Sylvia Center Incorporated is located in Bronx, NY. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (K40) the organization is classified as: Nutrition, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Sylvia Center Incorporated employed 40 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sylvia Center Incorporated 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 06/2023, Sylvia Center Incorporated generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.2% per year over the past 8 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
EDUCATING YOUNG PEOPLE & FAMILIES THROUGH CULINARY PROGRAMING TO PROMOTE HEALTH & WELL-BEING
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COOKS FOR HEALTH:PROVIDES CULINARY AND NUTRITION EDUCATION THROUGH COOKING CLASSES RUNNING FROM SIX TO FOURTEEN LESSONS, DEPENDING ON THE AGES OF PARTICIPANTS. COOKS FOR HEALTH FAMILY CLASSES OFFER A SIMILAR CURRICULUM AND INVITE A PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO COOK ALONG WITH PARTICIPANTS.LESSONS FOCUS ON PREPARING HEALTHY, PLANT-BASED RECIPES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE ROLE OF NUTRITION IN GOOD HEALTH AND FOCUSES ON BUILDING PARTICIPANTS' SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, AND FOOD KNOWLEDGE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN.
TEEN CULINARY APPRENTICESHIP:PREPARES 16-18-YEAR-OLDS TO BECOME PEER ADVOCATES FOR HEALTH AND NUTRITION AND PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH APPRENTICESHIPS. APPRENTICES EXPLORE FOOD JUSTICE AND FOOD SCIENCE AS THEY LEARN THE BENEFITS OF PLANT-FORWARD EATING.THE PROGRAM CULMINATES WITH PARTICIPANTS SERVING AS PAID TEEN CHEF INSTRUCTORS AT SUMMER CAMPS WITH A MISSION TO TEACH YOUTH IN THEIR COMMUNITY ABOUT HEALTHY FOOD AND WHERE IT COMES FROM AND FOOD SCIENCE OR PROVIDES WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR PARTICIPANTS.
FULL PLATE:DESIGNED FOR OUR YOUNGEST PARTICIPANTS, THE LESSONS BUILD THE FOUNDATION FOR A LIFETIME OF HEALTHY EATING BY TEACHING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE FOOD THEY EAT AND WHERE IT COMES FROM. LESSONS FOCUS ON BUILDING CONFIDENCE IN THE KITCHEN. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, LESSONS ARE PAIRED WITH A FARM VISIT TO OUR LEARNING GARDEN ON KATCHKIE FARM, ALLOWING PARTICIPANTS TO EXPERIENCE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN FOOD TO FARM WHILE LEARNING ABOUT AGRICULTURE, COOKING, AND NUTRITION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lizbeth Neumark Founder | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cynthia Edelson Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tara Gendelman Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Phil Meldrum Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Trudy Elbaum Gottesman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nina Freedman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $685,313 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $111,593 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $783,937 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $41,305 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,580,843 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $188,527 |
Investment income | $17,653 |
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 | $1,789,032 |
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. | $12,381 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $216,832 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,066 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $712,392 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $36,800 |
Payroll taxes | $80,339 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $69,850 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $21,352 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $443 |
Fees for services: Other | $8,258 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $27,106 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,422 |
Travel | $16,663 |
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 | $4,425 |
Insurance | $11,004 |
All other expenses | $9,010 |
Total functional expenses | $1,433,963 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $319,539 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,165 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $126,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $96,834 |
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 | $27,833 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $763,872 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $111,593 |
Total assets | $1,455,836 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $109,039 |
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 | $56,160 |
Total liabilities | $165,199 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,055,637 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $235,000 |
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 | $1,455,836 |