irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $444KPS 47 - 21CCLC:THIS PROGRAM, FUNDED BY 21ST CENTURY GRANT VIA THE STATE OF NEW YORK, PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN THE SCHOOLS INCLUDING CREATIVE ART THERAPIES, GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SERVICES, EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THIS IS DONE BY EMBEDDING MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS AND YOUTH WORKERS IN THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR.
- #2 $474KPS 288 - THIS IS A COMMUNITY SCHOOL WHERE COUNSELING IN SCHOOLS PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN THE SCHOOLS INCLUDING CREATIVE ART THERAPIES, GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SERVICES, EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THIS IS DONE BY EMBEDDING MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS AND YOUTH WORKERS IN THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Creative Arts Therapies
Licensed therapists use visual arts, music, dance, theater, poetry, and other artistic modalities to support emotional wellbeing, trauma recovery, and social skill development for students in NYC schools.
PS 288 Community School Program
Delivers mental health services and community-based supports including creative art therapies, counseling, and professional development through embedded staff at PS 288, a designated community school.
PS 47 - 21CCLC
Provides mental health services, creative art therapies, group and individual counseling, extracurricular activities, and professional development by embedding mental health and youth workers in PS 47 for the full school year, funded by a 21st Century grant from the State of New York.
Partners in Healing
A resource center providing tools and training for school personnel and families to become trauma-informed and healing-centered in their interactions with children.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 2 activities
- Community School Model implementationActs as lead community partner at MS 354 in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, implementing New York City’s Community School Model by integrating health, mental health, academic, and family support services into the school environment.
- Mental health and youth development services in NYC schoolsProvides mental health services, including individual and group counseling, creative arts therapy, and trauma-informed support, to over 7,000 students and family members across 54 New York City public schools and 17 shelters. Services are delivered by a team of 167 mental health professionals and youth development specialists embedded in school communities for the full school year.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- After-school and youth development programsOffers after-school programs in academic enrichment, arts, cultural clubs, leadership, and recreational activities designed to build self-esteem, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and real-world exposure. Programs are customized in partnership with school teams to reinforce school-day learning, culture, and values.
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Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
- Emergency support services during crisesLaunched pandemic-response programs to distribute food and computers to students and families in need and provided trauma-oriented resiliency training and self-care tools to school staff and families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Training and Capacity Building for Trauma-Informed Student Support 1 activity
- Professional development and capacity building for school staffDelivers professional training, workshops, teacher coaching, and customized service plans for school staff using an experiential, strength-based, and culturally responsive approach to strengthen school capacity in supporting student mental health and development.
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Restorative Justice and Peer Mediation Programs 1 activity
- Restorative practices and school climate supportSupports schools in implementing restorative practices to improve behavior and school climate, using a team of mental health professionals and youth development specialists to facilitate conflict resolution, relationship-building, and social-emotional learning.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Student attendance and academic success initiativesReduced chronic absenteeism at ATECH High School from 49% in 2021 to 15% in 2025 through a Success Mentors program, contributing to 93% average daily attendance and a 91% four-year graduation rate.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$12.17M
Contributions & grants$783K6%
Program service revenue$11.03M91%
Investment income$1540%
Other revenue$357K
expenses
Total expenses$12.14M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$9.21M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.51M
Cash$2.09M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.74M
Net assets$4.77M
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +6.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELISABETH JACKSON | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 35 | $176K |
| KEVIN DAHILL-FUCHEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $170K |
| MONIQUE JACKSON | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 35 | $152K |
| LEWIS BADER | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 35 | $139K |
| JANNA BRUNER | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 35 | $130K |
board members · 8
- DEEPTA VENKATARAMAN — TREASURER
- JESSICA PETERS — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSH BERWITZ — BOARD MEMBER
- LAVIDA DOWDELL — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIA PENCHEVA — PRESIDENT
- MOLLY VOZICK-LEVINSON — SECRETARY
- RUBAIN DORANCY — BOARD MEMBER
- STEVE VISNOVSKE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- MS 354 Partner — Lead community partner at MS 354 to implement New York City's Community School Model.
- New York City Government — Provides services within New York City public schools and communities.
- New York City schools Partner — Provides mental health and youth development services within New York City schools.
- New York City schools Partner — Provides restorative practices support and services to schools in New York City.
- PS.IS 288 Partner — Provides creative arts therapy services to students, families, and faculty at this NYC public school.
- Partners in Healing Partner — Collaborative initiative providing tools and resources to help school personnel and families become trauma-informed and healing-centered.
- Partners in Healing Partner — Collaborative resource center providing trauma-informed and healing-centered tools for school personnel and families.
- Partners in Healing Partner — Launched Partners in Healing as a resource center to equip school personnel and families with trauma-informed, healing-centered tools and language.
- Project Hope Partner — Collaborated with Project Hope during the pandemic to support New Yorkers in understanding emotional reactions and building resilience.
- State of New York Government — Funds the PS 47 program via a 21st Century Grant.
- WE♥NY Network — Member of the WE♥NY network
- creative arts therapies Partner — Collaborates with creative arts therapies to deliver youth development programming.
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.
- Healing-Centered, School-Embedded Mental Health Modelmethodology: healing-centered_practicesBy embedding mental health counselors directly within schools for the full academic year, the organization integrates support into students' daily environments, building healing-centered relationships that improve access and continuity of care because physical and relational proximity reduces stigma and systemic barriers to service utilization.
- Restorative Practices for Community Reintegration and Conflict Repairmethodology: restorative_practicesBy using restorative practices—including structured dialogue and non-punitive conflict resolution—the organization strengthens school community bonds, re-engages disengaged students, and repairs harm because this approach prioritizes relationship repair over punishment, fostering accountability and inclusion.
- Success Mentor Model to Address Chronic Absenteeismmethodology: success-mentor_modelBy deploying Success Mentors in a collaborative school-based model, the organization reduces chronic absenteeism because mentors address underlying social-emotional and familial challenges through sustained, trusting relationships that connect students to support systems.
- Trauma-Informed, Strength-Based, and Culturally Responsive Counselingmethodology: trauma-informed_strength-basedBy applying trauma-informed, strength-based, and culturally responsive techniques—such as cultural use-of-self and creative arts therapies—the organization supports emotional adjustment and self-expression among students, particularly those with migration-related trauma, because these methods validate lived experiences, reduce power imbalances, and foster psychological safety.