named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
After-School Skateboarding Program
Year-round in-school and after-school skateboarding program that uses skate parks, gyms, and parking lots as classrooms to teach resilience, character, and school spirit through professional instruction and mentorship.
Internship Program
Career pipeline program connecting STOKED youth with companies for real-world internships, supported by professional development workshops, resume building, and interview preparation.
Skate Mentor Program
Structured mentoring program pairing youth with trained mentors who focus on both skateboarding skills and mindset development, creating safe spaces for learning and community building.
Snowboarding Program
Program that introduces youth from urban areas to snowboarding, providing access to gear, transportation, lift tickets, and mentorship, using mountain experiences as metaphors for overcoming life challenges.
Surfing Program
Program that brings city youth to the ocean to learn surfing, teaching patience, courage, and adaptability, with plans to reactivate and expand after pandemic-related suspension.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Long-term impact tracking and program outreachHas served over 10,000 underserved youth since 2004, with 100% of program completers graduating high school and earning millions of dollars in college scholarships.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Youth internship and career readiness programOperates an Internship Program that places youth in career-building internships with external companies and provides professional development support, including resume building, interview preparation, and career navigation, to build workforce readiness.
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Skatepark Development and Youth Skate Programs 1 activity
- Youth mentoring and development through action sportsRuns a four-year mentoring program using action sports—including skateboarding, snowboarding, and surfing—combined with academic support and mentorship to prepare underserved youth aged 11–24 for college and career success. Programs are offered year-round in New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Youth-focused communications and storytellingProduces and publishes a newsletter titled 'STOKED: The Future of Youth' to share stories and insights from its youth development programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$554K
Contributions & grants$449K81%
Program service revenue$74K13%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$31K
expenses
Total expenses$513K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$334K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$246K
Cash$24K
Investments$0
Liabilities$54K
Net assets$192K
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -2.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR PATRICIA CHARLEMAGNE | PRESIDENT THRU 12/16/24 | 50 | $153K |
board members · 7
- CARLOS LIMA — DIRECTOR
- DEVON GEORGE — CHAIRPERSON
- ELLEN O'CONNELL — DIRECTOR
- GINA REBOLLAR — DIRECTOR
- MARA GROBINS-NASATIR — SECRETARY
- SELEMA MASEKELA — DIRECTOR
- STEVE LAROSILIERE — VICE-CHAIR/TREASURER
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Huge Partner — Hosts STOKED interns as part of the organization's internship program.
- John Jay College Partner — Education partner where a staff member is pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
- Sal Masekela Partner — Co-founder of STOKED Mentoring Inc, action sports commentator who helped establish the organization's initial model.
- Steve Larosiliere Partner — Co-founder of STOKED Mentoring Inc, professional snowboarder who helped launch the organization in NYC.
- Substack Network — Hosts its newsletter 'STOKED: The Future of Youth' on Substack.
- Woodward PA Partner — Hosts STOKED interns as part of the organization's internship program.
- local skate shops Partner — Hosts STOKED interns as part of the organization's internship program.
strategies · 3
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.
- Action-Sports-Based Youth Developmentmethodology: sports_based_mentoringBy engaging underserved youth in action sports combined with long-term mentorship, we produce resilience, leadership, and personal transformation because the physical and social challenges of action sports create experiential learning opportunities that foster confidence, persistence, and positive identity development.
- Career Pipeline Integrationmethodology: two_generation_approachBy linking action sports participation and mentorship to career development opportunities, we close the opportunity gap and diversify the action sports industry because sustained engagement through a pathway to professional futures increases motivation, retention, and long-term impact.
- Youth Voice and Strength-Based Developmentmethodology: strength_based_youth_developmentBy centering youth voice, passion, and inherent strengths in program design and mentorship, we produce deeper engagement and personal growth because youth are more likely to develop resilience and leadership when they feel seen, heard, and affirmed in their identities and interests.