COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT INC

EIN: 831441257 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$7,431,400
Total Expenses
$7,230,097
Total Assets
$4,764,486
Net Assets
$2,865,892
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
MARCOS A ORTIZ
Phone
2128106744
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT INC, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $7.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022.

Mission

TAKEROOT JUSTICE PROVIDES LEGAL, PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH AND POLICY SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN THE WORK OF GRASSROOTS AND COMMUNITY-BASED GROUPS IN NEW YORK CITY TO DISMANTLE RACIAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL OPPRESSION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,843,598 Revenue: $7,473

HOUSING RIGHTS: TAKEROOT'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING WORK HAS PRESERVED MORE THAN 10,000 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ACHIEVED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS' WORTH OF REPAIRS FOR LOW-INCOME TENANTS, AND KEPT...

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HOUSING RIGHTS: TAKEROOT'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING WORK HAS PRESERVED MORE THAN 10,000 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ACHIEVED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS' WORTH OF REPAIRS FOR LOW-INCOME TENANTS, AND KEPT THOUSANDS OF NEW YORKERS IN THEIR HOMES BY PREVENTING EVICTION AND DISPLACEMENT. TAKEROOT'S HOUSING RIGHTS TEAM PROVIDES LEGAL SUPPORT TO NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS ACROSS THE CITY THAT ARE ORGANIZING LOW-INCOME TENANTS TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST GENTRIFICATION AND PRESERVE THE AFFORDABILITY OF NEW YORK'S HOUSING STOCK. TAKEROOT PROVIDES CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME TENANTS BY BRINGING SUIT ON BEHALF OF TENANT ASSOCIATIONS AGAINST LANDLORDS ATTEMPTING TO DISPLACE LOW-INCOME TENANTS BY WITHHOLDING REPAIRS, ILLEGALLY INCREASING RENTS, HARASSING AND INTIMIDATING TENANTS. TAKEROOT'S HOUSING RIGHTS TEAM ALSO PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING, LEGAL CLINICS AND A ADVICE HOTLINE. IN COALITION WITH LOCAL GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS, TAKEROOT'S HOUSING RIGHTS TEAM ALSO WORKS TO STRENGTHEN TENANT PROTECTIONS AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVEL TO ENSURE HOUSING STABILITY FOR ALL NEW YORKERS

Program 2
Expenses: $1,090,138

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND COALITION COORDINATION: TAKEROOT'S RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TEAM ADMINISTERS AND MANAGES THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNMENT FUNDING CONTRACTS AND COLLECTS AND ANALYZES DATA ON...

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND COALITION COORDINATION: TAKEROOT'S RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TEAM ADMINISTERS AND MANAGES THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNMENT FUNDING CONTRACTS AND COLLECTS AND ANALYZES DATA ON TAKEROOT'S MANY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE TEAM ALSO INCLUDES PROFESSIONALS WHO COORDINATE AND MANAGE COALITIONS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN HOUSING, IMMIGRATION AND EMPLOYMENT WORK IN NEW YORK CITY.

Program 3
Expenses: $935,180

IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS: TAKEROOT'S IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS TEAM FINDS INNOVATIVE WAYS TO USE AND CHANGE LAWS IN ORDER TO BUILD POWER IN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. TAKEROOT EMPLOYS THE TOOLS OF DIRECT...

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IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS: TAKEROOT'S IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS TEAM FINDS INNOVATIVE WAYS TO USE AND CHANGE LAWS IN ORDER TO BUILD POWER IN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. TAKEROOT EMPLOYS THE TOOLS OF DIRECT REPRESENTATION, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY TO ADVANCE THE RIGHTS OF LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS. TAKEROOT PARTNERS WITH WORKING CLASS IMMIGRANT ORGANIZING GROUPS TO PROVIDE THEIR MEMBERS WITH COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN AFFIRMATIVE AND REMOVAL DEFENSE CASES. TAKEROOT AIMS TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM DETENTION AND DEPORTATION, KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER AND BUILD POWER IN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES. TAKEROOT PROVIDES UP-TO-DATE KNOW YOUR RIGHTS ("KYR") WORKSHOPS AND MATERIALS TO HELP OUR PARTNERS KEEP THEIR BASE SAFE AND INFORMED OF CHANGES IN IMMIGRATION POLICY. TAKEROOT'S TEAM IS ALSO INVOLVED IN EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY DEFENSE NETWORKS, ADVOCACY TO CHALLENGE HARSH IMMIGRATION LAWS AND ENFORCEMENT PRACTICES, AND PROMOTE LANGUAGE ACCESS

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,418,587
Program Service Revenue $7,473
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $5,340
TOTAL REVENUE $7,431,400

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $5,777,985
Fundraising Expenses $196,345
Program Expenses $5,792,634
Other Expenses $1,452,112
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,230,097

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $7,431,400 $7,652,290 0.0%
Expenses $7,230,097 $6,954,266 +0.0%
Net Income $201,303 $698,024 -0.7%
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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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
62
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
8
$465,927
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
IRENE LINARES OUTGOING UNION REP 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELE BURGER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE BYNUM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SEAN DOYLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LADONNA LUSHER CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAINE ROMERO-ALSTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SONNY SINGH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY JOHN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SOPHONIE MILANDE JOSEPH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCOS ORTIZ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$133,223 $16,253 $149,476
APRIL HERMS INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$117,168 $20,499 $137,667
SADIA RHAMAN INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$90,238 $19,553 $109,791
MARCO CONNER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$63,710 $5,283 $68,993
CORINA BOGACIU SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$110,264 $10,063 $120,327
MICHAEL LEONARD SUPERVISING ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$115,230 $25,365 $140,595
ADDRANA MONTGOMERY SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$107,085 $13,211 $120,296
NADIA QURASHI SUPERVISING ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$113,871 $29,813 $143,684
SUMANTRA SINHA SUPERVISING ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$109,786 $20,709 $130,495
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $7,431,403 $7,280,066 $4,764,485 $151,337
2023 $7,431,400 $7,230,097 $4,764,486 $201,303
2022 $7,652,290 $6,954,267 $4,357,888 $698,023
2022 $7,652,290 $6,954,266 $4,419,310 $698,024
2021 $6,631,886 $5,771,237 $4,526,842 $860,649
2021 $6,872,334 $5,871,276 $4,268,160 $1,001,058
2020 $7,454,993 $6,489,487 $2,278,416 $965,506
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