named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Free Academic Tutoring During Holiday Breaks
Tutoring services provided at no cost to students during school holidays to prevent learning loss.
Saturday School
Weekly instructional program offering additional learning time for students.
Small Group Interventions
Targeted academic support provided to students across all grade levels to improve learning outcomes.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 1 activity
- Conduct community wealth-building programsOffers first-time home ownership courses and wealth-building programs for residents in the Bedford-Stuyvesant and Brownstone Brooklyn communities.
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Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
- Deliver academic instruction with small-group interventionsProvides Common Core-aligned curriculum using boxed and supplemental materials, with daily, weekly, and unit-level data to inform instruction. Implements small class sizes and delivers small-group interventions across grade levels, supported by co-taught core classes with at least two teachers per classroom.
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Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
- Deliver arts education programsProvides comprehensive instruction in music, dance, drama, theater arts, and visual arts. Curriculum includes vocal development, guitar, and percussion; jazz, swing, and hip-hop dance; scriptwriting and technical production in set, costume, lighting, and sound design; and exploration of works by culturally and ethnically representative artists.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Lead pre-admission and STEM access programs for underrepresented youthLeads pre-admission and STEM access initiatives for underrepresented K–12 students, reaching over 4,000 youth across New York City and surrounding regions to promote educational equity and access.
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Charter School Operations 1 activity
- Operate public charter school serving grades K-12Operates a public charter school in District 16 of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, currently serving students in grades K-10 with plans to expand to K-12 by 2028. The school follows standard operating hours and requires students to wear uniforms.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Operate school-based sports programsOffers seasonal co-ed and gender-specific sports programs including flag football (fall and spring), girls and boys basketball (winter), soccer (spring), and a developmental basketball league for 5th and 6th graders, promoting physical skills, teamwork, confidence, and sportsmanship.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provide after-school and holiday academic programmingOffers free on-site after-school programming Monday through Friday from dismissal to 6:00 PM for all grades, including targeted Math and Reading tutoring for middle school students on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Also provides free Mid-Winter and Spring Break instructional camps and Saturday School with academic instruction followed by physical activities for grades 3–8.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Provide comprehensive student support servicesOperates a Student Support Team that delivers social and emotional learning supports, including character education, behavior monitoring, and incentive programs for students in grades K–10. Also administers regular assessments, distributes quarterly progress reports and report cards, and facilitates parent-teacher conferences and on-demand meetings to discuss student progress.
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Universal In-School Meal Service 1 activity
- Provide free meals to studentsProvides free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks to all enrolled students during school and after-school hours.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Provide special education and language support servicesProvides Special Education (SPED) services and operates specialized support teams including Response to Intervention (RTI), English Language Learner (ELL), and Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS) to deliver targeted academic and linguistic support.
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Student Government Representation 1 activity
- Support student leadership and civic engagementOperates a Student Government Association (SGA) that enables students to represent peer concerns, support school events, and participate in community service. Students also volunteer at school-wide events such as dances, festivals, and food drives.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Support teacher development and internal career advancementSupports internal career advancement by developing teachers into school administrators and instructional coaches, strengthening organizational leadership capacity.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$24.30M
Contributions & grants$3.38M14%
Program service revenue$20.89M86%
Investment income$17K0%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$30.14M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$15.44M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$27.43M
Cash$297K
Investments$0
Liabilities$28.47M
Net assets$-1.04M
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICHOLAS TISHUK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $285K |
| PATIENCE BROWN | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER | 40 | $249K |
| BRIAN BLOUGH | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $219K |
| LISA-RENEE BROWN | CFO/HR DIRECTOR | 40 | $217K |
| LAMAR-RENEE GARCIA | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $205K |
| TIMOTHY HAIGLER | FACILITIES MANAGER | 40 | $167K |
| NATALIE FLORES | DIR. OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION | 40 | $158K |
| KHAREMA WILLIAMS | SOCIAL WORKER | 40 | $142K |
| CHARISMA WRIGHT | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL | 40 | $141K |
| SHANTE R BRICKHOUSE | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER | 40 | $137K |
board members · 9
- CECILIA RUSSO — TRUSTEE
- CYNTHIA AKER — TRUSTEE
- DORIS GIVENS — SECRETARY
- JOHN MATOS — TRUSTEE
- KEVIN NESBITT — CO-CHAIR
- SHAWN CARSON — TREASURER
- SIMONE PRATT — TRUSTEE
- VICTOR RIVERA JR — CHAIR
- VISHAL GUPTA — TRUSTEE
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Cornerstone Baptist Church Partner — Cynthia Aker, First Lady of the church, serves on the Board of Trustees and has led community service initiatives through the church in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
- Google Partner — Third-party vendor used for advertising on the website
- New York City Department of Education Government — Kevin A. Nesbitt has prior experience working with the NYC Department of Education, indicating institutional connection to public education systems.
- New York State Education Department Government — Co-sponsors the Science & Technology Entry Program (STEP) that Cecelia Mary Russo helps lead, linking the charter school to state education initiatives.
- St. John’s University Partner — Collaborates through shared leadership; Joseph Sciame serves in community relations and Cecelia Mary Russo leads pre-admission and STEM outreach programs.
- Year Up, Inc. Partner — Doris Givens served as Senior Director, indicating organizational alignment in workforce development and youth advancement.
- outside vendors Partner — Provides staffing and programming for the afterschool program in areas such as Martial Arts, Culinary Arts, Visual Art, and Music.
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.
- Culturally Responsive Education to Enhance Engagement and Identitymethodology: culturally_responsive_practiceBy applying culturally responsive practices and integrating cultural representation in arts education, the school strengthens student engagement and learning, because students develop greater self-awareness, belonging, and academic motivation when curricula reflect their cultural and ethnic identities.
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) with Strengths-Based Tailoringmethodology: pbisBy using PBIS and building deep knowledge of students and families, the school identifies individual strengths to design tailored academic and social-emotional supports, because personalized reinforcement of positive behaviors leads to improved emotional regulation and academic engagement.
- Project-Based and Service Learning for Real-World Readinessmethodology: project-based_and_service_learningBy combining project-based learning, service learning, and 21st-century skills, the school prepares students for academic success and global citizenship, because simulating real-world demands fosters deeper engagement, critical thinking, and civic responsibility.
- Social-Emotional Learning as a Foundation for Academic Successmethodology: social-emotional-learningBy integrating SEL as a core component of education, the school ensures that students develop self-awareness, interpersonal skills, and emotional regulation, because these competencies are necessary precursors to sustained academic achievement and responsible citizenship.
- Whole Child Development through Integrated Academic and Non-Academic Supportsmethodology: whole_child_approachBy adopting a whole child approach that integrates academics, social-emotional wellness, family involvement, and enrichment, the school promotes holistic development, because student achievement is optimized when educational experiences address intellectual, emotional, and social needs in tandem.