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VISION ED INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 201141597 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S02 · Community Improvement · Medium ($1M-$10M) · visioned.org
revenue
$1.9M
expenses
$1.9M
net assets
$12K
employees
59
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

Providing Underserved youth with Coding , Robotics, DIY Maker and other Steam Learning Opportunities.

profile · synthesized from sources

Vision Ed Inc is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit founded in 2002 that provides STEAM-focused after-school and out-of-school-time programs for underserved youth in New York City. The organization integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through hands-on, project-based learning in robotics, music production, chess, and entrepreneurship. It operates primarily through government grants such as the 21st Century Community Learning Centers and NYSED’s Extended School Day/School Violence Prevention programs.

named programs · 9 · from sources

What they call their work

21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)
After-school and out-of-school-time programs providing academic enrichment, STEAM learning, career readiness, and parent engagement in NYC public schools, funded by federal and state grants.
CARS (Career and Academic Readiness Services)
Program at Alfred E. Smith CTE High School offering career and college readiness, entrepreneurship, STEAM, arts, and academic enrichment to support technical education students.
Chess Club
After-school chess program at PS13 in Brooklyn that teaches critical thinking, problem solving, emotional resilience, and other life skills through strategic gameplay.
GreenFab: Sustainable Design through Engineering and Technology
Hands-on program teaching STEM and sustainable design through mechanical/electrical engineering, 3D modeling, and community advocacy, funded by the National Science Foundation.
Lego Robotics
Program integrating STEAM into classrooms by having students build and program robots using Lego kits, reinforcing math, geometry, and collaboration skills.
Music Production
After-school program at FDNY - Captain Vernon A. Richard High School where students learn music fundamentals, recording, and technology through music production.
Ohmwork: Networking Home Brew Science
Science-centered social network and podcast platform where youth share and collaborate on DIY science projects, developed with support from the MacArthur Foundation.
Teen Entrepreneurship Connections
Program connecting entrepreneurship education with core academic classes to teach business skills, innovation, and financial literacy to middle and high school students.
Video Game Design & Animation
Workshop-based program where students design video games and animations, applying computer programming and artistic skills in a project-based format.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Hands-On STEM Education Programs 3 activities
    • Deliver STEAM-based after-school and out-of-school-time programs for underserved youth
      Provides STEM and STEAM-focused learning opportunities in coding, robotics, DIY maker activities, music production, web design, video production, blogging, and game design for students in grades 1–12, particularly at-risk and disadvantaged youth. Programs are delivered through federally and state-funded initiatives including 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) and NYSED Extended School Day/School Violence Prevention grants.
    • Deliver project-based STEAM integration within school-day classrooms
      Integrates STEAM curricula into existing academic classes through hands-on workshops and sustained projects, such as LEGO Robotics in math and shop classes, Video Game Design & Animation, and engineering concepts via GreenFab. These programs build critical thinking, creativity, and technical skills aligned with student interests and feedback.
    • Develop youth-centered digital platforms for science engagement
      Created Ohmwork, a science-centered social network and podcast platform that enables young people to share, collaborate on, and customize DIY science projects, fostering peer-driven learning and innovation.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
    • Implement grant-funded academic enrichment and youth development programs in NYC public schools
      Operates comprehensive after-school and extended-day programs across multiple New York City schools, including the Pathways Project and Career and Academic Readiness Services (CARS), offering academic support, career readiness, college preparation, parent engagement, and school safety programming. Serves as lead provider for CARS at Alfred E. Smith Career and Technical Education High School under the 21st CCLC grant.
    • Operate specialized after-school clubs and programs in specific schools
      Runs targeted programs such as an After School Chess Club at PS13 in Brooklyn and a music production program at FDNY - Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety, both funded through the NYSED Extended School Day/School Violence Prevention Grant.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Support college and career readiness for middle and high school students
      Offers College Connections to expose students to postsecondary options and benefits, and collaborates with English and Math classes through the Teen Entrepreneurship Connections program to build career awareness and academic relevance.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.88M
Contributions & grants$1.88M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.90M
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$856K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$458K
Cash$458K
Investments$0
Liabilities$446K
Net assets$12K
Liquid reserves2.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +20.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Sarah Chakrin Executive Dir. 40 $96K
board members · 3
  • Eugene Strupinsky — board member
  • Rosaura Nunez — Treasurer
  • Scottie Cabrera — board member
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • Creative Connections Partner — Collaborated on the CARS program at Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School.
  • Creative Connections Partner — Collaborated with Creative Connections, a NYC-based community-based organization, to implement the Career and Academic Readiness Services (CARS) program at Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School.
  • Empowering Youth Towards Excellence Partner — Partner organization delivering after-school music production programming
  • Facebook Partner — Used Facebook Live as a platform for hosting interviews and sharing organizational information.
  • Facebook Partner — Used Facebook Live for a public interview with the CEO to share information about Vision Ed Inc.
  • MacArthur Foundation Funder — Funded the development of Ohmwork, a science-centered social network and podcast platform for youth.
  • NYSED Government — Administered the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant that funded VEI’s after-school programs in 2006.
  • NYSED Government — State education agency funding the Extended School Day/School Violence Prevention initiative implemented by Vision Ed Inc.
  • New York University’s Interactive Telecommunications Program Partner — Partnered on the design and implementation of the GreenFab program.
  • PS13 Partner — Host site for the After School Chess Club program in Brooklyn.
  • RoboFun Partner — Partner organization supporting the LEGO Robotics program.
  • SOBRO Partner — Partnered on the SoBRO TEC after-school program for youth at Morris and Evander Childs High School Campuses.
  • SOBRO Partner — Partnered with SOBRO to deliver after-school programs for youth at Morris High School and Evander Childs High School campuses.
  • Sustainable South Bronx Partner — Partnered on the design and implementation of the GreenFab program.
  • The Bronx Guild High School Partner — Partnered on the design and implementation of the GreenFab program.
  • U.S. Department of Education Government — Federal grant funder of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program implemented by Vision Ed Inc.
  • Wix Partner — Hosts Vision Ed Inc's website using Wix platform.
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.

  • Child-Centered, Participatory Learning Model
    methodology: child_centered_participatory_learning
    By designing education around student interests, needs, and active participation, we produce higher relevance and motivation because learners exercise agency through hands-on projects, collaboration, and interest-driven curricula.
  • Game-Based Skill Development
    methodology: game_based_learning
    By using games like chess and music production as educational vehicles, we develop cognitive, emotional, and technical skills because structured play leverages intrinsic motivation to build critical thinking, resilience, and technological fluency.
  • STEAM with Social-Emotional Integration
    methodology: steam_social_emotional_integration
    By integrating arts and social-emotional learning into STEM education, we produce more engaged and resilient learners because creative expression and emotional support enhance cognitive development and student agency, particularly in underserved communities.
  • Trauma-Informed Project-Based Learning
    methodology: trauma_informed_project_based_learning
    By using project-based learning within a trauma-informed framework, we produce deeper engagement and improved well-being because students in vulnerable contexts benefit from predictable, choice-driven, and emotionally safe learning environments that foster mastery and belonging.