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Nonprofit · EIN 11-1630780

BROOKLYN BUREAU OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

Also known as DBA BROOKLYN COMMUNITY SERVICE

Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11217

Financials

$31M$33.7M2022$28.7M$36.9M2023$35.1M$34.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BROOKLYN BUREAU OF COMMUNITY SERVICE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990 (amended)$35,084,724$34,870,817$213,907$68,834,122$41,496,043$27,338,079
June 30, 2024990 (amended)$28,697,194$36,858,425-$8,161,231$58,647,422$35,867,764$22,779,658
June 30, 2023990 (amended)$30,965,830$33,673,218-$2,707,388$64,732,700$35,405,964$29,326,736
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$27,536,030
of which government grants
$26,060,422
Program service revenue
$4,844,115
Investment income
$2,331,157
Net rental income
$120,667
Net gain from sales of assets
$1,892,345
Other revenue
$373,422

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$105,651
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,430,639
Other salaries and wages
$17,931,717
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$23,242,501
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$369,959
Accounting fees
$445,025
Occupancy
$2,457,259
Travel
$702,913
Depreciation
$445,038
Program services (functional)
$22,074,141
Management and general (functional)
$11,517,247
Fundraising (functional)
$1,279,429

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$58,647,422
Total assets, end of year
$68,834,122
Total liabilities, end of year
$41,496,043
Net assets, end of year
$27,338,079
Land, buildings and equipment
$15,560,411
Publicly traded securities
$11,214,012
Net assets without donor restrictions
$23,977,892
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,360,187
Gross receipts
$42,095,185
Employees
718
Volunteers
150
Year formed
1866
State of legal domicile
NY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JANELLE FARRIS THRU 122024PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
35$277,978$17,882
JODI QUERBACHCOO & ACTING CO-PRES/EXECUTIVE DR.
Officer
35$232,617$25,421
FLORE-MARIE MENARDYNURSE PRACTIONER
Highest-paid employee
35$224,728$14,044
LUKE FELDMANCHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Key employee
35$180,556$38,621
MONAE PRIOLENAUINTERIM CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
35$190,956$17,206
RAINE MARTINCHIEF EXTERNAL RELATIONS & ADVANCEMENT OFFICER
Key employee
35$185,596$17,407
DMITRIY GOYZMAN THRU 082024CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
35$166,639$33,913
ANGELA CHIAPPARACHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Key employee
35$184,653$14,326
DOUGLAS SCHNEIDERGENERAL COUNSEL
Officer
35$125,639$36,794
ADIL ELKARIINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
35$143,711$4,465
WALTER SANTANACONTROLLER (THRU 03/2025)
Highest-paid employee
35$129,473$10,921
JESSICA TENZER - DIVISION DIRCOMMUNITY SUPPORTS/WORKFORCE DEV.
Highest-paid employee
35$131,462$3,643
ROSE SAULSPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
35$128,991$3,690
PETER CAHILLCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KRISTIN MILLERVICE CHAIR (AS OF 06/2025)
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
21 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELIZABETH CHRISTENSENVICE CHAIR (THRU 06/30/2025)
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOSEPH FREYERTREASURER (AS OF 06/2025)
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ALAN GALLOTREASURER (THRU 06/2025)/DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NAJEE COVERSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOHN ARWEILERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
KEITH BANHAZLDIRECTOR (THRU 07/2024)
Trustee or director
2$0
NICHOLAS BEAUREGARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
GREGG BELLOWSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ERIC CERESNIEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
LACI CHISHOLMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHAEL ENGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVE R FREDERICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JONATHAN LIUDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ANGELA KUODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TRACY PRIDGENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
AARON RADINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JERRY R RIVERADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DANA SIMMONS-GRECODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MARLA G SIMPSONDIRECTOR (THRU 12/2024)
Trustee or director
2$0
NEAL A ZEPHYRINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
FRANK LEI AS OF 052025CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
35$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 32 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JANELLE FARRISPRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
35$285,845$16,751
LUKE FELDMANCHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
35$178,453$33,858
JODI QUERBACHCOO & ACTING CO-PRES/EXECUTIVE DR.
Officer
35$176,336$21,800
ANGELA CHIAPPARACHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
35$182,735$12,830
DMITRIY GOYZMANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
35$182,337$12,507
ADIL ELKARIINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
35$137,762$3,164
JESSICA TENZER - DIVISION DIRCOMMUNITY SUPPORTS/WORKFORCE DEV.
Highest-paid employee
35$132,671$3,269
ROSE SAULSPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
35$128,856$3,181
PETER CAHILLCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ELIZABETH CHRISTENSENVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ALAN GALLOTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
NAJEE COVERSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
NICHOLAS BEAUREGARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GREGG BELLOWSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ERIC CERESNIEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
LACI CHISHOLMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MICHAEL ENGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAVE R FREDERICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JULIET LEWISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JONATHAN LIUDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KRISTIN MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TRACY PRIDGENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
AARON RADINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SARA RODRIGUEZDIRECTOR (THRU 12/2023)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DANA SIMMONS-GRECODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
NEAL A ZEPHYRINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JOHN ARWEILERDIRECTOR (AS OF 03/2024)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KEITH BANHAZLDIRECTOR (AS OF 03/2024)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JOSEPH FREYERDIRECTOR (AS OF 03/2024)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ANGELA KUODIRECTOR (AS OF 03/2024)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JERRY R RIVERADIRECTOR (AS OF 03/2024)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARLA G SIMPSONDIRECTOR (AS OF 03/2024)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 29 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JANELLE FARRISPRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
35$257,352$11,491
JODI QUERBACHCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
35$170,154$14,713
ANGELA CHIAPPARACHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
35$160,896$17,205
ALBA RODRIGUEZ - CHIEFDATA & STRAT. OFFICER (THRU 9/2022)
Highest-paid employee
35$138,225$8,673
ADIL ELKARIIT DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
35$134,647$2,437
ROSE SAULS - DIVISION DIRFOR MENTAL HEALTH & HOUSING
Highest-paid employee
35$122,083$4,112
JESSICA TENZERDIVISION DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
35$125,658$105
CHRIS GARZAINTERIM CFO (THRU 12/2022)
Officer
35$116,550$0
PETER CAHILLCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ELIZABETH CHRISTENSENVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ALAN GALLOTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
NAJEE COVERSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
NICHOLAS BEAUREGARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GREGG BELLOWSDIRECTOR (AS OF 9/2022)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ERIC CERESNIEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
LACI CHISHOLMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MICHAEL ENGDIRECTOR (AS OF 6/12/2023)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAVE R FREDERICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CHRISTIAN B HYLTONDIRECTOR (THRU 6/12/2023)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JULIET LEWISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JONATHAN LIUDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KRISTIN MILLERDIRECTOR (AS OF 3/2023)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TRACY PRIDGENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
AARON RADINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SARA RODRIGUEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
WENDY SCARLETTDIRECTOR (THRU 3/2023)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DANA SIMMONS-GRECODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
NEAL A ZEPHYRINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DMITRIY GOYZMAN - CHIEFFINANCIAL OFFICER (AS OF 12/2022)
Officer
35$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
285 SCHERMERHORN ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11217-1024
In care of
% NEIL P FLYNN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ARCHANA JAYARAM, 384 BRIDGE STREET FLOOR 4, BROOKLYN, NY 11201
Signed the 990
ARCHANA JAYARAM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(718) 310-5600
Return prepared by
GRANT THORNTON ADVISORS LLC

Mission

BCS PARTNERS WITH PEOPLE TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES ON THEIR PATHWAY TOWARD SELF-DETERMINATION (SEE SCHEDULE O).

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • HEALTH, HOUSING, AND HOMELESSNESS SOLUTIONSTHE HEALTH, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS SOLUTIONS PROGRAM DIVISION PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE AGED OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM, TRANSITIONAL LIVING/SHELTERS FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, TARGETED PREVENTION SUPPORT SERVICES THAT PROVIDE LINKAGE TO HEALTHCARE FOR INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE, LACK OF ACCESS TO BASIC HEALTH NEEDS, OR ARE HIGH RISK FOR TESTING POSITIVE FOR HIV, AND MOBILE SHOWER SERVICES FOR UNHOUSED BROOKLYN RESIDENTS WHO LACK ACCESS TO BASIC HYGIENE.
    Expenses $5,478,812 · revenue $4,844,115
  • FAMILIES, COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTTHE FAMILIES, COMMUNITY BUILDING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DIVISION USES CASE MANAGEMENT FAMILY SERVICES TO ASSIST PARENTS AND FAMILIES IN ESTABLISHING STABLE AND NURTURING HOMES, REDUCE THE RISK OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT, AND PREVENT INAPPROPRIATE FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT. (SEE SCHEDULE O).THE PROGRAM DIVISION ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES TO ENABLE DISCONNECTED FATHERS TO RECONNECT WITH THEIR CHILDREN; VOCATIONAL EVALUATION, JOB TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT FOR THOSE PREVIOUSLY INVOLVED IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM; A HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PREPARATION PROGRAM SERVING YOUNG PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES; COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS AND SENIORS LOCATED IN FOUR PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS; COVID-19 OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY VACCINATION AND OVERALL COMMUNITY HEALTH; AND CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES DISPLACED BY HURRICANE IDA.
    Expenses $4,344,658
  • YOUTH & COMMUNITY YOUTH & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROVIDES LITERACY-RICH AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS (LOCATED IN UNDERPERFORMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS); A TRANSFER HIGH SCHOOL SERVING OVER-AGE, UNDER-CREDITED YOUNG PEOPLE; A HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PREPARATION PROGRAM SERVING YOUNG PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES; COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAMS LOCATED IN FOUR PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS AND ONE PUBLIC SCHOOL.
    Expenses $4,278,593 · grants $105,651
  • AFTER-SCHOOL EDUCATION THE EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DIVISION PROVIDES LITERACY-RICH,STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATHEMATICS) AND SEL (SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING) FOCUSED PROGRAMMING IN ITS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS (LOCATED IN UNDERPERFORMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS); CASE MANAGEMENT, POST-SECONDARY AND CAREER COUNSELING PROGRAMMING TO STUDENTS ATTENDING A TRANSFER HIGH SCHOOL SERVING OVER-AGE, UNDER-CREDITED YOUNG PEOPLE; AND 3K AND PRE-K EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION THAT USES AN EVIDENCE-BASED AND HIGH SCOPE CREATIVE CURRICULUM.
    Expenses $4,041,685
  • SERVICES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THE SERVICES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM DIVISION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE AND HOLISTIC PERSON-CENTERED TREATMENT, RECOVERY AND JOB TRAINING SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE LIFE GOALS OF ADULTS LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, ALONG WITH SERVICE COORDINATION AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE REHABILITATION AND TO HELP PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS PROGRESS TOWARDS FULLER, MORE REWARDING AND INCREASINGLY INDEPENDENT PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM DIVISION PROVIDES VOCATIONAL EVALUATION, JOB TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT AND POST-EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT TO ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE POPULATION SERVED INCLUDE THOSE WITH SEVERE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT SUCH AS MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND THOSE WITH LESS SEVERE MEDICAL DISABILITIES. PROGRAMS PROVIDE DAY HABILITATION, RECREATION/RESPITE, COMMUNITY HABILITATION AND RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
    Expenses $1,566,131
  • EDUCATION CENTERTHE BCS EDUCATION CENTER OFFERS ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE) CLASSES, HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (HSE) CLASSES, DIGITAL UP-SKILLING CLASSES, AND ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) CLASSES, AT ALMOST ALL SKILL LEVELS TO SUNSET PARK RESIDENTS. OVER 800 PEOPLE A YEAR COME TO THE CENTER FOR CLASSES, DEMONSTRATING THE GREAT NEED FOR ADULT LITERACY SERVICES IN SUNSET PARK. ALL STUDENTS AT THE EDUCATION CENTER ALSO RECEIVE ADVOCACY ASSISTANCE, AS WELL AS COLLEGE ACCESS SUPPORT, CAREER READINESS COUNSELING, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE CREDENTIALING COURSES IN AN AREA OF THEIR CHOICE.
    Expenses $1,215,582
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROVIDES VOCATIONAL EVALUATION, JOB TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT AND POST-EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT TO ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. POPULATIONS SERVED INCLUDE THOSE WITH SEVERE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT SUCH AS MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND THOSE WITH LESS SEVERE MEDICALDISABILITIES.
    Expenses $1,148,680

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
11-1630780
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1945
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P820)
Assets (IRS master file)
$68,939,327
Income (IRS master file)
$35,180,876

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$35,084,724$34,870,817$68,834,122XML
990June 2024$28,697,194$36,858,425$58,647,422XML
990June 2023$30,965,830$33,673,218$64,732,700XML
990June 2022$28,116,957$26,006,881$47,353,445IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 11-1630780).

Questions about BROOKLYN BUREAU OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

What is the EIN of BROOKLYN BUREAU OF COMMUNITY SERVICE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BROOKLYN BUREAU OF COMMUNITY SERVICE is 11-1630780.
Is BROOKLYN BUREAU OF COMMUNITY SERVICE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1945.
Are donations to BROOKLYN BUREAU OF COMMUNITY SERVICE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BROOKLYN BUREAU OF COMMUNITY SERVICE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BROOKLYN BUREAU OF COMMUNITY SERVICE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BROOKLYN BUREAU OF COMMUNITY SERVICE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BROOKLYN BUREAU OF COMMUNITY SERVICE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ARCHANA JAYARAM.
Who are the officers and directors of BROOKLYN BUREAU OF COMMUNITY SERVICE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 36 people; 13 received compensation from the organization, the highest $277,978 (JANELLE FARRIS THRU 122024, PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does BROOKLYN BUREAU OF COMMUNITY SERVICE have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $35,084,724, expenses of $34,870,817 and total assets of $68,834,122 at year end.

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