irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $659KAFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM: THE EHS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM IS A MANDATORY COMPONENT OF THE EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM. IT PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING, COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES, ARTS PROGRAMMING, SPECIALIZED SEMINARS IN GOVERNMENT AND HISTORY, MENTORING PROGRAMS, AND ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, AT LEAST THREE DAYS PER WEEK, STUDENTS HAVE AN HOUR-LONG STUDY HALL WHERE THEY COMPLETE THEIR HOMEWORK AND/OR WORK WITH TUTORS. STUDENTS GATHER IN SMALL GROUPS WITH TWO OR MORE FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE ADVISORS TO FOCUS ON PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE DIFFERENT TRANSITIONS THAT THEY FACE AT EHS. TOPICS DISCUSSED INCLUDE PERSONAL IDENTITY, FAMILY LIFE, NEGOTIATION SKILLS, STRESS MANAGEMENT, TEAM BUILDING, AND DEFINING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF AND COMMUNITY.
- #2 $45KALUMNI SERVICES: THE EHS ALUMNI PROGRAM SERVES ALL ALUMNI IN HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE BY PROVIDING COUNSELING, ASSISTANCE WITH APPLICATION PROCESSES, LIFE-SKILLS WORKSHOPS, AND INTERNSHIPS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
After-School Program
Mandatory extended-day program offering one-on-one tutoring, study hall, mentoring, arts, athletics, community service, and personal development seminars focused on identity, stress management, and community relationships.
Alumni Services
Supports EHS alumni in high school and college with counseling, application assistance, life-skills workshops, and internship opportunities.
Outdoor Leadership Expedition
Experiential learning trip for 8th graders, including a five-night, 20-mile Appalachian Trail hike focused on camping, navigation, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Summer Semester Program
Mandatory summer program for new and returning students in grades 4–7 that includes academic enrichment, remediation in humanities and math, electives (e.g., drama, photography, foreign language), and weekly educational trips.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Structured Critical Thinking Curriculum 1 activity
- Deliver bilingual liberal arts and meditation-based educationOffers a bilingual (English and Spanish) liberal arts curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, language engagement, and daily meditation practices to cultivate stillness, creativity, and healing. Meditation is conducted at the start and end of the school day, between classes, and during collective stillness periods.
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Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Deliver mandatory summer semester and teacher training programRuns a mandatory summer semester for incoming students that includes academic enrichment and remediation in humanities and math, electives in drama, journalism, and psychology, weekly educational trips, and functions as a teacher training program for college and high school students interested in teaching.
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Plant-Based Nutrition Education & Support Programs 1 activity
- Facilitate community-building through shared plant-based mealsPrepares and serves vegan, plant-based meals on-site using organic, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients when possible, shared daily by students to foster community and friendship. The school declined a $100,000 state grant in 2019 to preserve the integrity of this food program.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Operate a tuition-free middle school for underserved boys in East HarlemProvides a full-time, independent middle school education for boys in grades 4–8 from low-income families in East Harlem, including academic, character, and community development. The school was founded in 1993 and remains tuition-free.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Organize experiential learning and leadership expeditionsConducts field trips and outdoor leadership expeditions, including a five-night trip to the Delaware Water Gap where eighth graders hiked approximately 20 miles of the Appalachian Trail, and visits to institutions like The Frick Collection and Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship for art, design, and experiential learning.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Provide alumni support servicesOffers counseling, application assistance, life-skills workshops, and internship opportunities to alumni currently in high school or college to support their continued development and success.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Provide structured physical education and sports programsOffers 5–6 hours of physical activity per week, including sports conditioning and competitive programs such as boys' and girls' lacrosse teams, designed to build endurance, efficiency, and perseverance.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Run academic and personal development enrichment programsOperates after-school and Saturday programs that include one-on-one tutoring, study halls, mentoring, arts programming, specialized seminars in government and history, and small-group discussions on identity, stress management, and community relationships.
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School Governance & Strategic Oversight 1 activity
- Support school governance and long-term institutional healthEstablishes policies for school operations, supports the Head of School, approves and monitors the annual budget, leads strategic fundraising, and ensures the long-term sustainability and health of the institution.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Host speaker series and external engagement programsHosts a Speaker Series that connects students with accomplished individuals from diverse disciplines who model adaptability, virtue, and meaningful living, as well as external workshops such as PrIMES Lite at Weill Cornell Medicine for hands-on medical exposure.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.88M
Contributions & grants$1.47M78%
Program service revenue$66K4%
Investment income$343K18%
Other revenue$-3K
expenses
Total expenses$3.14M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$2.16M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$14.17M
Cash$236K
Investments$7.11M
Liabilities$34K
Net assets$14.13M
Liquid reserves28.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -19.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| IVAN M HAGEMAN | DIRECTOR/HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $205K |
| Y CHRISTINE KELL | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $126K |
board members · 20
- BEATRICE TOMPKINS — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINA HENDERSON — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL SINGER — CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
- DEBRA BEARD — DIRECTOR
- DEDE WELLES — DIRECTOR
- DEVON SPURGEON — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD CARSON — DIRECTOR
- JAVIER BLEICHMAR — DIRECTOR - TERM.9/26/2024
- JAVIER VARGAS — DIRECTOR
- JEFFREY BROWN — DIRECTOR
- JONATHAN Z COHEN — DIRECTOR
- KATHLEEN JOHNSTON — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL TANG — DIRECTOR
- NICHLAS VRANOS — DIRECTOR
- PETER GLUCK — DIRECTOR
- PHILIP VASAN — VICE-CHAIR
- REBEKAH MCCABE — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT HEINE — DIRECTOR
- STEPHANIE KEARNEY — DIRECTOR
- STEPHANIE W GUEST — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- East Harlem Partner — Primary community served by the school
- Exodus House Partner — Original institution founded in 1963 on whose site The East Harlem School was established in 1993.
- Experience Learning Partner — Provided outdoor educators to co-lead the eighth-grade outdoor leadership expedition in the Delaware Water Gap.
- GLUCK+ Partner — Architecture firm whose professionals participated in a student design workshop on community-minded spatial concepts.
- Gluck+ Partner — Architecture firm led by Peter Gluck, Principal Architect and EHS Trustee, involved in the design of the school's building.
- Inspiring Girls USA Partner — Collaborates with the school through its Speaker Series, as evidenced by participation and endorsement from its Program Director.
- K.I.D.S. for Equity Partner — Architectural partner that co-led a design workshop for seventh-grade students on small-space innovation.
- New York State’s Child Nutrition Program Government — Former funder of the EHS food program until 2019, when EHS rejected continued funding due to restrictive procurement policies.
- The Andrew K. Dwyer Foundation Funder — Longtime supporter of EHS that facilitated the eighth-grade field trip to Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship.
- The Frick Collection Partner — Hosted EHS Art Club for an educational visit on Rembrandt’s portraiture with guided sketching and discussion.
- Weill Cornell Medicine Partner — Hosted EHS alumni in the PrIMES Lite program for immersive, hands-on medical education experiences.
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.
- Character-First Holistic Developmentmethodology: character_first_educationBy integrating character development with academic, physical, and emotional learning—through mindfulness, sports, advising, and community rituals—we produce resilient, morally balanced individuals capable of meaningful engagement, because the organization believes self-mastery and virtue are foundational to lifelong fulfillment and social contribution.
- Design-for-Dignity Learning Environmentmethodology: design_for_dignityBy shaping physical space with light, openness, and aesthetic beauty, we foster dignity, belonging, and emotional healing among students affected by poverty and alienation, because the organization believes environment directly shapes identity and agency.
- Integrated Wellness as Preventive Justicemethodology: integrated_wellness_modelBy combining plant-based nutrition, daily fitness, and mindfulness, we address health disparities and support academic success, because the organization views holistic wellness as a preventive intervention against the effects of systemic inequity in low-income communities.
- Liberal Arts as Intellectual and Moral Engagementmethodology: liberal_arts_educationBy using a bilingual liberal arts curriculum to cultivate critical thinking and respectful questioning of norms, we develop students who can engage deeply with complex systems and transient beauty, because intellectual and aesthetic engagement fosters emotional connection and global citizenship.