UNITED COMMUNITY CENTERS INC

EIN: 111950787 501(c)(3) Human Services

BROOKLYN, NY

Total Revenue
$3,124,637
Total Expenses
$3,698,859
Total Assets
$4,364,010
Net Assets
$3,300,661
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1961
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
SARITA DAFTARY-STEEL
Phone
7186497979
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

UNITED COMMUNITY CENTERS INC, founded in 1961, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $3.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

UNITED COMMUNITY CENTERS (UCC) IS A SOCIAL JUSTICE DRIVEN COMMUNITY CENTER THAT HAS BEEN WOTKING WITH RESIDENTS IN THE EAST NEW YORK (ENY) NEIGHBORHOOD OF BROOKLYN FOR OVER 60 YEARS. OUR MISSION IS TO WORK TOGETHER WITH RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES AND CULTURES TO ADDRESS OUR COMMUNITY'S CHALLENGES, CELEBRATE IT STRENGTHS, AND PROVIDE SERVICES THAT IMPROVE LIVES. WE HAVE ORGANIZED AND ADVOCATED FOR CHILD CARE, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE, IMIGRATION, TRANSPORTATION, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND FOOD JUSTICE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,167,556

UCC EARLY LEARNING CENTER CREATES A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT REPRESENTS THE DIVERSITY OF OUR CITY, IN WHICH CHILDREN LEARN TO LIVE WITH ONE ANOTHER AND BEGIN TO DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF...

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UCC EARLY LEARNING CENTER CREATES A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT REPRESENTS THE DIVERSITY OF OUR CITY, IN WHICH CHILDREN LEARN TO LIVE WITH ONE ANOTHER AND BEGIN TO DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF THEMSELVES AND OF THEIR WORLD. WE SERVE 60 PRESCHOOLERS, AGES 2 TO 5 YEARS WITH SCHOOL DAY AND EXTENDED DAY LICENSED CHILD CARE AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS. WE DESIGN EXCITING AND CULTURAL AUTHENTIC LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS, USE STANDARDS-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES AND ASSESSMENT TOOLS. WE FOCUS INTENSIVELY ON THE CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS WHILE INCORPORATING A BALANCE OF CHILD-CENTERED AND TEACHER-DIRECTED INSTRUCTION PRESENTED IN A RANGE OF ENVIRONMENTS INCLUDING LARGE AND SMALL GROUPS, DYADS, AND ONE-TO-ONE TEACHING. THIS PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO BE READY TO LEARN AND BE SUCCESSFUL AS THEY TRANSITION TO THE KINDERGARTEN ENVIRONMENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $675,476

THE EAST NEW YORK FARMS PROJECT (ENYF) IS AN URBAN AGRICULTURE AND FOOD JUSTICE PROJECT OF THE UNITED COMMUNITY CENTERS DIVISION OF CHLDC. NOW ENTERING ITS 27TH YEAR, ENYF'S MISSION IS TO ORGANIZE...

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THE EAST NEW YORK FARMS PROJECT (ENYF) IS AN URBAN AGRICULTURE AND FOOD JUSTICE PROJECT OF THE UNITED COMMUNITY CENTERS DIVISION OF CHLDC. NOW ENTERING ITS 27TH YEAR, ENYF'S MISSION IS TO ORGANIZE YOUTH AND ADULT RESIDENTS TO ADDRESS FOOD JUSTICE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING LOCAL SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND COMMUNITY-LED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. OUR GOAL IS TO LEVERAGE LOCAL RESOURCES TO EMPOWER RESIDENTS TO ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS THROUGH A REVITALIZATION STRATEGY THAT INCREASES COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY, PROMOTES HEALTH, AND SUPPORTS THE PRESERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES. OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES: 20+ YOUTH IN A PAID AGRICULTURAL INTERNSHIP; 200+ ADULTS IN THE GARDENER NETWORK; ONE URBAN FARM AND A TEACHING GARDEN; TWO YOUTH- RUN FARMERS' MARKETS FROM END-OF-JUNE - NOVEMBER.

Program 3
Expenses: $306,630

PROTECTING THE EAST (PTE) IS A PEER LEADERSHIP SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM. PTE PROMOTES HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AMONG YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN EAST NEW YORK, A...

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PROTECTING THE EAST (PTE) IS A PEER LEADERSHIP SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM. PTE PROMOTES HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AMONG YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN EAST NEW YORK, A HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED BIPOC NEIGHBORHOOD. PTE UTILIZES VARIOUS INTERVENTION STRATEGIES, INCLUDING 10 PAID PEER EDUCATORS AGES 16-21 ENGAGING OTHER YOUNG PEOPLE IN SEXUAL HEALTH CONVERSATIONS IN STREET OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY EVENTS, A COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL MEDIA AND MARKETING OUTREACH CAMPAIGN, TAILORED AND CURATED EDUCATION SESSIONS/WORKSHOPS AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND HEALTH CLINICS; DISTRIBUTION OF 2000+ AT-HOME HIV, PREGNANCY, AND STI TESTS ANNUALLY; AND A SERIES OF COMMUNITY EVENTS AIMED AT BRINGING FURTHER ATTENTION TO SEXUAL HEALTH, HIV PREVENTION, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,994,835
Program Service Revenue $54,099
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $75,703
TOTAL REVENUE $3,124,637

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,092,453
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,149,662
Other Expenses $1,606,406
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,698,859

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,124,637 $3,407,600 -0.1%
Expenses $3,698,859 $3,341,290 +0.1%
Net Income $-574,222 $66,310 -9.7%
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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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
95
Volunteers
N/A

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
1
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KIM BYLANDER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARITA DAFTARY-STEEL BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANITA FAULDING MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEMMA GARCIA MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL GOLAN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEL GRIZER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLEEN KIELY TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELEBOHILE NKHEREANYE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE NEUGEBAUER INTERIM EXEC 10.00
Officer
$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 $3,124,637 $3,698,859 $4,364,010 $-574,222
2023 $3,407,600 $3,341,290 $4,531,606 $66,310
2022 $5,185,202 $4,978,231 $4,259,221 $206,971
2022 $5,576,606 $5,058,305 $4,585,316 $518,301
2021 $2,523,144 $3,007,634 $3,494,170 $-484,490
2021 $3,160,555 $3,032,055 $3,953,835 $128,500
2020 $2,799,499 $2,897,370 $3,399,418 $-97,871
2019 $3,110,015 $2,889,395 $3,529,004 $220,620
2018 $2,746,954 $2,793,912 $3,344,715 $-46,958
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