irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2019
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.19MSPECIAL EDUCATION
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Architecture, Engineering and Construction Theme Program
Four-year sequence of career-focused courses including Architectural Drafting, 3D Drawing with Revit, and Portfolio development, preparing students for industry certifications and college programs in design fields.
Post-Secondary Readiness Program
Guides students from 9th grade through college and career planning, including college applications, financial aid (FAFSA/TAP), scholarship support, and campus visits, with dedicated post-secondary counselors.
Summer Pre-College and Enrichment Partnerships
Partnerships with Cooper Union, MICA, Parsons, and the Center for Architecture to provide students with pre-college art and design programs, internships, and scholarship-funded enrichment opportunities.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Student Support and Academic Services 2 activities
- Alumni servicesProvides transcript request services for alumni of AECI charter schools, supporting post-graduation academic and career needs.
- Student support servicesProvides academic, social, and emotional support to students through a counseling department staffed with four school counselors and one school social worker, offering ongoing advising on program selection, college planning, and post-graduation pathways.
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 2 activities
- College-preparatory academic program in architecture, engineering, and constructionOffers a college-preparatory academic program for students in grades 6–12 in the Bronx focused on architecture, engineering, and construction, including a comprehensive curriculum, pre-college programs, internships, and preparation for industry-recognized certification exams to ready students for college or careers in these fields.
- New middle school program launchLaunched a new middle school program beginning with a 6th-grade class in September 2025, expanding access to its college-preparatory curriculum in architecture, engineering, and construction at the middle school level.
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Mathematics Curriculum Implementation and Enrichment 1 activity
- Academic support and skill mastery initiativesProvides double periods of math and English language arts instruction for ninth-grade students and across middle school grades to ensure mastery of foundational skills, along with a WIN Period for intervention and enrichment in grades 6–8.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- College counseling and application supportProvides comprehensive college counseling through a dedicated counseling department, assigning each student a counselor at enrollment who supports them throughout high school with college search, application, and post-graduation planning in collaboration with parents and teachers; includes administering the SAT to all 11th-grade students and organizing annual college campus visits for juniors.
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High School Dual Enrollment Programs 1 activity
- College credit earning programEnables students to earn up to 18 college credits through a partnership with Syracuse University's SUPA program, providing a head start on postsecondary education.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Interscholastic sports programOffers 12 sports teams for student participation, with an academic and behavioral eligibility requirement that student-athletes maintain good academic and disciplinary standing.
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Special Education Day Schools 1 activity
- Special education programOperated a special education program in 2019 with $2,192,907 in expenses and $1,035,334 in program revenue, providing targeted academic and support services to students with special needs.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Student scholarship awardsAwards $500 Academic and Core Values Scholarships to select seniors based on academic performance, teacher recommendations, and essays, recognizing achievement and values alignment.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Early high school credit opportunitiesEnables 8th-grade students to take up to three Regents exams (Algebra 1, US History, and Living Environment) for early high school credit, accelerating their academic progress.
- School operations and compliance reportingOperates on a published school calendar for the 2025–2026 academic year, maintains a student handbook with discipline policy and code of conduct, provides public access to its New York State Report Card, and has developed a district-wide safety plan and remote learning plan overview for the AECI Network.
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financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants$0—
Program service revenue$0—
Investment income$0—
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$0
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$4.39M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.08M
Net assets$0
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
Who runs it
board members · 7
- ALBERTO VILLAMAN — TREASURER
- CARLO SCHIATTARELLA — CHAIR
- IRMA ZARDOYA — SECRETARY
- PATRICIA MARTIN — MEMBER
- PAUL COMRIE — MEMBER/PTA PRESIDENT
- RICARDO COSME RUIZ — MEMBER
- ROBERT R BURTON — MEMBER
relationships · 43
Who they work with
- ACE Mentor Program of America Partner — Partner organization collaborating with AECI 1 Charter School.
- ACE Mentor Program of America Partner — Partner organization supporting student programs in architecture, engineering, and construction.
- AECI 1 Network — Member school of the AECI Charter Schools Network located at 838 Brook Avenue, Bronx NY.
- AECI 1 Network — Part of the AECI Charter Schools Network located at 838 Brook Avenue, Bronx NY 10451.
- AECI 1 High School Partner — Provides a seamless transition pathway from AECI 1 Middle School to high school within the same institution.
- AECI 2 Network — Member school of the AECI Charter Schools Network located at 116 E 169th St, Bronx NY.
- AECI 2 Network — Part of the AECI Charter Schools Network located at 116 E 169th St, Bronx NY 10452.
- AECI Charter Schools Network Network — AECI 1 is the founding school of the AECI Charter Schools Network.
- CSAA Network — Member of the CSAA athletic league.
- CodeNow Partner — Offers a six-week summer STEM program with hands-on engineering design and professional development workshops, including scholarships.
- Cooper Union Outreach Partner — Offers a free pre-college art program for portfolio development taught by professional artists with support from Cooper Union students.
- Cooper Union Outreach Partner — Partner organization collaborating with AECI 1 Charter School.
- Cooper Union Outreach Partner — Partner providing educational outreach programs to students.
- Cooper Union STEM Partner — Partner organization collaborating with AECI 1 Charter School.
- Cooper Union STEM Partner — Partner providing STEM education initiatives for students.
- Cooper Union Saturday Program Partner — Partner offering Saturday academic programming for students.
- Cooper Union Saturday Program Partner — Partner organization collaborating with AECI 1 Charter School.
- Cooper Union Saturday Program Partner — Provides Saturday studio art courses in drawing, graphic design, sculpture, and architecture for NYC public high school students.
- Cooper Union Stem Partner — Runs a six-week summer STEM program with hands-on engineering design and workshops for high school sophomores and juniors, offering scholarships.
- Dreamyard Project, Inc. Partner — Partner organization collaborating on educational programming.
- Dreamyard Project, Inc. Partner — Partner organization collaborating with AECI 1 Charter School.
- Maryland Institute of Art Partner — Hosts a four-week Summer Pre-College Studio Art Residency Program in Baltimore that helps students build a professional portfolio and experience college-level art education.
- Metro Community Health Center Bronx Partner — Referred community health center for student mental health services.
- NY Psychotherapy and Counseling Center Partner — Referred local mental health clinic for student support services.
- NY State Summer Intensive Arts Partner — Partner offering summer arts-intensive programming for students.
- NY State Summer Intensive Arts Partner — Partner organization collaborating with AECI 1 Charter School.
- New York State Education Department Government — Submits annual accountability reports and participates in state reporting requirements.
- New York State Summer Intensive Arts Partner — Offers a summer intensive arts program where students engage in advanced art disciplines under the guidance of noted artists and educators.
- Parson Scholars Partner — Provides pre-college art and design courses at Parsons for low-income NYC students, including college credit and admissions guidance.
- Parsons Scholars Partner — Partner organization collaborating with AECI 1 Charter School.
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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.
- Career-Integrated College Preparatory Educationmethodology: career-integrated educationBy combining rigorous college-preparatory academics with career-aligned technical education in architecture, engineering, and construction, the school prepares students for success in both higher education and industry, because integrating real-world applications strengthens academic engagement and post-secondary readiness.
- Personalized, Continuous College and Career Counselingmethodology: personalized college counselingBy implementing an early-start, personalized counseling model with consistent counselor relationships, the school aligns post-secondary pathways with individual student goals, because sustained, student-centered advising increases college matriculation and career clarity.
- Project-Based Learning with Professional Workflowsmethodology: project-based learningBy engaging students in hands-on, project-based learning that mirrors professional design and engineering practices, the school develops critical thinking and technical skills, because authentic problem-solving in real-world contexts deepens learning and career preparedness.
- Vertical 6–12 Support Model for Holistic Developmentmethodology: holistic_student_developmentBy providing continuous academic, social, and emotional support from grades 6 to 12 through peer mentoring, structured counseling, and whole-child practices, the school fosters sustained student growth, because long-term, consistent relationships and developmental alignment increase engagement and success.