named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Hk Maker Lab
Free summer engineering design program for rising high school juniors and seniors, including Columbia Engineering's SHAPE program and a health equity hackathon, aimed at building technical and problem-solving skills.
New York Bioforce
Free comprehensive science research training program for NYC high school students graduating in 2026 or 2027, leading to paid summer internships at research labs and healthcare institutions such as Columbia Engineering and Weill Cornell Medicine.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 2 activities
- Alumni internship and training to teach STEAM to younger studentsTrains high school alumni to become STEAM educators through comprehensive training and paid summer internships, during which they teach K–5 students using the organization’s curriculum.
- Science research training and paid internship placement for high school studentsProvides high school students with 50 hours of science research and professional skills training followed by placement in six-week paid summer internships at academic, industry, and healthcare institutions such as Weill Cornell Medicine and New York Cancer and Blood Specialists.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 2 activities
- STEAM education programs for K-8 studentsProvides hands-on STEAM education to K–8 students through afterschool and summer programs using thematic learning kits and curricula with up to 16 lessons per grade band (K–2, 3–5, 6–8).
- Summer engineering design program for high school studentsOffers a free 5-week summer engineering design program for rising high school juniors and seniors, including a 3-week academic course with Columbia Engineering and a 2-week Hackathon for Health Equity.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Post-internship research presentation eventOrganizes a poster session at the American Museum of Natural History where students present research conducted during their summer internships.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- STEAM educator training and capacity buildingOffers virtual and in-person training sessions and resources for educators and program staff to implement HYPOTHEkids’ STEAM curriculum and support student learning.
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
- Student participation in research symposiaSupports student engagement in scientific research communities by hosting or participating in events such as the NYCSRM Consortium Student Research Symposium.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$416K
Contributions & grants$416K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$548K
Program expenses43%
Admin / overhead57%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$348K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$866K
Cash$638K
Investments$0
Liabilities$17K
Net assets$849K
Liquid reserves14.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +94.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- CHRISTINE KOVICH — DIRECTOR
- CYNDI STIVERS — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL DOKTORI — DIRECTOR
- FLORES FORBES — DIRECTOR
- HYATT HOOWARD — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER BERRENT — DIRECTOR
- KASHA CACY — CHAIRPERSON
- MARISA MITCHELL — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- MAXINE GRIFFITH — DIRECTOR
- VERESH SITA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- American Museum of Natural History Partner — Hosts student poster session to present internship research
- CSCI Partner — Hosted NY Bioforce training sessions at the CSCI.
- Columbia Engineering Partner — Collaborates to provide an intensive summer engineering design program for high school students.
- Columbia Engineering Partner — Collaborates with HYPOTHEKIDS INC on the Hk Maker Lab summer engineering program.
- Columbia Engineering Partner — Collaborates with HYPOTHEkids to provide students access to expert educators and scientists for work-based learning experiences.
- Columbia Engineering Partner — Collaborates with Hk Maker Lab to deliver the first phase of the program through its Summer High School Academic Program for Engineers (SHAPE).
- Columbia Engineering Partner — Hosts NY Bioforce students in paid summer internships
- Columbia University Partner — Collaborates with HYPOTHEkids through staff involvement, including instructors Neeraj Sakhrani and Howard James Nicholson III who are PhD candidates at the university.
- Harlem Biospace Network — HYPOTHEkids was founded as the outreach arm of the Harlem Biospace biotech incubator.
- Meyerhoff Scholars Program Partner — Program through which instructor Howard James Nicholson III has mentored students, aligning with HYPOTHEkids' commitment to educational equity and youth development.
- NYCSRM Consortium Partner — Co-hosted or participated in the Student Research Symposium with the NYCSRM Consortium.
- National Society of Black Engineers Partner — Partner organization through which instructor Howard James Nicholson III has tutored and advised middle and high school students, supporting HYPOTHEkids' educational mission.
- New York Cancer and Blood Specialists Partner — Hosts NY Bioforce students in paid summer internships
- Weill Cornell Medicine Partner — Collaborates with HYPOTHEkids to provide students access to expert educators and scientists for work-based learning experiences.
- Weill Cornell Medicine Partner — Hosts NY Bioforce students in paid summer internships
- YWCA-NYC Partner — Partner organization using HYPOTHEkids' STEAM curriculum and reporting positive impact on students and educators.
- labs throughout NYC Partner — Hosts HYPOTHEkids interns in laboratory settings across New York City.
strategies · 4
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, Hands-On STEAM Learning with Low-Barrier Implementationmethodology: experiential-learningBy using hands-on kits and accessible facilitator guides, the organization enables effective STEAM education delivery in after-school and summer programs, even by staff without prior STEAM expertise, because tactile, activity-based learning increases engagement and lowers institutional barriers to program adoption.
- Peer-Led STEAM Education Modelmethodology: peer-led_educationBy training high school students as educators and placing them in paid teaching internships with younger peers, the program reinforces the older students' learning through teaching, builds leadership skills, and expands access to hands-on STEAM education for K–5 students, creating a scalable and relatable learning environment.
- Project-Based Learning for Health Equity and Social Impactmethodology: project-based-learning-for-health-equityBy engaging students in interdisciplinary group projects and hackathons focused on real-world health disparities, the organization integrates technical skill-building with social purpose, because solving authentic community problems deepens motivation, relevance, and systems thinking in STEAM education.
- Work-Based Learning with Mentorship in STEAMmethodology: work-based_learningBy placing high school students in laboratory settings and connecting them with scientists and professionals through biotech and research partnerships, the organization fosters career development and early-stage STEAM readiness, because immersive, mentored experiences increase engagement and pathway clarity in high-tech fields.