BROOKLYN HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION INC

EIN: 111504005 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

BROOKLYN, NY

Total Revenue
$539,527
Total Expenses
$410,696
Total Assets
$762,475
Net Assets
$735,038
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1948
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
LARA BIRNBACK
Phone
7188589193
Tax Period
2022-09-01 to 2023-08-31

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 1948, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $540K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 67% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $129K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

Brooklyn Heights Association, Inc. ("BHA") is a not-for-profit organization, founded in 1910 and later incorporated in the State of New York in 1948. BHA's primary purpose is the preservation, protection and enhancement of the quality of life in Brooklyn Heights. Such objectives are accomplished through stimulating an interest in, and promoting the welfare of the Brooklyn Heights community among its residents and business men and women; maintaining the quality of life in Brooklyn Heights as a residential area; and furthering public activities for its betterment.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $136,487 Revenue: $15,290

COMMUNITY PLANNING & PRESERVATION:THE BROOKLYN HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION PLAYS AN ADVISORY ROLE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION ISSUES THAT COME BEFORE THE COMMUNITY BOARD AND LANDMARKS PRSERVATION COMMISSION...

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COMMUNITY PLANNING & PRESERVATION:THE BROOKLYN HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION PLAYS AN ADVISORY ROLE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION ISSUES THAT COME BEFORE THE COMMUNITY BOARD AND LANDMARKS PRSERVATION COMMISSION. THE BHA ALSO ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF THE COMMUNITY ON ISSUES PERTAINING TO LAND USE PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, AND AS NECESSARY, WILL INITIATE LEGAL ACTION TO ACHIEVE ITS LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES.

Program 2
Expenses: $74,326 Revenue: $334

PUBLIC OUTREACH:THE BROOKLYN HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION KEEPS RESIDENTS INFORMED ABOUT ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE COMMUNITY THROUGH VARIOUS MEANS, INCLUDING EMAIL AND PULIC MEETINGS. THE BHA ALSO ACTS AS A...

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PUBLIC OUTREACH:THE BROOKLYN HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION KEEPS RESIDENTS INFORMED ABOUT ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE COMMUNITY THROUGH VARIOUS MEANS, INCLUDING EMAIL AND PULIC MEETINGS. THE BHA ALSO ACTS AS A LIAISON BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS ON BEHALF OF THE BROOKLYN HEIGHTS COMMUNITY.

Program 3
Expenses: $72,377 Revenue: $5,617

COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT:THE BROOKLYN HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION HELPS FUND THE PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE OF STREET TREES AND OF THE GARDENS ON THE BROOKLYN HEIGHTS PROMENADE AND INFORMS THE...

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COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT:THE BROOKLYN HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION HELPS FUND THE PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE OF STREET TREES AND OF THE GARDENS ON THE BROOKLYN HEIGHTS PROMENADE AND INFORMS THE COMMUNITY OF PROPER TREE MAINTENANCE PRACTICES.

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $617,947
Program Service Revenue $21,241
Investment Income $4,213
Other Revenue $-103,874
TOTAL REVENUE $539,527

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,325
Salaries & Benefits $217,428
Fundraising Expenses $37,092
Program Expenses $283,190
Other Expenses $188,943
TOTAL EXPENSES $410,696

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $539,527 $324,031 +0.7%
Expenses $410,696 $371,505 +0.1%
Net Income $128,831 $-47,474 -3.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
3
Volunteers
30

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$120,805
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LARA BIRNBACK Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$108,309 $12,496 $120,805
APRIL SOMBOUN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER LARUSSO LEUNG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA MCLAUGHLIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAKE BROOKS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE PLATT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAOUL BHAVNANI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KOREN VOLK President 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN RESTLER Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH MALLOW BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN KRAMER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MACINTOSH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JORDAN TAMAGNI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTIAN F BASTIAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORRAINE BONAVENTURA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY LECHTZIN Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER MELLING SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $539,527 $410,696 $762,475 $128,831
2023 $111,563 $152,617 $715,740 $-41,054
2022 $324,031 $371,505 $810,944 $-47,474
2021 $279,596 $280,476 $721,824 $-880
2020 $469,228 $356,549 $676,716 $112,679
2019 $418,839 $464,305 $666,064 $-45,466
2018 $464,717 $312,978 $600,466 $151,739
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