named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Apprentice Program
Paid 6-8 hour weekly workshops for 15 formerly incarcerated youth annually, focusing on personal and professional development with support from licensed social workers and teaching artists
Theater and Improv Workshops
High-energy workshops conducted at Rikers Island, Horizon, and Crossroads juvenile detention centers, as well as alternative-to-detention and post-incarceration programs, to build confidence and self-expression
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Apprentice Program for formerly incarcerated youthEngages 15 formerly incarcerated youth annually in 6–8 hours of paid weekly personal and professional development workshops focused on growth and skill-building.
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Theater and Performing Arts in Corrections 1 activity
- Theater and improv programs for incarcerated and court-involved youthOperates theater and improvisational programs at Rikers Island, Horizon, and Crossroads juvenile detention centers, as well as in alternative-to-detention and post-incarceration settings, using creativity, community, and play to help youth build confidence, express themselves, and imagine new futures.
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Justice System Innovation & Inclusion Programs 1 activity
- Youth program advocacy and public engagementAmplifies the impact of youth programs through ambassador-led classroom visits, benefit performances, and public awareness campaigns that support incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, and court-involved youth.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$834K
Contributions & grants$765K92%
Program service revenue$40K5%
Investment income$29K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.27M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$1.14M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$821K
Cash$676K
Investments$0
Liabilities$69K
Net assets$752K
Liquid reserves6.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -4.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSIE WHITTLESEY | EXECUTIVE DI | 35 | $111K |
board members · 11
- ALI KELLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- AMY AISHA WEBB — BOARD SECRET
- AMY BRIGGS — BOARD MEMBER
- ANNIE HOWELL — BOARD MEMBER
- BRIAN PATTERSON — BOARD MEMBER
- DANA RAND — BOARD MEMBER
- DESTINY ANDERSON — TREASURER (F
- DOMINIC TRINH — TREASURER
- LATASHA N KEMPADOO — BOARD MEMBER
- LEAH OPPENHEIMER — BOARD MEMBER
- SCOTT RABE — CHAIR
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Crossroads Partner — Site for theater and improv programs for youth impacted by the juvenile justice system
- Drama Club NYC Network — Primary social media handle and organizational identity used in campaign materials.
- Horizon Partner — Site for theater and improv programs for youth impacted by the juvenile justice system
- Rikers Island Partner — Site for theater and improv programs for youth impacted by the juvenile justice system
strategies · 2
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.
- Creative Outlet for Emotional Resiliencemethodology: creative_outlet_for_emotional_resilienceBy engaging youth in high-energy theater and improv, we build confidence, communication skills, and emotional resilience, because creative expression provides a non-threatening channel to process trauma and develop self-worth.
- Storytelling for Healing and Connectionmethodology: storytelling_for_healing_and_connectionBy using storytelling as a structured practice, we foster healing and connection, because sharing personal narratives in a safe space enables young people to feel seen, heard, and valued—building trust and emotional safety essential for growth.