARM REDUCTION SERVICES - PROVIDING LIFE-SAVING, LOW-THRESHOLD HARM REDUCTION SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO USE DRUGS IN BROOKLYN. SERVICES INCLUDE SYRINGE EXCHANGE, DROP-IN CENTER, STREET-BASED OUTREACH, HEALTH EDUCATION, CARE COORDINATION, AND HEP C TESTING & NAVIGATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alyssa Aguilera Co-Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $140,773 |
Jeremy Saunders Co-Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $144,766 |
Reginald Brown Chair Eff May 2022/vice-Chair Thru May 2022 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Hiawatha Collins Vice Chair Eff. May 2022/chair Thru May 2022 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Pedro Benitez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nathilyn Flowers Adesegun Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $59,885 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,521,086 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,233,391 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,814,362 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $5,083 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,486 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,817,921 |
| 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. | $325,489 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,710 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,840,774 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $94,824 |
| Other employee benefits | $416,428 |
| Payroll taxes | $316,640 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $73,517 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $76,172 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $4,700 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $193,301 |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,907 |
| Office expenses | $217,183 |
| Information technology | $96,464 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $469,967 |
| Travel | $364,840 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $93,385 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $122,805 |
| Insurance | $50,131 |
| All other expenses | $62,726 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,228,312 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,990,012 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,146,365 |
| 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 | $20,996 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,058,929 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,935,554 |
| Total assets | $10,151,856 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $442,823 |
| 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 | $2,051,111 |
| Other liabilities | $1,893,356 |
| Total liabilities | $4,387,290 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,814,190 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,950,376 |
| 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 | $10,151,856 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Voices Of Community Activists & Leaders-Vocal-Ny-Inc has awarded $195,000 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COMMUNITY VOICES HEARD INC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT UPSTATE DOWNSTATE HOUSING ALLIANCES CAMPAIGNS AND DEVELOP MEMBERS COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SKILLS | $35,000 |
COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIETY OF NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT UPSTATE DOWNSTATE HOUSING ALLIANCES CAMPAIGNS AND DEVELOP MEMBERS COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SKILLS | $40,000 |
NORTHWEST BRONX COMMUNITY & CLERGY COALITION INC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT UPSTATE DOWNSTATE HOUSING ALLIANCES CAMPAIGNS AND DEVELOP MEMBERS COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SKILLS | $35,000 |
NEIGHBORS TOGETHER CORP PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT UPSTATE DOWNSTATE HOUSING ALLIANCES CAMPAIGNS AND DEVELOP MEMBERS COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SKILLS | $35,000 |
MAKE THE ROAD NEW YORK PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT UPSTATE DOWNSTATE HOUSING ALLIANCES CAMPAIGNS AND DEVELOP MEMBERS COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SKILLS | $30,000 |
TIDES CENTER PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT UPSTATE DOWNSTATE HOUSING ALLIANCES CAMPAIGNS AND DEVELOP MEMBERS COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SKILLS | $20,000 |