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82ND STREET ACADEMICS

JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY · EIN 200788352 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B21 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · 82ndst.com
revenue
$4.2M
expenses
$4.1M
net assets
$1.1M
employees
165
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

82ND STREET ACADEMICS OFFERS PROGRAMS THAT COMPLEMENT PUBLIC EDUCATION SO THAT STUDENTS, REGARDLESS OF HOME LANGUAGE, WILL HAVE ACCESS TO QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

82nd Street Academics provides after-school, extended-day, and summer programs that complement public education for children from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade in Jackson Heights, NY. The organization serves students regardless of home language, offering academic support, enrichment activities, and social development in a safe environment. Programs are delivered at multiple school sites and its own facility, with some funded by government contracts and others tuition-based.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.55M
    THE UPK IS SPONSORED BY THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. THE CONTRACT STIPULATES A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF STUDENTS TO BE SERVED. 82ND STREET ACADEMICS PROVIDED SERVICES TO ALL OF THESE STUDENTS WHICH REPRESENT 100% PROGRAM DELIVERY ACHIEVEMENT. THE GRANT RECIEVED WAS 1,472,485 AND EXPENSES INCURRED WERE 1,552,460, WHICH EXCEEDED THE GRANT BY 79,975.
  2. #2 $99K
    THE PRE-K PROGRAM IS ONE OF THE MANY PROGRAMS OFFERED BY 82ND STREET ACADEMICS TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO GAIN ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION AT AN EARLY AGE AT NO COST.
named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

After School Program (K-5)
Provides homework support, enriching activities in arts, sports, and STEM, club themes, and healthy meals for students in kindergarten through 5th grade; operates from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
After School at Ren 1 (Grades 5-10)
Free afterschool program for middle and high school students at The Renaissance Charter School, funded by public and private partners; includes academic and enrichment activities
After School at Ren 2 (K-3)
Federally funded 21st Century Community Learning Centers program offering homework help, STEM projects, and recreational activities for 120 students in kindergarten through 3rd grade
AfterSchool PS280
Year-round afterschool program for 130 students at PS 280Q in Queens, including homework assistance, arts, gym time, and hot meals; funded by DYCD
Extended Day Program (PreK)
Offers play-based learning, structured routines, and social skills development for 3- and 4-year-old preschoolers; available in short (2:30–4:30 PM) and extended (2:30–6:30 PM) sessions
Hunters Point AfterSchool Program (Grades 6-8)
Serves 100 middle school students with homework help, leadership development, physical education, book clubs, and STEM; includes college visit trips for 8th graders
Summer Program
Six-week summer program for children ages 3 through grade 6 featuring themed weekly activities, hands-on learning, field trips, and enrichment; runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM with extended hours available
TGIF Program
Child care and enrichment program on public school closure days, offering themed activities and community engagement
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
    • Offer tutoring and mentorship with scholarship support
      Provides personalized tutoring, mentorship, and scholarships to support student success. Includes the Afterschool Achievement Club to assist students and parents with homework completion.
    • Operate year-round afterschool programs for K–8 students
      Provides academic support, enrichment activities, homework assistance, arts, sports, STEM, and nutritious meals through year-round afterschool programs. Serves 130 students at PS 280Q, 120 K–3 students at Renaissance Charter School 2, and 100 middle school students at Hunter’s Point Community Middle School, with small class sizes and a 1:8 to 1:10 staff-to-student ratio.
  • Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Accept and distribute in-kind educational donations
      Accepts donations of educational materials, school supplies, and technology for use in student programs and distributes them to support student learning.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Deliver college and career preparation programming
      Organizes college visit trips for eighth-grade students to institutions including Harvard, Brown, Cornell, Binghamton, and Princeton. Supports over 1,000 students annually across multiple Queens sites with college and career readiness initiatives.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Engage families through parent resources and programming
      Supports family involvement via annual orientations, parent-teacher conferences, daily email communication with staff, and a Parent Resources page offering information on school updates, mental health, community programs, and educational support.
  • Youth Sports Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
    • Hire and manage coaching staff for afterschool programs
      Offers 100 part-time positions annually for Lead and Assistant Coaches to support afterschool programming.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Provide Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) services
      Delivers no-cost Universal Pre-Kindergarten services to students in New York City under contract with the NYC Department of Education, achieving 100% program delivery annually. Served 118 students in 2019 and 2020, with full delivery confirmed through 2024.
  • Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
    • Provide extended-day and emergency child care
      Offers full-day child care from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and extended-hour care from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at $20 per hour. Operates the TGIF program providing supervised activities on days public schools are closed.
  • Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
    • Provide staff training and professional development
      Conducts ongoing training for staff in emergency preparedness, first aid, evacuation planning, fire safety, and dismissal procedures. Offers practicum and paid internships for college students with professional development through the "5 Forces" model.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Run summer programs for children
      Offers a six-week summer program featuring hands-on learning, creativity, movement, exploration, and weekly themes to support social and personal development for children. Includes full-day programming with class materials and healthy snacks.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.20M
Contributions & grants$3.82M91%
Program service revenue$361K9%
Investment income$22K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4.13M
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.15M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.77M
Cash$628K
Investments$0
Liabilities$645K
Net assets$1.13M
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -13.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SAIF BAKSH CFO 40 $174K
AMALIA RODRIGUEZ PROGRAM DIRE 40 $106K
board members · 5
  • JAMES DING — MEMBER
  • JUSTIN WILSON — MEMBER
  • LOUISE MULVIHILL — MEMBER
  • MONICA LIRIANO — MEMBER
  • OMARI MASON — MEMBER
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • Corporations Partner — Partners with corporations for financial support, in-kind donations, and sponsorships to fund school supplies, scholarships, and enrichment activities.
  • Hunter’s Point Community Middle School Partner — Hosts the Hunters Point AfterSchool Program for students in grades 6-8.
  • IS 145 Partner — May accept students from IS 145 for afterschool programs at Renaissance Charter School site.
  • IS 230 Partner — May accept students from IS 230 for afterschool programs at Renaissance Charter School site.
  • Local community organizations Partner — Collaborates with local community groups for volunteer support, event sponsorship, and resource contributions.
  • NYC Department of Education Government — Sponsor and contracting agency for the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program
  • New York City Council Funder — Provides funding for the afterschool program at Renaissance Charter School.
  • New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Funds multiple afterschool programs including those at Renaissance Charter School 2, PS 280Q, and Hunter’s Point Community Middle School.
  • New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Regulatory body whose standards the organization follows for school-age programs.
  • PS 280Q Partner — Hosts the afterschool program serving 130 students in Queens.
  • Queens Network — Serves students and families across multiple neighborhoods in Queens, New York.
  • Renaissance Charter School 2 Partner — Hosts the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program in partnership with 82nd Street Academics.
  • The After School Corporation Funder — Provides funding for the afterschool program at Renaissance Charter School.
  • The Renaissance Charter School Partner — Collaborates to deliver afterschool programs for students in grades 5 through 10.
  • United for a Brighter Future Partner — Collaborating organization mentioned in the context of shared commitment to education and community development.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Family and Community Engagement as Educational Support
    methodology: family_and_community_engagement
    By actively engaging families and the community through communication, resources, and inclusive programming, the organization strengthens student success because learning extends beyond the classroom and depends on supportive ecosystems.
  • Integrated Academic and Enrichment Model
    methodology: integrated_academic_enrichment
    By combining academic support with hands-on enrichment in STEM, arts, sports, and cultural education, the organization increases student engagement because learning is more effective when it is holistic and experientially reinforced.
  • Personalized Learning Through Small Groups and Assessment
    methodology: personalized_learning
    By using small class sizes and evidence-based frameworks like Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences and the CLASS tool, the organization delivers individualized academic support because tailored instruction improves engagement and learning outcomes for diverse students.
  • Relatable Role Models and Culturally Responsive Staffing
    methodology: culturally_responsive_role_models
    By hiring bilingual staff and individuals who have overcome societal barriers, the organization builds trust and aspiration in students because representation and shared experience enhance engagement and identity development.
  • Strategic Partnerships for Expanded Learning Opportunities
    methodology: strategic_partnerships
    By collaborating with external organizations, the organization extends the reach and quality of its programming because partnerships enable access to specialized content and resources that enhance student development in STEM, arts, and career readiness.