2018-11-15T09:11:45-08:00 2017-12-31 130485070 BERDON LLP 360 MADISON AVE NEW YORK NY 10017 990 2017-01-01 111630919 THE YWCA OF BROOKLYN INC YWCA 7188751190 30 THIRD AVENUE BROOKLYN NY 11217 MARTHA KAMBER CEO 2018-11-15 true DAVID ZIMMERMAN P01262549 2128320400 2017 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z MARTHA KAMBER 30 THIRD AVENUE BROOKLYN NY 11217 3884921 false false X WWW.YWCABKLYN.ORG X 1888 NY See Schedule O "Organization Mission" 11 11 48 30 0 362742 923271 2231621 2353670 212887 222853 182274 192723 2989524 3692517 0 0 1397465 1364940 0 81537 1675738 1734688 3073203 3099628 -83679 592889 16959735 18041259 9464645 9995441 7495090 8045818 The YWCA of Brooklyn's mission is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Founded in 1888, the YWCA of Brooklyn is the largest and oldest organization specifically serving women and girls in Brooklyn. The YWCA of Brooklyn's 302 units of permanent, safe, affordable housing for low-income and homeless women, most of whom are survivors of domestic violence; college access and leadership development for low-income girls, education and legal assistance for immigrants and social justice community center that provides a nexus for grassroots organizations to come together as one vibrant community. The YWCA of Brooklyn is a unique 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is not affiliated with any other YWCA in New York City. The YWCA of Brooklyn is nonsectarian and receives no financial support from its affiliation with the YWCA USA. false false 1809608 2353670 HOUSING - AFFORDABLE, SAFE, PERMANENT, HOUSING UNITS IN A COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOW-INCOME AND FORMERLY HOMELESS WOMEN, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS, AND THE ELDERLY. SERVICES AND PROGRAMMING SPECIFICALLY FOR RESIDENTS INCLUDE HEALTH AND WELLNESS, FINANCIAL LITERACY, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION, AGING-IN-PLACE, AND VIOLENCE AND TRAUMA PREVENTION AND SUPPORT. 693532 192723 Social Justice Community Center - Direct service programming, advocacy, education, and activism developed to eliminate racism and empower women, including racial justice advocacy and awareness, women's economic empowerment and safety, community health and wellness, and progressive arts and cultural events. Immigrant Women's Services - Offers first-generation immigrants English classes, workforce/employability preparedness, financial literacy, health and wellness services, and legal clinics to address need such as those related to the Violence Against Women Act, U-Visas, safety planning for children, work authorizations, and green cards.Young Women's College Access and Leadership Development - Extensive academic tutoring, standardized test preparation, individualized college inquiry, assistance with college and financial aid applications, paid internships, financial literacy, and career exploration. Leadership component to equip girls with the necessary tools to become advocates for themselves and help foster change in their community. 2503140 true true false true false false false false false false true false false true true true false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false true 25 0 true 48 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 11 11 false false false false false false false true false false true true true true true true true true true true true true NY X X MARTHA KAMBER 7188751190 30 THIRD AVENUE BROOKLYN NY 11217 Emelda Cathcart Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTINA L K TRAVERS Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kamian Michelle Allen Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LETICIA ALANIS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Smith Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Holly Hartstone Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 PAMELA CAPALAD Director 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BETTY BOYLE DUKE Director 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Sondra Ford Chairman 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kaitlin Olivieri Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RACHEL L BRAUNSTEIN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARTHA KAMBER President & CEO 35.00 3.00 X 202342 0 12800 DANIELLE G GUINDO CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 35.00 3.00 X 132563 0 18542 JOHNNY NUNEZ DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND COMPLIANCE 35.00 10.00 X 106016 0 9806 440921 41148 3 false true false N CHENG LLP 40 Wall Street 32nd Floor NEW YORK NY 10005 ACCOUNTING 203310 WINFIELD SECURITY CORPORATION 57 WEST 38TH ST 5TH FL NEW YORK NY 10018 SECURITY SERVICE 135650 2 486629 436642 923271 CANCELLATiON-DEBT INCOME 531190 117209 117209 LOW INCOME RESID. RENTAL 531110 2056555 2056555 MANAGEMENT FEES 531190 69082 69082 TENANT RELATED FEES/OTHER 531190 98672 98672 VENDING MACH/INTERNET SER 531190 12152 12152 2353670 222853 222853 0 0 385127 192404 192723 192723 192723 0 0 0 0 0 3692517 2546393 222853 0 0 0 0 506069 412299 81427 12343 0 648854 558166 55331 35357 19207 18154 821 232 101552 95984 4342 1226 89258 84364 3817 1077 0 40669 40669 213550 213550 0 0 0 220698 161693 30560 28445 0 145597 134393 10442 762 39512 37345 1690 477 0 136692 123023 13669 0 0 0 34242 30818 3424 0 319250 301746 17504 82091 77590 3510 991 Contract services 285963 258124 27237 602 Program activities expenses 63365 63365 Repairs and maintenance 59914 54018 5871 25 Miscellaneous 30981 15310 15671 62164 36079 26085 3099628 2503140 514951 81537 538381 624274 140506 146690 23183 52999 1284797 1536842 0 0 0 0 51164 53660 13351430 4304233 9078707 9047197 190920 192059 0 0 67525 62952 5584552 6324586 16959735 18041259 293297 265190 8737084 9257722 434264 472529 9464645 9995441 X 7205308 7704158 119519 171397 170263 170263 7495090 8045818 16959735 18041259 X 592889 875 -43036 X false true X true false X 1882297 2208708 2335706 2368813 2979826 11775350 0 0 1882297 2208708 2335706 2368813 2979826 11775350 0 11775350 316904 369366 382734 400921 415576 1885501 0 305960 159507 130372 219790 297115 1112744 14773595 10425066 0.79710 0.81000 X false false false true false true false false true 5930 true false 5930 false false Part II-B, Line 1i - Other Activities Description The YWCA of Brooklyn's mission is to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. In service to its mission, the YWCA of Brooklyn advocates for policies that promote gender and racial equity. In 2017 the organization worked to promote public education reform specific to disciplinary practices; the reauthorization of VAWA; pay equity for women; and changes to the statute of limitations for child abuse survivors. The CEO spent 40 hours, the Director of Communications and External Relations spent 27 hours and the Director of Women and Girls Empowerment spent 7 hours on mission-related advocacy in 2017. 12444778 3478543 8966235 267817 229173 38644 638835 596517 42318 9047197 CONST. IN PROGRESS - BLD. IMPR. 1706549 DEFERRED RENT RECEIVABLE 273897 DEVELOPER'S FEE RECEIVABLE 711587 DUE FROM AFFILATES ESCROW DEPOSIT 3200000 MORTGAGE ESCROWS 108248 REPLACEMENT RESERVE 324305 6324586 DEFERRED RENT 352570 DUE TO AFFILIATE 3822 TENANT SECURITY DEPOSIT 116137 472529 X 4476691 875 642773 643648 3833043 -140526 -140526 3692517 4681772 1602777 1602777 3078995 20633 20633 3099628 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The YWCA qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and is exempt from federal income taxes, as well as being exempt from state and local income taxes under the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law of the State of New York.The Organization uses a more-likely-than-not threshold for recognition and derecognition of tax positions taken or to be taken in a tax return. In accordance with the accounting guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, the organization assessed its tax positions for its 2017 tax year. The organization concluded that it has no material uncertain tax positions to be recognized at this time. The Oganization is no longer subject to income tax examination by federal, state, or local tax authorities for years before 2014.At December 31, 2017 and 2016, the organization has no provision for income taxes and is not liable for any tax liability. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 ADJUST-CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS $634682 Deferred commercial rent - ending $273897 Deferred commercial rent - beginning $-265806 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S ADJUST-CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS $1338613 RENT EXPENSE $229685 BAD DEBTS $34479 Depreciation and amortization $0 Part XII, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S BAD DEBTS $20633 DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION $0 X false false false false false false false false false false DANIELLE G GUINDO CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 132563 18542 151105 MARTHA KAMBER President & CEO 202342 12800 215142 Form 990, Part VI, Line 8: Explanation of No Contemporaneously Documentation of Meetings THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS WRITTEN RECORDS OF THE MINUTES FOR MEETINGS CONDUCTED BY THE ENTIRE BOARD.THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN RECORDS OF MINUTES FOR SUB-COMMITTEE MEETINGS. ANY MAJOR ACTIVITIES, PROPOSALS, PROJECTS OR BUSINESS CONDUCTED BY SUBCOMMITTEES ARE REFLECTED IN MINUTES RECORDED BY THE BOARD IN ITS MEETINGS, PERIODICALLY THROUGH THE ANNUAL CALENDAR YEAR. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process Before the FEDERAL TAX RETURN Form 990 is filed it is distributed to the Board of Directors for review. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS RENEWED ANNUALLY WITH ALL OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE BROUGHT TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND OFFICERS FOUND TO HAVE AN ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARE ASKED TO RESIGN OR ABSTAIN FROM INVOLVEMENT IN ALL RELATED PROJECTS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees DecisionS regarding compensation ARE based on the recommendations of an independent committee that considers performance, scope of responsibilities, and salary compensation for similar positions. Final approval for CEO compensation must be approved by the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available ALL FILINGS ARE PROVIDED FOR INSPECTION TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. ALSO, THE ORGANIZATION TIMELY FILES ITS NYS CHAR 500 ANNUAL REPORT WITH THE NYS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. THE NYSOAG POSTS THE ANNUAL REPORTS TOGETHER WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, FEDERAL TAX RETURNS AND ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS ON ITS CHARITIES BUREAU WEB SITE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases CHANGE IN ALLOWANCE FOR BAD DEBTS = -$13846 Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases CHANGE IN DEFERRED RENT RECEIVABLE = $8091 Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases DEFERRED RENT - PAYMENT TO SSH = -$37281 990 Part VI Section B line 16a To fulfill and strengthen its ability to achieve its mission, the YWCA has interest in the following entities;Sister Strength Housing L.P. ("SSH"); a for-profit limited partnership, which is an affordable housing project that contains 84 residential units located in Brooklyn, NY. Sister Strength HDFC, Inc. ("HDFC"); a nonprofit organization, which is the 100% stockholder of Sister Strength Associates Inc. ("SSA"), the general partner owning a 0.01% of SSHThe YWCA of Brooklyn, Inc. and Affiliates (collectively, the "Organization") provide diversified program services that are geared towards meeting the needs of its target population and promoting itS mission. SSH(unit 1) owns the 1st to 6th floor of the building and the YWCA(unit 2) owns the 7th to 11th floor of the building. Each entity (unit) proportionate share of the common expenses in accordance with itS interest in the comments elements. In addition, SSH is paying approximately 15% of the YWCA's employees costs for the property management and operation services. 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