Civic Intelligence

Belafonte Family Foundation Inc

EIN 84-3047731 • 501(c)3 • New York, NY

Profile

The belafonte family foundation's (bff), mission is to create access and opportunity for historically underserved, marginalized youth, adults and communities across racial, gender, and economic lines. See schedule o for continuation.the belafonte family foundation offers progressive programming and resources with a demand for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a family having spent a lifetime serving others, the belafonte family foundation has taken a multi-generational approach to philanthropy with pillars in areas that are critical to human development and success. While the ultimate goal of global, harmonious co-existence should be pursued, a massive, imbalanced playing field exists where education, opportunity, health and well being are seemingly inaccessible to a massive swath of our fellow humans. Bff looks to do its utmost to help level that field, create access and offer pathways forward to a better life.

119 West 72nd StreetNew York, NY 10023

www.belafontefamilyfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

94th percentile

0.28x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 94% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B82 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

99th percentile

4.27x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 99% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B82 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

4th percentile

-802%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B82 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$99,000

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 395.0% of source-year revenue.

NTEE B82 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-36%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B82 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

13th percentile

-68%

Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B82 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$377,531

Down $208,143 (-36%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$106,980

Down $7,235 (-6.3%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$270,551

Down $200,908 (-43%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$25,063

Down $54,219 (-68%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$225,971

Down $33,875 (-13%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$200,908

Down $20,344 (-11%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2022: $34,210Liabilities 2022: $104,418Net Assets 2022: -$70,2082022Assets 2023: $585,674Liabilities 2023: $114,215Net Assets 2023: $471,4592023Assets 2024: $377,531Liabilities 2024: $106,980Net Assets 2024: $270,5512024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$377,531
Liabilities$106,980
Net Assets$270,551

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KRevenue 2022: $203,304Expenses 2022: $171,564Net Income 2022: $31,7402022Revenue 2023: $79,282Expenses 2023: $259,846Net Income 2023: -$180,5642023Revenue 2024: $25,063Expenses 2024: $225,971Net Income 2024: -$200,9082024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$25,063
Expenses$225,971
Net Income-$200,908

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$25,063
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The belafonte family foundation's (bff), mission is to create access and opportunity for historically underserved, marginalized youth, adults and communities across racial, gender, and economic lines. See schedule o for continuation.the belafonte family foundation offers progressive programming and resources with a demand for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a family having spent a lifetime serving others, the belafonte family foundation has taken a multi-generational approach to philanthropy with pillars in areas that are critical to human development and success. While the ultimate goal of global, harmonious co-existence should be pursued, a massive, imbalanced playing field exists where education, opportunity, health and well being are seemingly inaccessible to a massive swath of our fellow humans. Bff looks to do its utmost to help level that field, create access and offer pathways forward to a better life.

The belafonte family foundation's (bff), mission is to create access and opportunity for historically underserved, marginalized youth, adults and communities across racial, gender, and economic lines. The belafonte family foundation offers progressive programming andresources with a demand for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a family having spent a lifetime serving others, the belafonte family foundation has taken a multi-generational approach to philanthropy with pillars in areas that are critical to human development and success.while the ultimate goal of global, harmonious co-existence should be pursued, a massive, imbalanced playing field exists where education, opportunity, health and well being are seemingly inaccessible to a massive swath of our fellow humans. Bff looks to do its utmost to help level that field, create access and offer pathways forward to a better life.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
BRIGHT ROAD MENTORING AND MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAMIN KEEPING WITH A COMMON THREAD OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGHOUT ITS PROGRAMS, THE BELAFONTE FAMILY FOUNDATION'S BRIGHT ROAD MENTORING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY IN A WORLD THAT IS, FOR MANY, A GAUNTLET OF SEEMINGLY INSURMOUNTABLE CHALLENGES. FINDING A BASELINE OF STABILITY IS A CRITICAL PIECE OF A YOUNG PERSON'S HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT. DELIVERED THROUGH A MARTIAL ARTS-BASED CURRICULUM, THE INITIATIVE WAS CREATED AS AN ALTERNATIVE PATH TO A POSITIVE LIFESTYLE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE A GREAT NEED TO BE PART OF A GROUP, AND OFTEN CHOOSE THE WRONG GROUP SIMPLY BECAUSE OF THIS VERY REAL NEED FOR SUPPORT FROM PEERS AND ELDERS, EVEN IF THAT CHOICE PUTS THEM ON A WRONG PATH. WHEN PRACTICED WITH COMMITMENT AND CONSISTENCY, THE BENEFITS OF A MARTIAL ARTS LIFESTYLE TEACHES COMMITMENT TO SELF-DISCOVERY, ACCEPTANCE, CONTROL, AND RESPECT FOR AN ENLIGHTENING WAY OF LIFE FOR THOSE WHO LIVE IT. BRIGHT ROAD IS A WAY TO REACH THESE YOUNG PEOPLE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THEY POSSIBLY ENGAGE IN POTENTIALLY NEGATIVE LIFE-ALTERING BEHAVIOR.THE BRIGHT ROAD MARTIAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS QUALIFYING AT-RISK-YOUTH IN MARTIAL ARTS MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS ACROSS MULTIPLE DISCIPLINES, PARTNERED WITH RENOWNED ACADEMIES AND INSTRUCTORS. FOR THE PAST THREE SUMMERS, WE HAVE BROUGHT OUR MARTIAL ARTS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM TO CAMPERS FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN THE BRONX. MARTIAL ARTS AS A LIFESTYLE IS AN INCREDIBLY POWERFUL WAY TO FIND PURPOSE AND MENTAL STRENGTH TO BECOME THE BEST YOU CAN BE FOR YOURSELF AND FOR OTHERS. IT IS MUCH LESS ABOUT COMBAT SKILLS THAN ABOUT SENSE OF SELF AND MENTAL SURVIVAL SKILLS. COMMITMENT TO A MARTIAL ARTS DISCIPLINE CAN BE A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE THAT CAN BECOME AN INTEGRAL LIFESTYLE COMPONENT ESPECIALLY FOR AT RISK YOUTH WHO ARE LONGING FOR PURPOSE, SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND ROOM FOR SELF DISCOVERY. HERE THEY LEARN SELF CONTROL, SELF RESPECT, RULES OF ENGAGEMENT, AND ENGAGE IN TEAM ORIENTED TRAINING. MARTIAL ARTS REQUIRES THAT YOU PUSH YOUR LIMITS RESULTING IN GREAT SELF DISCOVERY,INCREASED FOCUS ON INNER BEING AND SYNCHRONIZATION OF THE MIND ANDBODY.$0$102,254
TIC TALK SPACE IS A VIRTUAL SAFE SPACE FOR TWEENS AND TEENS EXPOSED TO BULLYING, ABUSE OR OTHER FACILITATORS OF DEPRESSION, FEAR, AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES WEEKLY MEETINGS WITH PEERMENTORS IN A GAMING FORUM, MENTORS THAT ARE SUPPORTED AND TRAINED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS. HERE THE YOUNG PEOPLE FEEL SAFE TO TALK ABOUT THEIR WEEK AND SUBSEQUENTLY THEIR EXPERIENCES AND IT BECOMES A FOCAL POINT TO HOLD ON IN THEIR LIVES WHERE MANY FEEL UTTERLY ALONE, INFERIOR, AND SOME BATTLE WITH SUICIDAL THOUGHTS. MANY YOUNG PEOPLE FEEL THEY CANNOT TALK TO THEIR PARENTS ABOUT THEIR FEELINGS OF DEPRESSION. SOMETIMES PARENTS ARE THE CATALYSTS OF THEIR FEAR AND SOMETIMES ADULTS PROVOKE AN INTIMIDATION FACTOR WHICH IS WHY THIS FORUM IS RUN BY PEERS WHO HAVE HAD SIMILAR EXPERIENCES. A PSYCHOLOGIST IS ON CALL DURING MEETINGS, AND WILL PERIODICALLY JOIN THE ON-LINE FORUM. ADDITIONALLY, THE SPACE HAS EXPANDED TO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS SUFFERING FROM SELF HARMING THOUGHT AND ATTEMPTS. WE SUPPORT THEM, THEIR FAMILIES, AND HELP FINANCIALLY THOSE IN NEED DURING HOLIDAYS AND HARD TIMES.$0$52,093
BRIGHT ROAD FARMS (BRF) IS A NEW TYPE OF URBAN INDOOR FARMING INITIATIVE THAT WILL GROW AND SUPPLY LOCALLY GROWN GREENS AND HERBS TO RESIDENTS, SCHOOLS, AND THOSE IN NEED IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, FOOD DESERTS, AND AREAS WITH FOOD INSECURITY VIA A STATE-OF-THE-ART TRAINING CURRICULUM AND MOBILE, VERTICAL PRODUCTION FARMS. BELAFONTE FAMILY FOUNDATION IS DESIGNING A DISTRIBUTED FARMING NETWORK IN COOPERATION WITH FREIGHT FARMS, INC. TO DELIVER ACCESS TO FRESH FOOD AND INCREASED FOOD SUPPLY, BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE WAY FOR PEOPLE TO GROW FOOD YEAR-ROUND IN ANY CLIMATE ANYWHERE. THE BRIGHT ROAD CONTAINER FARM INITIATIVE ALLOWS US TO PROVIDE THE INFRASTRUCTURE, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THESE SUSTAINABLE AND SCALABLE GROWING PROJECTS. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NYC MAYOR'S OFFICE BFF IS DEVELOPING AN EXTENSIVE VERTICAL FARMING INITIATIVE FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IN NYC. IN ADDITION FOOD FOR THOUGHT IS AN INNOVATIVE "FARM TO CITY TO TABLE" THERAPEUTIC EXPERIENCE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUNG ADULTS. THIS PROGRAM SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATES CULINARY EXPERTISE WITH EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, FOSTERING COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES, CULINARY EXPERIENCE, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF RELATED SKILLS AND BUSINESS ACUMEN. AN EXAMPLE OF THIS PROGRAM'S VERSATILITY CAN BE SEEN IN OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH AVENUES FOR JUSTICE (NYC) WHERE WE ARE HOSTING A 7-WEEK "FOOD FOR THOUGHT" COOKING WORKSHOP, OFFERING A UNIQUE AND THERAPEUTIC EXPERIENCE TAILORED TO YOUNG ADULTS, BLENDING CULINARY SKILLS WITH EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. LED BY CLINICALLY LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER JUDY ROSCH WHO IS BRINGING TOGETHER HER EXPERIENCE AND PASSION FOR COOKING, THE PROGRAM WILL FOSTER CREATIVITY AND MINDFULNESS ALLOWING PARTICIPANTS TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES WHILE LEARNING TO PREPARE NUTRITIOUS MEALS. THROUGH THE ART OF COOKING, PARTICIPANTS WILL BUILD CONFIDENCE, DEVELOP A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, AND LEARN VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS WHILE EXPLORING WAYS TO MANAGE AND BALANCE THEIR EMOTIONS. THE ACT OF PREPARING FOOD BECOMES A POWERFUL OUTLET FOR SELF-DISCOVERY AND STRESS RELIEF, MAKING IT AN EFFECTIVE FORM OF THERAPY THAT NOURISHES BOTH THE BODY, THE MIND AND THE SOUL. IN ADDITION TO THE WORKSHOP, WEEKLY INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING IS OFFERED FOR EVERY PARTICIPANT.$0$32,910
SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAMIN THE EVER-NEGLECTED WORLD OF EDUCATION, THE FOUNDATION HAS CREATED ITS BRIGHT ROAD SCHOLARSHIPS, FOCUSED ON A SELECT GROUP OF YOUNG, DESERVING STUDENTS IN EDUCATION, THE PERFORMING ARTS, AND MARTIAL ARTS BASED ON A COMBINATION OF EDUCATIONAL MERIT AND ECONOMIC NEED. UNDERSERVED STUDENTS (BOTH DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL), HIGH ACHIEVERS, AND LOW INCOME ARE THE PRIMARY FOCUS FOR THE RECIPIENTS.ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPSIN RECOGNITION OF HARRY BELAFONTE'S ROOTS AND LEGACY, WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO AT-RISK AND UNDERSERVED STUDENTS RESIDING IN SOME OF THE MOST IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES IN THE CARIBBEAN. THESE STUDENTS ARE AWARDED FULL-RIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO PRESTIGIOUS REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES, ENABLING THEM TO PURSUE THEIR ACADEMIC ASPIRATIONS. WE ANNUALLY SUPPORT MULTIPLE STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THEIR ACADEMIC JOURNEY, WHICH MAY EXTEND FROM TWO TO SEVEN YEARS. UPON EACH STUDENT'S GRADUATION, WE EXTEND ANOTHER FULL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP TO A DESERVING NEW STUDENT. OUR COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT ENCOMPASSES ALL UNIVERSITY TUITION COSTS, AS WELL AS TRANSPORTATION, FOOD, TEXTBOOKS, CLOTHING, AND ENROLLMENT FEES. PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIPSWE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS FROM FAMILIES WITHOUT THE FINANCIAL MEANS TO PARTICIPATE IN EXCEPTIONAL MUSICAL THEATER PRODUCTIONS, INCLUDING RENOWNED WORKS LIKE "RENT AND "CHICAGO." EACH PRODUCTION ENTAILS A THREE-MONTH COMMITMENT, INVOLVING THREE TO FOUR REHEARSALS PER WEEK, CULMINATING IN FIVE TO SEVEN PERFORMANCES IN FULLY STAGED THEATERS. EACH PRODUCTION FEATURES A CAST OF APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 YOUNG INDIVIDUALS AND A BACKSTAGE TEAM OF 20 TO 30. THE SUPPORT PROVIDED BY BFFS EXTENDS BEYOND INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS, IMPACTING HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.$9,253$9,253
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
DAVID BELAFONTEPresident/Exec DirectorPT$99,000-$99,000
MALENA BELAFONTETreasurerPT$0--
JOHN WUNDERLICHSecretary-$0--
IRMGARD MATHIESENDirector-$0--
JUDGE MILT TINGLINGDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Belafonte Family Foundation Inc
EIN
84-3047731
Phone
9173971010
Address
119 WEST 72ND STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10023

Signing Officer

Name
David Belafonte
Title
President/executive Director
Phone
9173971010
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Eisner Advisory Group LLC
Address
733 THIRD AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10017-2703
Preparer
Candice Meth
Phone
2129498700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: mentoring costs. Amount: 40,568. Description: travel and meals. Amount: 10,100. Description: office expenses. Amount: 6,184. Description: insurance. Amount: 2,361. Description: bank fees. Amount: 282. Description: other expenses. Amount: 2,541. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 62,036.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets

Description: grant receivable. Beg. Of year amount: 552,709. End of year amount: 376,033.

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IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt0THE BELAFONTE FAMILY FOUNDATION'S (BFF), MISSION IS TO CREATE ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY FOR HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED, MARGINALIZED YOUTH, ADULTS AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS RACIAL, GENDER, AND ECONOMIC LINES. THE BELAFONTE FAMILY FOUNDATION OFFERS PROGRESSIVE PROGRAMMING ANDRESOURCES WITH A DEMAND FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION. AS A FAMILY HAVING SPENT A LIFETIME SERVING OTHERS, THE BELAFONTE FAMILY FOUNDATION HAS TAKEN A MULTI-GENERATIONAL APPROACH TO PHILANTHROPY WITH PILLARS IN AREAS THAT ARE CRITICAL TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND SUCCESS.WHILE THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF GLOBAL, HARMONIOUS CO-EXISTENCE SHOULD BE PURSUED, A MASSIVE, IMBALANCED PLAYING FIELD EXISTS WHERE EDUCATION, OPPORTUNITY, HEALTH AND WELL BEING ARE SEEMINGLY INACCESSIBLE TO A MASSIVE SWATH OF OUR FELLOW HUMANS. BFF LOOKS TO DO ITS UTMOST TO HELP LEVEL THAT FIELD, CREATE ACCESS AND OFFER PATHWAYS FORWARD TO A BETTER LIFE.
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt0BRIGHT ROAD MENTORING AND MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAMIN KEEPING WITH A COMMON THREAD OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGHOUT ITS PROGRAMS, THE BELAFONTE FAMILY FOUNDATION'S BRIGHT ROAD MENTORING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY IN A WORLD THAT IS, FOR MANY, A GAUNTLET OF SEEMINGLY INSURMOUNTABLE CHALLENGES. FINDING A BASELINE OF STABILITY IS A CRITICAL PIECE OF A YOUNG PERSON'S HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT. DELIVERED THROUGH A MARTIAL ARTS-BASED CURRICULUM, THE INITIATIVE WAS CREATED AS AN ALTERNATIVE PATH TO A POSITIVE LIFESTYLE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE A GREAT NEED TO BE PART OF A GROUP, AND OFTEN CHOOSE THE WRONG GROUP SIMPLY BECAUSE OF THIS VERY REAL NEED FOR SUPPORT FROM PEERS AND ELDERS, EVEN IF THAT CHOICE PUTS THEM ON A WRONG PATH. WHEN PRACTICED WITH COMMITMENT AND CONSISTENCY, THE BENEFITS OF A MARTIAL ARTS LIFESTYLE TEACHES COMMITMENT TO SELF-DISCOVERY, ACCEPTANCE, CONTROL, AND RESPECT FOR AN ENLIGHTENING WAY OF LIFE FOR THOSE WHO LIVE IT. BRIGHT ROAD IS A WAY TO REACH THESE YOUNG PEOPLE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THEY POSSIBLY ENGAGE IN POTENTIALLY NEGATIVE LIFE-ALTERING BEHAVIOR.THE BRIGHT ROAD MARTIAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS QUALIFYING AT-RISK-YOUTH IN MARTIAL ARTS MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS ACROSS MULTIPLE DISCIPLINES, PARTNERED WITH RENOWNED ACADEMIES AND INSTRUCTORS. FOR THE PAST THREE SUMMERS, WE HAVE BROUGHT OUR MARTIAL ARTS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM TO CAMPERS FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN THE BRONX. MARTIAL ARTS AS A LIFESTYLE IS AN INCREDIBLY POWERFUL WAY TO FIND PURPOSE AND MENTAL STRENGTH TO BECOME THE BEST YOU CAN BE FOR YOURSELF AND FOR OTHERS. IT IS MUCH LESS ABOUT COMBAT SKILLS THAN ABOUT SENSE OF SELF AND MENTAL SURVIVAL SKILLS. COMMITMENT TO A MARTIAL ARTS DISCIPLINE CAN BE A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE THAT CAN BECOME AN INTEGRAL LIFESTYLE COMPONENT ESPECIALLY FOR AT RISK YOUTH WHO ARE LONGING FOR PURPOSE, SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND ROOM FOR SELF DISCOVERY. HERE THEY LEARN SELF CONTROL, SELF RESPECT, RULES OF ENGAGEMENT, AND ENGAGE IN TEAM ORIENTED TRAINING. MARTIAL ARTS REQUIRES THAT YOU PUSH YOUR LIMITS RESULTING IN GREAT SELF DISCOVERY,INCREASED FOCUS ON INNER BEING AND SYNCHRONIZATION OF THE MIND ANDBODY.
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt1TIC TALK SPACE IS A VIRTUAL SAFE SPACE FOR TWEENS AND TEENS EXPOSED TO BULLYING, ABUSE OR OTHER FACILITATORS OF DEPRESSION, FEAR, AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES WEEKLY MEETINGS WITH PEERMENTORS IN A GAMING FORUM, MENTORS THAT ARE SUPPORTED AND TRAINED BY PSYCHOLOGISTS. HERE THE YOUNG PEOPLE FEEL SAFE TO TALK ABOUT THEIR WEEK AND SUBSEQUENTLY THEIR EXPERIENCES AND IT BECOMES A FOCAL POINT TO HOLD ON IN THEIR LIVES WHERE MANY FEEL UTTERLY ALONE, INFERIOR, AND SOME BATTLE WITH SUICIDAL THOUGHTS. MANY YOUNG PEOPLE FEEL THEY CANNOT TALK TO THEIR PARENTS ABOUT THEIR FEELINGS OF DEPRESSION. SOMETIMES PARENTS ARE THE CATALYSTS OF THEIR FEAR AND SOMETIMES ADULTS PROVOKE AN INTIMIDATION FACTOR WHICH IS WHY THIS FORUM IS RUN BY PEERS WHO HAVE HAD SIMILAR EXPERIENCES. A PSYCHOLOGIST IS ON CALL DURING MEETINGS, AND WILL PERIODICALLY JOIN THE ON-LINE FORUM. ADDITIONALLY, THE SPACE HAS EXPANDED TO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS SUFFERING FROM SELF HARMING THOUGHT AND ATTEMPTS. WE SUPPORT THEM, THEIR FAMILIES, AND HELP FINANCIALLY THOSE IN NEED DURING HOLIDAYS AND HARD TIMES.
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt2BRIGHT ROAD FARMS (BRF) IS A NEW TYPE OF URBAN INDOOR FARMING INITIATIVE THAT WILL GROW AND SUPPLY LOCALLY GROWN GREENS AND HERBS TO RESIDENTS, SCHOOLS, AND THOSE IN NEED IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, FOOD DESERTS, AND AREAS WITH FOOD INSECURITY VIA A STATE-OF-THE-ART TRAINING CURRICULUM AND MOBILE, VERTICAL PRODUCTION FARMS. BELAFONTE FAMILY FOUNDATION IS DESIGNING A DISTRIBUTED FARMING NETWORK IN COOPERATION WITH FREIGHT FARMS, INC. TO DELIVER ACCESS TO FRESH FOOD AND INCREASED FOOD SUPPLY, BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE WAY FOR PEOPLE TO GROW FOOD YEAR-ROUND IN ANY CLIMATE ANYWHERE. THE BRIGHT ROAD CONTAINER FARM INITIATIVE ALLOWS US TO PROVIDE THE INFRASTRUCTURE, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THESE SUSTAINABLE AND SCALABLE GROWING PROJECTS. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NYC MAYOR'S OFFICE BFF IS DEVELOPING AN EXTENSIVE VERTICAL FARMING INITIATIVE FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IN NYC. IN ADDITION FOOD FOR THOUGHT IS AN INNOVATIVE "FARM TO CITY TO TABLE" THERAPEUTIC EXPERIENCE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUNG ADULTS. THIS PROGRAM SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATES CULINARY EXPERTISE WITH EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, FOSTERING COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES, CULINARY EXPERIENCE, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF RELATED SKILLS AND BUSINESS ACUMEN. AN EXAMPLE OF THIS PROGRAM'S VERSATILITY CAN BE SEEN IN OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH AVENUES FOR JUSTICE (NYC) WHERE WE ARE HOSTING A 7-WEEK "FOOD FOR THOUGHT" COOKING WORKSHOP, OFFERING A UNIQUE AND THERAPEUTIC EXPERIENCE TAILORED TO YOUNG ADULTS, BLENDING CULINARY SKILLS WITH EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. LED BY CLINICALLY LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER JUDY ROSCH WHO IS BRINGING TOGETHER HER EXPERIENCE AND PASSION FOR COOKING, THE PROGRAM WILL FOSTER CREATIVITY AND MINDFULNESS ALLOWING PARTICIPANTS TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES WHILE LEARNING TO PREPARE NUTRITIOUS MEALS. THROUGH THE ART OF COOKING, PARTICIPANTS WILL BUILD CONFIDENCE, DEVELOP A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, AND LEARN VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS WHILE EXPLORING WAYS TO MANAGE AND BALANCE THEIR EMOTIONS. THE ACT OF PREPARING FOOD BECOMES A POWERFUL OUTLET FOR SELF-DISCOVERY AND STRESS RELIEF, MAKING IT AN EFFECTIVE FORM OF THERAPY THAT NOURISHES BOTH THE BODY, THE MIND AND THE SOUL. IN ADDITION TO THE WORKSHOP, WEEKLY INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING IS OFFERED FOR EVERY PARTICIPANT.
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt3SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAMIN THE EVER-NEGLECTED WORLD OF EDUCATION, THE FOUNDATION HAS CREATED ITS BRIGHT ROAD SCHOLARSHIPS, FOCUSED ON A SELECT GROUP OF YOUNG, DESERVING STUDENTS IN EDUCATION, THE PERFORMING ARTS, AND MARTIAL ARTS BASED ON A COMBINATION OF EDUCATIONAL MERIT AND ECONOMIC NEED. UNDERSERVED STUDENTS (BOTH DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL), HIGH ACHIEVERS, AND LOW INCOME ARE THE PRIMARY FOCUS FOR THE RECIPIENTS.ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPSIN RECOGNITION OF HARRY BELAFONTE'S ROOTS AND LEGACY, WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO AT-RISK AND UNDERSERVED STUDENTS RESIDING IN SOME OF THE MOST IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES IN THE CARIBBEAN. THESE STUDENTS ARE AWARDED FULL-RIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO PRESTIGIOUS REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES, ENABLING THEM TO PURSUE THEIR ACADEMIC ASPIRATIONS. WE ANNUALLY SUPPORT MULTIPLE STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THEIR ACADEMIC JOURNEY, WHICH MAY EXTEND FROM TWO TO SEVEN YEARS. UPON EACH STUDENT'S GRADUATION, WE EXTEND ANOTHER FULL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP TO A DESERVING NEW STUDENT. OUR COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT ENCOMPASSES ALL UNIVERSITY TUITION COSTS, AS WELL AS TRANSPORTATION, FOOD, TEXTBOOKS, CLOTHING, AND ENROLLMENT FEES. PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIPSWE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS FROM FAMILIES WITHOUT THE FINANCIAL MEANS TO PARTICIPATE IN EXCEPTIONAL MUSICAL THEATER PRODUCTIONS, INCLUDING RENOWNED WORKS LIKE "RENT AND "CHICAGO." EACH PRODUCTION ENTAILS A THREE-MONTH COMMITMENT, INVOLVING THREE TO FOUR REHEARSALS PER WEEK, CULMINATING IN FIVE TO SEVEN PERFORMANCES IN FULLY STAGED THEATERS. EACH PRODUCTION FEATURES A CAST OF APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 YOUNG INDIVIDUALS AND A BACKSTAGE TEAM OF 20 TO 30. THE SUPPORT PROVIDED BY BFFS EXTENDS BEYOND INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS, IMPACTING HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DESCRIPTION: MENTORING COSTS. AMOUNT: 40,568. DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL AND MEALS. AMOUNT: 10,100. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 6,184. DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE. AMOUNT: 2,361. DESCRIPTION: BANK FEES. AMOUNT: 282. DESCRIPTION: OTHER EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 2,541. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 62,036.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1DESCRIPTION: GRANT RECEIVABLE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 552,709. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 376,033.
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