Near West Side Initiative Inc
- Assets
- $10.2m
- Revenue
- $663.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Syracuse, NY
- Founding
- 04/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 20-5311377
Organization Overview
Near West Side Initiative Inc is located in Syracuse, NY. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Near West Side Initiative Inc 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, Near West Side Initiative Inc generated $663.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
THE NEAR WEST SIDE INITIATIVE, INC FUNCTIONS AS A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING A COMPREHENSIVE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NEAR WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE CITY OF SYRACUSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE NEAR WEST SIDE INITIATIVE, INC MAINTAINED AND RENTED PROPERTIES DESIGNATED FOR RENOVATION AS PART OF THEIR REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NEAR WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD WITHIN THE CITY OF SYRACUSE.
MULTI-USE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (SALTSPACE) DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH AN ACCESSIBLE ARTISTIC HUB FOR CREATIVE COLLABORATION AND OPPORTUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michelle Sczpanski President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Sheena Solomon Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Maria Murray Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Leah Russell Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Babette Baker Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Keith Tyson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $51,480 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Burke Contracting Llc Construction Contracto | 12/30/18 | $1,377,185 |
Daniel Queri Consulting Services Consulting | 12/30/18 | $110,000 |
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 | $500 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $500 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $661,707 |
| Investment income | $45 |
| 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 | $663,077 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $62,583 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,258 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,500 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,850 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $57,166 |
| Advertising and promotion | $276 |
| Office expenses | $7,549 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $172,494 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $549,385 |
| Insurance | $67,093 |
| All other expenses | $3,770 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,383,513 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $75,457 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $44,045 |
| 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 | $9,943,325 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $127,010 |
| Other assets | $28,754 |
| Total assets | $10,218,591 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $89,341 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $22,822 |
| 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 | $2,349,199 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $242,012 |
| Total liabilities | $2,703,374 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,515,217 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $10,218,591 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Near West Side Initiative Inc has awarded $63,676 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
VIBRANT SYRACUSE SPACES PURPOSE: PASS-THROUGH GRANT FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
CITY OF SYRACUSE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY PURPOSE: PASS-THROUGH GRANT FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,676 |