Common Ground Management Corp

“President & ceo, brenda rosen, and managing director of asset management, michael rosen, have a family relationship.”

“Organization's process used to review form 990 the form 990 was prepared by an independent accounting firm in conjunction with the organization's finance department. The form has been reviewed for completeness and accuracy regarding mission, program activities, financials and governance by members of the corporation's management. It has also been discussed and reviewed with the bgi audit chair. The final versions were made available to each member of the board of directors prior to filing with the internal revenue service. Discussion of form 990 requirements, contents and board responsibilities occur at an annual board meeting.”

“Enforcement of conflict of interest policy the policy and annual disclosure forms are distributed to all board members, officers and management staff. Each individual is required to sign and review the disclosure form and provide information about any relationships they may have with common ground management corp's other employees, and/or vendors that conduct business with common ground management corp. All submissions are reviewed by human resources to determine if a conflict exists; when a conflict arises, the individuals affected are prohibited from participating in the decision-making process related to any transaction occurring with the conflicted organization. Common ground management corp. Operates under the policy of its affiliate organization, breaking ground housing development fund corporation. Form 990, part vi, section b, lines 13 & 14: common ground management corp. Operates under the whistleblower and document retention policy of its affiliate organization, breaking ground housing development fund corporation.”

“The board of directors of breaking ground housing development fund corporation reviews the compensation of the ceo. All jobs, except those reviewed by the board, within breaking ground housing development fund corporation are classified, based on the complexity and skill level required for the position. All such salaries are reviewed on an annual basis which corresponds to the performance review cycle. The compensation committee approves the salaries of all executive compensation based on the compensation review. Breaking ground housing development fund corporation believes that its compensation is competitive with other not-for-profit organizations of a similar scale and complexity. Breaking ground commissioned a compensation study in 2020; however, due to the pandemic, the compensation review was deferred. The organization has commissioned an updated executive compensation study in 2023.”

“Common ground management corp. Makes its form 990 available to the public by retaining a copy at its place of business. The form 990 is likewise published on the internet at www.guidestar.org. The organization's financial statements, governing documents and conflict of interest policy are not ordinarily made available to the public, but, if requested, will be provided at management's discretion.”

“In calendar year 2023, breaking ground wrote-off an investment in one of its low-incomes housing projects, resulting in a tax loss of $643,449 that is reported on form 990, part viii, line 7. This write-off impacted two breaking ground entities: breaking ground housing development fund ii and common ground management corp.”

“Form 990, part iii, line 1, description of organization mission: common ground management corp. ("cgm") was organized on january 26, 1995, under section 402 of the not-for-profit corporation law of the state of new york. Cgm is a not-for-profit charitable organization exempt from income and excise taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Cgm was formed for the charitable purpose of managing low-income housing projects. It is also the central disbursement agent for all breaking ground entities.”

“Street to home outreach street to home outreach program founded on the premise that housing is the essential first step to addressing the complex issues faced by chronically homeless individuals. Street to home is a systematic method of identifying and prioritizing for housing those who have been outdoors the longest and who have the highest risk of premature death on the streets. The chronically homeless are sometimes referred to as "hard to house" due to their non-responsiveness to traditional outreach efforts (e.g., offers of a night in the shelter or a warm meal) and the challenges to stability posed by severe and persistent mental illness, chronic health conditions and alcohol and substance abuse. By taking the time to gain the trust of chronically homeless individuals gradually over time, and offering housing without conditions (e.g., sobriety), street to home demonstrates that these individuals do want a home and can successfully secure and maintain permanent housing. The street to home model was pioneered by breaking ground in 2004 and adopted by the nyc department of homeless services as a citywide strategy in 2007. Through our street to home program, breaking ground makes contact with an average of 1,000 street homeless individuals and connects more than 300 individuals to housing, medical and mental health services, substance abuse counseling, and other essential supports each year. The caring, individually tailored attention clients receive at each stage of their journey from street to home ensures that more than 90% of people who breaking ground places remain stably housed. Breaking ground and its partners are responsible for covering the entire boroughs of brooklyn and queens, and one-third of manhattan. Our outreach and housing placement partners: *center for urban community services *goddard riverside”

“Transitional housing safe havens are "low-threshold" transitional housing for chronically street homeless individuals who do not make use of traditional shelters: they have fewer requirements, making them attractive to those who are resistant to emergency shelter. It's optional and there aren't any pre-requisites. There are no curfews and more privacy than traditional shelter. Safe havens offer intensive supports to address mental health and substance use disorders, with the ultimate goal of moving each client into permanent housing. Safe havens are, thus, a crucial harm reduction/housing first resource to enable the most entrenched chronically homeless who have extreme reluctance to leave behind their unsheltered lives to accept help.”

“Hasa services: hasa assists individuals living with aids or hiv illness to live healthier, more independent lives. The program can help clients with individualized service plans to target necessary benefits and provide support specific to their medical situation, enhancing their well-being. Hasa clients receive ongoing case management and are assigned to a caseworker at one of our hasa centers, with additional on-site services at our buildings. The service providers work with the assigned hasa case managers to ensure all clients receive the services they need to succeed. Hasa services include intensive case management and assistance in applying for public benefits and services, including medicaid, supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits, cash assistance, emergency transitional housing, non-emergency housing, rental assistance, home care and homemaking services, mental health and substance abuse screening and treatment referrals, employment and vocational services, transportation assistance, ssi or ssd application and appeal. Breaking grounds services a total of 391 hasa clients in its portfolio. Form 990, part iii, line 4d, other program services: scatter site living provides clients with special needs an opportunity to live in the community in an apartment setting while still receiving supportive services. These programs assist individuals with their reintegration into the community and move toward greater stability and independence. Clients work with case managers to develop mutually agreeable goals and service plans aimed at improving their individual lives. Some of the services provided include: *daily living skills and money management *positive social networking and family integration *medication management *vocational and educational services *health and medical services *crisis intervention *client self-advocacy queens drop-in center the queens drop-in center (qdic) is located at 100-32 atlantic avenue, richmond hill, ny 11416. The qdic operates 24/7 and has onsite security & maintenance staff, clinical services, primary care and psychiatric services. The program serves up to 15-20 people at any given time. Although it does not provide beds or sleeping units, clients are permitted to remain on-site 24/7. The qdic welcomes walk-in's and referrals from street outreach teams. Clients utilizing the qdic are homeless adults, and the program often serves as a first point of entry for people to access services. We offer bathrooms, three meals, on-site medical and psychiatric services as well as access to case management and housing placement services. Management services one of common ground management's core exempt purposes is to manage low-income housing projects on behalf of breaking ground housing development fund corporation and its related tax-exempt and partnership subsidiaries. The organization provides staffing support, financial management and other services to these subsidiaries pursuant to a management services agreement; these services are integral to enabling the various housing sites provide essential services to the homeless. Emergency stabilization beds the emergency stabilization beds programs are transitional housing capacity for unsheltered adults before individuals become entrenched at a street location. Similar to breaking ground's safe havens, emergency stabilization bed programs follows a "low-threshold" model, do not require curfews and provides more privacy than dorm-style shelters. The program provides case management support to move adults into permanent housing as soon as possible. Emergency stabilization bed programs are crucial resource that enables individuals experiencing street homelessness come inside more quickly and accept help. Expenses $6,583,044. Including grants of $0. Revenue $5,329,652.”

“Common ground management corp is included within the audited financial statements of its affiliated entity, breaking ground housing development fund corporation. Common ground management corp did not receive any federal awards, nevertheless, its affiliated entity did and thus the operations of common ground management corp were included within the omb circular a-133 audit received by breaking ground housing development fund corporation.”