Part of the Solution
Pots is a loving community in the bronx striving to serve all who come to our doors. From meeting immediate needs to offering long-term comprehensive services, we partner with each individual to empower them to reach their potential.
Part of the Solution at a glance
- Total assets
- $22,348,922
- +16.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $13,218,934
- +47.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $291,311
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $9,683,560
- +11.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Part of the Solution funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Part of the Solution gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−17%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2023) to $20K (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pots Building for Future Bronx, NY | General Support | $16,283 |
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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 | $22,348,922 | $13,218,934 | $9,683,560 | — | — | $291,311 |
| 2023 | $19,165,014 | $8,969,517 | $8,672,800 | $16,283 | 1 | $265,667 |
| 2022 | $15,588,110 | $8,193,901 | $7,400,814 | — | — | $2,908 |
| 2021 | $14,589,213 | $7,306,054 | $6,291,673 | — | — | $257 |
| 2020 | $13,831,807 | $8,636,637 | $6,889,211 | $19,578 | 1 | $965 |
About Part of the Solution
Based on IRS filings
Part of the Solution is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Bronx, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $291K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Part of the Solution is led by Christina Hanson, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 7 of 30 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christina Hanson
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
31 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $185K (2024)
Keith Pagnani
Board Chair
Secretary → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Marth
Director of Programs
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$102K (2021) → $114K (2024)
Diego Padilla
Director of Communications
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2024)
Kelly Garvey
Director of Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$149K (2024)
Barbara Raho
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Conan Dolce
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Gies
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank De Maria
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Goodridge
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Cannon
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Eckerson
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Krall
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Kuster
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Miller
Director
Board Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Finn
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Moores
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sr Claire Regan Sc
Director
Vice Chair & Board Member → Vice Chair & Director, 2023
Vice Chair & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sr Frances Keegan
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Shultis
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Feeney
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Butkiewicz
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margarita Sawhney
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victor Pichardo
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Marie Macdonald
Chief Operating Officer
Director of Finance & Operations → Chief Operating Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$126K (2020) → $168K (2024)
Elizabeth A. Maris
Supervising Attorney
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$126K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Nicole Steward
Attorney
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$114K (2024)
Nicole Denvir
Vice Chair
Board Member → Director, 2023
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Hoover
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie McGowan
Secretary
Board Member → Director, 2023
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Chris O'Callaghan (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Adriel Cepeda Derieux (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Daniel Rostan (2020–2022) — Director of Development
- Former: Joanne Daly (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Damaris Santamaria (2022) — Staff Attorney
- Former: Brian Newman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Francis Conroy (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: SUE Shultis (2021) — Board Member
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 $185K, to Christina Hanson (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Part of the Solution
How large is Part of the Solution?
Part of the Solution reported $22.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.2M.
What is Part of the Solution?
Part of the Solution is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Bronx, NY. It holds $22.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Part of the Solution operate?
Part of the Solution has awarded grants in New York.
What is Part of the Solution's EIN?
Part of the Solution's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3425071. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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