Nonprofit · EIN 23-7412423
LOWER EAST SIDE FAMILY UNION
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10009
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,826,541 | $3,940,316 | -$113,775 | $1,230,983 | $740,891 | $490,092 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,299,941 | $3,362,856 | -$62,915 | $1,393,889 | $790,022 | $603,867 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,636,192 | $3,653,784 | -$17,592 | $1,721,727 | $1,054,945 | $666,782 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,826,408
- of which government grants
- $3,822,158
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $133
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $39,879
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $279,530
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,138,347
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,923,661
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $9,700
- Accounting fees
- $186,390
- Occupancy
- $331,772
- Travel
- $32,030
- Depreciation
- $36,637
- Program services (functional)
- $3,352,263
- Management and general (functional)
- $588,053
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,393,889
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,230,983
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $740,891
- Net assets, end of year
- $490,092
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $171,388
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $490,092
- Gross receipts
- $3,826,541
- Employees
- 64
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1974
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APRIL PHILLIPS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $279,530 | $8,036 |
| LATIEFA HOOK | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $133,956 | $3,775 |
| RANDEE LAROCCO | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $129,360 | $3,551 |
| MOSES AWE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS PASKOWITZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON CARLIN | FINANCIAL CHAIR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN AUSTIN | FUNDRAISING CHAIR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISSA VICK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APRIL PHILLIPS | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 35 | $270,177 | $8,321 |
| LATIEFA HOOK | MANAGING DIR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $125,368 | $3,865 |
| MOSES AWE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS PASKOWITZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON CARLIN | FINANCIAL CH Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN AUSTIN | FUNDRAISING Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN HILL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS SPEZIO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA TRIPPLETT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APRIL PHILLIPS | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 35 | $277,314 | $9,698 |
| LATIEFA HOOK | MANAGING DIR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $142,731 | $5,340 |
| ELIZABETH PAVONE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| MOSES AWE | INTERIM CHAI Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| PRAMIT MITRA | MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS PASKOWITZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON CARLIN | FINANCIAL CH Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN AUSTIN | FUNDRAISING Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN HILL | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS SPEZIO | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 227 EAST 3RD STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10009-7593
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- APRIL PHILLIPS, 227 EAST 3RD STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10009
- Signed the 990
- APRIL PHILLIPS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (212) 260-0040
- Website
- WWW.LESFU.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LIPSKY GOODKIN & CO PC
Mission
TO PRESERVE, STRENGHTEN AND EMPOWER FAMILIES BY DELIVERING CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, MULTILIGUAL SERVICES SUCH AS FAMILY PRESERVATION, SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, PARENT EDUCATION AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES.
Program accomplishments
- PROGRAMS WITH NYC ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN SERVICES - TO SERVE FAMILIES, MAKE OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND CLIENT EDUCATION SESSIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AVOIDING PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY MEMBERS OUTSIDE THE HOME AND TO INSURE THE SOUND CARE OF THE YOUNG.Expenses $3,352,263 · grants $39,879 · revenue $3,822,158
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7412423
- 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
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P40Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,230,983
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,826,541
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,826,541 | $3,940,316 | $1,230,983 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,299,941 | $3,362,856 | $1,393,889 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,636,192 | $3,653,784 | $1,721,727 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,020,688 | $3,107,063 | $888,398 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 23-7412423).
Questions about LOWER EAST SIDE FAMILY UNION
- What is the EIN of LOWER EAST SIDE FAMILY UNION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LOWER EAST SIDE FAMILY UNION is 23-7412423.
- Is LOWER EAST SIDE FAMILY UNION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to LOWER EAST SIDE FAMILY UNION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LOWER EAST SIDE FAMILY UNION 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 LOWER EAST SIDE FAMILY UNION 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 LOWER EAST SIDE FAMILY UNION 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 LOWER EAST SIDE FAMILY UNION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names APRIL PHILLIPS.
- Who are the officers and directors of LOWER EAST SIDE FAMILY UNION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $279,530 (APRIL PHILLIPS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LOWER EAST SIDE FAMILY UNION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,826,541, expenses of $3,940,316 and total assets of $1,230,983 at year end.
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