Friends of Renaissance Charter Schools

Jackson Heights, NY · EIN 461470915 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B11 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · rencharters.org

revenue

$22K

expenses

$24K

net assets

$36K

employees

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mission · from form 990

Renaissance is based on the conviction that a change in the destiny of a single individual can lead to a change in the destiny of a community, nation, and ultimately humankind. Its mission as a PK-12 school is to foster educated, responsible, humanistic young leaders who will through their own personal growth spark a renaissance in New York. Its graduates will be global citizens with an abiding respect for peace, human rights, the environment, and sustainable development.Renaissance is committed to graduating competent individuals who are powerful thinkers, engaged citizens, and life-long learners who will create the renaissance of New York.

profile · synthesized from sources

Friends of Renaissance Charter Schools operates a PK-12 school in New York City focused on developing responsible, humanistic leaders through experiential learning. The school emphasizes global citizenship, sustainability, and social justice, preparing students to be lifelong learners and agents of positive change in their communities. Its signature "Rensizzle Week" program offers immersive, interdisciplinary projects for middle and high school students.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Rensizzle Week

Annual five-day experiential learning program where 6th-12th grade students engage in interdisciplinary, hands-on projects based on their interests, such as culinary arts, film criticism, urban cycling, and cultural exploration.

activities · 8 groups

What they do

Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Award Seal of Civic Readiness to high school students
  
  Authorized by the New York State Department of Education to award the Seal of Civic Readiness to qualifying high school students, recognizing civic engagement and leadership.
Charter School Admissions Lottery Management 1 activity
- Conduct public admissions lotteries for enrollment
  
  Hosts annual public admissions lotteries for prospective students, including hybrid and in-person events for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years, in compliance with charter school enrollment regulations.
Youth Cycling Education and Access Programs 1 activity
- Facilitate student participation in community-based experiential programs
  
  Partners with bike advocacy and activist groups to engage students in cycling programs, including week-long trips covering up to 100 miles, as part of experiential learning and community engagement initiatives.
Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Host school tours for prospective families
  
  Offers weekly in-person school tours every Friday at the Jackson Heights campus and by appointment at the Elmhurst campus from November through May 2026, along with weekly Wednesday tours, to engage prospective families.
Charter School Operations 1 activity
- Operate PK-12 public charter school programs in Queens, NY
  
  Operates two free public charter school campuses in Jackson Heights and Elmhurst, Queens, providing continuous PK-12 education focused on academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and leadership development. The schools serve over 530 students and operate under a renewed charter through June 30, 2029.
Universal In-School Meal Service 1 activity
- Provide free meals to enrolled students
  
  Provides free daily breakfast, hot lunch, and cold dinner to take home for all enrolled students during the school year. Offers meal substitutions for students with disabilities in accordance with federal regulations.
Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Support student publishing and media production
  
  Collaborates with professional moviemakers from the Queens Film Festival to produce student short films and supports students in writing and publishing film and food critiques online to build portfolios for future writing opportunities.
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide academic year calendars
  
  Issues annual school calendars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years, available for download to support family and student planning.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$22K

Contributions & grants$22K100%

Program service revenue——

Investment income——

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$24K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

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Grants paid out—

balance sheet

Total assets$36K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$36K

5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -20.3%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 2

Jessica Kim — Trustee
Taryn Hyson — Trustee

relationships · 15

Who they work with

Facebook Network — Follows The Renaissance Charter School on Facebook
Facebook Partner — Follow on Facebook
Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for outreach and communication with families and the community.
Instagram Network — Follows The Renaissance Charter School on Instagram
Instagram Partner — Follow on Instagram
Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram for outreach and communication with families and the community.
LinkedIn Partner — Follow on LinkedIn
Martin Luther High School Partner — Shared campus space during initial operations in 2020 while building permanent home in Elmhurst.
New Vision Funder — Awarded a start-up grant to establish The Renaissance School.
New York State Department of Education Government — Approved The Renaissance Charter School to offer the Seal of Civic Readiness to high school students.
Queens Film Festival Partner — Collaborates with the Queens Film Festival to provide professional filmmaking mentorship and support student production of short films.
SchoolMint Partner — Partner organization providing the online application portal for school enrollment.
TikTok Partner — Follow on TikTok
X Partner — Follow on X
X Partner — Uses X (formerly Twitter) for outreach and communication with families and the community.

strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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Collaborative Education Model

methodology: collaborative_education_model
By integrating students, families, and educators in a shared learning environment, the organization fosters curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking because collective engagement strengthens both academic outcomes and community ownership of education.
Equitable Access Through Lottery-Based Admissions

methodology: equity-through-lottery
By using a public lottery system for school admissions, the organization ensures fair and unbiased access to education because it removes socioeconomic or network-based advantages, aligning with its commitment to community fairness and inclusion.
Inclusion as an Educational Foundation

methodology: inclusion_model
By embedding English Language Learners and special education students within general education classrooms through an inclusion model, the organization supports equitable learning outcomes because diverse classrooms enhance social and academic development for all students.
Individual-to-Community Transformation

methodology: individual-to-community transformation
By transforming individual lives through education and leadership development, the organization generates broader societal change, starting locally in New York and extending globally, because empowered individuals become agents of community revitalization and systemic impact.
Universal Support Through Community Eligibility

methodology: community-eligibility-provision
By leveraging the Community Eligibility Provision to provide free meals to all students, the organization removes stigma and administrative barriers, thereby ensuring universal nutritional support as a foundation for equitable learning and student well-being.