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Science Academies of New York Charter Schools
Syracuse, NY · EIN 043739991 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Very Large (>$50M) · sascs.org
revenue
$52.9M
expenses
$45.5M
net assets
$59.5M
employees
531
volunteers
9
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

The Schools seek to graduate students who can think critically and creatively.

profile · synthesized from sources

Science Academies of New York Charter Schools (SANY) operates public charter schools in New York State, serving students in grades K-12. The organization focuses on providing a rigorous education that fosters critical and creative thinking. It operates multiple campuses, including in Syracuse, and offers special education services and school meal programs as part of its student support model.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $3.94M
    SPECIAL EDUCATION: The Science Academies of New York Charter Schools (The Schools) are open to all children and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, or any other grounds that would be unlawful or deny the civil rights of any individual. In accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Rehabilitation Act, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School provides a free and appropriate education, in the least restrictive environment to students with disabilities. The primary service delivery for students with special needs is inclusion. Services for students requiring supplemental services are provided by the Syracuse, Utica, and Rochester City School Districts.
  2. #2 $2.52M
    FOOD SERVICE: The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 main goal is to improve child nutrition. The Science Academies of New York Charter Schools (The Schools) participate in the National School Lunch Program to provide our students grades K-12 healthy options for breakfast and lunch. This program is offered to all students to promote wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and encourage students to make healthy choices. Eating nutritious meals daily will help students improve academically and also improve children's lifelong eating and physical activity habits. Participating in the National School Lunch Program also provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to every student each school day. The Schools' goal is to ensure all students including low-income households receive the same nutritional value regardless of their financial situation.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Food Service Program
Participates in the National School Lunch Program to provide nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free breakfast and lunch options to all students, promoting wellness and healthy habits.
Special Education
Provides free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment for students with disabilities, in compliance with federal laws including IDEA and Section 504.
activities · 17 groups

What they do

  • School and School-Community Events 2 activities
    • Host family and community engagement events
      Strengthens school-family relationships through home visits, “Coffee and Conversations” forums led by the Dean, parent visitation events, and community surveys to gather input on enrollment changes and school programs. Also hosts events such as Fine Arts Night, Scholastic Book Fairs, and Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day.
    • Promote literacy and reading engagement
      Hosts Scholastic Book Fairs at the elementary school and participates in Read Across America Day to promote literacy and foster a love of reading among students.
  • High School Dual Enrollment Programs 1 activity
    • Administer dual credit and college-level courses in partnership with higher education institutions
      Offers dual credit college-level courses in collaboration with Onondaga Community College and SUNY ESF, enabling high school students to earn transferable college credits and potentially an Associate’s Degree before graduation. Expanded student participation in the Dual College Credit program and offers high school-level courses to eighth-grade students for early college credit accumulation.
  • Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
    • Conduct field trips and experiential learning activities
      Organizes field trips to environmentally focused sites and science museums as part of student learning experiences, enhancing classroom-based STEAM and science instruction.
  • Student Progress Assessment & Program Evaluation 1 activity
    • Conduct student assessment and instructional improvement cycles
      Measures student performance, teaching, and learning on a monthly and/or quarterly basis using multiple assessment tools. Conducts biweekly observations of every teacher and provides individualized feedback as part of a teacher observation and enrichment program.
  • Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver science-focused K–12 education with STEAM and college readiness programming
      Provides a science- and research-focused academic curriculum for students from kindergarten through 12th grade, including STEAM coursework starting in kindergarten, coding instruction, robotics and engineering programs, and high-level research opportunities. Offers early college awareness activities such as annual College Week and campus visits for elementary students.
  • Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
    • Ensure access to technology for digital literacy and learning
      Provides one-to-one Chromebook access for students in grades 5–12 to support collaboration, research, and digital literacy development.
  • Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
    • Ensure school safety and emergency preparedness
      Conducts regular safety inspections of kitchen equipment, ventilation, and fire alarm systems; installed a new hardwired and monitored carbon monoxide detection system. Reemphasized safety protocols with contractors after unauthorized removal of detectors. Safely evacuated students during false alarms and provided asynchronous online instruction during building closures. Held public hearings on district-wide safety plans and hosted parent events to review safety improvements.
  • Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
    • Hold board meetings and maintain operational transparency
      Conducts monthly board meetings with executive and public sessions, offering video conferencing options to ensure accessibility and transparency in governance.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Organize community service and donation drives
      Hosts annual donation and canned food drives, collecting hygiene products, canned goods, and comfort items for local food banks and hospital patients, supporting families in need.
  • STEM Competition and Robotics Programs 1 activity
    • Participate students in STEM competitions and enrichment challenges
      Engages students in local, state, and national STEM-related competitions such as the CNY Bridge Building Challenge, Catapult Challenge, and Robotics competitions. Students have won first place in the MOST Bridges and Catapult Challenges at the high school level, placed second through fourth in the Senior Section of a regional competition with seventy participants, and secured first through fourth place in the Junior Section.
  • Special Education Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide free and appropriate public education for students with disabilities
      Delivers special education services in the least restrictive environment primarily through inclusive service delivery, ensuring equitable access to education for students with disabilities.
  • Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
    • Provide individualized academic support across grade levels
      Uses two teachers per classroom in grades K–2 for individualized attention; employs Academic Intervention Specialists in grades 3–4; offers small-group instruction in middle school at a ratio of approximately 1:13; provides WIN (What I Need) support periods for 5th graders; and deploys Math and Reading Specialists in grades 6–7. High school courses are structured with smaller class sizes to enhance engagement and personalized feedback.
  • Universal In-School Meal Service 1 activity
    • Provide nutrition services through the National School Lunch Program
      Participates in the National School Lunch Program to provide nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free breakfast and lunch to all K–12 students daily.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Recognize student achievement and citizenship
      Recognizes academic excellence and strong citizenship through certificates, gift certificates, inclusion on the Dean’s List, and an annual Dean’s List Dinner for students and families.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Support post-secondary success through college counseling and guidance
      Provides dedicated college guidance counseling for students in grades 8–12, including support for career planning, college selection, and scholarship applications. Hosts annual college fairs, invites guest speakers, and organizes college campus visits for high school students.
  • Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
    • Support student personal development and civic engagement
      Equips students with skills for post-secondary success and personal growth, including participation in the Congressional Awards program requiring at least 30 volunteer hours beyond graduation requirements. Supports immigrant students in achieving academic and career goals, including pathways to community service professions.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Administer Regents exams and academic assessments
      Administers required state assessments, including the January 2025 Regents exams such as the Earth Science practical and written components, at designated locations like the SANY Conference Center in Syracuse.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$52.91M
Contributions & grants$5.09M10%
Program service revenue$46.48M88%
Investment income$1.14M2%
Other revenue$197K
expenses
Total expenses$45.49M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$31.98M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$71.20M
Cash$34.45M
Investments$11.98M
Liabilities$11.66M
Net assets$59.54M
Liquid reserves12.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Tolga Hayali Superintendent 40 $290K
Yusuf Aykar Assistant Superintendent 40 $241K
Bekir Duz Assistant Superintendent 40 $233K
Kadir Yavuz - Director of Informati and Instructional Technologies 40 $204K
Pamela Geremski School Dean 40 $146K
board members · 9
  • Fehmi Damkaci — Chair/Board President (ending May 2025)
  • Halil Zaim — Chair/Board President (starting May 2025)
  • Jawwaad Rasheed — Vice President
  • Jodi DeAugustine — Treasurer
  • Kamersah Cetintas — Member (starting May 2025)
  • Kemal Ersoz — Member (starting April 2025)
  • Lindsay Cray — Member (ending April 2025)
  • Samantha Turnquest — Trustee/Member
  • Tuncay Delibasi — Member
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • 93Q Radio Partner — Local media partner that has engaged with the school and provided public support.
  • City Fire Department Government — Collaborated with the school during emergency response and safety inspections.
  • City Fire Department Government — Partnered with the school during a false alarm incident, responding immediately to inspect the facility and confirm safety.
  • Congressional Awards program Partner — Students participate in the Congressional Awards program to fulfill volunteer requirements and develop leadership skills.
  • Dean Partner — Dean leads “Coffee and Conversations” forums to engage families in school improvement discussions.
  • Division of Code Enforcement Government — Worked with the school to ensure compliance with safety codes during inspections.
  • MOST Partner — Partnership in delivering competitive STEM challenges for students.
  • NYSATA Network — Recognized by the New York State Art Teachers Association with a VISION Endorsement.
  • NYSED Government — Uses NYSED-approved frameworks to guide instructional improvement and teacher evaluation.
  • Onondaga Community College Partner — Partner institution offering dual credit courses and pathways to an Associate’s Degree for high school students.
  • Onondaga County Government — Collaborated with students on a county-wide aquarium naming contest.
  • Onondaga County District Attorney Government — Community leader affiliated with the school who has publicly endorsed its educational mission.
  • Rochester City School District Partner — Provides supplemental special education services to students enrolled at Science Academies of New York Charter Schools.
  • SUNY ESF Partner — Partner institution offering dual credit college-level courses to high school students.
  • SUNY Oswego Partner — Collaborates on the Summer Science Immersion program for high school students.
  • Scholastic Partner — Hosted a Scholastic Book Fair to promote student access to books.
  • Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School Partner — One of the schools under the governance of the Science Academies of New York (SANY) Board of Trustees.
  • Syracuse City School District Partner — Provides supplemental special education services to students enrolled at Science Academies of New York Charter Schools.
  • Syracuse University Partner — Faculty from Syracuse University founded the Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School in 2003.
  • Tim Green Partner — Public figure and former athlete who has visited and endorsed the school.
  • Utica City School District Partner — Provides supplemental special education services to students enrolled at Science Academies of New York Charter Schools.
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.

  • Continuous College Readiness Culture
    methodology: continuous_college_readiness
    By embedding college preparation into daily academic and social experiences starting in kindergarten, SANY builds long-term student orientation toward higher education, because early and sustained exposure normalizes college as an expected pathway.
  • Inclusion Model for Special Education
    methodology: inclusion_model
    By delivering special education services within general education classrooms, SANY supports equitable access and academic growth for students with disabilities, because inclusive settings promote higher expectations, peer modeling, and reduced stigma.
  • Inquiry-Based Learning with Real-World Application
    methodology: inquiry_based_learning
    By engaging students in active problem-solving, peer collaboration, and real-world application, SANY promotes deeper understanding and retention of content, because these methods mirror authentic scientific and civic practices.
  • Small School Model with Individualized Support
    methodology: small_school_model
    By maintaining small, personal school environments, SANY fosters belonging and ensures individualized academic and social support, because students thrive when they are known and valued as individuals.