irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $432KALUMNI ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM FOSTERS TIES WITH ITS ALUMNI TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:HOMECOMING: AN ANNUAL EVENT THAT HIGHLIGHTS BROOKLYN TECH'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. IT INVOLVES APPROXIMATELY 500 STUDENTS AS WELL AS CURRENT AND RETIRED FACULTY. CAREER DAY: BROUGHT APPROXIMATELY 100 ALUMNI TO THE SCHOOL TO SPEAK TO A RANGE OF CLASSES CONCENTRATED IN THE 18 MAJOR AREAS. ADDITIONALLY A PANEL DISCUSSION WAS HELD AFTER SCHOOL. OVER 5000 STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM CAREER DAY; AS A RESULT OF THIS DAY, THERE ARE ALUMNI WHO HELP ESTABLISH INTERNSHIPS FOR STUDENTS AND VISITATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR FACULTY. THE IKE HELLER '43 CENTER FOR COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING AND ROBOTICS: A STATE-OF-THE ART FACILITY FOR STUDENT LEARNING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER PREPARATION. THE CENTER HAS UNDERGONE A NUMBER OF ITERATIONS TO MAKE CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE TO BOTH STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. IT PROVIDES STUDENTS AND FACULTY WITH A HIGH TECH, LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT MEETS UNIVERSITY AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS. IN THE CENTER, STUDENTS IN THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, MECHATRONICS, AND ROBOTICS CLASSES CONVERT COMPUTER-ASSISTED DESIGNS INTO THREE-DIMENSIONAL PROTOTYPES USING 3D PRINTERS AND UTILIZE CNC MACHINES TO MANUFACTURE THE PARTS.RECENT ALUMNI DAY: ALUMNI WHO HAVE GRADUATED DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS, COME BACK TO TECH TO MEET WITH CLASSES. THEY DISCUSS COLLEGE LIFE, CAREER PATHWAYS AND OTHER POST-SECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES. THEY ALSO DISCUSS HOW TECH PREPARED THEM FOR COLLEGE. THE PROGRAM ATTENDED BY CLOSE TO 300 ALUMNI.
- #2 $238KTHE WESTON RESEARCH SCHOLARS PROGRAM (WRSP): THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A THREE-YEAR OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CREATION OF RESEARCH PROJECTS. THE WRSP BUILDS ON BROOKLYN TECH'S STRONG STEM-BASED CURRICULUM, THE EXCEPTIONAL TALENTS OF BROOKLYN TECH FACULTY AND STUDENTS, AND THE TREMENDOUS RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES AT NYC COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND RESEARCH FACILITIES. THE PROGRAM IS UNIQUE IN ITS STRUCTURE, INCORPORATING AN INTERNAL MENTOR MODEL CONSISTING OF BROOKLYN TECH TEACHERS WITH RESEARCH EXPERIENCE, STUDENT RESEARCH TEAMS, ONGOING ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE ACADEMIC YEAR AND SUMMER, AND EXTERNAL MENTORS AT MULTIPLE COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND RESEARCH FACILITIES. THE STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM DEVELOP PROJECTS THAT ARE WORTHY OF SUBMISSION TO THE REGENERON SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH, REGENERON SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR, THE GOOGLE SCIENCE FAIR, ACT-SO. APPROXIMATELY 112 STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED WITH FIVE TEACHERS SERVING AS MENTORS.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Alumni Engagement Program
Annual events including Homecoming, Career Day, and Recent Alumni Day that connect alumni with current students for mentorship, career guidance, and college preparation; serves approximately 500 students and hundreds of alumni each year
Ike Heller '43 Center for Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Robotics
State-of-the-art facility where students in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, and Robotics classes use 3D printers and CNC machines to convert computer-assisted designs into physical prototypes
Leandro Rizzuto Internship Program
Provides paid and unpaid internships for students in partnership with organizations including Con Edison, ACE Mentoring, Turner Construction, and NY Institute of Technology
National Grid Middle School STEM Pipeline Program
Introduces middle school students to STEM through project-based learning and prepares them for the SHSAT exam
Ruby Engineers
Program connecting current female students with female alumni for sessions on college and career options, resume writing, and interviewing; currently on hiatus due to staffing
Weston Research Scholars Program (WRSP)
Three-year research opportunity for approximately 112 students to develop STEM research projects with mentorship from Brooklyn Tech faculty and external partners at NYC colleges and research institutions
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Alumni Community Building 3 activities
- Alumni engagement and communicationEngages alumni through email, phone, social media, newsletters, and publications such as TechTimes magazine, featuring alumni profiles and personal achievement updates. Organizes campus tours and collects alum notes to maintain connections with the school community.
- Homecoming and reunion eventsOrganizes Homecoming Weekend and class-specific reunion events that bring together alumni, current students, faculty, and retirees. The annual Homecoming event involves approximately 500 participants and includes opportunities to highlight educational programs and strengthen community ties.
- Recent Alumni DayOrganizes Recent Alumni Day to connect graduates from 2021–2026 with current students and school community members; close to 300 recent alumni returned to discuss college life, career pathways, and how Brooklyn Tech prepared them for post-secondary education.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 2 activities
- National Grid Middle School STEM Pipeline ProgramImplements a project-based STEM pipeline program for middle school students, preparing them for the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) and introducing them to science, technology, engineering, and math disciplines.
- Weston Research Scholars ProgramEnrolls approximately 112 Brooklyn Tech students annually in a three-year research initiative supported by teacher and external mentors from NYC colleges and research facilities, preparing student projects for national competitions such as Regeneron Science Talent Search and Google Science Fair. Hosted the 2026 Recognition Ceremony to celebrate student research achievements.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for neurodegenerative disease careServed on a New York State Department of Health advisory committee that developed regulations and guidelines for Centers of Excellence for Neurodegenerative Diseases, contributing to the establishment of specialized nursing home units for Huntington’s Disease and ALS patients, including a 66-bed facility—the largest of its kind in the U.S.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Alumni network mobilizationEngages the largest high school alumni network in the country to expand student opportunities through access to professional connections, knowledge sharing, and mentorship.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Career Day and professional networkingHosts an annual Career Day bringing approximately 100 accomplished alumni professionals to speak across 18 major areas, conduct classroom presentations, one-on-one sessions, and C-Suite Panel Discussions. Connects students with career pathways and has led to alumni-established internships and faculty visitation opportunities.
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Oral History Collection and Preservation 1 activity
- Centennial Oral History ProjectProduces and distributes an Oral History Publication collecting recorded audio stories and alumni narratives as part of the Centennial Oral History Project, preserving institutional memory and updating alumni records.
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General Support for Educational Institutions 1 activity
- Class gifts and fundraising campaignsRaises funds through class-specific giving campaigns and collects Class Gifts from alumni to support current students, school facilities, and foundation programming.
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Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Fundraising for school resources and facilitiesRaises funds to support curricular and extracurricular programs at Brooklyn Technical High School, including new equipment and upgrades to laboratories, classrooms, gymnasia, and specialized spaces such as the Courtroom and material testing lab. Secured a NYC Council grant and facilitated funding for major renovations, including the Conrad McRae ’89 Memorial Gymnasium and Room 1N8.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Historical preservation and archivingPreserves and catalogs Brooklyn Tech history through volunteer archival work, including maintaining historical artifacts and supporting commemorative initiatives like the Courtroom portrait collection.
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Research Facility Management 1 activity
- Ike Heller '43 Center for Computer Integrated Manufacturing and RoboticsOperates the Ike Heller '43 Center, providing students and faculty access to 3D printers and CNC machines to convert computer-assisted designs into physical prototypes, supporting learning aligned with university and industry standards.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Leandro Rizzuto Internship ProgramAdministers a paid and unpaid internship program in partnership with organizations such as Con Edison, Turner Construction, and NY Institute of Technology. Sponsors an internship forum for underclassmen to promote enrollment in work-based learning opportunities.
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Published Narrative Projects 1 activity
- Self-published research and memoirAuthored and self-published a book titled _Charise, A Woman with Huntington’s Disease Who Changed the World: Her Poetry and Memoir_, available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.34M
Contributions & grants$1.52M65%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$821K35%
Other revenue$-7K
expenses
Total expenses$1.99M
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$783K
Grants paid out$256K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$18.57M
Cash$1.12M
Investments$17.27M
Liabilities$137K
Net assets$18.44M
Liquid reserves111.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +13.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| COURTNEY ULRICH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $177K |
board members · 22
- ACHILLES PERRY — MEMBER
- AMY KONG — MEMBER
- ANTHONY P SCHIRRIPA — VICE PRESIDENT
- BOLA OYEDIJO — VICE PRESIDENT
- DANIEL D MILLER — MEMBER
- DAVID LEE — VICE PRESIDENT
- DEEPTI SHARMA — MEMBER
- DENICE CLARKE WARE — PRESIDENT
- EDWARD LAGRASSA — MEMBER
- GISELLE WILLIAMS — MEMBER
- HORACE H DAVIS — MEMBER
- JAMES DIBENEDETTO — TREASURER
- JOHN ALBERT — MEMBER
- LESLEIGH IRISH-UNDERWOOD — MEMBER
- MARGARET MURPHY — MEMBER
- MICHAEL WEISS — MEMBER
- NED STEELE — OUTGOING SECRETARY (10/2024)
- PENELOPE KOKKINIDES — SECRETARY
- TATIA MAYS RUSSELL — MEMBER
- TOMAS HERNANDEZ — MEMBER
- VALMIRA POPINARA — MEMBER
- WILTON CEDENO — MEMBER
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- ACE Mentoring Partner — Partner organization collaborating on the Leandro Rizzuto Internship Program to develop internship positions for students.
- Alan Silberstein '65 Funder — Alumnus who sponsors the robotics team at Brooklyn Tech.
- Brooklyn Engineers’ Club Partner — Collaborated with Dr. Albert L. Colston in advocating for the establishment of Brooklyn Technical High School.
- Brooklyn Technical High School Partner — Collaborates on hosting events including the Future World Vision STEM Pathways Consortium Conference and the Weston Research Scholars Recognition Ceremony.
- Brooklyn Technical High School Partner — Hosts Career Day at its campus for student-alumni engagement.
- Brooklyn Technical High School Partner — Partnership to support student programs including the Research Scholars Program and Math Major Fellowships.
- Con Edison Funder — Sponsors the robotics team at Brooklyn Tech.
- Con Edison Partner — Partner organization collaborating on the Leandro Rizzuto Internship Program to develop internship positions for students.
- DOW corporation Funder — Provided a grant jointly with the Alumni Foundation to support the renovation of the Civil Engineering material testing lab.
- Domingo Gonzalez Associates Partner — Partner organization collaborating on the Leandro Rizzuto Internship Program to develop internship positions for students.
- Governor Cuomo Government — Engaged in advocacy efforts that contributed to the Governor’s 2014 announcement of a special nursing home program for neurodegenerative diseases.
- Mancini-Duffy Partner — Partner organization collaborating on the Leandro Rizzuto Internship Program to develop internship positions for students.
- Michael Kwon Partner — Point of contact for sponsorship inquiries for Recent Alumni Day.
- NY Institute of Technology Partner — Partner institution providing external mentorship and research collaboration opportunities for students in the Weston Research Scholars Program.
- National Grid Partner — Sponsor and collaborator on the Middle School STEM Pipeline Program introducing middle school students to STEM and preparing them for the SHSAT.
- National Society of Black Engineers Partner — Cosponsors the Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta with the Alumni Foundation.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Collaborated through service on an advisory committee to develop regulations for Centers of Excellence for Neurodegenerative Diseases.
- Pennoni Associates Partner — Partner organization collaborating on the Leandro Rizzuto Internship Program to develop internship positions for students.
- Picatinny Arsenal Funder — Sponsors the robotics team at Brooklyn Tech alongside the Alumni Foundation and other partners.
- Publishing Concepts Partner — Partnered to produce the Centennial Oral History Publication and update alumni records.
- Susanne Ellis Funder — Contributed to equipment upgrades in the Mechatronics and Robotics Lab at Brooklyn Tech.
- Turner Construction Partner — Partner organization collaborating on the Leandro Rizzuto Internship Program to develop internship positions for students.
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.
- Peer-Led Alumni Engagementmethodology: peer-led_alumni_engagementBy decentralizing alumni outreach through class representatives and peer-driven initiatives like gift challenges, the foundation increases participation and giving because peer influence strengthens accountability and emotional connection within alumni networks.
- Research Mentorship Pipelinemethodology: research-mentorship-pipelineBy pairing students with both internal and external research mentors, the foundation cultivates sustained engagement in rigorous scientific inquiry, producing high-caliber student research aligned with national competition standards because dual mentorship provides both academic continuity and real-world scientific exposure.
- STEM Pathways Partnershipmethodology: STEM-pathways-partnershipBy partnering with middle schools to create sustained academic pipelines, the foundation increases access to and preparation for rigorous STEM education because early alignment and support systems improve student readiness and enrollment continuity into Brooklyn Tech.
- Story-Based Alumni Connectionmethodology: story-based_engagementBy collecting oral histories and emphasizing alumni roles in the ongoing narrative of Brooklyn Tech, the foundation deepens long-term engagement because personal storytelling reinforces identity, belonging, and intergenerational continuity.
- Technical Education Alternative Pathwaymethodology: technical-education-alternative-pathwayBy offering a specialized curriculum focused on math, science, drafting, and shop education, the school provides an alternative pathway to academic and career success for students who thrive outside traditional liberal arts models because hands-on technical learning increases engagement and workforce readiness.