named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
3D Prints and Drones
Hands-on STEM program introducing students to 3D printing and drone technology through workshops and real-world problem-solving projects.
Club X Art
Digital art program enabling young people to create drawings that are displayed in a virtual 3D museum, promoting creative expression and public recognition.
Dear Bully
School-based anti-bullying initiative using musical theater and storytelling to educate students about the impacts of physical, verbal, social, and cyberbullying.
Earn While You Learn
Work-readiness program offering project-based workshops leading to paid and unpaid internships that teach work ethic and employment skills.
Fun Finance
Financial literacy initiative using films, animations, music, and books to teach children and teens about saving, investing, and ownership, with a focus on communities of color.
Teach With A Tee
Youth entrepreneurship program where students design and print custom apparel, learning branding, financial literacy, and business skills through hands-on screen printing and e-commerce.
WatchClubXTV
Free online edutainment streaming platform featuring youth-produced shows, animations, documentaries, and music videos on financial literacy, mental health, and social issues.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Deliver STEAM-infused project-based learning programsProvides project-based education in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) to K–12 students through afterschool programs and hands-on workshops that integrate entrepreneurship, creative arts, and leadership development.
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Youth Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy Education 1 activity
- Facilitate youth entrepreneurship and e-commerce trainingOffers structured programs for grades 6–12 that teach product development, branding, screen printing, and e-commerce management through hands-on workshops and school-based fundraisers where students design, market, and sell custom apparel.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Host youth art exhibitionsOrganizes art exhibitions featuring work from over ten young artists, showcasing creativity, resilience, and inspiration for youth audiences.
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Financial Literacy Education Programs 1 activity
- Operate financial literacy and youth banking programsRuns the “Earn While You Learn” program and related financial literacy initiatives that teach saving, investing, and money management, including opening custodial bank and investment accounts, sponsoring bank trips, hosting stock purchase parties, and providing seed money to youth.
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Community and Public Broadcasting Services 1 activity
- Operate youth-focused edutainment streaming platformRuns WatchClubXTV.com, a free streaming platform offering educational and entertaining content created by and for youth in New York City.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Produce youth-created Emmy-winning media contentSupports students in producing award-winning films, animations, musicals, and documentaries such as "Dear Bully," "Rights," and "MuScience," which have received multiple New York Emmy Awards and nominations.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Provide staff training and program management resourcesDevelops and distributes training materials and guides for staff on child abuse reporting, health and safety, learning styles, team debriefings, daily huddles, and program management to support effective implementation of youth programs.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Support student workforce development and internshipsProvides project-based workshops leading to paid and unpaid internships, offers resume-building tools for grades K–12, and enables students to browse job and internship opportunities in NYC.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.69M
Contributions & grants$1.61M95%
Program service revenue$77K5%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.11M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.34M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$184K
Cash$13K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.37M
Net assets$-1.18M
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -12.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| RAYMOND L THOMAS Jr | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $106K |
| JANEA POWELL | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $80K |
| MARCELLE LASHLEY - KABORE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $53K |
| SHAUGHN THOMAS | BOARD CHAIR | 15 | $15K |
board members · 8
- AMY QUIGLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- DARLENE MELVIN — BOARD MEMBER
- DR STEPHANIE GORE — BOARD MEMBER
- KERRY ANN MILTON — BOARD MEMBER
- RAMELL HEMMINGS - LOVE — BOARD MEMBER
- SHEMAR MITCHENOR — SECRETARY
- SHEREE BRYANT — TREASURER
- ZORA DUDLEY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- 3dprintanddrones.com Partner — Partner website offering a program focused on 3D printing and drone technology as part of the Xposure educational model.
- Goldie Maple Academy Partner — School partner hosting a student store through Teach With A Tee
- Janice Nazar Partner — Featured artist whose work is included in rotating exhibitions
- NYC DYCD Government — Funds some afterschool programs through city resources.
- Nicholas Herkimer School Partner — School partner hosting a student store through Teach With A Tee
- Raymond L Thomas Jr. Partner — CEO & Founder of XPOSURE FOUNDATION INC and 5X Emmy Award Winning Producer
- Rockefeller College Partner — Collaborates on delivering Foundations of Health and Safety Training for staff.
- WatchClubXTV.com Partner — Youth-focused edutainment streaming service operated by XPOSURE FOUNDATION INC.
- clubxart.com Partner — Partner website offering art-based learning experiences as part of the Xposure S.T.E.A.M. and life skills curriculum.
- dearbully.com Partner — Partner website addressing bullying through educational content, integrated into Xposure’s life skills programming.
- earnwhileyoulearn.nyc Partner — Partner program based in New York City that combines learning with earning opportunities for youth, aligned with Xposure’s educational approach.
- funfinance.com Partner — Partner website providing financial literacy education as part of the Xposure life skills and S.T.E.A.M. programming.
- schools and organizations across NYC Partner — Partner with EWYL to post internships, apprenticeships, and job postings for students.
- teachwithatee.com Partner — Partner website delivering educational content through golf instruction, integrated into the Xposure life skills curriculum.
- watchclubxtv.com Partner — Partner platform providing video content to support Xposure’s educational programs and student engagement.
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.
- Creativity-to-Entrepreneurship Youth Developmentmethodology: creativity-to-entrepreneurshipBy harnessing youth creativity through art, music, film, and technology and connecting it to entrepreneurial practice, the organization fosters ownership, confidence, and economic opportunity because transforming creative gifts into income-generating ventures builds agency and real-world skills.
- Earn-While-You-Learn Financial Capability Modelmethodology: earn-while-you-learnBy combining financial literacy education with real-world income generation, banking, and family-supported investment, the organization builds long-term financial capability because experiential engagement with money management fosters deeper understanding and behavioral change than classroom instruction alone.
- Experiential Learning with Real-World Applicationmethodology: experiential-learningBy integrating STEM, financial literacy, and leadership development through hands-on learning and creative expression, the organization builds real-world skills because experiential engagement promotes deeper learning, empowerment, and long-term behavioral change.
- Exposure-Based Learning for Opportunity Expansionmethodology: exposure-based_learningBy exposing underserved children, youth, and families to key domains such as science, technology, finance, and nutrition, the organization aims to broaden access to opportunity and foster personal development, because early exposure activates aspiration and engagement in lifelong learning and career pathways.
- Project-Based Learning with STEAM Integrationmethodology: project-based_learningBy delivering interactive, interdisciplinary projects that integrate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), the organization builds life skills, confidence, and career readiness because hands-on problem solving fosters deeper engagement, retention, and real-world application.