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Nonprofit · EIN 13-6119577

CLINTON HALL ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11217

Financials

−$17K$585K2023$107K$514K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CLINTON HALL ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$107,456$514,253-$406,797$13,543,527$17,900$13,525,627
December 31, 2023990-$17,319$584,610-$601,929$13,762,969$14,499$13,748,470
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$107,456
Net gain from sales of assets
$25,930
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$147,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$26,300
Depreciation
$326,808
Program services (functional)
$473,808
Management and general (functional)
$40,445

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$13,762,969
Total assets, end of year
$13,543,527
Total liabilities, end of year
$17,900
Net assets, end of year
$13,525,627
Land, buildings and equipment
$10,676,223
Publicly traded securities
$2,863,965
Net assets without donor restrictions
$13,525,627
Gross receipts
$164,131
Employees
0
Volunteers
6
Year formed
1828
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GABRIELLE BAMBERGERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SUSANNA PORTERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CELIA MCGEESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
NINA VON MOLTKETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHANNON R SELDENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ERROLL MCDONALDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GABRIELLE BAMBERGERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SUSANNA PORTERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CELIA MCGEESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
NINA VON MOLTKETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHANNON R SELDENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ERROLL MCDONALDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
15 LAFAYETTE AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11217-1415
In care of
% WFFA
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LYDAH DEBIN, 15 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11217
Signed the 990
LYDAH DEBIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(212) 755-6710
Return prepared by
SAX LLP

Mission

THE CLINTON HALL ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK IS THE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION FOR THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THE MERCANTILE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK (DBA THE CENTER FOR FICTION). THE CLINTON HALL ASSOCIATION OWNS THE PROPERTY USED BY THE MERCANTILE LIBRARY AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT AS WELL. THE CENTER FOR FICTION, FOUNDED IN 1820 AS THE MERCANTILE LIBRARY, IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN THE UNITED STATES DEVOTED SOLELY TO THE VITAL ART OF FICTION. THE MISSION OF THE CENTER FOR FICTION IS TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO READ AND VALUE FICTION AND TO SUPPORT AND CELEBRATE ITS CREATION AND ENJOYMENT. WITH ALL OUR RESOURCES, INCLUDING OUR EXCEPTIONAL BOOK COLLECTION, OUR EXPANDING WEBSITE, AND OUR EVER-GROWING ARRAY OF CREATIVE PROGRAMS, WE SEEK TO SERVE THE READING PUBLIC, TO BUILD A LARGER AUDIENCE FOR FICTION, AND TO CREATE A PLACE WHERE READERS AND WRITERS CAN SHARE THEIR PASSION FOR LITERATURE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE CLINTON HALL ASSOCIATION'S PROGRAM SERVICES ARE COMPLETELY FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING THE WORK OF THE MERCANTILE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (DBA THE CENTER FOR FICTION). THIS SUPPORT IS TWO-FOLD. CLINTON HALL PROVIDES A BUILDING FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION TO USE, AND CLINTON HALL PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE CENTER.
    Expenses $473,808 · grants $147,000

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
13-6119577
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
1936
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B70)
Assets (IRS master file)
$13,543,527
Income (IRS master file)
$164,131

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$107,456$514,253$13,543,527XML
990December 2023-$17,319$584,610$13,762,969XML
990December 2022-$210,743$617,813$13,975,857IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 13-6119577).

Questions about CLINTON HALL ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

What is the EIN of CLINTON HALL ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CLINTON HALL ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK is 13-6119577.
Is CLINTON HALL ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1936.
Are donations to CLINTON HALL ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does CLINTON HALL ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK 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 CLINTON HALL ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CLINTON HALL ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CLINTON HALL ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LYDAH DEBIN.
Who are the officers and directors of CLINTON HALL ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CLINTON HALL ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $107,456, expenses of $514,253 and total assets of $13,543,527 at year end.

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