West Side Center For Community Life Inc

Organization Overview

West Side Center For Community Life Inc, operating under the name West Side Campaign Against Hunger, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2022, West Side Campaign Against Hunger employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West Side Campaign Against Hunger 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, West Side Campaign Against Hunger generated $12.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $10.6m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY LIFE THROUGH ALLEVIATION OF HUNGER BY ENSURING THAT ALL NEW YORKERS HAVE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM: SINCE INCEPTION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS PROVIDED ACCESS HEALTHY FOOD WITH DIGNITY TO ALL NEW YORKERS. THE FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM INCLUDES OUR FOOD DISTRIBUTION EFFORTS AND FOOD SOURCING OPERATIONS AT OUR 86TH STREET LOCATION, OUR MOBILE MARKET AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION FOOD ACCESS PARTNERSHIPS IN NEW YORK CITY AS WELL AS NEW YORK CITY FOOD SYSTEM COLLABORATION EFFORTS THROUGH THE ROUNDTABLE.WE DISTRIBUTED 4.2 MILLION POUNDS OF FRESH AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD INCLUDING 2.3 MILLION POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE THROUGH OUR 86TH STREET LOCATIONS AND OUR NETWORK OF 60 COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS DUE TO INCREASED FOOD NEED RESULTING FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.THE ORGANIZATION IS THE FOUNDER AND ORIGINAL MEMBER OF THE ROUNDTABLE: ALLIES FOR FOOD ACCESS A DEDICATED NETWORK OF EIGHT EMERGENCY FOOD PROVIDERS COLLABORATING TO BRING MORE RESOURCES TO COMMUNITIES, SO NONE OF OUR NEIGHBORS GO HUNGRY. THE ROUNDTABLE IS DEEPENING STRATEGIC COLLABORATION AROUND PURCHASING HEALTHY FOODS INCLUDING BULK ORDERS, CAPACITY BUILDING, AND ADVOCATING FOR CHANGING FOOD AND FUNDING SYSTEMS AT THE CITY AND STATE LEVELS.


BENEFITS ACCESS PROGRAM:OUR BENEFITS ACCESS TEAM CONNECTS CUSTOMERS TO A COMPREHENSIVE SUITE OF BENEFITS, INCLUDING SNAP (FOOD STAMPS) & HEALTH INSURANCE SIGN-UPS, TO AID OUR CUSTOMERS ON THEIR PATHS TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. IN FY2022, OUR TEAM SECURED ALMOST $5 MILLION IN ASSISTANCE FOR 3,500 FAMILIES INCLUDING NEARLY $4 MILLION IN SNAP FOOD BENEFITS.


COMMUNITY SUPPORT:THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FUNDING TO OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO RELIEVE THE BURDEN OF ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED FOOD DISTRIBUTION DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Karen Karp & Partners
Program Consulting
$139,448
Ash Strategy
Technology Consulting
$125,190
Wachs Strategies Llc
Strategy Consulting
$100,200
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$40,950
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,676,666
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$7,861,260
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,283,287
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$10,578,876
Total Program Service Revenue$1,594,593
Investment income $4,491
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 $12,179,210

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, West Side Center For Community Life Inc has awarded $205,015 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ST JOHN'S BREAD AND LIFE PROGRAM INC

PURPOSE: COVID-19 TRANSPORTATION FUNDS

$20,000

METROPOLITAN NY COORDINATING COUNCIL ON JEWISH POVERTY

PURPOSE: COVID-19 TRANSPORTATION FUNDS

$20,000

NEW YORK COMMON PANTRY

PURPOSE: COVID-19 TRANSPORTATION FUNDS

$15,000

NIDO DE ESPERANZA CHARITABLE SOCIETY

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT FOOD PROGRAM

$150,015
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