irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $212KOUR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS SERVE YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 0-26 FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, OFFERING VITAL SUPPORT TAILORED TO THEIR NEEDS. IN 2024, OUR ACADEMICS PILLAR CONTINUES TO SUPPORT STUDENTS' CONFIDENCE, STUDY HABITS, AND LONG-TERM ACADEMIC SUCCESS.THROUGH OUR MENTORING AND STUDENT NEEDS PROGRAMS WE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM NON-ACADEMIC NEEDS, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF WINTER COATS, SHOES, AND INTERNET HOTSPOTS. WE ALSO SUPPORTED STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN SCHOOL ENROLLMENT, NAVIGATING SOCIAL SERVICES, AND OTHER SIMILAR CHALLENGES.
- #2 $51KOUR BROADENING HORIZONS PILLAR CONTINUED TO PROVIDE ENRICHING LOCAL FIELD TRIPS TO MUSEUMS, SPORTS GAMES, AND MORE, WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON HELPING MIGRANT STUDENTS BUILD CONFIDENCE AND IMPROVE THEIR ENGLISH SKILLS AS THEY NAVIGATE THEIR NEW HOMETOWN. WE HIRED OUR FIRST FULL-TIME BROADENING HORIZONS COORDINATOR WHO EXPANDED OUR CULTURAL AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING, PARTICULARLY IN THE ARTS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Academic Support and Mentoring
Provides academic coaching, mentoring, and non-academic support such as school enrollment assistance, internet hotspots, and winter clothing for students from underserved communities.
Broadening Horizons
Offers local and international cultural enrichment experiences including museum visits, sports events, university tours, work shadowing, and international exchanges such as the London program post-2023.
Community Service Programs
Organizes weekly and special-event community service at nursing homes, shelters, and public parks, including initiatives like the annual Pie Day event.
Free Immigration Legal Services
Provides full-scope legal representation for asylum seekers and limited-scope assistance for temporary protected status applications, primarily for low-income immigrant families and youth.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Academic support and college success programmingProvides academic support programming that builds student confidence, develops study skills, and encourages intellectual exploration beyond standard curricula, along with a College Success program offering academic mentoring, financial aid guidance, and career navigation support to enrolled college students.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Community events for migrant familiesOrganizes community events that serve migrant families with food, clothing, books, holiday pies, and essential resources, such as an event serving more than 250 families, fostering connection and access to support services.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Community service programming for youthEngages students in structured community service activities at shelters, public parks, nursing homes, and other sites—including recurring events like Pie Day—to foster personal growth, self-efficacy, and civic engagement, with all associated costs covered by the organization.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Cultural enrichment programming for migrant studentsResumed in-person local cultural programming including museum visits, sports games, university tours, lectures, and work shadowing experiences; expanded arts-focused enrichment through a dedicated coordinator and virtual collaborations during travel restrictions, serving youth in New York City and Indian Country.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award programImplements the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award as a non-formal education framework to engage young people in personal development, skill-building, physical recreation, and community contribution.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Extracurricular access for asylum-seeking youthPartners with summer camps and other providers to offer extracurricular activities such as ceramics, sports, and performing arts to over 50 asylum-seeking youth, removing financial and logistical barriers to participation.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Gap Year Fellowship and internship programsOffers Gap Year Fellowship and internship programs for recent high school graduates and college students to serve families and students in New York City.
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
- Immigration information sessions and administrative supportHosts asylum information sessions and provides direct administrative support to immigrants, including assisting over 300 individuals with change-of-address forms for immigration applications and supporting migrant students with school enrollment and obtaining government-issued identification such as NYCIDs.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- International student and educator exchange programsOrganizes international exchanges between students and educators in the United States and Francophone countries to promote mutual understanding and language development, including resuming post-pandemic trips such as a spring 2023 student trip to London focused on immersion in British culture and politics.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Legal representation and immigration support servicesProvides free full-scope legal representation to over 270 migrants and asylum seekers in New York City, including assistance with asylum applications, SIJS petitions, and U-Visa applications, along with limited-scope representation for Temporary Protected Status applicants and comprehensive immigration evaluations for over 950 individuals since December 2022.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Mentorship programs for underserved youthOperates paid and volunteer mentorship programs that pair community members with youth, particularly Native American youth across the Oceti Sakowin and students facing immigration or housing challenges, providing academic and personal support to foster success in education and life.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Student Needs Closet and basic needs distributionOperates a Student Needs Closet and conducts large-scale distributions of essential items including hygiene products, winter coats, shoes, school supplies, and toiletries to migrant and underserved youth and families, including over 1,200 winter coats and 300 internet hotspots distributed to migrant families and hundreds of school supplies at events like the Lakota Nations College Fair.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.18M
Contributions & grants$1.18M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$825K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$456K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.20M
Cash$1.15M
Investments$0
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$1.19M
Liquid reserves16.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +51.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETHANY M THORNE | Secretary | 40 | $90K |
board members · 6
- ANDREW HEINRICH — Executive Dir.
- DOMINIQUE BRUSTLEIN-BOBST — Director
- ESTHER WOJCICKI — Director
- GILLIAN HARDING — Treasurer
- GUADALUPE SMURFIT — Director
- HELEN ABOAH — Director
relationships · 71
Who they work with
- Blackstone Partner — Supporter of Project Rousseau
- CUNY City College Partner — College where Project Rousseau students attend or have graduated from
- Camp Broadway Partner — Partnered to allow students to train and perform in a musical ensemble in a Broadway theater.
- Camp Broadway Partner — Supporter of Project Rousseau
- City of London School for Boys Partner — Supporter of Project Rousseau
- Colgate Palmolive Partner — Supporter of Project Rousseau
- Columbia University Partner — College where Project Rousseau students attend or have graduated from
- Columbia University Partner — Hosted college visits and facilitated discussions with student affinity groups for migrant students.
- Columbia University Center for Career Education Partner — Supporter of Project Rousseau
- Cornell University Partner — College where Project Rousseau students attend or have graduated from
- Dartmouth University Partner — College where Project Rousseau students attend or have graduated from
- Department of Justice Government — Recognized the organization to provide free immigration legal services
- EF Hutton Partner — Supporter of Project Rousseau
- Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration Partner — Supporter of Project Rousseau
- Gabbie@ProjectRousseau.org Partner — Contact point for in-kind donation coordination
- Gashora Girls Academy Partner — Supporter of Project Rousseau
- Georgetown University Partner — College where Project Rousseau students attend or have graduated from
- Goldman Sachs Gives Partner — Supporter of Project Rousseau
- Green Teen Team Partner — Supporter of Project Rousseau
- Gresham Investment Management Partner — Supporter of Project Rousseau
- HIAS Partner — Supporter of Project Rousseau
- Harvard University Partner — College where Project Rousseau students attend or have graduated from
- Haskell Indian Nations University Partner — College where Project Rousseau students attend or have graduated from
- IAC Foundation Partner — Supporter of Project Rousseau
- JP Morgan Partner — Supporter of Project Rousseau
- Kigutu International Academy Partner — Supporter of Project Rousseau
- Kyoto Gaidai Nishi High School Partner — Supporter of Project Rousseau
- Markham College Partner — Supporter of Project Rousseau
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology Partner — College where Project Rousseau students attend or have graduated from
- Mañana Otro Día Partner — Supporter of Project Rousseau
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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.
- Experiential Exposure to Expand Aspirationsmethodology: experiential exposureBy exposing youth to novel careers, cultures, and experiences through experiential learning and cultural immersion, the organization expands students’ aspirations and readiness for college and professional life, because direct experience disrupts limiting self-perceptions and builds confidence in navigating unfamiliar environments.
- Holistic Youth Support Modelmethodology: holistic support modelBy providing wraparound academic and non-academic support—including mentorship, housing, food, immigration assistance, and social services navigation—the organization creates stable conditions for first-generation, low-income, and marginalized youth to succeed in education and life, because addressing root systemic barriers enables sustained personal and academic development.
- Immersive Peer-to-Peer Exchangemethodology: immersive peer-to-peer exchangeBy facilitating immersive language and cultural exchanges through peer-to-peer collaboration, the organization develops cross-cultural competence more effectively than traditional classroom instruction, because direct interpersonal engagement fosters deeper linguistic retention and cultural empathy.
- Mentorship-Based Development for Marginalized Youthmethodology: mentorship-based supportThrough sustained one-on-one mentorship, particularly with Native American and systemically marginalized youth, the organization strengthens personal and academic growth, increasing college attendance and success, because consistent relational support builds trust, accountability, and long-term aspiration.
- Targeted Intervention for Systemically Marginalized Youthmethodology: targeted eligibility based on systemic marginalizationBy focusing resources on young people facing systemic marginalization—such as housing insecurity, justice system involvement, poverty, or refugee displacement—the organization increases impact equity, because targeted support addresses the most acute barriers to development and opportunity.