irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.32MIN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DFOY OPERATES THE LEARNING TO WORK PROGRAM AT THREE SCHOOLS: THE SATELLITE ACADEMY, HIGH SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION, AND PROVIDING URBAN LEARNERS SUCCESS IN EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL. DFOY PROVIDED POST SECONDARY, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL, AND CAREER EXPLORATION SERVICES TO OVER 565 STUDENTS. DFOY ALSO PROVIDED PAID INTERNSHIPS FOR 150+ YOUTH.
named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Learning to Work Program
Provides counseling, career exploration, post-secondary planning, and paid internships to over-age, under-credit high school students in NYC transfer schools, including Satellite Academy and others.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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High School Equivalency Preparation 1 activity
- Adult education and community servicesOffers after-school programs, teen center access, and GED classes for young adults and adults at the Butler Cornerstone Community Center in New York City.
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Youth Musical Theater Productions 1 activity
- Arts and cultural programming for youthSupports stage and arts productions at program sites, including costumes, set design, lighting, and props. Hosts holiday and fall-themed celebrations with arts productions, themed enrichment projects, decorations, and family events for program participants.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Paid work-based learning and internship opportunities for youthProvides approximately 200 paid work-based learning opportunities annually through its Learning to Work program, with over 80% of high school program graduates completing a paid internship. The program partners with the New York City Department of Education and operates in transfer high schools and Satellite Academy, offering career exploration and post-secondary readiness.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Post-secondary planning and college access supportSupports 100% of high school program graduates in developing post-secondary plans for college, technical school, or vocational training. Organizes annual college trips to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including guided tours and exposure to academic programs.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Summer camp and academic enrichment programsOperates summer camps for K–8 students featuring academic enrichment, educational trips, recreational activities, and themed projects to prevent summer learning loss. These programs are part of broader out-of-school-time offerings in New York City.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Youth development programs with educational and career servicesOperates youth development programs in the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Harlem, including after-school services, summer programs, high school counseling, job readiness training, and career exploration for K-12 and young adults. These programs serve over 2,000 youth annually and include content-driven initiatives in educational enrichment, civic engagement, and personal development.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.70M
Contributions & grants$6.53M97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$170K
expenses
Total expenses$6.72M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$5.17M
Grants paid out$412K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.06M
Cash$319K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3.16M
Net assets$897K
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +2.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELISA ISTUETA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $225K |
| NANA APENTENG | COO | 35 | $188K |
board members · 10
- BANKE OWOEYE — DIRECTOR (STARTED 1/25)
- CAMILLE C BENT ESQ — DIRECTOR
- DANIELLE OFFICER — DIRECTOR
- FRANCISCO SANCHEZ — TREASURER
- LUCIUS OUTLAW III ESQ — DIRECTOR
- MARISA DEVINCENTIS — CHAIR
- ROCHELLE BENT — SECRETARY
- SERENA METEAU — DIRECTOR (STARTED 1/25)
- THELMA OFORI ESQ — DIRECTOR
- YAW DARKWA ESQ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Children's Aid Partner — Source of talent for Directions for Our Youth, Inc.
- Harlem Children's Zone Partner — Source of talent for Directions for Our Youth, Inc.
- High School for Excellence and Innovation Partner — Partner high school where DFOY provides academic intervention, attendance improvement, college preparation, and social service support.
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities Partner — Collaborates with HBCUs to provide immersive college visit experiences for high school students.
- NYCHA Partner — Provides community services at a NYCHA community center.
- New York City Department of Education Partner — Collaborates with DFOY to operate the Learning to Work program in transfer high schools.
- PULSE High School Partner — Partner high school where DFOY provides academic intervention, attendance improvement, college preparation, and social service support.
- Satellite Academy Partner — Partner high school where DFOY provides academic intervention, attendance improvement, college preparation, and social service support.
- YMCA of Greater New York Partner — Source of talent for Directions for Our Youth, Inc.
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.
- Community-Collaboration Network Modelmethodology: community-collaboration_modelBy partnering with families, schools, and community organizations, the organization amplifies youth development outcomes because coordinated support across multiple systems creates a more resilient and responsive ecosystem for young people.
- Family-Engaged Holistic Developmentmethodology: family-centered_programmingBy integrating youth programming with family and community participation, the organization supports holistic development because sustained growth is reinforced through aligned support systems at home and in the community.
- Integrated Academic and Recreational Learningmethodology: hybrid_academic-recreational_modelBy combining academic instruction with recreational and enrichment activities, the organization prevents learning loss and enhances skill development because engagement increases when learning is experiential and contextually relevant.
- Youth as Active Partners in Developmentmethodology: youth-centered_empowermentBy engaging youth as active partners in their own development, the organization fosters self-sufficiency and community leadership because youth ownership of the process strengthens agency, builds confidence, and cultivates long-term civic engagement.