THE SYLVIA CENTER

EIN: 204297703 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

BRONX, NY

Total Revenue
$1,815,850
Total Expenses
$1,959,281
Total Assets
$1,367,630
Net Assets
$1,196,677
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
BARBARA A GLASSMAN
Phone
2123376093
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

THE SYLVIA CENTER, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

THE SYLVIA CENTER'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES THROUGH CULINARY PROGRAMING TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,095,315 Revenue: $219,462

COOKS FOR HEALTH:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS, THE SYLVIA CENTER'S COOKS FOR HEALTH PROGRAM TEACHES YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES, AGES 2-24, COOKING SKILLS AND NUTRITION...

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COOKS FOR HEALTH:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS, THE SYLVIA CENTER'S COOKS FOR HEALTH PROGRAM TEACHES YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES, AGES 2-24, COOKING SKILLS AND NUTRITION LITERACY. DURING THE SIX TO TWELVE-WEEK COOKS FOR HEALTH PLANT-BASED CURRICULUM, STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN WHOLE AND PROCESSED FOODS, BUILD A HEALTHY PLATE, EXPLORE NEW FOODS, ADD FLAVOR HEALTHFULLY, UNDERSTAND SEASONALITY, AND ACCESS HEALTHY FOODS IN THEIR COMMUNITY. IN FAMILY CLASSES, PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A FREE MEAL KIT FOR EACH SESSION THAT HIGHLIGHTS FRESH INGREDIENTS AND FEEDS A FAMILY OF FOUR TO SIX.

Program 2
Expenses: $275,508 Revenue: $6,400

TEEN CULINARY APPRENTICESHIP:THE TEEN CULINARY APPRENTICESHIP IS A 16-WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM, USING THE SYLVIA CENTER'S CORE, PLANT-BASED CURRICULUM, DURING WHICH STUDENTS DEVELOP FOUNDATIONAL...

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TEEN CULINARY APPRENTICESHIP:THE TEEN CULINARY APPRENTICESHIP IS A 16-WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM, USING THE SYLVIA CENTER'S CORE, PLANT-BASED CURRICULUM, DURING WHICH STUDENTS DEVELOP FOUNDATIONAL CULINARY SKILLS AND LEARN ABOUT THE ROLE OF NUTRITION IN PRESERVING GOOD HEALTH. THE PROGRAM CULMINATES IN A PAID APPRENTICESHIP THAT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. APPRENTICES SERVE AS CHEF INSTRUCTORS, WHO TRACK COOKING OR FOOD SCIENCE CLASSES, FOR ELEMENTARY OR MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH IN THEIR COMMUNITIES WHO TEACH COOKING OR FOOD SCIENCE CLASSES, OR PARTICIPATE IN INDUSTRY-RELATED WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES.

Program 3
Expenses: $107,789 Revenue: $3,556

LEARNING GARDEN AT KATCHKIE FARM: THE LEARNING GARDEN ON KATCHKIE FARM, THE SYLVIA CENTER'S UPSTATE AGRICULTURAL CENTER, CONSISTS OF GARDEN BEDS, A COOKING PAVILION, AND AN ACTIVITY/DINING SECTION...

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LEARNING GARDEN AT KATCHKIE FARM: THE LEARNING GARDEN ON KATCHKIE FARM, THE SYLVIA CENTER'S UPSTATE AGRICULTURAL CENTER, CONSISTS OF GARDEN BEDS, A COOKING PAVILION, AND AN ACTIVITY/DINING SECTION. STUDENTS WHO VISIT THE FARM ENGAGE IN THREE PRIMARY AREAS: THE LEARNING GARDEN, WHERE STUDENTS LEARN HOW FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ARE GROWN; THE COOKING STATION, WHERE STUDENTS ARE INSTRUCTED BY A CHEF EDUCATOR ON HOW TO MAKE A HEALTHY DISH USING INGREDIENTS THEY PICKED FROM THE GARDEN; AND THE CRAFT ACTIVITY, WHERE STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPRESS THEIR CREATIVITY AND REFLECT ON THEIR FARM EXPERIENCE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,544,960
Program Service Revenue $229,418
Investment Income $33,259
Other Revenue $8,213
TOTAL REVENUE $1,815,850

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $37,592
Salaries & Benefits $1,504,462
Fundraising Expenses $282,513
Program Expenses $1,478,612
Other Expenses $407,199
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,959,281

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,815,850 $1,789,032 +0.0%
Expenses $1,959,281 $1,433,963 +0.4%
Net Income $-143,431 $355,069 -1.4%
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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
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
42
Volunteers
24

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
$209,732
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LIZBETH NEUMARK FOUNDER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA EDELSON PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NINA FREEDMAN VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TARA GENDELMAN CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT MILLSTEIN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRUDY ELBAUM GOTTESMAN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PHIL MELDRUM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAIM WACHSBERGER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL POLLACK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY ARCHER-BUCKMIRE DIRECTOR (THROUGH 11/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN COLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEAN-ROBERT ANDRE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILLIP GRANT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AYESHA NURDJAJA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER MENSCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADRIEN RIOS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANITA SIBONY DE ADELSBERG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIELLE COLEN DIRECTOR (THROUGH 9/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA A GLASSMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$209,732 $0 $209,732
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,815,850 $1,959,281 $1,367,630 $-143,431
2023 $1,789,032 $1,433,963 $1,455,836 $355,069
2022 $1,129,294 $1,162,811 $1,020,898 $-33,517
2021 $176,240 $519,302 $1,233,212 $-343,062
2020 $1,818,163 $1,709,225 $1,355,331 $108,938
2019 $1,199,356 $1,119,646 $1,281,609 $79,710
2018 $1,135,087 $1,053,957 $1,159,093 $81,130
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