Community Service Society Of New York is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1939. 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 06/2022, Community Service Society Of New York employed 159 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Service Society Of 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 06/2022, Community Service Society Of New York generated $32.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $35.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.0% 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.
Since 2015, Community Service Society Of New York has awarded 82 individual grants totaling $11,432,285. 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:
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THE MISSION OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK (CSS) IS TO IDENTIFY PROBLEMS WHICH CREATE A PERMANENT POVERTY CLASS IN NEW YORK CITY, AND TO ADVOCATE THE SYSTEMIC CHANGES REQUIRED TO ELIMINATE SUCH PROBLEMS. CSS WILL FOCUS ON ENABLING, EMPOWERING AND PROMOTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR POOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO DEVELOP THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, TO CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY, AND TO REALIZE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CSS'S HEALTH INITIATIVES DEPARTMENT CONDUCTS HEALTH COVERAGE POLICY RESEARCH, ADVOCATES FOR QUALITY AFFORDABLE COVERAGE FOR ALL, AND PROVIDES EDUCATION AND DIRECT HEALTH COVERAGE ASSISTANCE TO NEW YORK CONSUMERS. CSS'S HEALTH COVERAGE-RELATED DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAMS INCLUDE: COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVOCATES; THE CSS NAVIGATOR NETWORK; THE INDEPENDENT CONSUMER ADVOCACY NETWORK; THE ABD-FE PROGRAM; THE MANAGED CARE CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MCCAP); HARLEM HEALTH ADVOCACY PARTNERS; AND COMMUNITY HEALTH ACCESS FOR ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTHCARE PROJECT (CHAMP). FOR MANY OF THESE PROJECTS, CSS SUBCONTRACTS WITH NETWORKS OF COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO SERVE CONSUMERS ACROSS NEW YORK STATE. TOGETHER, IN FY 2022, CSS'S HEALTH COVERAGE DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAMS SERVED CONSUMERS IN OVER 150,000 CASES. THE HEALTH INITIATIVES DEPARTMENT HAS 10 TRAINED AND ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP)605 VOLUNTEERS IN THE RSVP CORE PROGRAM SERVED AT OVER 90 COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN ALL FIVE BOROUGHS. SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS: - 130 RSVP VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED ASSISTANCE AT FOOD PANTRIES, SOUP KITCHENS AND MEAL DELIVERY PROGRAMS. - 45 RSVP VOLUNTEERS CONDUCTED VIRTUAL VISITS WITH THOSE THAT ARE HOMEBOUND OR IN NURSING HOMES. - 25 RSVP VOLUNTEERS SUPPORTED ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY BY SERVING AS VIRTUAL TUTORS, TEACHERS, AND CONVERSATIONS PARTNERS. - 20 RSVP VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED SOCIAL SUPPORT AND MENTORING TO VETERANS AND/OR ACTIVE MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
CSS'S LEGAL DEPARTMENT FOCUSES ON REPRESENTING INDIVIDUALS WITH CONVICTION HISTORIES WHO FACE DISCRIMINATORY BARRIERS TO JOBS, LICENSES TO PRACTICE A TRADE, STABLE HOUSING, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND TO FULL PARTICIPATION IN THE LIFE OF THIS CITY AND STATE. WE REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS OF PERSONS IN STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE FORA, AND ENGAGE IN POLICY ADVOCACY (ALONE AND IN COALITION WITH GROUPS ACROSS THE STATE) TO BRING ABOUT SYSTEMIC CHANGE: WE CURRENTLY CO-LEAD THE CLEAN SLATE NY CAMPAIGN, ADVOCATING FOR AUTOMATIC CONVICTION RECORDS SEALING LEGISLATION, AND ARE SEEKING TO REMOVE THE LIFETIME BAN ON JURY SERVICE THROUGH LITIGATION AND LEGISLATIVE CHANGE. WE ALSO PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME NEW YORKERS THROUGH OUR NEXT DOOR PROJECT, OBTAINING, CORRECTING MISTAKES IN AND CLOSELY REVIEWING OFFICIAL CONVICTION RECORD "RAP SHEETS," TOGETHER WITH OTHER ASSISTANCE.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE:UNHEARD THIRDHOUSING RESEARCHYOUTH POLICYLABOR MARKET STUDIESCAPACITY BUILDINGCITYLIMITSINCOME SUPPORTBENEFITPLUSHIICAP
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
David R Jones ESQ President/ceo | Officer | 35 | $706,831 |
Steven L Krause Executive V.p./coo | Officer | 35 | $368,397 |
Elisabeth Ryden Benjamin VP Health Initiatives | Officer | 35 | $310,600 |
Judith M Whiting ESQ General Counsel | Officer | 35 | $229,820 |
Jeffrey N Maclin VP Of Government And Publi | 35 | $214,824 | |
Nancy A Rankin VP Of Policy, Research And | 35 | $210,195 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Sandhurst Associates Ltd Condominium Maintenance Charges | 6/29/22 | $396,866 |
Lake Research Partners Inc Research | 6/29/22 | $313,579 |
Faircom New York Inc Professional Fundraising | 6/29/22 | $300,556 |
Legal Action Center Consulting | 6/29/22 | $299,477 |
Fti Consulting Consulting | 6/29/22 | $110,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $967,757 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $20,883,929 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,508,623 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $24,360,309 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $125,229 |
Investment income | $2,747,346 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,517,763 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $32,750,647 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,881,110 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $381,216 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,613,375 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $557,159 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $11,264,343 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $65,064 |
Other employee benefits | $2,710,811 |
Payroll taxes | $875,368 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $77,341 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $112,583 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $287,800 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $87,446 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $498,771 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,244,667 |
Advertising and promotion | $209,485 |
Office expenses | $228,299 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $576,311 |
Travel | $147,264 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $174,215 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,444,061 |
Insurance | $169,213 |
All other expenses | $176,027 |
Total functional expenses | $34,983,755 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,685,827 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,201,579 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $12,702,471 |
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 | $540,565 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $29,548,870 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $136,676,241 |
Investments—other securities | $9,323,730 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $38,816,896 |
Total assets | $233,496,179 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,280,070 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $744,683 |
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 | $6,072,095 |
Total liabilities | $13,096,848 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $143,363,700 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $77,035,631 |
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 | $233,496,179 |
Over the last fiscal year, Community Service Society Of New York has awarded $10,332,033 in support to 55 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Syracuse, NY PURPOSE: DIRECT SERVICE | $781,697 |
Penn Yan, NY PURPOSE: DIRECT SERVICE | $758,958 |
Albany, NY PURPOSE: DIRECT SERVICE | $693,128 |
Glens Falls, NY PURPOSE: DIRECT SERVICE | $609,985 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: DIRECT SERVICE | $592,829 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: DIRECT SERVICE | $535,399 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Community Service Society Of New York has recieved totaling $12,660.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
De La Cour Family Foundation Glen Cove, NY PURPOSE: TO HELP FUND THE RECIPIENTS OPERATING BUDGET | $8,500 |
John W Hill Hill And Knowlton Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIETY | $4,160 |
Beg. Balance | $136,891,877 |
Earnings | -$17,903,433 |
Other Expense | $1,086,550 |
Ending Balance | $117,901,894 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Rising Ground Inc Brooklyn, NY | $83,365,345 | $129,310,965 |
Dalio Family Fund Inc Westport, CT | $3,471,122,443 | $134,784,215 |
Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services Inc Brooklyn, NY | $32,235,600 | $116,003,581 |
Good Shepherd Services New York, NY | $154,839,651 | $104,443,778 |
Selfhelp Community Services Inc New York, NY | $84,510,412 | $100,626,590 |
Heart Share Human Services Of New York Brooklyn, NY | $135,027,359 | $103,566,344 |
South Middlesex Opportunity Council Inc Framingham, MA | $58,219,671 | $100,623,342 |
Bronxworks Inc Bronx, NY | $54,602,777 | $94,783,683 |
Sheltering Arms Children And Family Services Inc New York, NY | $61,235,788 | $88,686,017 |
North Shore Community Services Inc Westbury, NY | $256,637,537 | $86,285,675 |
Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Rochester Rochester, NY | $80,143,075 | $94,807,036 |
Community Assistance Resources & Extended Services Inc New York, NY | $66,076,171 | $123,796,849 |