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NEW DAWN CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 453058039 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B20 · Education · Large ($10M-$50M) · ndchsbrooklyn.org
revenue
$19.3M
expenses
$15.5M
net assets
$24.0M
employees
87
volunteers
6
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

NEW DAWN CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL PROVIDES OVER-AGED AND UNDER-CREDITED STUDENTS 15 - 21 YEARS OF AGE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RETURN TO SCHOOL AND OBTAIN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA THROUGH A RIGOROUS NYSED STANDARDS-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAM.

profile · synthesized from sources

New Dawn Charter High School is a public charter school in New York City serving over-aged and under-credited students aged 15 to 21. It provides a rigorous, NYSED standards-based education program designed to help students earn a high school diploma. The school emphasizes individualized support, social-emotional learning, and full inclusion for English-language learners and students with special needs.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Full Inclusion Model for Special Needs Students
Integrates over 80% of students with IEPs into general education classrooms with appropriate supports and accommodations.
IEP and 504 Plan Implementation
Review and integration of Individualized Education Programs and 504 Plans to ensure appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities.
NYSED Standards-Based Diploma Program
Rigorous academic program aligned with New York State Education Department standards, designed for over-aged and under-credited students to earn a high school diploma.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Program
Comprehensive approach to developing emotional management, resilience, goal-setting, and interpersonal skills to support academic and personal success.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • School Governance & Strategic Oversight 1 activity
    • Codify curriculum and professional development systems across campuses
      Codified curriculum, assessment systems, staff training, and data coordination across multiple campuses to ensure instructional consistency, scalability, and quality. Consulted with other school organizations nationally on charter applications and school start-ups.
  • College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
    • Deliver NYSED standards-based education program for over-aged and under-credited students
      Provides a rigorous, New York State Education Department (NYSED) standards-aligned academic program enabling over-aged and under-credited students aged 15–21, including English Language Learners and students with special needs, to return to school and earn a high school diploma. Includes preparation for NY State Regents Exams as part of graduation requirements.
  • Special Education Support Services 1 activity
    • Deliver special education and English Language Learner (ENL/ELL) support services
      Employs certified special education teachers to provide direct instruction, consultation, and classroom support. Integrates English Language Learners into general education using an immersion model and ensures access to ENL services, counseling, home visits, and parental support to promote equitable academic outcomes.
  • Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
    • Facilitate college and career counseling and mentoring
      Offers one-on-one and group college and career counseling, mentorship from educational professionals, and guidance to support college preparation and enrollment. Also operates mentoring programs focused on mental and emotional health, interpersonal skills, and personal development.
  • Charter School Facilities Support 1 activity
    • Manage school facilities, expansion, and operational continuity
      Directed financing, acquisition, and full renovation of the founding school facility at 242 Hoyt Street in Brooklyn; managed temporary relocation; and led the opening and operational launch of New Dawn Charter High School II in Jamaica, Queens. Designed and expanded two high schools in Brooklyn and Queens.
  • Culinary Workforce Training Programs 1 activity
    • Operate career and technical education (CTE) culinary arts program with internships
      Provides CTE-certified culinary arts training and places eligible students in up to 20 hours per week of internships at professional kitchens, catering businesses, and hospitality sites across NYC. Students must meet academic, behavioral, and workplace readiness criteria to qualify.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Promote parent and community engagement
      Encourages and supports active parent involvement in the educational process and integrates social-emotional learning across the curriculum to support holistic student development and academic success.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Lead enrollment, recruitment, and data systems
      Leads student and staff enrollment, recruitment, marketing, and outreach initiatives to increase access. Coordinates remote instruction transitions during emergencies and serves as Data Specialist to manage institutional data and assessment systems.
    • Provide targeted academic interventions and student placement services
      Offers differentiated academic support based on credit status, including targeted interventions for students with fewer than 11 credits and those with 11 or more. Conducts transcript reviews, verifies credits from prior schools, administers placement tests, and determines appropriate academic placement to support timely graduation.
    • Support students experiencing homelessness through McKinney-Vento compliance
      Designates a staff member as a McKinney-Vento Liaison to identify and support students experiencing homelessness, ensuring they receive necessary academic, social, and logistical assistance to remain enrolled and succeed in school.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$19.30M
Contributions & grants$17.98M93%
Program service revenue$905K5%
Investment income$411K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$15.53M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$8.10M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$73.86M
Cash$23.34M
Investments$0
Liabilities$49.84M
Net assets$24.02M
Liquid reserves18.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +11.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SARA M ASMUSSEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $326K
STEVE RAMKISSON DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40 $243K
LISA DIGUADIO DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM 40 $238K
JOSE ANTONIO OBREGON DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40 $217K
DONNA LOBATO PRINCIPAL 40 $189K
MUHAMMAD I BILAL PRINCIPAL 40 $185K
NAZLI FLORES DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES 40 $131K
board members · 6
  • BRIAN BAER — SECRETARY
  • DANIEL LEWIS — TRUSTEE
  • JANE SUN — VICE CHAIR (THROUGH 3/25)
  • JEFFREY CASIO — VICE CHAIR
  • KATHARINE URBATI — TREASURER
  • RONALD TABANO — BOARD CHAIR
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Anabel Franco Partner — Parent Coordinator supporting families at NDCHS II Queens.
  • Ashish C. Abraham Partner — Recruitment & Marketing Specialist involved in enrollment, recruitment, and outreach initiatives.
  • Board of Trustees Partner — Responsible for setting school policy and holding the Executive Director accountable for school operations.
  • Community-based organizations Partner — Hosts student interns and collaborates on workforce development for NYC youth.
  • Corporate partners Partner — Hosts student interns in corporate office environments to build professional experience.
  • Culinary Arts (CTE Certified) Partner — Hosts students in internship placements in professional kitchens, catering businesses, and hospitality settings.
  • Healthcare providers Partner — Hosts student interns in healthcare settings as part of the work-based learning program.
  • Kim Fields Partner — Parent Coordinator supporting families at NDCHS Brooklyn.
  • NYS Department of Education Government — Provides state-level guidance on the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education program.
  • NYSED Government — Implements a rigorous education program aligned with NYSED standards.
  • Skilled trades professionals Partner — Provides internship opportunities and real-world training in skilled trades for high school students.
  • The AL2LA Foundation Partner — Dr. Lisa DiGaudio is a founding member of The AL2LA Foundation, a nonprofit supporting veterans and first responders in mental distress.
  • The AL2LA Foundation Partner — Founding member organization focused on providing assistance and coordination for veterans and first responders in mental distress.
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.

  • Individualized, Inclusive Instructional Model
    methodology: individualized-education-approach
    By using flexible, tailored programming—including immersion for ELL students and placement in the least restrictive environment for students with disabilities—the school promotes academic engagement and equity because meeting students where they are academically and linguistically increases access and belonging.
  • Integrated Academic and Social-Emotional Systems
    methodology: integrated-academic-and-social-emotional-systems
    By embedding social-emotional learning and mentorship within academic instruction, the school improves student outcomes because emotional regulation, interpersonal skills, and relational support are essential to sustaining engagement and academic progress for at-risk youth.
  • Three-Component Reengagement Model
    methodology: three_component_reengagement_model
    By structuring education around credit-based interventions, community internships, and college enrollment support, the school re-engages over-aged and under-credited students because this integrated approach addresses academic deficits, builds real-world experience, and creates a clear pathway to postsecondary success.