irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3.75MCITY PAYMENTS
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Anti-Violence Program
Provides violence intervention, conflict mediation, and conflict resolution services for gang-affiliated juveniles and young adults
Junior Staff Mentors
Paid internship program employing college students to serve as mentors and role models for younger youth
Youth Mentorship Program
Community-based mentorship initiative pairing youth with mentors to support social, emotional, and mental development
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 1 activity
- Anti-violence intervention programOperates an anti-violence program providing violence intervention, conflict mediation, and conflict resolution services to gang-affiliated juveniles and young adults.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Community events for youth and familiesHosts community events such as movie nights, summer carnivals, BBQs, and educational celebrations in Brownsville, Brooklyn, focused on education, athletics, mentorship, and community engagement. Events have been held at locations including Caton Market Playground, P.S. 137, and for specific groups like young writers.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funding youth development programsFunds a range of youth development initiatives including mentorship, educational support, and STEM education through grant allocations. Supported programs include NEW VISIONS, BROTHERS BONDED MENTORSHIP, STEM PROGRAMS, and other NYC-funded youth services with total grant and expense investments exceeding $4.3 million.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Youth capacity building through internshipsProvides paid internships for college students to support youth development and workforce readiness.
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Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
- Youth support services in schoolsProvides supportive services to students in elementary through high school as a contract vendor to New York State and the New York City Department of Education.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.20M
Contributions & grants$3.75M52%
Program service revenue$3.45M48%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$6.84M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.14M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.86M
Cash$194K
Investments$0
Liabilities$-274K
Net assets$4.13M
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +19.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMARA JACKSON | CEO | 80 | $289K |
| ALLEN WATSON | COO | 80 | $182K |
| TANIA BEAUBRUN | DIRECTOR OF GRANTS PROCUREMENT | 70 | $165K |
| NIA REDMON | EXEC ASSISTANT | 70 | $158K |
| YVETTE MENDES | CHIED ADMIN OFFICER | 70 | $115K |
| OBIEFUNA NWAEDOZIE | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $88K |
| ROBERT WILLIAMS | DIR CMS | 50 | $86K |
| PARADISE HARRIS | DIR OF EDUCATION | 40 | $75K |
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Academy for young writers Partner — Hosted the BBQ event at this educational institution.
- Ascend Charter School Partner — Hosted the summer carnival event at its facility.
- Brownsville, Brooklyn Partner — Community where Elite Learners, Inc. operates as a dependable partner.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Contract vendor providing supportive services to students.
- New York State Government — Contract vendor providing supportive services to students.
- P.S. 137 Partner — Host site for events and programs, indicating collaboration with the public school.
- Project Partner — Email domain association and potential collaboration indicated by contact email stunning@project.com.
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-Partnered Needs Assessmentmethodology: community-partnered needs assessmentBy consulting school leadership, teachers, and PTAs to identify needs, the organization ensures its services are aligned with community priorities, because co-design with stakeholders increases relevance, buy-in, and effectiveness.
- Education System Integrationmethodology: education-system-integrationBy embedding programs within the existing education system, the organization increases access to youth development services and ensures alignment with institutional structures, because integration allows for sustainable delivery and greater reach within schools.
- Education and Mentorship through Paid Internshipsmethodology: education-and-mentorshipBy offering paid internships, the organization provides real-world work experience that supports college student development, because financial compensation removes barriers to participation and reinforces professional identity formation.
- Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Modelmethodology: each-one-teach-oneBy using a "each one teach one" approach where individuals mentor others, the organization creates a self-sustaining cycle of youth development and community education, because peer relationships foster trust, relatability, and scalable impact.