named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)
Offers GED preparation, college admissions counseling, and career advising to adults seeking postsecondary education or training
GED Exam Preparation
Intensive 14-week program covering all five GED subjects, delivered via Zoom for adult learners
Talent Search Program
Provides college and financial aid advising, tutoring, test prep, and campus visits to over 1,000 low-income high school students annually across NYC
Workshops
Free on-site workshops for adult education programs and community organizations on college admissions, financial aid, and in-demand careers
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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High School Equivalency Preparation 1 activity
- Deliver GED preparation and adult education programsProvides a free 14-week virtual GED exam preparation program covering all five GED subjects for adults, supporting educational advancement and college readiness.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Deliver workshops and training for adult education and workforce development organizationsOffers free professional development workshops to external adult education and workforce development organizations on topics including college admissions, financial aid, and in-demand careers.
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Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
- Implement arts-integrated curricula to engage studentsUses graffiti-inspired and arts-based educational curricula to engage and motivate students in diverse educational settings, enhancing learning through creative expression.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Provide college and career counseling to economically disadvantaged youth and adultsOffers free college admissions, financial aid, and career counseling services to low-income high school students and adults in New York City, including application assistance, SAT preparation, college tours, and academic advisement. Serves over 1,000 students annually through in-person and virtual programming.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$947K
Contributions & grants$947K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$86
expenses
Total expenses$973K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$726K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$72K
Cash$33K
Investments$0
Liabilities$58K
Net assets$14K
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue -6.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Perez | Executive Director | 40 | $85K |
board members · 7
- Anthony Lopez — Board Member
- Gess LeBlanc — Board Member
- Isaac Torres — Secretary
- Kristina Rivera — Board Member
- Lewis P Jones III — Board Chair
- Lonnie Soury — Board Member
- Murray Stoltz — Treasurer
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Antioch College of Ohio Partner — Collaborated with Antioch College of Ohio and nine other small colleges to recruit minority students for higher education.
- Association for Equality and Excellence in Education (AEEE) Network — Paula Martin was the first female President of AEEE and received awards from the organization.
- Church of the Good Neighbor Partner — Cooperated with the Church of the Good Neighbor in the establishment of the organization.
- Combined Municipal Fund Funder — Receives funding from the Combined Municipal Fund.
- Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) Network — Paula Martin served on the COE Board of Directors and received the COE Walter O. Mason award, its top honor.
- David Perez Partner — Executive Director & Talent Search Project Director who serves as primary contact for contributions.
- David Perez Partner — Executive Director who coordinates college admissions assistance appointments.
- Educational Opportunity Center Government — Federally funded program administered by HCE, supporting adults and youth with educational and career services.
- Guide Star Network — Member organization profiled on Guide Star, providing public access to financial and operational information.
- Long Island University Partner — David Perez earned a M.S. in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University.
- NCAN Network — Member of the National College Attainment Network (NCAN), indicating affiliation with a national network focused on college access and success.
- New York Foundation Funder — Provided early funding that supported the establishment of the organization.
- Northeastern University Partner — David Perez is in the Ed.D. program at Northeastern University.
- Sonoma State University Partner — Paula Martin currently serves on the faculty as a trainer of TRIO program directors.
- State University of New York at Albany Partner — David Perez earned a B.A. in History from SUNY Albany.
- Talent Search Government — Federal TRIO program in which HCE leadership has participated, supporting middle and high school students in educational advancement.
- The Rockefeller Brothers Fund Funder — Provided the first major grant upon HCE's incorporation.
- U.S. Department of Education Government — Has continually awarded competitive TRIO program grants to HCE since 1977.
- US Department of Education Government — Funds the High School program through the Talent Search TRIO Program.
- US Department of Education Government — Receives funding through grants from the US Department of Education, including the EOC program.
- University of Idaho Partner — Paula Martin previously served as a trainer with the University of Idaho.
- University of Washington Partner — Paula Martin previously served as a trainer with the University of Washington.
- Upward Bound Government — Long-standing educational enrichment program in which HCE leadership has participated, funded under federal TRIO programs.
- adult education programs Partner — Receives free workshops from EOC on college admissions and financial aid processes.
- community based organizations Partner — Receives free workshops from EOC covering college admissions and training pathways.
- workforce development groups Partner — Receives free workshops from EOC on labor market information and in-demand careers.
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.
- Arts-Integrated Academic Engagementmethodology: interdisciplinary_arts_integrationBy using graffiti-inspired, interdisciplinary curricula that connect artistic expression with academic content in language arts, the organization increases student engagement and understanding of abstract concepts like symbolism and metaphor because culturally relevant, creative learning activates deeper cognitive connections.
- College and Career Readiness Counselingmethodology: college_and_career_readiness_counselingBy providing integrated academic, college, and career counseling through workshops, classes, and individualized support, the organization increases postsecondary access and success among low-income, first-generation students because personalized guidance helps navigate complex educational and financial systems.
- Low-Barrier Comprehensive Support Modelmethodology: comprehensive_access_modelBy offering universal access to a full range of services after a simple intake process, the organization promotes sustained engagement and holistic development because reducing structural barriers enables economically disadvantaged youth to receive coordinated academic, college, and career support.