named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Academic Programming
Provides small-group instruction, individualized learning plans, and homework assistance in literacy and math for students in grades 2-8, with progress monitoring and tailored interventions.
Mixed Martial Arts Program
Offers training in Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to build focus, discipline, self-control, and coordination, adapted during the pandemic to limit contact.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Embedded curriculum focusing on self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making through advisory groups, restorative practices, and mentorship.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Deliver Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programming through integrated student supportsImplements a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum embedded in daily student experiences via advisory groups, restorative conversations, team-building activities, leadership development, and consistent interactions with caring adult mentors.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Promote student fitness and healthy habits through martial arts and wellness educationUses a sports-based development model to improve students’ physical fitness and nutrition awareness, with outcomes measured through exercise performance and increased knowledge of healthy habits.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provide after-school academic and mentorship programs integrated with mixed martial arts for children in HarlemDelivers daily small-group instruction in literacy and mathematics, individualized tutoring, homework assistance, and development of executive functioning and study skills to students aged 6–13 in Harlem. Programs are combined with mixed martial arts, including adapted Muay Thai and Boxing during the pandemic, to support student engagement and holistic development.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.03M
Contributions & grants$1.03M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.08M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$629K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$731K
Cash$167K
Investments$0
Liabilities$473K
Net assets$258K
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +7.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jhae Thompson | Board Member/ Exec Director | 40 | $172K |
board members · 7
- Justin Haber — Board Chair
- Kazz Pinkard — Board Member
- Mark Bai — Board Member
- Sushma Chennubhotla — Board Member
- Tushar Khadloya — Board Member
- Victor Boadum — Secretary
- Zachary levy — Board Vice Chair
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Apax Digital Partner — Advisory board member Paul Achkar is a Senior Associate on the Apax Digital team, indicating a professional affiliation.
- Citigroup Partner — Advisory board member Paul Achkar previously worked at Citigroup’s Financial Technology team, indicating a professional connection.
- DREAM Partner — Advisory board member Andrew Waters serves as Head of Elementary Programs at DREAM, indicating an organizational affiliation.
- Education Equity Center of St. Louis Partner — Advisory board member Christina Celuzza serves as Director of Communications at the Education Equity Center of St. Louis, indicating an organizational affiliation.
- Esquared Hospitality Partner — Advisory board member Jimmy Haber is the founder of Esquared Hospitality, indicating a leadership-level connection.
- G&S Boxing Supply Partner — Advisory board member Dan Werther is a part owner of G&S Boxing Supply, which has worked with youth nonprofits, indicating a material connection.
- Global Citizen Partner — Selected as a partner organization in the inaugural cohort of the Global Citizen Education Fund.
- Harlem Business Alliance Partner — Advisory board member Regina Smith served as Executive Director of the Harlem Business Alliance, indicating a leadership-level connection.
- Harlem Children's Zone Partner — Advisory board member Anne Williams-Isom served as COO and CEO of Harlem Children's Zone, indicating a leadership-level connection.
- Ironbound Boxing Partner — Advisory board member Mike Steadman is the founder of Ironbound Boxing, indicating a leadership-level connection.
- Juno Investments Partner — Advisory board member Jimmy Haber is the founder of Juno Investments, indicating a leadership-level connection.
- NYC Cops & Kids Partner — Advisory board member Pat Russo is the founder of NYC Cops & Kids, indicating a leadership-level connection.
- University of Pennsylvania Partner — Multiple advisory board members (Christina Celuzza, Paul Achkar) are alumni of the University of Pennsylvania, indicating a shared institutional affiliation.
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 as Second Homemethodology: community_as_second_homeBy creating a safe, family-like environment, we increase student engagement and persistence because youth are more likely to thrive when they feel emotionally secure and socially connected.
- Integrated Youth Developmentmethodology: integrated_youth_developmentBy combining academic support, mentorship, and social-emotional learning within a unified program model, we produce sustained student growth because multiple domains of development (academic, emotional, behavioral) reinforce one another when addressed together.
- Personalized Learningmethodology: personalized_learningBy tailoring instruction to individual student needs through small-group teaching and progress monitoring, we improve academic outcomes because students engage more deeply when content is aligned to their current level and growth trajectory.
- Sports-Based Youth Developmentmethodology: sports_based_youth_developmentBy using sports—particularly mixed martial arts—as an engagement tool, we increase youth participation in academic and developmental programming because structured physical activity builds discipline, creates relational trust, and motivates students to attend for the sport and stay for the support.