VOICES OF COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS & LEADERS (VOCAL-NY) INC

EIN: 134094385 501(c)(3) Health Care

BROOKLYN, NY

Total Revenue
$9,551,759
Total Expenses
$8,290,188
Total Assets
$15,544,978
Net Assets
$7,026,137
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
ALYSSA AGUILERA
Phone
7188029540
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

VOICES OF COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS & LEADERS (VOCAL-NY) INC, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $9.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 40% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $8.3M left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

TO BUILD POWER AMONG LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS, THE DRUG WAR, MASS INCARCERATION, AND HOMELESSNESS IN ORDER TO CREATE HEALTHY AND JUST COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHES THIS THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ADVOCACY, DIRECT SERVICES, PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH AND DIRECT ACTION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,276,731 Revenue: $0

ORGANIZING & CAMPAIGNS - COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND CAMPAIGNS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IMPACTED BY HIV/AIDS, DRUG USE, INCARCERATION, AND HOMELESSNESS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,427,005 Revenue: $0

HARM REDUCTION SERVICES - PROVIDING LIFE-SAVING, LOW-THRESHOLD HARM REDUCTION SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO USE DRUGS. SERVICES INCLUDE SYRINGE EXCHANGE, DROP-IN CENTER, STREET-BASED OUTREACH, HEALTH...

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HARM REDUCTION SERVICES - PROVIDING LIFE-SAVING, LOW-THRESHOLD HARM REDUCTION SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO USE DRUGS. SERVICES INCLUDE SYRINGE EXCHANGE, DROP-IN CENTER, STREET-BASED OUTREACH, HEALTH EDUCATION, CARE COORDINATION, AND HEP C TESTING & NAVIGATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,336,874
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $12,550
Other Revenue $202,335
TOTAL REVENUE $9,551,759

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $533,000
Salaries & Benefits $4,695,614
Fundraising Expenses $575,455
Program Expenses $6,703,736
Other Expenses $3,061,574
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,290,188

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $9,551,759 $6,817,921 +0.4%
Expenses $8,290,188 $6,228,312 +0.3%
Net Income $1,261,571 $589,609 +1.1%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
7
Employees
70
Volunteers
4916

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
7
$356,957
Total Directors
10
$356,957
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALYSSA AGUILERA CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$140,736 $43,682 $184,418
JEREMY SAUNDERS CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$146,228 $7,311 $153,539
REGINALD BROWN CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$1,500 $0 $1,500
HIAWATHA COLLINS VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$9,500 $0 $9,500
PEDRO BENITEZ SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHILYN FLOWERS ADESEGUN TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARILYN REYES TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$8,000 $0 $8,000
LINDA BEAL DIRECTOR THRU OCT 2023 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOVADA SENHOUSE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WAYNE STARKS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAMEKA PARRISH-WRIGHT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$105,400 $35,615 $141,015
JAWANZA WILLIAMS MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZING 40.00
Highest
$113,300 $19,052 $132,352
ARASH DIBA MANAGING DIRECTOR OF HARM REDUCTION SERVICES 40.00
Highest
$108,700 $21,839 $130,539
JAMAL KHAN CHIEF OF STAFF 40.00
Highest
$113,028 $15,605 $128,633
KIMBERLY SMITH POLITICAL DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$105,675 $15,039 $120,714
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 $9,551,759 $8,290,188 $15,544,978 $1,261,571
2023 $9,667,433 $8,290,188 $15,660,652 $1,377,245
2022 $6,817,921 $6,228,312 $10,151,856 $589,609
2021 $6,697,866 $4,924,040 $8,094,959 $1,773,826
2021 $6,526,425 $4,877,275 $8,225,780 $1,649,150
2020 $4,819,617 $3,749,425 $4,103,891 $1,070,192
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