named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Mental Health Services
Offers art therapy, talk therapy, and play therapy to support emotional well-being and help youth cope with challenges.
Middle School Program
Provides mentoring, identity exploration, and structured activities including field trips to build confidence and peer relationships for middle school students.
National Virtual Mentoring Program
Online mentoring initiative launched during the pandemic to serve high school students across the country who lack access to in-person programs.
Read with Apex
Virtual literacy program designed for elementary school students to promote reading and learning through mentorship.
Young Adult Program
Virtual year-round program offering 1:1 mentoring, career guidance, and professional networking for Apex alumni navigating college, careers, or life after high school.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Alumni engagement and leadership developmentEngages alumni of Apex programs through the virtual Young Adult Program, offering one-on-one mentors, real-world opportunities, and professional networks, while encouraging continued contribution of time and resources to Apex and other organizations.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- College and career readiness programmingSupports students in preparing for college, career exploration, and independence through mentorship and professional development, including career coaching and access to professional networks.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Experiential and enrichment activities for youthOrganizes field trips and structured activities such as ice skating, rock climbing, and sporting events to expose youth to new experiences and opportunities. Includes structured sports programming with team practices, competitive play, and the We Run As One (WRAO) Tournament.
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Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
- Mental health services for youthProvides mental health support to youth through art therapy, talk therapy, and play therapy to promote emotional regulation and coping skills, integrated within broader mentoring and development programs.
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Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
- Skill-building programs for elementary school childrenSupports elementary school children in building confidence and communication skills through small group activities, classroom participation, and reading programs such as Read with Apex.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Youth mentoring and educational support programsServes over 2,700 youth annually through in-person and virtual mentoring and educational programs for underserved Asian and immigrant youth from low-income families in New York City and nationwide. Programs are developmentally tailored and serve youth from pre-K through 12th grade and beyond, including alumni in young adulthood.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$5.88M
Contributions & grants$5.86M100%
Program service revenue$1000%
Investment income$2400%
Other revenue$17K
expenses
Total expenses$6.00M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$4.16M
Grants paid out$106K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.22M
Cash$3.31M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.82M
Net assets$5.39M
Liquid reserves6.6 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -5.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JIYOON CHUNG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $194K |
| WENDY HU-AU | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $140K |
| ALEKSANDR KOGAN | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $136K |
| STEPHANIE AMARNICK HESSOL | DEPUTY DIR. OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $121K |
| YAYA YUAN | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $115K |
board members · 18
- AYA KANAI — DIRECTOR
- BLAISE CHOW — TREASURER
- CHRISTOPHER CHAO — DIRECTOR
- DAVID JAR — DIRECTOR
- ERIC LEE — VICE CHAIR
- GILBERT LIU — DIRECTOR
- JEFFREY CHEN — DIRECTOR
- KAREN WONG — DIRECTOR
- KATHY WONG — SECRETARY
- MAXINE NG DALIO — DIRECTOR
- MELODY LEE — DIRECTOR
- PATRICK LO — DIRECTOR
- PATRICK YEE — DIRECTOR
- PREETI SRIRATANA — CHAIR
- RAYMOND CHAN — DIRECTOR
- ROY KIM — DIRECTOR
- WEN ZHOU — DIRECTOR
- YUKARI MATSUZAWA PASS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- AAPI nonprofits Partner — Collaborated with AAPI nonprofits to raise awareness and funds during the pandemic.
- Asian American youth from low-income backgrounds Partner — Youth population served through mentorship and support programs.
- Not specified Partner — Provides access to a network of professionals for young adult participants.
- We Run As One (WRAO) Partner — Hosts the signature We Run As One (WRAO) Tournament as part of Apex for Youth's sports programming.
- community partners Partner — Collaborates with community partners in Brooklyn to expand services.
- not specified Partner — Relies on nearly 1,000 volunteers to deliver programs and create a supportive community for youth.
- volunteer@apexforyouth.org Partner — Primary contact for volunteer coordination and engagement
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.
- Developmentally Appropriate Integrated Supportmethodology: developmentally-tailored-supportBy aligning mentorship, mental health services, and programming with the developmental stage of Asian American youth, we produce more effective coping, confidence, and engagement because interventions are matched to cognitive, emotional, and social needs at each life phase.
- Longitudinal Identity-Based Mentorshipmethodology: identity-based_longitudinal_supportBy building sustained, developmentally-tailored relationships grounded in shared identities and experiences from elementary school through young adulthood, we produce transformative youth development and future readiness because continuity and cultural resonance deepen trust, identity formation, and engagement over time.
- Mentorship Through Professional and Community Networksmethodology: network-based-mentorshipBy recruiting working professionals and community leaders as volunteer mentors and role models, we expand youth access to social capital and life possibilities because exposure to diverse careers and lived experiences broadens aspirations and provides tangible pathways to success.
- Small-Group and Experiential Relationship Buildingmethodology: experiential-engagementBy using small-group formats and shared recreational, cultural, and sports-based experiences, we produce strong mentor-mentee bonds and youth resilience because low-pressure, activity-centered engagement fosters organic connection, teamwork, and leadership development.