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NUASIN NEXT GENERATION CHARTER SCHOOL
BRONX, NY · EIN 271005111 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B29 · Education · Large ($10M-$50M) · nngcs.org
revenue
$21.0M
expenses
$19.5M
net assets
$11.0M
employees
143
volunteers
11
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

PREPARE SCHOLARS FOR COLLEGE GRADUATION THROUGH A RIGOROUS ARTS-INFUSED PROGRAM.

profile · synthesized from sources

Charter school in the Bronx, NY serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade with a focus on college preparation through a rigorous, arts-infused curriculum. The school emphasizes academic excellence, self-advocacy, and community, supporting scholars to become confident, critical thinkers. It operates as a single-campus K-12 institution with a family-oriented culture.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

College & Beyond Guidance Program
Supports high school students in college preparation and post-secondary planning, including applications and career readiness
K-2 Literacy-Forward Program
Literacy-rich curriculum focused on early reading and number sense development to ensure foundational academic skills
Middle School Electives Program (Grades 5-8)
Offers culturally relevant coursework and electives that build algebra readiness and deepen content knowledge
Restorative Practices
School-wide approach to building community and accountability through nurturing, relationship-centered practices
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
    • Arts-Infused and Literacy-Forward Curriculum
      Implements a progressive, literacy-forward K–12 curriculum that exceeds state academic standards, with specialized programming including arts-infused instruction and targeted literacy development for K–2 scholars to read at or above grade level by the end of primary grades. The curriculum emphasizes deep exploration, questioning, curiosity, and critical thinking across all grade levels.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Comprehensive College Counseling
      Provides comprehensive college counseling to upper school students and families to explore postsecondary options, identify best-fit institutions, and complete applications, supporting students in enrolling in top colleges nationwide.
  • Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
    • Digital Accessibility Compliance
      Strives to conform with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA to improve website accessibility for people with disabilities, ensuring equitable access to school information and resources.
  • Charter School Operations 1 activity
    • K–12 College-Preparatory Education Program
      Operates a free K–12 public charter school in the Highbridge neighborhood of the Bronx, providing rigorous academics and a college-readiness curriculum designed to ensure full matriculation and graduation from four-year colleges. The program serves 676 scholars with a 7:1 scholar-to-faculty ratio and an extended school day featuring instruction in literacy, mathematics, history, sciences, and enrichment electives.
  • Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
    • Nutrition Support Services
      Operates as a summer breakfast and lunch pickup location for local students, providing essential nutrition support during out-of-school months.
  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
    • Social-Emotional and Holistic Student Development
      Provides social and emotional education through daily community circles, advisory programming in middle school, and a holistic approach to child development that supports K–8 scholars’ academic and personal growth.
  • Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Student Support and Resource Provision
      Provides school uniforms through a partnership with Flynn O'Hara Uniforms and offers curated book recommendations for students across multiple grade levels to support academic engagement and equity.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$21.04M
Contributions & grants$1.94M9%
Program service revenue$18.92M90%
Investment income$180K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$19.49M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$12.14M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$46.42M
Cash$5.76M
Investments$3.08M
Liabilities$35.42M
Net assets$11.00M
Liquid reserves5.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +19.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NAKI M RUSSELL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $333K
KURT DAVIDSON PRINCIPAL - K-8 40 $252K
MELISSA ALSTON DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40 $240K
LIESL HARA K-12 DSC 40 $194K
ANTHONY WAYNE BROWN HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL 40 $191K
JOI CULLER ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 40 $146K
LAUREN THURMOND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER 40 $144K
DARRYL BURROUGHS ELL TEACHER 40 $139K
board members · 11
  • AARON BOTHNER — CHAIRPERSON
  • ALUTA KHANYILE — TRUSTEE
  • ELLEN CHEN — TRUSTEE
  • JESSICA BOULET — SECRETARY
  • JOHN SCOTT — TRUSTEE
  • KAMARIA BRISSEAU — TRUSTEE
  • KHARI SHABAZZ — VICE CHAIR
  • MICHAEL DORRIE — TRUSTEE
  • SHANTA PRESSLEY — TREASURER
  • SOPHIA HUDA — TRUSTEE
  • TIM BRYAN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Board of Trustees Government — Governing body responsible for oversight of Nuasin Next Generation Charter School as a public charter institution.
  • Board of Trustees Partner — Oversees governance of Nuasin Next Generation Charter School as a public charter school.
  • Feeding America Partner — Partnered with Feeding America to support summer meal distribution for local students.
  • Flynn O'Hara Uniforms Partner — Supplies school uniforms for Nuasin Next Generation Charter School students.
  • Grace Ako Partner — Parent of multiple students at Nuasin Next Generation Charter School who affirms the school's family-centered culture and academic support.
  • Instagram Partner — Followed for outreach and communication; presence on social media platform.
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Network — Follows WCAG 2.1 level AA standards to guide website accessibility practices.
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.

  • Arts-Infused Academic Engagement
    methodology: arts-infused education
    By integrating the arts across the curriculum, we enhance student engagement and academic outcomes, because creative expression deepens cognitive and emotional investment in learning.
  • Inquiry-Based and Facilitated Learning
    methodology: inquiry-based learning
    By using hands-on, discussion-forward instruction where teachers facilitate rather than direct, we promote critical thinking and lifelong learning, because nurturing student curiosity and peer dialogue fosters deeper understanding and ownership of knowledge.
  • Restorative and Inclusive Community Practices
    methodology: restorative_practices
    By using restorative practices and fostering mutual respect, inclusion, and shared responsibility, we create a supportive environment that enables rigorous learning, because emotional safety and accountability strengthen both individual growth and collective well-being.
  • Student Voice and Peer-Centered Learning
    methodology: scholar_voice_and_peer_learning
    By centering student-led discussion and peer knowledge sharing, we deepen collaborative understanding and engagement, because empowering scholar voice builds ownership, confidence, and critical thinking in a community of learners.
  • Three-Pillar Model of Rigor, Self-Advocacy, and Community
    methodology: three-pillar_model
    By anchoring education in academic rigor, self-advocacy, and community, we unlock student potential and drive exceptional outcomes, because these interconnected values foster both personal agency and collective responsibility essential for college and life success.