New York Communities For Change Inc

Organization Overview

New York Communities For Change Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New York Communities For Change Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, New York Communities For Change Inc generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.1%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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A GRASSROOTS MEMBERSHIP-BASED ORGANIZATION BUILDING POWER FOR LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME COMMUNITIES IN NEW YORK STATE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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WORKER'S RIGHTS: NYCC ADDRESSES THE CONCERNS OF LOW WAGE WORKERS BY EDUCATING THEM ABOUT THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS, FACILITATING HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS, DEVELOPING LEADERS WHO CAN ADVOCATE ON THEIR OWN BEHALF, AND PROVIDING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS AND JOB TRAINING. NYCC ALSO SURVEYS WORKERS ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES ON THE JOB AND THEN ISSUES REPORTS TO INFORM POLICYMAKERS ABOUT THE NEEDS OF THE WORKERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. WORKERS JOIN TOGETHER THROUGH NYCC TO PROTECT THEIR RIGHTS AND IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS.


AFFORDABLE HOUSING: NYCC HAS WORKED TO ADDRESS THE FORECLOSURE CRISIS, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND TENANT RIGHTS. THROUGH KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CLINICS, ORGANIZING TENANT UNIONS, AND ORGANIZING TO ENSURE HOUSING POLICY MEETS THE NEEDS OF WORKING CLASS TENANTS AND UNHOUSED PEOPLE, NYCC WORKS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY NEW YORKER IS ABLE TO ACCESS A SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOME.


ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE - CLIMATE CHANGE AND INEQUALITY ARE THE TWO GREAT MORAL CRISES OF OUR TIME. LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, WHO DO NOT HAVE MONEY AND POWER TO FALL BACK ON IN A DISASTER, ARE ALREADY HIT THE HARDEST. WE'RE FIGHTING FOR BOLD, TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE AT THE SCALE OF THE CRISIS, NOT THE INADEQUATE BABY STEPS THAT POLITICIANS AND CORPORATION LIKE TO BRAG ABOUT. OUR CHALLENGE IS MOVING RAPIDLY TO 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY WHILE CREATING GOOD UNION JOBS, ESPECIALLY FOR LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. THAT'S HOW WE SAVE OUR FUTURE FROM CLIMATE CHANGE WHILE FIGHTING INEQUALITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jonathan Westin
Executive Director
$84,858
Marie Pierre
Chair
$0
Jean Sassine
Treasurer
$0
Leroy Johnson
Vice-Chair
$0
Norman Fraiser
Secretary
$0
Pedro Acosta
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Advocay Consulting
Consulting
$104,000
Progressive Cities Llc
Consulting
$126,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$51,609
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,422,612
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,474,221
Total Program Service Revenue$272,681
Investment income $0
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 $2,792,106

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, New York Communities For Change Inc has awarded $65,834 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

WORKING FAMILIES PARTY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Brooklyn, NY

PURPOSE: Research Project

$50,000

GRASSROOTS COLLABORATIVE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: SOLIDAIRE SUBGRANT

$7,917

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: SOLIDAIRE SUBGRANT

$7,917
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that New York Communities For Change Inc has recieved totaling $627,412.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Make The Road New York

Jackson Heights, NY

PURPOSE: WORKPLACE JUSTICE ORGANIZING

$180,000
Fwd Us Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY GRANT

$115,000
Center For Popular Democracy Action Fund

Brooklyn, NY

PURPOSE: INNOVATIONS - (FIGHT BACK)

$75,000
Center For Popular Democracy

Brooklyn, NY

PURPOSE: CAMPAIGNS - (CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY), CAMPAIGNS - (PUERTO RICO), CAMPAIGNS - (WORKER JUSTICE), CSF - COMMUNITY SOLIDARITY FUND

$70,000
Jobs With Justice

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE NY HERO ACT AND OTHER POLICY TO SUPPORT ESSENTIAL WORKERS IN NY

$60,000
Jobs With Justice Education Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: TO EDUCATE ABOUT THE EXCLUDED WORKER FUND

$50,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$233,750
Net Contributions$166,250
Other Expense$233,750
Ending Balance$166,250

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