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STRONG YOUTH INC
UNIONDALE, NY · EIN 113590740 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE I21 · Crime & Legal-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · strongyouth.com
revenue
$1.5M
expenses
$1.3M
net assets
$1.3M
employees
16
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE GANG PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS IN THE MOST AS-RISK COMMUNITIES OF NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

STRONG Youth, Inc. provides gang and violence prevention programs for youth in high-risk communities across Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island. For over 25 years, the organization has delivered trauma-responsive, mentorship-based interventions rooted in adolescent brain science. It operates through school and community partnerships, focusing on emotional regulation, skill development, and systems change to reduce violence and improve long-term outcomes for youth.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

NeuroQuest™
Neuroscience-informed learning initiative that teaches youth about brain development, stress response, and decision-making through interactive curricula including the Brain Science Club™ and Mood Meter Project™
STRONG Chapters
Workshops, assemblies, and professional development sessions for schools and communities focused on positive identity formation, moral reasoning, and youth skill-building
STRONG Farm
Combines urban farming with mindfulness and hands-on education for children and adults, integrating food access, nature-based learning, and emotional well-being
STRONG University
Youth leadership and economic mobility program providing training and development opportunities to support long-term stability and career readiness
STRONG Voices
Platform for youth expression and dialogue aimed at alleviating academic and behavioral challenges through peer engagement and storytelling
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 2 activities
    • Intervention and reentry support for justice-involved youth
      Operates an intervention and reentry program for justice-involved or high-risk youth and young adults, offering mentorship, case management, workforce development, and behavioral health supports to help participants reconnect with education and employment.
    • School-based gang prevention and intervention programs
      Provides gang prevention and intervention services in high-risk communities across Nassau and Suffolk Counties, including in school districts with elevated levels of economic disadvantage, chronic absenteeism, and below-average graduation rates. Programs are implemented during the school day and target students in grades K–8.
  • Anti-Bullying Education and Prevention Programs 1 activity
    • Community storytelling and violence prevention outreach
      Conducts STRONG Talks, a community engagement program where individuals with lived experience share personal stories in schools and community settings to educate audiences and prevent violence.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Youth advocacy and leadership development
      Operates a youth advocacy and leadership platform for high school students and young adults, providing structured opportunities in leadership development, civic engagement, public speaking, and advocacy.
  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
    • Youth social-emotional and neuroscience-informed learning programs
      Implements NeuroQuest™, a neuroscience-informed initiative that includes the Brain Science Club™ and the Mood Meter Project™, to help youth identify emotions, regulate stress, and improve decision-making. These hands-on programs are delivered during the school day and through extended learning opportunities.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.50M
Contributions & grants$1.34M90%
Program service revenue$53K4%
Investment income$32K2%
Other revenue$67K
expenses
Total expenses$1.32M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$719K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.76M
Cash$540K
Investments$0
Liabilities$443K
Net assets$1.32M
Liquid reserves4.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -19.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
RAHSMIA ZATAR EXECUTIVE DI 40 $173K
board members · 6
  • CASSANDRA JACKSON — MEMBER
  • DR ZODELIA WILLIAMS — MEMBER
  • EDGAR CAMPBELL — MEMBER
  • FREDERICK BREWINGTON — MEMBER
  • OLIVIA ILDEFONSO — PRES/CHAIRPE
  • SHERLEY CHERENFANT — TREAS
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Long Island school districts Partner — Implements programs in school districts across Long Island to address and prevent youth violence.
  • Nassau University Partner — Partner institution hosting a STRONG YOUTH INC program for youth intervention referrals.
  • Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Government — Source of data and research cited in STRONG Institute's policy brief on youth violence prevention.
  • Schools Partner — Collaborates with schools to deliver the Chapters program during the school day and through extended learning opportunities.
  • Suffolk University Partner — Partner institution hosting a STRONG YOUTH INC program for youth intervention referrals.
  • community leaders Partner — Partners with community leaders to strengthen youth support systems and community safety.
  • families Partner — Engages families as partners in youth development and violence prevention efforts.
  • public agencies Government — Collaborates with public agencies to support youth and implement community-based violence prevention initiatives.
  • schools Partner — Collaborates with schools to support youth safety and development through prevention programming.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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