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HUNTER COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNAEI ASSOCIATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133953396 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B84 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$771K
expenses
$384K
net assets
$1.7M
employees
5
volunteers
22
program ratio
61%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF HUNTER COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNAE/I ASSOCIATION, INC. ("HCHSAA") IS TO PROMOTE CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR HUNTER COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL (THE "SCHOOL") AND ITS ALUMNAE/I. IT ACCOMPLISHES THIS GOAL THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS, OFFERING OTHER STUDENT AID PROGRAMS, AND SPONSORING VARIOUS ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE SCHOOL AND ITS ALUMNAE/I. IN ADDITION, HCHSAA SERVES AS AN ADVOCATE FOR THE SCHOOL AND IT CREATES AND SUSTAINS A SOCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORK FOR ITS ALUMNAE/I.

profile · synthesized from sources

HUNTER COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNAE/I ASSOCIATION, INC. supports Hunter College High School and its alumni through scholarships, student aid programs, and academic and cultural activities. The organization fosters a professional and social network for alumni, sponsors events and panels on diverse topics, and advocates for the school. It operates primarily in New York and serves a geographically dispersed alumni community.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $168K
    EVENTS/PROGRAMS - THE HCHSAA WORKED TO CONNECT AND ENGAGE THE ALUMNAE/I COMMUNITY THROUGH A RANGE OF PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS. BUILDING UPON THE SUCCESS OF INITIATIVES LAUNCHED IN 2020 IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE ASSOCIATION CONTINUED ITS CALENDAR OF VIRTUAL PROGRAMS. LEVERAGING THE VERSATILITY OF PLATFORMS LIKE ZOOM, THESE PROGRAMS ATTRACTED A BROADER AUDIENCE OF ALUMNAE/I, TRANSCENDING GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARIES AND INCREASING ENGAGEMENT ACROSS DIVERSE LOCATIONS.-IN FY22 THE ASSOCIATION PRESENTED 26 VIRTUAL PROGRAMS COVERING A DIVERSE RANGE OF TOPICS, FROM INTERACTIVE YOGA AND TAI CHI SESSIONS TO AN INTERVIEW RELATED TO NUCLEAR WEAPONS BANS. PANELS WERE ORGANIZED ON A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS INCLUDING COMEDY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INVESTING.-HCHSAA'S DIVERSITY COMMITTEE SPONSORED TWO PROGRAMS IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH, AND A THIRD DISCUSSION IN HONOR OF WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH.-THE DIVERSITY COMMITTEE ALSO SPONSORED A THREE-PART SERIES OF ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS FOCUSED ON ADDRESSING UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS AT HCHS. THESE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS FEATURED ALUMNAE/I, FACULTY, AND CURRENT HUNTER STUDENTS AS PANELISTS.-IN FEBRUARY 2022, FOUR DISTINGUISHED CHINESE AMERICAN ALUMNAE/I LED A PANEL DISCUSSION TO COMMEMORATE LUNAR NEW YEAR. -A NEWLY ESTABLISHED PROGRAM, IN COMMEMORATION OF HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY, UNITED FOUR SURVIVORS WHOSE FAMILIES ESCAPED EUROPE AND EVENTUALLY RESETTLED IN THE UNITED STATES.-HCHSAA HELD ITS FIRST LEGAL NETWORKING NIGHT TO SUPPORT ALUMS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION. IT INCLUDED A PANEL DISCUSSION WITH ALUMNAE/I PROFESSIONALS AND BREAKOUT GROUPS WITH ALUM ATTORNEYS PRACTICING IN ACADEMIA, BANKING, ENTERTAINMENT, REAL ESTATE, AND OTHER FIELDS. -THE ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED SEVERAL REGIONAL SOCIAL HOURS ON ZOOM FOR ALUMNAE/I RESIDING IN THE WASHINGTON, DC, MARYLAND, AND VIRGINIA (DMV) AREA, LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR A POTENTIAL REGIONAL CHAPTER.-THE ASSOCIATION SERVED AS THE HOST FOR A CORONAVIRUS SUPPORT AND DISCUSSION GROUP CALLED LIFE IN THE TIME OF CORONA. THIS GROUP CONVENED MONTHLY FROM JANUARY THROUGH AUGUST 2022 AND REMAINS ONGOING. IT CONSISTENTLY ATTRACTS ATTENDEES FROM VARIOUS GRADUATION YEARS.-ADDITIONALLY, THE ASSOCIATION OFFERED A SERIES OF EVENTS THAT INCLUDED A BOOK TALK WITH TWO AUTHORS MODERATED BY RETIRED HCHSA ENGLISH FACULTY MEMBER KIP ZEGERS. NOVEMBER 2021, MARKED A RETURN TO IN-PERSON THEATER, AS NEARLY TWO DOZEN ALUMNAE/I GATHERED TO ATTEND THE PRODUCTION OF MORNING SUN; TICKETS FOR THE SHOW SOLD OUT WITHIN MINUTES.-IN JUNE OF 2022 THE AA HOSTED APPROXIMATELY 125 ALUMNAE/I FOR ITS FIRST IN PERSON REUNION SINCE 2019.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Alumni Advocacy and Networking
Sponsors initiatives such as the Legal Networking Night and roundtable discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion to support alumni professional development and school advocacy
Alumni Events and Programs
Offers virtual and in-person events including panel discussions, cultural activities, regional social hours, and professional networking nights to engage the alumni community
Scholarships and Student Aid
Provides grants and financial support to Hunter College High School students and funds programs that increase access to the school for underrepresented groups
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Private K–12 School Support 2 activities
    • Award grants to increase access for underrepresented students
      Funds nonprofit organizations and initiatives aimed at increasing matriculation and access to Hunter College High School for historically underrepresented groups, including support for test prep and outreach programs.
    • Fund general operations and student support at Hunter College High School
      Provides unrestricted funding and annual financial support to Hunter College High School through fund campaigns, class giving, and galas, contributing $100,000 to $200,000 annually for student support, alumni programming, and operational expenses.
  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 2 activities
    • Fund scholarships and academic enrichment programs
      Provides up to $20,000 annually in scholarships for graduating seniors and funds academic initiatives such as the Hunter Prep Program, which includes tutoring and test preparation, and supports student participation in science fairs and debate competitions.
    • Provide student financial and programmatic support
      Offers direct support to students through transportation grants, prom assistance for low-income students, paid summer internships, and funding for field trips, college tours, and remote learning needs such as eBook licenses and laptops.
  • Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
    • Fund arts, science, and extracurricular programs at HCHS
      Provides ongoing financial support for the Visiting Artists Series since 2015, funds the HCHS Robotics Team since 2012, and disburses grants for debate, science equipment, foreign language, yearbook, and other academic and extracurricular needs.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Host annual meetings, general assemblies, and alumni awards
      Holds an annual meeting and General Assembly during Reunion Weekend to share organizational updates, conduct elections, and present Notable Alumni Awards. These events are held each year, with recent examples including the 2025 and 2026 Annual Meetings.
  • Alumni and School Community Newsletters 1 activity
    • Maintain alumni communications and directories
      Produces and distributes AlumNotes magazine, maintains an online alumni directory accessible to all graduates, and sends monthly e-newsletters to keep alumni informed and engaged.
  • Alumni Community Building 1 activity
    • Organize alumni reunions and social events
      Plans and hosts milestone class reunions, including a three-day event in New York City for classes ending in '4s and '9s, as well as smaller gatherings such as rooftop receptions, theater parties, museum tours, happy hours, and networking events for young alumni.
  • Student Organization Funding and Support 1 activity
    • Provide targeted grants for student activities and teams
      Awards specific grants to support student activities, such as a $12,000 grant for the debate team during the pandemic and funding for robotics tournaments, science fairs, and conference attendance.
  • Suicide Prevention Programs 1 activity
    • Support mental health and wellness programs at HCHS
      Funds and launches school-based mental health initiatives including the Sources of Strength program and the JED High School Program, and has raised over $53,000 specifically for suicide prevention and mental health wellness at Hunter College High School.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Produce virtual and in-person educational and cultural programs
      Hosts a range of programs including virtual panel discussions, live presentations, and events on topics such as women in film and television, mental health, and public affairs. In FY22, 26 virtual programs were presented on wellness, entrepreneurship, comedy, and financial planning.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$771K
Contributions & grants$726K94%
Program service revenue$9K1%
Investment income$36K5%
Other revenue$130
expenses
Total expenses$384K
Program expenses61%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$92K
Grants paid out$96K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.70M
Cash$1.46M
Investments$93K
Liabilities$37K
Net assets$1.67M
Liquid reserves48.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +85.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 13
  • ADAM STOLZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANDREI IGNAT — TREASURER
  • ANDREW BELLAK — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANGELA LI — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVE KERPEN — PRESIDENT
  • EMMA KERINS — BOARD MEMBER
  • HAEWAN BAE — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAKE LANGBECKER — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JAKE PRICE — BOARD MEMBER
  • JANE TILLMAN IRVING — BOARD MEMBER
  • LUKE STEIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • NICOLE MORGENSTERN — BOARD MEMBER
  • REBECCA SALAZAR — SECRETARY
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • ACHILLEA PEER TUTORING Partner — Received a grant from HCHSAA to expand one-on-one peer tutoring services for students in the child welfare system across the country.
  • American Heart Association Partner — Collaborated with HCHSAA to host "The Heart of Hunter Part I & II" event.
  • American Heart Association Partner — Collaborated with HCHSAA to host The Heart of Hunter Part I & II, a live presentation on women's heart health.
  • EXAM SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE Partner — Received a grant from HCHSAA to provide test prep classes for academically advanced students from low-income neighborhoods and racially isolated schools.
  • Freedom Institute Partner — Partnered with Freedom Institute to deliver the Hallways Program on healthy boundaries and consent for ninth and tenth graders.
  • Hunter College High School Partner — Provides financial support and advocacy for the school.
  • JED High School Program Partner — Funded the JED High School Program at Hunter College High School for mental health and suicide prevention.
  • Kweller Prep Partner — Funded Kweller Prep's Winter Break Cram Course for Hunter students.
  • Membership365 Partner — Platform used to manage membership and elections
  • NAIS Student Diversity Leadership Conference Partner — Supported student and faculty attendance at the NAIS Student Diversity Leadership Conference.
  • Regeneron Science Talent Search Partner — Funded a field trip for students to attend the Regeneron Science Talent Search Public Fair Day.
  • Sources of Strength Partner — Launched the Sources of Strength mental health program at HCHS.
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.

  • Alumni Advocacy as Institutional Support
    methodology: alumni_advocacy
    By organizing alumni into a unified association, the organization amplifies advocacy efforts to support Hunter College High School, because collective alumni voice strengthens institutional influence and resource access.
  • Diversity Through Integrated Recruitment and Inclusive Dialogue
    methodology: diversity_recruitment_and_retention, inclusive_dialogue
    By implementing a dual strategy of recruiting and retaining students of color and hosting inclusive discussions across alumni, faculty, and students, the organization advances racial and cultural diversity at HCHS, because systemic change requires both representation and ongoing dialogue to sustain inclusion.
  • Structured Engagement Through Milestones and Digital Access
    methodology: milestone-based engagement, virtual_engagement, digital-engagement
    By combining milestone-based reunion events with virtual programming and digital membership tools, the organization fosters sustained alumni participation across geographies, because accessible, rhythmically timed engagement opportunities increase long-term involvement in governance and community.
  • Targeted Funding to Maximize Student Impact
    methodology: restricted-funding-for-student-impact
    By restricting class gift donations to uses that directly benefit current and future students, the organization ensures resources advance educational and student advancement goals, because directed funding increases accountability and alignment with mission outcomes.