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NEW HEIGHTS YOUTH INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 201903332 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Medium ($1M-$10M) · newheightsnyc.org
revenue
$4.0M
expenses
$4.1M
net assets
$3.0M
employees
80
volunteers
30
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER PROMISING UNDERSERVED YOUTH TO BE LEADERS, CHAMPIONS AND STUDENT-ATHLETES BY DEVELOPING THE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE AND LIFE.

profile · synthesized from sources

New Heights Youth, Inc. is a sports-based youth development organization in New York City that uses basketball as a vehicle to support underserved students academically, socially, and emotionally. The organization serves over 1,500 young people annually through after-school, weekend, and summer programs. Its signature College Bound program provides a continuum of services from middle school through college and career readiness.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Career Assist
Post-secondary support for alumni including resume building, internship assistance, and career readiness workshops
College Assist
Support for high school student-athletes with college applications, SAT/ACT prep, financial aid, and NCAA eligibility guidance
College Bound
Comprehensive program using basketball to engage youth in academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, and college preparation for students in grades 4–12
High School Assist
Academic and social-emotional support for 4th–8th graders preparing for high school transition, including tutoring, test prep, and high school application guidance
Summer Academy
Five-week day camp combining academic enrichment and basketball for middle school students, with curriculum in financial literacy, coding, and sports & social justice
The Bridge
Basketball and academic support program for 6th–9th graders, sponsored by DYCD, focusing on skill development and future readiness
The Foundation
Seven-week weekend basketball clinics for youth ages 7–14 with social-emotional learning and life skills development
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 3 activities
    • Sports-based youth development with academic and social-emotional support
      Operates a nonprofit youth development program in New York City that integrates basketball training with academic support, social-emotional learning, and college preparation for middle and high school students. Programs serve over 1,500 young people annually through after-school, weekend, and summer offerings.
    • Summer day camp integrating academics and life skills
      Runs a 5-week summer day camp for middle schoolers that combines academic enrichment with basketball and expanded curriculum in financial literacy, technology, coding, health, wellness, and sports and social justice.
    • Weekend basketball clinics with social-emotional learning
      Operates 7-week weekend basketball clinics for children ages 7–14 that integrate on-court skill development with classroom-based social-emotional learning and life skills instruction, launched in 2021.
  • Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
    • Centralized youth development facility operations
      Operates a centralized facility in the Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, featuring three full-sized basketball courts, classrooms, study spaces, a technology lounge, offices, and meeting areas to support year-round programming.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • College Bound program for academic and college readiness
      Runs College Bound, a signature program that combines basketball with academic tutoring, test preparation, high school and college application assistance, NCAA eligibility guidance, and life skills training. Since 2005, the program has achieved a 100% high school graduation rate, 98% college matriculation rate, and 78% college completion rate within six years.
  • Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
    • Post-secondary support for alumni in college and career development
      Provides ongoing academic advising, career services, resume development, interview training, networking, internship placement, and career exploration support to College Bound alumni enrolled in college.
  • Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
    • Securing scholarships and financial aid for student-athletes
      Secures and distributes donor-funded financial support for student-athletes, having secured $70 million in scholarships and financial aid for participants attending independent, boarding, local, and top-tier colleges.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$4.01M
Contributions & grants$4.03M100%
Program service revenue$45K1%
Investment income$62K2%
Other revenue$-123K
expenses
Total expenses$4.07M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$2.15M
Grants paid out$48K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.59M
Cash$2.10M
Investments$0
Liabilities$634K
Net assets$2.96M
Liquid reserves6.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +11.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
EDWARD SMITH JR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $209K
ADAM BERKOWITZ CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40 $207K
ASHLEY FAISON CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40 $166K
DANIEL HALEWICZ DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION 40 $116K
board members · 21
  • ALAN SCHRAGER — DIRECTOR
  • ANDREW NATHAN — DIRECTOR
  • BYRON JONES — DIRECTOR
  • CAMERON LEWIS — DIRECTOR
  • CHRIS DE LA ROSA — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID THOMPSON — DIRECTOR
  • DUANE FIEDLER — VICE CHAIR
  • JAMES YOLLES — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN GILMORE — DIRECTOR
  • JONATHAN MAROTTA — SECRETARY
  • LANCE THOMAS — DIRECTOR
  • LAURENCE BROWN — DIRECTOR
  • LINDA CHOONG — DIRECTOR
  • MARK PATRICOF — CHAIR
  • NICHOLAS SILVERS — DIRECTOR
  • NINA LESAVOY — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD KLEIMAN — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD ROBERTS — DIRECTOR
  • TROY DIXON — DIRECTOR
  • TY WALLACH — TREASURER
  • VICKI ZUBOVIC — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • Bank of America Partner — Employer of ELC member Matt Novak, indicating a professional network connection
  • Capitol Music Group Partner — Employer of ELC member Justin Grant, indicating a professional network connection
  • Children’s Aid Society Partner — Hosted the pilot program from 2001 to 2004 before New Heights became independent.
  • College Bound Partner — Program supporting student-athletes in preparing for college.
  • DYCD Government — Government partner sponsoring The Bridge program
  • EVE International Logistics Partner — Employer of ELC member Michael Tringali, indicating a professional network connection
  • Five-Star Basketball Partner — Collaborates with Five-Star Basketball on The Foundation program.
  • Goldman Sachs Asset Management Partner — Employer of ELC members Katie Kinum and Mack Muller, indicating a professional network connection
  • Halstead Management Company Partner — Employer of ELC member Kristopher Cotaj, indicating a professional network connection
  • Kenan-Flagler MBA Candidate Partner — Affiliation of ELC member KJ Lee, indicating an academic network connection
  • Klutch Sports Group Partner — Employer of ELC member Jide Akinjisola, indicating a professional network connection
  • Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center Government — Hosts New Heights' facility within its center.
  • Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center Partner — Hosts New Heights Youth, Inc.'s facility within the community center in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
  • Major R. Owens Health and Wellness Community Center Partner — Hosts New Heights' centralized headquarters in Brooklyn since 2021.
  • McKinsey & Company Partner — Employer of ELC member Marisa Shorrock, indicating a professional network connection
  • Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management Partner — Employer of ELC member Tommy McLaughlin, indicating a professional network connection
  • National Basketball Players Association Partner — Collaborates with the NBPA on The Foundation program.
  • Private Investments Partner — Employer of ELC member Oliver Hildebrandt, indicating a professional network connection
  • Publicis Sport & Entertainment Partner — Employer of ELC member Khadija Campbell, indicating a professional network connection
  • Siemens Healthineers Partner — Employer of ELC member Amber Bourke, indicating a professional network connection
  • The NIL Attorney Partner — Employer of ELC member Jordan Duval, indicating a professional network connection
  • Wharton MBA Candidate Partner — Affiliation of ELC member Freddy Marsh, indicating an academic network connection
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.

  • College and Career Readiness Through Athletic Engagement
    methodology: college_readiness_through_athletic_engagement
    By combining donor-funded sponsorship with athletic participation, we promote college readiness and postsecondary success because sustained involvement in sports creates accountability, mentorship opportunities, and access to resources that support academic achievement.
  • Integrated Youth Development Model
    methodology: integrated_youth_development
    By co-locating academic support, athletics, and social-emotional learning in a single program and facility, we enhance youth engagement and holistic development because integrated services reduce fragmentation and increase accessibility and consistency of support.
  • Sports-Based Youth Development
    methodology: sports_based_youth_development
    By using sports, particularly basketball, as an engagement platform, we deliver integrated academic, social-emotional, and career-readiness programming because structured athletic activities build trust, motivation, and sustained participation among underserved youth.