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STUDENTSFIRST NEW YORK INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 454296699 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE R010 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Medium ($1M-$10M) · studentsfirstny.org
revenue
$2.6M
expenses
$2.2M
net assets
$2.6M
employees
14
volunteers
4
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

TO SPEAK FOR NEW YORK STUDENTS WHO DEPEND ON PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED.

profile · synthesized from sources

Advocacy organization advancing education reform in New York State by supporting pro-charter, parent-choice candidates in local and state elections. The group mobilizes public school parents to influence policy, promotes mayoral accountability in NYC schools, and campaigns for expanded charter school access. It focuses on grassroots organizing, public messaging, and electoral engagement to center student interests in education decision-making.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $966K
    STUDENTSFIRST NEW YORK, INC. ENGAGED IN PUBLIC POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH THAT EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ON REAL AND MEANINGFUL REFORMS ACROSS NEW YORK. STUDENTSFIRST NEW YORK, INC. PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT EDUCATION REFORM TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH MATERIALS ANDPUBLICATIONS AND NEW AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA OUTLETS. THE PURPOSE OF THESE COMMUNICATIONS WAS TO ENSURE THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN IN PUBLIC EDUCATION ARE WELL UNDERSTOOD BY TEACHERS, PARENTS, POLICYMAKERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Charter School Expansion Advocacy
Advocates for authorization of new charter schools and reopening of 'zombie' charters to increase public school options in high-demand areas
Electoral Advocacy
Supports pro-student, parent-choice candidates in City Council and State Legislature races through grassroots mobilization, door-knocking, and public campaigns
Mayoral Accountability Campaign
Public advocacy and rally organizing to extend mayoral control of New York City public schools, including media campaigns and Albany lobbying
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Education Policy Research and Analysis 2 activities
    • Conducting and publishing research on education governance
      Produces and publishes research reports analyzing historical and structural aspects of public education, such as the 2023 report "Dysfunction Junction: A History of NYC Schools Before Mayoral Accountability," which critiques decentralized school governance.
    • Public education and policy advocacy on education reform
      Engages in public policy development and research to educate the public on education reforms in New York, disseminating findings through publications, media, and outreach to teachers, parents, policymakers, and the general public to advance student interests.
  • Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
    • Advocating for charter school expansion and policy changes
      Advocated for the 2023 legislative deal to reopen inactive charter schools in New York City, engaging in policy efforts to expand educational options and accountability.
  • Labor-Backed Candidate Endorsements & Electoral Support 1 activity
    • Supporting political candidates in education-focused elections
      Supported candidates in six New York City Council races, contributing to electoral efforts focused on education reform, with five of the supported candidates winning their Democratic primaries.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$2.63M
Contributions & grants$2.63M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$2.22M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$835K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.71M
Cash$2.63M
Investments$0
Liabilities$80K
Net assets$2.63M
Liquid reserves14.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +138.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CRYSTAL MCQUEEN-TAYLOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35 $481K
JOHN CHRISTOPHER ENTRIKIN DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZING 35 $147K
board members · 5
  • BRIAN ZEID — DIRECTOR
  • COLLEEN DODMAN — DIRECTOR
  • DAN SENOR — DIRECTOR
  • JOEL KLEIN — CHAIRPERSON
  • MICHAEL SULLIVAN — DIRECTOR (THRU 05/2024)
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • New Yorkers for a Balanced Albany Partner — StudentsFirstNY is affiliated with New Yorkers for a Balanced Albany, collaborating on legislative advocacy and candidate support.
  • SUNY Government — StudentsFirstNY advocated before SUNY to authorize new charter schools in downstate New York.
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.

  • Charter School Expansion to Increase Access
    methodology: charter_school_expansion
    By advocating for the expansion of charter schools, the organization increases access to quality public education options in underserved communities, because supply-side reform addresses unmet demand and empowers families through choice.
  • Grassroots Parent Mobilization for Education Reform
    methodology: grassroots_parent_mobilization
    By organizing and mobilizing public school parents at the community level, the organization drives electoral advocacy for education reform, because parent-led movements generate authentic, sustained pressure on policymakers.
  • Public Education Advocacy Through Research and Outreach
    methodology: public_education_advocacy_through_research_and_outreach
    By conducting research and disseminating findings through media and publications, the organization advances public understanding and builds support for education reforms that prioritize student interests, because informed stakeholders are more likely to advocate for effective policy change.