named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Center for Learning and Living Classes
Offers interactive educational courses on topics including history, film, literature, politics, music, and wellness for adults 55+; taught by experts and practitioners
Focus Group Discussions
Hosts discussion groups led by experienced moderators, such as Judy Langer, on current events and social issues
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Offers educational courses and classes for adults aged 55+ in New York CityProvides ongoing educational courses on a wide range of intellectual topics including history, politics, music, literature, film, and cultural shifts for older adults, fostering community engagement and lifelong learning. Specific courses include explorations of the Gilded Age, Virginia Woolf’s writing, women in rock and roll, plant-based diets, and the Titanic.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Produces and hosts public educational media contentCreates and distributes educational media including the YouTube program New Realities, interviews with prominent thinkers such as Dr. Deepak Chopra and Bruce Lipton, and video clips from public sessions. Also includes producing nationally aired documentaries for CBS Sunday Morning and PBS in collaboration with Ken Burns.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Produces and screens independent films at festivalsProduces and screens independent films such as "Solid State" and the award-winning feature film _A/way_ at multiple film festivals, including Dances with Films NY and the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival, where it received awards for Outstanding Feature, Director, and Performance in a Narrative Feature Film.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$28K
Contributions & grants$2K8%
Program service revenue$29K106%
Investment income$5032%
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expenses
Total expenses$58K
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Salaries & benefits$44K
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balance sheet
Total assets$16K
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Net assets$16K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -50.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- BETH PESSEN — Director
- BRUCE BERKMAN — Director
- JOYCE TOY — Director
- RITA SATZ — Director
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Adam Friedman Partner — Partner filmmaker leading an educational session on filmmaking.
- Art of Brooklyn Film Festival Partner — Festival where Derek's film _A/way_ was screened and won multiple awards.
- Bruce Lipton Partner — Interviewee featured in discussions hosted by CL&L's producer Alan
- CBS Sunday Morning Partner — Collaborated on the production of two nationally aired documentaries.
- CUNY Network — Patricia, speaker at the event, is Professor Emerita, English, at CUNY.
- Dances with Films NY Partner — Prestigious festival where Derek's feature film _A/way_ was screened.
- Dr. Deepak Chopra Partner — Interviewee featured in discussions hosted by CL&L's producer Alan
- Ken Burns Partner — Collaborated on the production of two documentaries aired on PBS.
- Lynne McTaggart Partner — Interviewee featured in discussions hosted by CL&L's producer Alan
- Marymount Partner — Former institutional affiliation where CL&L programming was previously offered before relocating.
- NJVEG Partner — Collaborates with NJVEG, a New Jersey-based nonprofit, through staff involvement and shared programming focus on plant-based living.
- PBS Partner — Collaborated on documentary production, including work with Ken Burns.
- PIX11 Partner — Colleague organization where Monica and Magee work together.
- PIX11 Partner — Media organization with which instructor Magee Hickey is affiliated, indicating a professional link between CL&L and local broadcast journalism.
- Tribeca Film Festival Partner — Derek participated as a Film Fellow, indicating a professional development relationship with the festival.
- WNBC Partner — Shared professional background between CL&L discussion leader Inara de Leon and speaker Lee Miringoff, indicating a connection through prior work in political reporting and polling.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
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- Cultural and Biographical Exploration to Promote Meaningful Learningmethodology: cultural-biographical explorationBy using cultural, biographical, and character-driven narratives—such as the life of Virginia Woolf or women in rock and roll—the organization fosters deeper appreciation of history and social themes, because personal and identity-centered storytelling makes cultural education more relatable and impactful.
- Experiential and Immersive Education Across Disciplinesmethodology: experiential-educationBy grounding learning in personal experience, immersive historical exploration, and interdisciplinary dialogue with thought leaders, the organization deepens participant understanding of complex ideas, because experiential and narrative-driven formats make abstract or historical concepts more accessible and transformative.
- Interactive, Peer-Based Learning for Intellectual Stimulationmethodology: interactive_learningBy using discussion-based, interactive learning with engaged instructors and peers, the organization promotes intellectual stimulation and social connection among older adults, because peer-to-peer dialogue enhances engagement and cognitive enrichment in adult learners.