Broadway Housing Communities Inc
Broadway Housing Communities seeks to actively engage and support the community we serve through a unique supportive model blending stable affordable housing, access to the arts, and early childhood education programs..since 1983, Broadway Housing Communities (BHC) has provided permanent homes for thousands of adults, children and families; high quality early childhood programs that improve outcomes for resident and community children; and opportunities for local artists to exhibit their work and engage the community.the success of our model is rooted in community, and a commitment to ensuring that the adults, children and families we serve receive the support they need to live independent, stable lives. Please enjoy the slideshow below, created on the occasion of Broadway Housing Communities' 30th anniversary in 2013, with its comprehensive and inclusive history of the many passionate individuals who came together to build, sustain and further our mission.
Broadway Housing Communities Inc at a glance
In short: Broadway Housing Communities Inc gave $1.5M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.5M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,545,220
- +149.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,545,220
- +398.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,545,220
- Total assets
- $15,299,281
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Broadway Housing Communities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling ($1.5M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $395K (2022) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling New York, NY | General Support | $1,545,220 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,299,281 | $9,789,750 | $9,921,443 | $1,545,220 | 1 | $277,238 |
| 2023 | $14,923,958 | $11,777,595 | $9,135,738 | $620,000 | 2 | $268,508 |
| 2022 | $12,777,980 | $8,027,659 | $8,296,321 | $395,000 | 1 | $271,102 |
| 2021 | $14,007,162 | $9,859,889 | $7,029,308 | — | — | $259,021 |
| 2020 | $11,323,187 | $7,079,269 | $8,043,978 | $399,903 | 1 | $171,638 |
About Broadway Housing Communities Inc
Based on IRS filings
Broadway Housing Communities Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $277K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Broadway Housing Communities Inc is led by Charlene Melville, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charlene Melville
Executive Director
Director of Education → Associate Excecutive Director, 2021
Associate Excecutive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$158K (2020) → $258K (2024)
Alan Weil
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet McCreath
Director of Finance
Controller → Director of Finance, 2021
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $168K (2024)
Nasreen Ferdous
Director of Human Resource
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$109K (2022) → $121K (2024)
Jan Petrigan
Director of Operations
New on the 2024 filing
25 hrs/week
$154K (2024)
John Felice
Director & Emeritus
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John McVain
Director & Emeritus
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rich Merserau
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roman Jackson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheri Sandler
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Mackenzie
Director
Vice Chair → Vice Chair & Director, 2023
Vice Chair & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Campbell
Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2023
Secretary & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Chard
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miriam Raccah
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patti Lieberman
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Princess V. Lyles
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Kearns Esq.
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Omachi
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Nathanson
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$159K (2020) → $205K (2024)
Saddie Smith
Vice Chair
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2023
Director & Vice Chair → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Adler
Vice Chair
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2023
Director & Vice Chair → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Bhargava
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sullivan
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Carlton Brown (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ellen Baxter (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Jael Sanchez (2020–2023) — Director of Housing
- Former: Corby Welch (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Femi Kusimo (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Steve Seidel (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Taylor Morley (2021–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Wendy Cromwell (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Charlene Melville - Associate (2023) — Director & Executive Director
- Former: Robert Fields (2022) — Director of Shcmas
- Former: Brett McKeone (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Mary Ann Villari (2020) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Yvonne Garcia (2020) — Chief Development Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $258K, to Charlene Melville (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Broadway Housing Communities Inc
How much does Broadway Housing Communities Inc give each year?
Broadway Housing Communities Inc gave $1.5M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $620K across 2 grants.
How large is Broadway Housing Communities Inc?
Broadway Housing Communities Inc reported $15.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.8M.
What is Broadway Housing Communities Inc?
Broadway Housing Communities Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. It holds $15.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Broadway Housing Communities Inc operate?
Broadway Housing Communities Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Broadway Housing Communities Inc's EIN?
Broadway Housing Communities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3212867. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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