West Harlem Development Corporation
West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC) is a New York City-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in 2011. The organization administers and manages funds from the 2009 Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) between Columbia University and West Harlem Local Development Corporation. WHDC operates as a philanthropic organization dedicated to promoting increased economic opportunities and quality of life in West Harlem.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$56.2M
-1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+3.5% YoY
Grant Count
112
+0.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+2.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
WHDC's mission is to build collaborations and leverage resources to enhance the lives of residents of West Harlem beyond the term of the CBA. The organization achieves its mission through direct programs and grant-making to nonprofit organizations providing services to Manhattan Community District 9 (MCD9).
Primary Focus Areas:
- Affordable Housing
- Education (including youth development)
- Workforce & Economic Development
- Arts and Culture
- Community Facilities
- Historic Preservation
- Environment
The organization's strategy addresses West Harlem's needs through project-specific collaborations with nonprofit organizations and institutions, requiring grantees to meet specified or negotiated measurable goals aligned with WHDC's vision.
Grantmaking
The CBG is WHDC's primary grantmaking vehicle. The program provides funds to nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3)) to support projects and services addressing community needs in West Harlem.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
WHDC funds projects located in or providing services to Manhattan Community District 9 (MCD9) in West Harlem, bounded by 110th Street to 155th Street (south to north) and from Manhattan, Morningside, St. Nicholas, Bradhurst and Edgecombe Avenues to the Hudson River (east to west).
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $57,171,726
- Total Revenues: $1,319,248
- Total Expenses: $3,665,076
- Total Giving: $2,541,728
- Staff: 6 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $56,153,063 | $57,171,726 | $55,894,614 |
| Revenue | $2,016,917 | $1,319,248 | $728,466 |
| Expenses | $4,004,382 | $3,665,076 | $3,172,710 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,747,064 | $758,776 | $880,198 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from West Harlem Development Corporation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- Judge Milton Tingling — Chairperson. County Clerk of New York County and former New York Supreme Court Justice. Lifetime resident of West Harlem.
- Armond Adams — Vice-Chair. Licensed Real Estate Salesperson with the Corcoran Group.
Staff:
- Zead Ramadan — Executive Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILTON A TINGLING | BOARD CHAIR | 5 | — |
| ARMOND ADAMS | VICE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| DARLENE BRUCE ESQ | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| GREGORY O WATSON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| GEOFFREY EATON | TRUSTEE (THRU 07/24) | 1 | — |
| LARRY ENGLISH ESQ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANGELA FERNANDEZ ESQ | TRUSTEE (AS OF 02/24) | 1 | — |
| TED P KOVALEFF PHD | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| REV GEORGIETTE MORGAN-THOMAS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAMON G MUNCHUS ESQ | TRUSTEE (AS OF 02/24) | 1 | — |
| JALISSA QUIGLEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARIANNE SPRAGGINS ESQ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA WATLER-JOHNSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ZEAD RAMADAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $216,921 |
| VINCENT S MORGAN | HDFC DIRECTOR | 40 | $148,131 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
WHDC actively curates opportunities for organizations and local businesses in the West Harlem community, maintaining a regularly updated list of grants and funding opportunities from external funders including the Ford Foundation, NYC Small Business Services, NYC Green Fund, and others.
Grants - West Harlem Development CorporationThe organization continues to support community initiatives including the West Harlem Arts Alliance and maintains partnerships with local institutions to enhance community services and economic development in Manhattan Community District 9.
Grants - West Harlem Development CorporationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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