named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
240-Student High School
A new high school operated by Urban Assembly, embedded within the campus and focused on project-based, community-centered learning.
Coastal Resiliency Research
Students work with the Science & Resilience Institute (CUNY) to study climate impacts and coastal resilience in Jamaica Bay through field research.
Environmental Stewardship
Students partner with Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy to engage in shoreline cleanups, habitat restoration, and environmental advocacy.
Hydroponic Farming Lab
Operated by NY Sun Works, this lab provides hands-on STEM education in hydroponic and aquaponic farming, aligned with climate and sustainability curricula.
Marine Biology & Oyster Restoration
Partnership with The Billion Oyster Project where students conduct applied research, restore oyster populations, and present findings at an annual symposium.
Ropes Course & Leadership Development
NYC Outward Bound Schools leads adventure-based programs that build teamwork, leadership, and personal growth through physical challenges.
Solar Panel Workshop
Students build and maintain solar energy systems with Solar One, earning job credentials while supporting the campus’s net-zero energy goals.
Three-Acre Farm
Students learn sustainable agriculture skills and grow food in partnership with The Campaign Against Hunger, contributing to food security in local communities.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Engaging community stakeholders in campus designEngaging community members and diverse stakeholders, including Brooklyn youth, in a participatory, community-driven design process to shape the Runway Green education and workforce development campus.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Establishing a hydroponic farming lab for student educationEstablishing a hydroponic farming laboratory at the Floyd Bennett Field campus to provide students with hands-on learning experiences in sustainable agriculture and food systems.
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Operating Launch High School as a Lab SchoolOperating Launch High School as a lab school to design, test, and refine models of real-world learning, green workforce pathways, and cross-sector partnerships, with active student involvement in shaping educational and environmental programming.
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Youth Workforce Development in Food & Environment 1 activity
- Providing K-12 students with experiential learning and workforce opportunitiesDelivering hands-on learning, work, and internship opportunities to K-12 students focused on solving real-world environmental challenges, including credentialing pathways in the green sector and employment outcomes such as positions as Farm Assistants.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conducting research and design activities to inform campus developmentConducting research and analysis on innovative education models and organizing inspiration visits, including to Memphis and the National Civil Rights Museum, to inform the design and equity-centered development of the Runway Green campus.
- Developing an experiential learning campus at Floyd Bennett FieldDesigning and developing a seven-acre education and workforce development campus on National Park Service land at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, serving as the first such campus on federal park land. The campus will support hands-on learning in climate solutions, green infrastructure, and sustainable agriculture for up to 50,000 K-12 public school students annually.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$119K
Contributions & grants$119K100%
Program service revenue——
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expenses
Total expenses$144K
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Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$68K
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balance sheet
Total assets$100K
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Net assets$93K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +1.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- DANY FRANKLIN — DIRECTOR
- DAVID ADAMS — DIRECTOR
- GEOFF ROEHM — INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- HAL AVIDANO — DIRECTOR
- JAMIE SINGH — DIRECTOR
- RECY DUNN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 54
Who they work with
- American Littoral Society Partner — Provides environmental education and stewardship opportunities for Runway Green students.
- Appalachian Mountain Club Partner — Offers outdoor recreation and education programs for Runway Green students.
- Aviator Sports Partner — Provides sports programming including hockey, football, and soccer for Runway Green students.
- Billion Oyster Project Partner — Students learn marine biology and ocean conservation skills through partnership activities.
- CUNY Partner — Provides educational and workforce training opportunities for Runway Green students.
- Campaign Against Hunger Partner — Partner organization involved in the collaborative development of the Runway Green site plan.
- City University of New York’s Science + Resilience Institute Partner — Students conduct hands-on research on coastal resiliency and climate change impacts.
- City of New York Government — Partner in the development of the Runway Green education and workforce campus.
- Crosstown High Partner — Visited as an inspiration site for designing the Runway Green campus, studied its project-based and competency-based education models.
- Education Reimagined Partner — Member of the program planning team contributing expertise to develop learner-centered educational models at Runway Green.
- Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Partner — Collaborates with Runway Green to provide experiential learning opportunities for NYC public school students.
- Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Partner — Partners with Runway Green to provide students with education on local coastal ecosystems and opportunities for shoreline cleanups.
- Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Partner — Provides education, recreation, and workforce training opportunities for Runway Green students at Floyd Bennett Field and around Jamaica Bay.
- Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy Partner — Students engage in environmental stewardship and advocacy for local shorelines and parklands.
- Launch High School Partner — Official Lab School partner for developing and testing green career education models.
- LearnerStudio Partner — Member of the program planning team working to reimagine learning systems and technology at Runway Green.
- NY Sun Works Partner — Collaborates with Runway Green to advance experiential sustainability education.
- NY Sun Works Partner — Collaborates with Runway Green to provide experiential learning opportunities for NYC public school students.
- NY Sun Works Partner — Collaborates with Runway Green to provide hydroponic and aquaponic farming education through a dedicated lab.
- NY Sun Works Partner — Collaborating to bring hydroponic farming labs and sustainability education to students at Runway Green's Floyd Bennett Field campus.
- NY Sun Works Partner — Operates world-class science labs to prepare students for careers in agriculture and hydroponic farming.
- NYC Outward Bound Schools Partner — Provides adventure-based learning programs at Runway Green focused on teamwork, leadership, and personal growth.
- NYC Outward Bound Schools Partner — Provides ropes course and campsite programming to build student confidence, teamwork, and leadership.
- NYC Parks Government — City agency partner in the planning and development of the Runway Green campus.
- NYC Parks Partner — Collaborates to offer recreation and education opportunities for Runway Green students.
- National Park Service Government — Partner in creating the first education and workforce development campus on National Park Service land
- National Park Service Government — Partner in developing the Runway Green campus on NPS land at Floyd Bennett Field.
- National Park Service Government — Partner in the development of the Runway Green education and workforce campus on National Park Service land.
- National Park Service Government — Partners with Runway Green in an unprecedented collaboration to develop an educational campus on Floyd Bennett Field, a unit of the National Park System.
- National Park Service Partner — Collaborates with Runway Green to develop a place-based learning ecosystem on NPS land at Floyd Bennett Field.
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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.
- Community-Driven Learning Ecosystemmethodology: learning_ecosystemBy designing learner-centered educational experiences in partnership with community stakeholders, we increase relevance and equity in programming because local needs and voices shape the content and structure of learning environments.
- Experiential Learning Modelmethodology: experiential_learningBy integrating classroom education with hands-on, real-world problem solving—particularly in sustainability, agriculture, and climate resilience—we improve student engagement and learning outcomes because direct experience deepens understanding and personal investment in solutions.
- Public-Private Partnership for Education & Workforce Developmentmethodology: public-private_partnershipBy co-locating educational programs and workforce training on public land through partnerships between nonprofits, government, and STEM organizations, we create scalable career pathways for underserved youth because integrated access to resources and employers increases opportunity and system-level impact.