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NEW VISIONS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133538961 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B190 · Education · Large ($10M-$50M) · newvisions.org
revenue
$36.8M
expenses
$34.0M
net assets
$55.2M
employees
181
volunteers
21
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN NYC PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND ENSURING THAT ALL STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO EFFECTIVE SCHOOLS THAT ENABLE THEM TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL FULLY PREPARED FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER.

profile · synthesized from sources

New Visions for Public Schools improves education in New York City by supporting public schools through direct coaching, data analytics tools, and curriculum development. It serves students and educators across all five boroughs, focusing on college and career readiness, postsecondary success, and instructional improvement. The organization operates as a charter management organization for seven high schools and partners with over 1,580 schools systemwide.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $9.90M
    SCHOOL SUPPORT WORKS WITH OVER 1,580 SCHOOLS IN ALL FIVE BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY, SERVING OVER 835,000 STUDENTS AS OF JUNE 30, 2025. IN ADDITION TO FUNCTIONING AS A CHARTER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION ("CMO") FOR ITS SEVEN CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLS, THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS SCHOOLS THROUGH ITS AFFINITY GROUP AND CITYWIDE PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE NYCDOE. NEW VISIONS PROVIDES DIRECT, ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT TO ITS CHARTER AND AFFINITY SCHOOLS THROUGH TWO CORE STRATEGIES: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT COACHING ("CIC") AND STRATEGIC DATA CHECK-INS ("SDCS"). THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MAKES LEADERSHIP, SPECIAL EDUCATION, AND MULTILINGUAL LEARNER SUPPORTS AVAILABLE TO ITS CHARTER SCHOOLS AND AFFINITY NETWORK AND PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SUPPORT ON COMPLIANCE AND LITERACY INTERVENTIONS FOR ITS CHARTER SCHOOLS. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH MULTIPLE SUBGROUPS OF SCHOOLS IN ITS AFFINITY AND CHARTER NETWORKS ON GRANT-FUNDED ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING THE COLLEGE READINESS NETWORK FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT, WHICH FOCUSES ON ESTABLISHING MODELS FOR ONE-TO-ONE CHECK-INS BETWEEN STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS TO HELP KEEP STUDENTS ON-TRACK DURING NINTH GRADE; AND MULTIPLE EFFORTS TO SUPPORT POSTSECONDARY ADVISING AND SUCCESS, INCLUDING THE POSTSECONDARY ADVISING MODEL THAT DEVELOPS STRATEGIES FOR CONSISTENT, HIGH-QUALITY POSTSECONDARY ADVISING, AND THE COLLEGE ACCESS AND ACTION NETWORK, WHICH DEVELOPS THE CAPACITY OF COUNSELORS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS' COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS.
  2. #2 $7.26M
    THE CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION ("C&I") DEPARTMENT SUPPORTS THE GROWTH OF TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, COUNSELORS, AND LIBRARIANS AT VARIOUS STAGES THROUGHOUT THEIR CAREERS. NEW VISIONS IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING TEACHERS, COUNSELORS, AND LIBRARIANS WITH THE TOOLS AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO DO THEIR JOBS AS EFFECTIVELY AS POSSIBLE. THE C&I DEPARTMENT FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING IN-SERVICE TEACHERS TO DEVELOP THEIR CONTENT AND PEDAGOGICAL KNOWLEDGE, PRIMARILY BY DEVELOPING OR IDENTIFYING HIGH-QUALITY INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND PROVIDING ALIGNED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. THE INSTRUCTIONAL NETWORK FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT, LAUNCHED IN THE SCHOOL YEAR 2021-22, SUPPORTS A NETWORK OF NYCDOE HIGH SCHOOLS TO ADOPT AND EFFECTIVELY USE A COMMON CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACH FOR 9TH-GRADE ALGEBRA. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTS SCHOOL LIBRARIANS THROUGH THE ASTOR CAMPUS LIBRARIAN NETWORK ("CLN") PROGRAM.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Career Directory
Online tool connecting youth-serving professionals and students to workforce training programs, advising resources, and career exploration opportunities across NYC.
Curriculum & Instruction (C&I)
Supports teacher development through high-quality instructional materials, professional learning, and networks including the Instructional Network for School Improvement and the Astor Campus Librarian Network.
FutureReadyNYC
Citywide initiative providing universal access to work-based learning, career-connected instruction, early college credit, personalized advising, and financial literacy.
Pathway Gap Project
Three-part initiative to improve access to non-college postsecondary pathways through practitioner capacity-building, enhanced career navigation tools, and systems coordination.
School Support
Provides continuous improvement coaching and strategic data check-ins to over 1,580 NYC public schools, including seven charter high schools managed directly by New Visions.
Systems and Data Analytics (SYSDAAR)
Develops school and district-level data tools that help educators track student progress, implement improvement plans, and provide targeted support.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Teacher Professional Development 2 activities
    • Provides capacity-building support to schools and educators
      Works with educators and school leaders across New York City and nationally to implement systems-level changes, adopt high-quality instructional materials, and improve instructional coherence through professional learning, coaching, and tools. Supports over 71 public high schools in NYC and has provided support to over 550 district and school leaders in curriculum implementation.
    • Provides continuous improvement and leadership coaching to schools
      Delivers one-to-one coaching to school principals and leadership teams to strengthen school systems, using Strategic Data Check-ins and continuous improvement frameworks. Provides direct support to charter and affinity schools across NYC.
  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
    • Awards scholarships for postsecondary education and training
      Funds over $1.25 million in scholarships annually to support students pursuing postsecondary education or career training.
  • Structured Critical Thinking Curriculum 1 activity
    • Delivers direct instructional support and routines
      Provides structured instructional routines in social studies, science, and cross-content foundational skills to develop students’ disciplinary and scientific reasoning. Includes routines such as TELLS/ASKS/SHOWS, Rumors, Domino Discover, and Think-Talk-Open Exchange.
  • Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
    • Improves career and postsecondary pathway tools for students
      Leads enhancements to the New Visions Career Directory and develops online resources to support young adults in navigating non-college postsecondary pathways, including training programs, internships, and apprenticeships. Includes technical improvements and user experience redesign.
  • Mathematics Curriculum Implementation and Enrichment 1 activity
    • Offers mathematics curriculum implementation support
      Supports schools in adopting and implementing 9th-grade algebra curriculum through the Instructional Network for School Improvement and provides curriculum-based instructional coaching for the Illustrative Mathematics® program, including data-informed instruction.
  • Data & Technology Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Operates data and school management tools
      Develops and operates digital tools such as The Portal and SYSDAAR to support student planning, school management, and data-informed decision-making. These tools provide actionable insights for school staff and support strategic check-ins with students.
  • Charter School Operations 1 activity
    • Provides comprehensive school support as a charter management organization
      Provides direct support to seven charter high schools across all five boroughs of New York City, serving over 835,000 students system-wide through its network of over 1,580 schools.
  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Runs student career development and work-based learning programs
      Offers 5-week summer Career Academy programs and work-based learning opportunities where students engage with NYC employers, develop career readiness skills, and receive hands-on project experience presented to industry professionals. Includes a stipend of up to $1,000 upon completion of key milestones.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Supports postsecondary access and career readiness for students
      Operates the Bridge to College Program, Purpose First Curriculum, and college enrollment guides to support student matriculation and postsecondary planning. Implements career exploration programs through work-based learning, career-connected instruction, early college credit, personalized advising, and financial literacy as part of the FutureReadyNYC initiative.
  • School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
    • Supports school system functions and compliance
      Provides leadership, special education, multilingual learner, compliance, and literacy intervention supports to charter schools and affinity networks. Collaborates with the NYC Department of Education to develop district-level tools for understanding school performance and delivering targeted support.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$36.84M
Contributions & grants$31.03M84%
Program service revenue$3.71M10%
Investment income$2.07M6%
Other revenue$19K
expenses
Total expenses$33.97M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$26.33M
Grants paid out$2.09M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$83.65M
Cash$11.73M
Investments$38.83M
Liabilities$28.49M
Net assets$55.16M
Liquid reserves17.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +16.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 12
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARK C DUNETZ PRESIDENT 40 $658K
BRADLEY GUNTON VP OF SCHOOL SYSTEMS 35 $357K
JENNIE SOLER-MCINTOSH VP OF COMMU ENGAGMT 35 $310K
JOSEPH POSNER DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE 35 $293K
KIRAN PUROHIT VP OF CURRICULUM 35 $289K
JULIA DRUK DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT 35 $284K
EDGAR RODRIGUEZ VP OF SCHOOL SUPPORT 35 $262K
NICOLE GIUNTA CHIEF OF STAFF 35 $258K
CARLOS MENDOZA DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING 35 $251K
JEANNE ENG DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY 35 $241K
KISIS CRUZ-PENALBA DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION 35 $205K
CYNTHIA RIETSCHA COO & CFO (THRU 4/30/24) 35 $126K
board members · 13
  • ALEX KATZ STARTED 225 — BOARD MEMBER
  • BETH J LIEF — BOARD MEMBER
  • BLAIR W EFFRON — CO-CHAIRMAN
  • CARRIE BRADDOCK — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR MEISHA PORTER — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR SANDYE POITIER JOHNSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR TARIKA BARRETT — BOARD MEMBER
  • GARY L GINSBERG ESQ — CHAIRMAN
  • IAN M COOK — BOARD MEMBER
  • LISA CAPUTO — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARIELYS DIVANNE STARTED 225 — BOARD MEMBER
  • MAXWELL YOUNG STARTED 724 — BOARD MEMBER
  • PETER ORSZAG THROUGH 1024 — TREASURER
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • NYC Department of Education Partner — Collaborates on citywide partnerships, development of district-level tools, and joint programs including the Instructional Network for School Improvement.
  • NYC Public Schools’ Core Curriculum Partner — Collaborates with NYC Public Schools’ Core Curriculum to support high school science instruction and curriculum implementation.
  • NYC Solves Partner — Partnership to support teachers across New York City in shifting to a student-centered, problem-based approach to teaching mathematics.
  • NYCPS Industry Commission Partner — Supports the NYCPS Industry Commission, a 135-member network of industry leaders, to align education with workforce needs and strengthen career-connected learning.
  • New York City Department of Education Government — Collaborates with NYCDOE as an Affinity Organization to support public high schools within the district.
  • New York City Public Schools Partner — Collaborates with NYCPS on the FutureReadyNYC initiative to expand career exploration opportunities for students.
  • New York City employers Partner — Collaborates with leading New York City employers in the Career Academy and work-based learning programs.
  • New York City schools Partner — Developed scalable instructional approaches through years of collaboration with schools across New York City.
  • The Portal by New Visions Network — Student planning and school management tool developed and operated by New Visions to support schools and partners.
  • Workforce Professionals Training Institute Partner — Co-leads systems coordination work through the Quality and Standards Committee and Advisory Committee for the Pathway Gap Project.
  • city agencies Government — Partners with city agencies to support public school education initiatives.
  • communityengagement@newvisions.org Partner — Contact point for the Postsecondary Team at New Visions for Public Schools.
  • educators Partner — Collaborates with educators to innovate and improve student outcomes.
  • philanthropic organizations Funder — Works with philanthropic organizations to fund and support educational programs.
  • public schools Partner — Collaborates with public schools to deliver educational resources and support.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Co-Designed Systems Change for Youth Pathways
    methodology: co_design
    By using cross-sector, co-designed collaboration among public agencies, educators, employers, and young people, the organization builds durable systems that close gaps in postsecondary and workforce navigation, because inclusive design that centers frontline experience leads to more equitable, scalable, and sustainable solutions.
  • Data-Driven Continuous Improvement Cycle
    methodology: data_driven_decision_making
    By equipping educators with structured data review protocols, coaching, and decision-making tools, the organization enables schools to respond effectively to student academic and social needs, because regular, evidence-informed reflection and planning increase educator agency and lead to more targeted, timely interventions.
  • Instructional Coherence Through High-Quality Materials and Professional Learning
    methodology: instructional_coherence
    By supporting the adoption of standards-aligned, high-quality instructional materials and coupling them with curriculum-embedded coaching and professional learning, the organization improves classroom instruction and student learning, because coherent systems—where curriculum, teaching, leadership, and data use align—enable sustainable, system-wide instructional improvement.
  • Work-Based Learning Ecosystem Model
    methodology: work-based_learning
    By integrating scalable work-based learning experiences—such as paid work placements, employer partnerships, and career-connected instruction—into public education, the organization improves student career readiness and access to high-growth industries, because sustained exposure to real-world workplaces builds skills, motivation, and navigational capacity that traditional schooling alone does not provide.