Broadway Community, Inc.

What Broadway Community, Inc. does

Broadway Community, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization headquartered in the basement of Broadway Presbyterian Church in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, delivering a one-stop-shop portfolio of programs to New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. Founded in 1982 by volunteers from Broadway Presbyterian Church, Union Theological Seminary, and Columbia University, the organization operates a restaurant-style "Four Star" soup kitchen serving 200–300 guests four days per week, a weekly food pantry for 140 families, a 19-bed overnight shelter (with a revived 7-bed second site at Congregation Ansche Chesed launching June 2026), on-site medical care via a partnership with the Institute for Family Health, case management and benefits enrollment, employment navigation, a 12-station computer lab, showers and laundry, multiple support groups, and the Panim El Panim 15-week life-skills curriculum. In 2025 the organization distributed 270,687 pounds of food, served 37,294 hot meals, provided 6,028 shelter nights, delivered 704 on-site medical visits to 233 unique neighbors, and helped 14 people move into permanent housing.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit resource mix rather than a commercial pricing model. All services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries; revenue is generated from NYC government contracts through HRA and DSS (the largest stream), foundation and corporate grants (notably United Way NYC and CIBC), individual donations, and in-kind contributions of food (City Harvest, Food Bank for NYC) and volunteer labor (corporate volunteer groups from Goldman Sachs, Bloomberg, American Express, JPMorgan Chase, and others). Reported 2025 total income was $2,130,885.07 against $2,001,466.27 in expenses, with 2026 budgeted income of $2,057,133.18. The organization employs approximately 21 staff supplemented by 1,846 volunteers who contributed 16,334 hours in 2025, and holds a Four-Star Charity Navigator rating and Gold Star Transparency Seal from Candid/GuideStar. Technology is intentionally minimal: a Squarespace website, the third-party Plentiful App for food pantry scheduling, and basic computer lab access for guests; no proprietary platform or AI capabilities are evidenced.

Executive leadership is provided by Isaac Adlerstein (appointed December 2021 at age 23, Johns Hopkins educated, former Chair of the Emergency Shelter Network), supported by a Board-Certified Chaplain (Director of Social & Spiritual Support), a chef-led Food Service Director, specialized shelter and case management coordinators, and a Board of Directors chaired by Peter Aronson with members drawn from Goldman Sachs, UBS, BMO, Bookshop.org, and CCS Fundraising. Under Adlerstein's tenure the organization has doubled revenue, expanded programmatic scope, secured anchor corporate and government funding, and is actively executing a geographic expansion via the Ansche Chesed second shelter site.

Name

Broadway Community, Inc.

Legal name

Broadway Community, Inc.

Website

https://broadwaycommunity.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Broadway Community, Inc. is a Manhattan-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982 that delivers an integrated one-stop-shop of soup kitchen, food pantry, overnight shelter, medical care, employment, and housing navigation services to New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Community soup kitchen
• Food pantry assistance
• Overnight emergency shelter
• Social services nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monetary donations from individuals supporting the organization's mission. Tax-deductible 501(c)(3) contributions.
2. Corporate & Foundation Grants: Funding from corporate partners, foundations, and major donors including United Way NYC partnerships.
3. Government Contracts: Budgeted income of $2,057,133.18 (2026) and $2,130,885.07 (2025) including government funding through HRA and DSS partnerships.
4. In-Kind Donations: Food donations from partners like City Harvest and Food Bank for NYC, plus volunteer labor from corporate groups.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Broadway Community, Inc. is a nonprofit social services organization that delivers an integrated suite of programs for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. Its core offerings include a restaurant-style soup kitchen, weekly food pantry, overnight shelter, on-site medical and behavioral health care, showers and laundry, housing navigation, benefits enrollment, employment assistance, supportive counseling, support groups, and a life skills empowerment program—all delivered free of charge at its Morningside Heights facility.

Product overview

Broadway Community, Inc. is a nonprofit social services organization offering a holistic one-stop-shop model of care for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. The organization provides an integrated portfolio of programs including the Four Star Soup Kitchen (restaurant-style meals), Food Pantry (weekly grocery distribution), Overnight Shelter, Housing Navigation, Medical Care, Benefits Enrollment, Employment Navigation, Computer Lab/Internet Access, Showers and Laundry, Support Groups, Life Skills Empowerment Program (Panim el Panim), and Supportive Counseling and Spiritual Care. These services are designed to work together holistically, addressing immediate needs while helping individuals transition toward long-term stability and self-sufficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Panim El Panim: A 15-week, 30-session life skills empowerment program developed for people who have current or recent experiences with homelessness. Meaning 'Face to Face' in Hebrew, the program helps individuals develop essential life skills and aids in recovery from trauma of homelessness through sharing life stories and establishing supportive community.

Products and services

• Four Star Soup Kitchen Restaurant-style soup kitchen serving hot, chef-prepared breakfast and lunch to 200-300 guests every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday; guests are greeted by name in a welcoming setting rather than rushed through a line.
• Food Pantry Weekly Thursday food pantry serving 140 families with high-quality groceries—fresh produce and staples—distributed in a supermarket-style setup that lets families choose foods matching their cultural and dietary needs; appointments booked via the Plentiful app.
• Overnight Shelter 365-night-a-year overnight shelter providing safe rest to 19 single adult men and women in a calm, small-scale environment with trained staff, hot meals, and personalized support.
• Housing Navigation One-on-one support helping guests obtain permanent housing and exit homelessness, walking through documents, applications, and move-in processes for sustainable housing outcomes.
• Medical Care (Connect for Health Clinic) On-site primary care, behavioral health, discounted medications, and referrals provided in partnership with the Institute for Family Health's Connect for Health Program; clinic runs Mondays and Wednesdays 1-3pm regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
• Benefits Enrollment / Case Management Walk-in case management helping guests obtain vital documents and enroll in benefits including Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, and Cash Assistance; available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
• Employment Assistance and Computer Lab One-on-one coaching to create resumes, find training, apply for jobs, and prepare for interviews, plus a 12-computer lab and a weekly computer literacy class for individuals over 50.
• Showers and Laundry Shower and laundry facilities providing towels and toiletries to neighbors living on streets or in shelters; available to shelter guests each evening and to community members Monday through Friday mornings.
• Support Groups Weekly support groups including Mental Health Peer Support, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Faith and Spirituality, Dance Movement Therapy, and Art Therapy for healing and community connection.
• Panim el Panim Life Skills Empowerment Program A 15-week, 30-session life skills program developed with the Interfaith Assembly on Homelessness and Housing for people with current or recent homelessness experience; covers life skills, goal setting with volunteer partners, personal storytelling, and case management.
• Supportive Counseling and Spiritual Care On-site supportive counseling and interfaith pastoral care delivered one-on-one by a Board-Certified Chaplain and a licensed social worker (LMSW) in private settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 270,687 pounds of food distributed to thousands of hungry New Yorkers in 2025
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Institute for Family HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides on-site primary and behavioral health care services through the Connect for Health Program. Medical clinic operates Mondays and Wednesdays 1-3pm regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Team includes Medical Director Dr. Victor Sta Ana, LCSW Associate Program Director Katharine Mackel, and case managers.
• Interfaith Assembly on Homelessness and Housing (IAHH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsors the 15-week Panim El Panim (Face to Face) life skills empowerment program for formerly homeless individuals. Program includes life skills sessions, goal setting with volunteer partners, personal storytelling, and case management with MSW student intern.
• Manhattan Outreach Consortium (MOC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates shelter referrals for Broadway Community's 19-bed overnight shelter at Broadway Presbyterian Church. Part of broader network enabling housing navigation through HRA's Coordinated Assessment and Placement System (CAPS).
• Congregation Ansche ChesedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based partner hosting 7-bed shelter for men aged 55+ or employed. Provides catered meals, showers, storage, TV, WiFi, and laundry cards. Shelter revived June 2026 with Broadway Community managing referrals and case management.
• Broadway Presbyterian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding faith partner hosting Broadway Community's primary shelter (19 beds) and soup kitchen operations. Organization founded in 1982 by volunteers from this church.
• Breaking GroundminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStreet outreach team that can refer individuals to Broadway Community shelter.
• Goddard RiversideminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStreet outreach team that can refer individuals to Broadway Community shelter.
• Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStreet outreach team that can refer individuals to Broadway Community shelter.
• City HarvestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood rescue partner providing fresh produce and groceries for food pantry distribution.
• Food Bank for NYCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor food bank partner supporting Broadway Community's food distribution programs.
• New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal services partner providing referrals for guests needing legal assistance.
• Neighborhood Trust Financial PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial counseling partner providing referrals for guests needing financial services.
• Mandala CafeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner restaurant providing meals or food support.
• NYC Health and HospitalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare system partner providing referrals for guests needing medical services.
• Community Impact at Columbia UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing student volunteers and community engagement. Organization's founding connected to Columbia University volunteers.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Partnership for the Homeless: NYC nonprofit focused on homelessness prevention, shelter, and supportive housing for families and individuals—comparable NYC community-based mission.
• Help USA (HELP USA): NYC nonprofit operating transitional and permanent housing plus supportive services for homeless individuals and families—comparable housing-navigation and shelter model.
• Henry Street Settlement: Lower East Side social-services settlement offering shelter, meals, social work, and youth/employment programs in a comprehensive neighborhood center—closely mirrors the one-stop-shop model.
• Win (Women In Need): NYC's largest provider of shelter and affordable housing for homeless families, with integrated services—comparable housing-navigation and case-management approach.
• Project Renewal: NYC-based nonprofit serving homeless adults via shelters, permanent housing, healthcare, and vocational services with strong employment navigation ties—comparable in holistic service model.
• Breaking Ground: NYC supportive housing and shelter provider serving thousands of homeless New Yorkers with housing-first and wraparound services—comparable in scope, geography, and street-outreach referral flows.
• The Bowery Mission: Historic New York City nonprofit providing meals, overnight shelter, and comprehensive services to people experiencing homelessness and poverty—directly comparable in mission, multi-service model, and target population.
• New York City Rescue Mission: Manhattan-based nonprofit operating soup kitchen, overnight shelter, and recovery/case-management services for homeless and hungry New Yorkers—mirrors Broadway Community's integrated basic-needs-and-care approach.
• Coalition for the Homeless: NYC advocacy and direct-service organization supporting homeless individuals and families, including shelter and housing placement—comparable target population and NYC focus.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York: Large multi-service NYC faith-based nonprofit running shelters, food programs, case management, and benefits enrollment across boroughs—broader portfolio but overlapping programs and populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/broadway-community

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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