irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $13KEMERGING ARTISTS - NYC SALT, INC. UTILIZES PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS AND EDITORS AS TEACHING ARTISTS TO TEACH SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER WORKSHOPS IN THE BASICS FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND SOCIAL MEDIA. THE PROGRAM GIVES STUDENTS A KNOWLEDGE OF VISUAL STORYTELLING WHILE ALSO EXPOSING STUDENTS TO CAREER OPTIONS IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY THROUGH FIELD TRIPS.
- #2 $46KCOLLEGE PREP - NYC SALT, INC. PROVIDES COLLEGE PREP WORKSHOPS AND GUIDANCE THROUGH A COLLEGE GUIDANCE COUNSELOR TO ITS RESIDENCY STUDENTS. THE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN WORKSHOPS ON ALL ASPECTS OF PREPARING FOR COLLEGE, SIX MONTHS OF ACT PREP CLASSES, AND A COLLEGE BOOTCAMP THE SUMMER PRIOR TO THEIR SENIOR YEAR.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
AIPAD Portrait Project
Annual on-location studio at AIPAD: The Photography Show where students photograph gallerists, exhibitors, and visitors, gaining real-world experience in professional photography settings.
College Prep
Provides college guidance counseling, workshops, six months of ACT prep classes, and a summer college bootcamp for high school juniors and seniors.
Emerging Artists
School-year and summer workshops taught by professional photographers and editors, focusing on digital photography, social media, and visual storytelling for NYC youth.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth Photography Education 3 activities
- Multi-year photography and college preparation residency for NYC youthOperates a multi-year residency program that combines hands-on studio photography training, visual storytelling, and college preparation for young people in New York City. The program includes instruction in digital photography and lighting, field trips to major photography collections, portfolio development, six months of ACT preparation, college guidance counseling, and a college bootcamp, leading to a 100% high school graduation and college admission rate among participants.
- On-location photography studio at AIPAD: The Photography ShowOperates an on-location photography studio annually at AIPAD: The Photography Show since 2025, where students photograph gallerists, exhibitors, and visitors using signature visual styles inspired by photographers like Irving Penn and Richard Avedon, providing real-world experience in professional portraiture.
- Photobook and photozine creation workshopsOffers workshops in which students create experimental photobooks and photozines using commercial and documentary photography skills, including instruction in book construction and collaborative projects such as the student-created photozine _Not Your City_.
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Emerging Artists Program for alumni and young creatives aged 21+Runs a six-month program for emerging artists aged 21 and older, including alumni, to develop artistic projects with mentorship and present work in group exhibitions. The program supports professional development and includes opportunities to showcase work at major venues such as Unseen Photography in Amsterdam and the Moleskine Store in Moynihan Station.
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Artist Marketplace Operations 1 activity
- Sales of student-created photographic prints and productsSells student-created photographic prints and collaborates with partners like Nikon to produce limited-edition items such as camera straps featuring student work, providing both revenue and recognition for youth artists.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Student photography exhibitions and public art installationsHosts annual end-of-year and special exhibitions of student photography, including large-scale public installations in parks and partner spaces such as Hudson River Park and Clement Moore Park. These exhibitions feature student work on banners and in outdoor displays, often accompanied by student-led tours and professional portrait sessions, and have included themed projects on the COVID-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter movement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$908K
Contributions & grants$871K96%
Program service revenue$35K4%
Investment income$210%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$722K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$330K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.04M
Cash$272K
Investments$0
Liabilities$706K
Net assets$334K
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +72.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALICIA HANSEN | FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $182K |
| ADAM CHINITZ | BOARD MEMBER DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $58K |
board members · 7
- ADITYA RAMANATHAN — SECRETARY
- GABRIEL BIDERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JHUSTIN ABELEDA — BOARD MEMBER
- MARC ASNIN — CHAIR
- MARGHERITA PIGNATELLI — BOARD MEMBER
- NATHALIE HUNI ASSEMAT TESSANDIER — BOARD MEMBER
- TIGRE McMULLAN — TREASURER
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- AIPAD Partner — Hosted student visits to photography collections as part of the curriculum.
- Annie Leibovitz Partner — Conducted a two-day workshop for students in the Studio Photography program.
- Blow Up Gallery Partner — Partnered to exhibit photographs by two NYC emerging artists from NYC Salt.
- Charlie James Gallery Partner — Presented the solo exhibition "Who Am I But a Heights Kid" by NYC Salt alumnus Devin Osorio.
- Hudson River Park Partner — Co-hosted an outdoor exhibition featuring work by NYC Salt’s Emerging Artist Program alumni.
- Joe Mcnally Partner — Professional photographer whose work with National Geographic influenced the founding vision of NYC Salt.
- KLD Wave Partner — Collaborates with KLD Wave on creative projects for alumni artists.
- Local Civics Partner — Partner organization where alumni have served as seasonal artists-in-residence
- Morgan Library Partner — Hosted student visits to photography collections as part of the curriculum.
- NYC Parks Partner — Partnered to present a 20th-anniversary outdoor photography exhibition in Clement Moore Park.
- NeON Arts Partner — Collaborated on a photography program for young adults focused on community beautification in NYC.
- New York Public Library Partner — Hosted student visits to photography collections as part of the curriculum.
- Nikon Partner — Collaborates with NYC Salt on creative design projects, including the production of limited-edition camera straps featuring student photography.
- Not specified Partner — Collaborates with creative professionals who serve as mentors to students.
- SONY Partner — Collaborated on a photography program for young adults to learn visual storytelling and engage with their communities.
- The Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD) Partner — Collaborates with NYC Salt to host an on-location student photography studio at AIPAD: The Photography Show annually since 2025.
- The MET Partner — Hosted student visits to photography collections as part of the curriculum.
- Tony White Partner — Scholar-in-Residence for Photobooks & Artists’ Books leading the course
- brands Partner — Support programs through donations and collaborations to advance artist development
- creative agencies Partner — Provide internships, workshops, and career opportunities for young artists
- educational institutions Partner — Collaborate on programs that provide access and mentorship to young artists
- foundations Funder — Provide financial support for youth artist programs and initiatives
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.
- Arts-Based Youth Developmentmethodology: arts-based youth developmentBy using photography and visual storytelling as core pedagogical tools, we foster youth agency, identity formation, and college/career readiness because creative expression builds confidence, critical thinking, and long-term engagement in underserved populations.
- Culturally Rooted Creative Expressionmethodology: culturally-rooted-artistic-expressionBy grounding photography education in cultural heritage and personal narrative, we foster reflection, belonging, and healing because visual storytelling enables youth to process communal memory and assert identity in a socially meaningful context.
- Holistic Youth Empowerment Modelmethodology: holistic youth developmentBy integrating creative exploration, college preparation, mentorship, and skill building into a sustained developmental experience, we empower youth to transition successfully to college and careers because long-term, multi-pillar support addresses systemic barriers more effectively than isolated interventions.
- Industry-Integrated Career Pathwaysmethodology: industry-partnership-for-career-pathwaysBy partnering with creative industry professionals and embedding real-world training, field experiences, and public exhibitions into programming, we increase access to creative careers because direct exposure and professional mentorship build identity, networks, and workforce readiness.