irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $16KNECS'S SCHOOL PROGRAM DELIVERED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING AT THREE SCHOOLS IN THE PEEKSKILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT: OAKSIDE ELEMENTARY, HILLCREST, AND PEEKSKILL MIDDLE SCHOOL. THESE PROGRAMS POSITIVELY IMPACTED APPROXIMATELY 109 YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES WHILE PROVIDING MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT FOR SEVEN TEACHING ARTISTS.
- #2 $10KNECS'S ORGANIZATION PROGRAM WAS PROUD TO BE SELECTED ONCE AGAIN AS A PARTNER ORGANIZATION FOR THE CHILDREN'S VILLAGE. GUIDED BY ITS MISSION TO HELP SOCIETY'S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN BECOME EDUCATIONALLY PROFICIENT, ECONOMICALLY PRODUCTIVE, AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES, THE CHILDREN'S VILLAGE RECOGNIZES THAT A STRONG, SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH EVEN ONE CARING ADULT CAN TRANSFORM A CHILD'S LIFE- ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE IN FOSTER CARE. NECS DEEPLY VALUES THE OPPORTUNITY TO HELP CHILDREN THRIVE.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
100 Cameras International Workshop
Photography workshop for young women at Starfish International in The Gambia, West Africa, conducted in partnership with 100 Cameras.
Children's Village Partnership
Collaborative program serving vulnerable children, especially those in foster care, through creative enrichment and mentorship.
EmpowerEd Girls
Mentorship and arts-based leadership program for middle and high school girls focused on building self-esteem and community impact.
Film and Video Production
Course for grades 8–12 teaching filmmaking skills from shooting to editing, culminating in a public screening of student work.
Mentoring Into Manhood
Leadership program for boys in grades 8–12 that includes discussion, fitness, field trips, and mentorship to support personal development.
NECS Creative Academy
After-school program offering two daily classes and a snack for students, with transportation provided by the Peekskill City School District. Serves multiple schools in the district.
Photography: Beginner/Intermediate
Workshop for grades 7–12 that teaches photography skills and visual storytelling through exploration of the local community.
Youth Theater Ensemble: Theater by Me
Program where students in grades 7–12 collaborate to write and perform an original play, building skills in storytelling, teamwork, and creative expression.
activities · 15 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
- After-school programming for K–5 studentsOffers daily after-school classes in art, STEAM, music, theater, and digital art for students in kindergarten through 5th grade, including two daily classes and a snack, with transportation provided by the Peekskill City School District.
- Expanded after-school programming at Dunbar HeightsProvides free after-school programs three days a week at the Dunbar Heights community room in Peekskill, combining academic enrichment, arts programming, and character education with nutritious meals, serving over 100 participants and employing teaching artists and assistants.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Arts and STEAM programs for homeschooled and middle school studentsRuns a STEAM-based program for homeschooled children in kindergarten through 3rd grade using LEGO and visual arts, and hosts a comic and writing workshop for students in grades 6–12 using iPads and art supplies to produce zines, comics, and poetry.
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Community engagement and wellness programsHosts a monthly book club for community members, offers monthly community yoga classes at NECS and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church for adults and seniors, and organizes community events such as a day at Peekskill Regeneration Farm and a 10th-anniversary celebration at the Paramount Theater.
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ESL and Multilingual Language Support Programs 1 activity
- English language instruction and civil rights educationProvides English language instruction to members of the Hispanic community and organizes civil rights educational trips as part of The Lehrer Prize program.
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Experiential learning and character developmentProvides experiential learning experiences to build critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and life skills in young people, delivering vibrant educational and character-building opportunities annually to hundreds of children through school-based and community programs since 2013.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Film and video production educationProvides film and video production classes for students in grades 8–12, teaching shooting, editing, and collaboration, culminating in a public screening; includes a paid summer internship in filmmaking for grades 10–12.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Financial accessibility and scholarship supportOffers subsidies, discounts, and scholarships to ensure financial accessibility to all participants, providing $341,000 in support to enable participation in NECS programs.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Mentorship and youth development programmingOffers mentorship and facilitation roles for college interns in youth empowerment programs for youth aged 12–17 and operates a mentorship program that empowers youth to reflect on their spiritual and intellectual capacities to promote personal excellence and community service.
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Youth Photography Education 1 activity
- Photography and visual storytelling workshopsOffers photography workshops for students in grades 7–12, involving exploration of Peekskill and creation of visual narratives; also partnered with 100Cameras to deliver a photography workshop for young women in The Gambia, West Africa.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Podcast production on activismProduces and publishes a biweekly podcast titled 'My Activist Life' that explores diverse forms of activism.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Portfolio development for high school studentsOffers a portfolio-building class for high school students using digital and traditional art techniques to prepare for college and future opportunities.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Summer youth programs by age groupRuns age-specific summer programs: nature connection for grades K–2 and 3–5, creative and science-based activities for grades 6–8, theater intensive for grades 9–12, and a paid film production internship for grades 10–12 culminating in a public screening.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Training in restorative and culturally responsive practicesTrains community partners and families in positive discipline, restorative practices, and culturally responsive teaching to support youth development and community engagement.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth leadership and empowerment programsRuns a leadership program for young men in grades 8–12 involving discussion, fitness, field trips, and mentorship; also offers programs for middle and high school girls focused on self-esteem, leadership, mentorship, and community impact through artistic engagement.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Youth theater and original play productionOffers a theater program for students in grades 7–12 where they collaboratively write and perform an original play, developing skills in storytelling, teamwork, and creative expression; also includes a youth theater ensemble and productions such as "Cyrano The Burger Shack."
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.62M
Contributions & grants$1.53M94%
Program service revenue$87K5%
Investment income$4K0%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$780K
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$376K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.76M
Cash$565K
Investments$0
Liabilities$331K
Net assets$1.42M
Liquid reserves8.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +104.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| RIDVAN IDARA FOXHALL | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $78K |
board members · 4
- GLENN SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
- LESLIE FIELDS-CRUZ — SECRETARY
- MARLA RATNER — BOARD MEMBER
- RACHEL WIMPEE — PRESIDENT
relationships · 57
Who they work with
- 100Cameras Partner — Partnered internationally to deliver a photography workshop for young women in The Gambia.
- A Call To Men Partner — National partner supporting New Era Creative Space
- Arts 10566 Partner — Local partner supporting New Era Creative Space
- Arts Westchester Partner — Local partner supporting New Era Creative Space
- Bahá’u’lláh Partner — Spiritual guidance from Bahá’u’lláh forms the foundation of NECS's philosophy.
- Bean Runner Partner — Local partner supporting New Era Creative Space
- Black Public Media Partner — National partner supporting New Era Creative Space
- Bria The Artist Partner — Collaborates as a guest and theme song creator for the 'My Activist Life' podcast.
- Bria the Artist Partner — Collaborated on the creation of the original NECS theme song "Love & Unity" used in the Summer Theater Intensive.
- Cause Agency Partner — National partner supporting New Era Creative Space
- Children's Village Partner — Selected as a provider/partner organization to deliver services aligned with Children's Village mission of supporting vulnerable children.
- Clementyne Design Partner — Local partner supporting New Era Creative Space
- Edward Jones Partner — National partner supporting New Era Creative Space
- HV Gives Partner — Partner organization supporting NECS through Hudson Valley Gives, a community giving initiative.
- Hudson Valley H2O Partner — Local partner supporting New Era Creative Space
- Hudson Valley MoCA Partner — Local partner supporting New Era Creative Space
- Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Partner — Local partner supporting New Era Creative Space
- Inner Being Yoga Partner — Local partner supporting New Era Creative Space
- Jo's Body Shop Partner — Local partner supporting New Era Creative Space
- Kathleen's Tea Room Partner — Local partner supporting New Era Creative Space
- Kathryn Duffy Acupuncture Partner — Local partner supporting New Era Creative Space
- Lanza Family Foundation Partner — Local partner supporting New Era Creative Space
- Lodi Wealth Advisors Partner — Local partner supporting New Era Creative Space
- MT Bank Partner — Local partner supporting New Era Creative Space
- Mona Foundation Partner — National partner supporting New Era Creative Space
- NAACP Peekskill Partner — Local partner supporting New Era Creative Space
- NYS Council on the Arts Partner — National partner supporting New Era Creative Space
- New York Presbyterian Partner — Local partner supporting New Era Creative Space
- Novo Foundation Partner — National partner supporting New Era Creative Space
- One Planet Partner — National partner supporting New Era Creative Space
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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.
- Community-Engaged Arts Education for Civic Developmentmethodology: community-engaged_arts_educationBy embedding community themes and local settings into student creative projects, we strengthen civic identity and engagement because youth develop ownership and responsibility when learning is rooted in their lived context.
- Creative Youth Development through Experiential Learningmethodology: creative-youth-developmentBy engaging youth in hands-on, creative programming in art, STEAM, and performance, we develop critical, collaborative, and creative thinking skills because experiential learning fosters deeper cognitive and social growth than passive instruction.
- Spiritual-Educational Empowerment Modelmethodology: spiritual-educationBy integrating spiritual reflection with education, we cultivate moral and intellectual potential in youth because a philosophy of inherent human value motivates personal growth, character development, and service to others.