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CRISTO REY BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 262433224 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · cristoreybrooklyn.org
revenue
$5.0M
expenses
$6.7M
net assets
$3.2M
employees
62
volunteers
19
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

CRISTO REY BROOKLYN IS A CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES OF ALL CREEDS TO EDUCATE DESERVING YOUNG PEOPLE FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO BECOME MEN AND WOMEN OF FAITH, PURPOSE, AND SERVICE. BY INTEGRATING A RIGOROUS CURRICULUM, A UNIQUE WORK-STUDY EXPERIENCE, AND THE SUPPORT OF AN INCLUSIVE SCHOOL COMMUNITY, WE ENABLE STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE AND BEYOND WITH THE VALUES ESSENTIAL TO A FULFILLING LIFE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School is a Catholic college-preparatory school serving students from underserved communities in Brooklyn, NY. The school integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a unique corporate work-study program, enabling students to gain professional experience while earning a significant portion of their tuition. It partners with families of all faiths to prepare young people for success in college and beyond.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP)
Students work one day per week at corporate partner organizations, gaining professional experience and earning approximately 50% of their tuition costs
InsureFutures Program
Workforce development partnership with St. John’s University, Student Sponsor Partners, and 10 insurance industry companies providing work-study jobs and career pathways in insurance and risk management
SPARK Summer Program
Three-week summer program for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders focused on spirituality, professionalism, academics, resilience, and knowledge
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Administer a corporate work-study program for high school students
      Operates a mandatory Corporate Work Study program in which all students work five days per month at professional organizations such as Paul, Weiss and American Express, earning approximately 50% of the cost of their education. The program includes 22 dedicated work-study jobs through the InsureFutures Program.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Deliver college access and success support programs
      Provides comprehensive academic counseling, college application guidance, and postsecondary support, resulting in 100% college acceptance for multiple graduating classes, including the Class of 2026. All recent graduates have been accepted to at least one four-year college meeting full financial need, with one student earning a full-tuition QuestBridge Scholarship to Brown University.
  • Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
    • Deliver specialized academic enrichment and mentorship programs
      Offers the Gerstner Scholars Program, enabling high-achieving students to participate in a two-week academic experience focused on medicine at the University of Michigan, and funds academic support, professional training, and mentorship for students and alumni.
  • Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Engage alumni and supporters through advisory and governance councils
      Operates a junior advisory committee focused on event planning, fundraising, corporate work study origination, volunteering, mentoring, and advocacy, and maintains a Council of Regents composed of former Board of Trustees members to support the school’s mission.
  • Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Offer summer enrichment programs for middle school students
      Runs SPARK, a three-week summer program for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders from Brooklyn and Queens, providing daily instruction in math, writing, and reading, along with recreational activities and discussions on professionalism and spirituality to strengthen the admissions pipeline.
  • College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
    • Operate a Catholic college-preparatory high school for students from underserved communities
      Provides a rigorous college-preparatory education, spiritual development, and extracurricular activities including competitive athletics to over 240 students annually. Achieved full accreditation from the New York State Association of Independent Schools through 2029.
  • Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
    • Provide wrap-around student support services
      Offers counseling, academic support, and a supportive school community to help students from underserved backgrounds succeed academically and envision future career and educational paths.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Provide summer training and professional readiness programs for students
      Requires all incoming students to complete a three- to four-week Summer Training Program that includes instruction in computer skills (Google Suite, Microsoft Office), professional etiquette, resume writing, math, literature, and networking, along with partner organization visits and a practice networking event to prepare for the Corporate Work Study Program.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.00M
Contributions & grants$3.86M77%
Program service revenue$1.07M21%
Investment income$37K1%
Other revenue$38K
expenses
Total expenses$6.68M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$4.15M
Grants paid out$162K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.93M
Cash$386K
Investments$437K
Liabilities$5.69M
Net assets$3.24M
Liquid reserves1.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +17.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DEANNA PHILIPPE PRINCIPAL 40 $169K
BRIAN DALEY DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT 40 $134K
ALAN GARCIA DIRECTOR OF CWS 40 $133K
IVAN CHARLES DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40 $123K
MICHAEL MOTYL PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40 $118K
board members · 19
  • CATHERINE FLAX — VICE CHAIR
  • CHRISTOPHER FEBLES — BOARD MEMBER
  • EVA MITCHELL — BOARD MEMBER
  • FR SEAN HAGERTY SJ — BOARD MEMBER
  • GREOGORY J CASSAGNOL — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN BARANELLO — BOARD MEMBER
  • KENNETH MARINO — BOARD MEMBER
  • KENNETH NG — BOARD MEMBER
  • KERRY HOGAN DAVI — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK WILLIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL BASTON — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAUL SCARIANO — CHAIRMAN
  • ROBERT SUMBERAC — BOARD MEMBER
  • SERGE EFAP — BOARD MEMBER
  • SISTER ELIZABETH CALFAPIETRA — BOARD MEMBER
  • TERRY YARDE — BOARD MEMBER
  • THOMAS ALLISON — BOARD MEMBER
  • VINCENT LEVIEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • WALTER VOYTUS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • Advancement Department Partner — Department responsible for managing engagement with the Emerging Leaders' Council
  • American Express Partner — Hosts Cristo Rey Brooklyn students in work-study placements.
  • Black and Indian Mission Foundation Funder — Provides funding for the SPARK summer program.
  • Brooklyn Jesuit Prep Partner — Provides support for the SPARK summer program.
  • Brown University Partner — Student from Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School received a QuestBridge Scholarship to attend Brown University.
  • Catholic Foundation of Brooklyn and Queens Funder — Provides funding for the SPARK summer program.
  • Cristo Rey Network Funder — Provided a $600,000 Advancing Excellence grant to support school transformation.
  • Cristo Rey Network Network — Member of the Cristo Rey Network and follows its income criteria for student admission.
  • Cristo Rey Network Network — Member of the Cristo Rey Network and recipient of its Advancing Excellence grant.
  • Cristo Rey Network Network — Member of the national Cristo Rey Network since 2008, receiving support and affiliation.
  • DeSales Media Group, Inc. Partner — Shared leadership connection through Vincent LeVien (Director of External Affairs) and Arthur Dignam (CEO), indicating an organizational affiliation or partnership.
  • Diocese of Brooklyn Government — Supporting institution within which the school serves historically underserved families.
  • Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens Government — Provides support for the SPARK summer program.
  • FACTS Funder — Administers the financial aid application process for determining family tuition contributions.
  • Families of all creeds Partner — Partners with families to support student education and development.
  • Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science at St. John's University Partner — Co-founding partner in the InsureFutures Program with Cristo Rey Brooklyn and Student Sponsor Partners.
  • Mid-Atlantic Community of the Sisters of Mercy Partner — Religious endorser and supporting partner of Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School.
  • Paul, Weiss Partner — Hosts Cristo Rey Brooklyn students in work-study placements.
  • St. John's University Partner — Partners through the Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science on the InsureFutures Program.
  • Student Sponsor Partners Partner — Collaborates on the InsureFutures Program to provide work-study opportunities for students.
  • University of Michigan Partner — Hosts Cristo Rey Brooklyn students in the Gerstner Scholars Program for a two-week academic experience in medicine.
  • partner organizations Partner — Host student visits during the Summer Training Program as part of hands-on learning opportunities.
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.

  • Comprehensive College Access and Success Strategy
    methodology: college_access_and_success
    By providing continuous, individualized college guidance from 9th to 12th grade integrated with academic preparation and family engagement, students achieve greater college access and persistence, because sustained support builds agency and navigational capacity in first-generation college-bound students.
  • Corporate Work-Study Integration Model
    methodology: cristo_rey_model
    By integrating paid professional work experience into the academic program, students reduce financial barriers to education and develop workplace readiness, because earning tuition through real-world employment fosters responsibility, skill development, and college persistence.
  • Experiential Learning and Professional Development Pathway
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By combining classroom instruction with hands-on work-study and professional training, students build workplace competencies and career vision, because experiential learning reinforces academic engagement and long-term employment outcomes.