named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Advanced Placement Program
Offers AP courses in Biology, Calculus, and Psychology to prepare students for college credit
After School Enrichment Programs
Includes Robotics Team, Theater/Drama Club, SAT/ACT Prep, SHSAT Prep, Chess Club, Art Club, and various sports and academic clubs
Amity Outreach & Community Services
Student-led service initiatives including Helping Hands Club, Masbia Soup Kitchen Project, Disaster Relief, and UN Global Initiatives
Publications Program
Student-produced annual magazines in Art, Science, and STEAM, showcasing creative and academic work
STEAM Curriculum
Integrated science, technology, engineering, art, and math curriculum across all grade levels with project-based and blended learning approaches
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
- Administer rolling admissions and student transfersOperates a rolling admission process and accepts domestic transfer students year-round, facilitating continuous enrollment and accessibility for new students.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Deliver K-12 college preparatory education with STEAM and athletics focusProvides a PreK-3-Grade 12 college preparatory educational program featuring a well-balanced, interdisciplinary STEAM curriculum integrated with athletics and project-based learning. The school emphasizes emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development across all levels, including an Early-Childhood Program for young learners.
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Admissions and Enrollment Support Services 1 activity
- Host Open House and family engagement eventsHosts Open House events that include personalized campus tours, faculty meetings, and program information sessions, as well as broader family and student engagement events such as cultural celebrations, sports events, and career-focused activities.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Lead student community service and outreach initiativesOperates student-led community service programs including food kitchen support, veteran assistance, animal awareness campaigns, book drives, recycling efforts, and relief projects, including a tree-planting initiative that has planted over 700 trees at Marine Park in partnership with NYC Parks.
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- Offer Advanced Placement courses and college credit opportunitiesOffers Advanced Placement (AP) courses to high school students as part of its college preparatory program, supporting college readiness and recognized on the College Board’s AP School Honor Roll for expanding access to AP education.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Operate free 3K and PreK programs with inclusive enrollmentOffers tuition-free 3K and PreK programs alongside private K-12 education, aiming to cultivate an inclusive culture and broaden access to early childhood education for diverse student populations.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Organize field trips and hands-on learning experiencesOrganizes enriching field trips and community-based learning initiatives to promote experiential education and real-world application of classroom knowledge.
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Alumni and School Community Newsletters 1 activity
- Produce school-wide communication materialsProduces a monthly newsletter that highlights student and teacher insights, achievements, and school experiences, and maintains student registration folders with guidelines to support ongoing communication between school, students, and parents.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provide after-school enrichment and student clubsOffers after-school academic, artistic, athletic, and technology-focused clubs and teams, along with a range of extracurricular activities and community initiatives to support holistic student development.
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Youth-Led Student Publications 1 activity
- Publish student academic and creative magazinesPublishes annual student-produced magazines in art, science, and STEAM fields, showcasing student creativity, scientific inquiry, and interdisciplinary learning achievements.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Maintain accredited educational statusHas received accredited status from the Cognia Global Commission through NCA CASI, NWAC, and SACS CASI, affirming institutional quality and educational standards.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$3.70M
Contributions & grants$1.93M52%
Program service revenue$1.76M48%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$4.79M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.81M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$18.45M
Cash$170K
Investments$0
Liabilities$16.52M
Net assets$1.93M
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +13.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 5
- CAGRI SEYMEN — Trustee
- GOKSEL GUVEN — Trustee
- SADI YILDIRIR — President
- SADRI ALTINOK — Secretary
- SULEYMAN AYDOGAN — Treasurer
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Cognia Global Commission Government — Accrediting body that granted accredited status to Brooklyn Amity School.
- Masbia Soup Kitchen Partner — Collaborates on community service projects through the Amity Outreach initiative.
- Museum of Modern Art Partner — Hosted Brooklyn Amity School students during an art teacher professional development program.
- NYC Parks Partner — Collaborated with Brooklyn Amity School on a tree-planting initiative at Marine Park.
- NYSATA Region 8 Partner — Organized an art teacher professional development program at MoMA supported by Brooklyn Amity School students.
- UN Global Initiatives Partner — Engages in global service projects through the Amity Outreach program.
- Wounded Warrior Project Partner — Partners on service initiatives through the Amity Outreach program.
- broader community Partner — Works with the broader community to support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- guardians Partner — Engages guardians as stakeholders in advancing inclusion and equity.
- parents Partner — Collaborates with parents to strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Character and Empathy Development Through Inclusive Communitymethodology: character-development-through-core-valuesBy embedding core values (Integrity, Resilience, Innovation, Sincerity, Empathy) and inclusive dialogue into daily school life, students develop empathy, responsibility, and cultural understanding because sustained exposure to diverse perspectives and structured ethical reflection shape identity and behavior.
- Individualized and Holistic Student Developmentmethodology: individualized_learning_plansBy designing personalized academic plans and integrating intellectual, emotional, ethical, and physical development, the school supports long-term student growth and college readiness because tailored pathways and whole-person education increase engagement, resilience, and self-efficacy.
- Interdisciplinary STEAM and Inquiry-Based Learningmethodology: interdisciplinary_steamBy integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics with inquiry-based methods, students develop critical thinking, innovation, and deeper understanding because active engagement across disciplines mirrors real-world problem solving and fosters intellectual curiosity.