irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $894KEMPLOYER PARTNERSHIP AND JOB PLACEMENT:HOPE ENGAGES A ROBUST NETWORK OF EMPLOYER PARTNERS ACROSS THE INDUSTRIES FOR WHICH PARTICIPANTS ARE TRAINED AND ARE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT. JOB PLACEMENTS ARE MADE THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE MATCHES BETWEEN GRADUATES AND EMPLOYERS; INTERVIEW EVENTS; AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO GRADUATES IN INDEPENDENT JOB SEARCH.
- #2 $815KCAREER ADVANCEMENT AND LIFELONG CAREER SUPPORT:EMPLOYED GRADUATES RECEIVE A YEAR OF STRUCTURED FOLLOW-UP, INCLUDING INCENTIVES FOR ACHIEVING SPECIFIC JOB RETENTION MILESTONES, SUPPORT IN NAVIGATING WORKPLACE CHALLENGES, REPLACEMENT SUPPORT OF NECESSARY, AND COACHING TO SUPPORT CAREER ADVANCEMENT. HOPE FOLLOWS ITS MOTTO: "WHEN YOU'RE HOPE, YOU'RE HOPE FOR LIFE," PROVIDING ONGOING SUPPORT AT ANY STAGE OF THEIR CAREERS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Bridge to HOPE
Outreach and information sessions that connect New Yorkers to workforce training through resume workshops, career pathway guidance, and immediate skill-building in financial and environmental literacy.
HOPE for Life
Lifelong career support model offering one year of structured follow-up for employed graduates, including retention incentives, workplace coaching, re-placement support, and career advancement guidance.
HOPE on the Road
Community-based green infrastructure initiative delivering CoolRoofs installations, rain garden maintenance, and stormwater management projects while providing hands-on training.
HOPEworks
Core curriculum program teaching essential skills in digital literacy, financial literacy, professional communication, work wellness, and environmental literacy to prepare participants for sustainable employment.
Raising HOPE
Workforce training and job placement program that prepares participants for quality jobs in the green economy, resulting in industry certifications and sustainable employment.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Workforce Readiness Training 3 activities
- Conduct outreach and recruitment through information sessionsThe organization hosts regular virtual and in-person information sessions—weekly online and in Brooklyn and Bronx locations—to connect New Yorkers facing systemic barriers with workforce development opportunities, engaging nearly 1,900 individuals annually.
- Facilitate job placement and post-employment advancementThe HOPE Program supports graduates in securing quality employment through employer partnerships, one-on-one job matches, hiring events, and referrals. It provides one year of structured follow-up support including job retention incentives, workplace challenge resolution, re-placement assistance, and career advancement coaching, resulting in documented salary increases among alumni.
- Provide job readiness and career support servicesThe organization delivers comprehensive job readiness training, including digital literacy, financial literacy, work wellness, professional conduct, mock interviews, and one-on-one interview practice. It also operates a three-month Job Club with twice-weekly workshops and provides professional clothing, food during training, and ongoing career coaching to support employment success.
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Clean Energy Workforce Training 1 activity
- Deliver workforce training programs with industry-recognized certificationsThe HOPE Program offers full-time, 10-week workforce training cohorts that include a holistic core curriculum and lead to industry-recognized certifications in green construction, building operations and maintenance, horticulture, OSHA 40/30, flagger, scaffolding, HAZWOPER, and security guard licensing. These programs serve individuals facing systemic barriers, including those transitioning from the criminal justice system or homelessness.
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Women Entrepreneurs Grant Programs 1 activity
- Fund wage subsidies for on-the-job trainingThe HOPE Program funds wage subsidies for select job seekers through public and private grant partnerships, enabling on-the-job technical training and improving employment outcomes.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Implement green infrastructure and climate resilience projectsParticipants engage in applied environmental work such as applying white reflective coatings to rooftops through the NYC CoolRoofs program, maintaining rain gardens that capture over 2.2 million gallons of stormwater annually, conducting park cleanups, and contributing to green spaces and energy-efficient buildings—providing hands-on training while delivering urban climate resilience benefits.
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Program Monitoring & Evaluation 1 activity
- Track program outcomes and adapt programming based on dataThe organization systematically tracks employment outcomes in relation to participant characteristics and employment barriers, using data analysis to assess progress and refine its training and support services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.03M
Contributions & grants$7.81M97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$146K2%
Other revenue$75K
expenses
Total expenses$7.82M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$5.06M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.22M
Cash$470K
Investments$1.16M
Liabilities$3.90M
Net assets$5.32M
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -5.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| TRACEY CAPERS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $264K |
| GENTIAN HAXHILLARI | CHIEF FINANCIAL & OPERATING OFFICER | 35 | $178K |
| KENDRA JONES | BRONX PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 35 | $125K |
| MEHEDI RAHMAN | CONTROLLER | 35 | $116K |
| GIANINA KESSELMAN | DIR. OF HUMAN RESOURCES & OPTS. | 35 | $115K |
| KAREN EDELMAN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT & EVAULATION OFFICER | 35 | $115K |
| ANA CHAPMAN | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER (OUTGOING) | 35 | $114K |
| JAKO DOUGLAS-BORREN | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER (INCOMING) | 35 | $34K |
board members · 17
- ALIX OLIVER — DIRECTOR
- ANTHONY LENNON — DIRECTOR
- BELINDA DIGIAMBATTISTA — DIRECTOR
- CASANDRA PINAMONTI — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINA HORNER — DIRECTOR
- CYNTHIA VREDENBURGH — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL CARLIN — DIRECTOR
- GABRIELLE LEVIN — DIRECTOR
- JOHANNES MAUS — DIRECTOR
- JOSETTE THOMPSON — DIRECTOR
- JOSHUA GOLDMAN — DIRECTOR
- JULIE CHANG — DIRECTOR
- JULIENNE H SILVERMAN — VICE CHAIR
- KATHARINE LYNN — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN HUNGATE — DIRECTOR
- LAUREN SAMUEL — CHAIR
- LYNNETTE FERGUSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Airtek Environmental Partner — Employer partner that hires HOPE Program graduates and collaborates on workforce needs.
- Employer Partners Partner — Collaborates with businesses that hire HOPE graduates, providing skilled workers ready for employment.
- Employer Partners Partner — Network of employer partners across industries who hire Hope Program graduates through direct matches and interview events.
- Equitable Commute Project Partner — Member of a consortium exploring transportation equity initiatives.
- Infinite Horizons Partner — Employer partner that hired a trained superintendent from The HOPE Program for property management.
- Macquarie Partner — Partnered with Macquarie to expand community-based programming through HOPE on the Road.
- NBC Partner — Employer where a HOPE Program graduate advanced to a high-earning career.
- NYSERDA Government — Collaborated with NYSERDA on green infrastructure initiatives including CoolRoofs and rain garden maintenance.
- Part of the Solution Partner — Hosts HOPE_works_/POTS classes at its Bronx location.
- TCS New York City Marathon Partner — The HOPE Program is a charity partner of the TCS New York City Marathon, organizing runners to fundraise for its services.
- Willdan Partner — Employer partner that values HOPE's social enterprise model for workforce development and career pathways.
- corporate partners Partner — Corporate partners donate professional clothing for students.
- employer partners Partner — Provides personal referrals to employer partners through Job Club and facilitates job placements.
- employment specialist Partner — Staff member who provides one-on-one interview preparation support to participants.
strategies · 6
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.
- Employer-Partnered Curriculum and Job Placementmethodology: employer-partnered_job_placementBy co-developing training curricula with employers and using targeted job placement strategies, we produce job-ready graduates and higher placement rates because alignment with industry needs ensures relevance and direct pathways to employment.
- Foundational Readiness First Approachmethodology: foundational-readiness-firstBy prioritizing foundational job readiness skills—such as workplace behavior and problem-solving—we produce more resilient employees because these competencies enable on-the-job learning and adaptation, even when technical skills are initially limited.
- Green Jobs Training with Community Co-Benefitsmethodology: green_job_training_with_environmental_co-benefitsBy training unemployed individuals in green infrastructure skills like green roof coating, we produce both skilled workers and environmental improvements because workforce development in emerging green sectors simultaneously addresses unemployment and urban climate challenges.
- Holistic Workforce Development with Integrated Supportmethodology: holistic_support_modelBy combining technical job training with wraparound support services and foundational readiness skills, we produce sustainable employment and career advancement because addressing both personal and systemic barriers increases job retention and long-term success.
- Inclusive Eligibility and Reintegration Modelmethodology: inclusive_eligibilityBy using an inclusive eligibility policy that welcomes individuals with criminal legal histories or substance use challenges—provided they are in treatment—we support long-term reintegration because removing structural barriers enables access to economic opportunity and identity transformation.
- Lifelong Graduate Support for Sustained Successmethodology: lifelong_graduate_supportBy providing lifelong career services to all graduates, we produce long-term career advancement because sustained engagement ensures ongoing access to resources, guidance, and opportunities even after initial placement.