named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Literacy Center
Provides literacy instruction and educational support services for adult learners in the Brooklyn community.
Beacon Center
Provides after-school and community programming for youth and families, including academic support, career development, and recreational activities.
Cornerstone Community Center
Offers educational, cultural, and social services to students and the surrounding community, including tutoring and adult literacy programs.
Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP)
Supports high school students through academic enrichment, mentoring, and college readiness activities to promote postsecondary success.
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
Connects young adults with employment opportunities, work readiness training, and career counseling during the summer months.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Build faculty capacity in educational technology and teaching practicesOffers training sessions for faculty on using Brightspace for course setup, student engagement, and teaching enhancement.
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Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
- Deliver higher education through academic programs and experiential learningProvides rigorous curricula, innovative teaching practices, scholarship, and experiential learning opportunities to prepare civically engaged graduates for leadership on local and global issues.
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Student Organization Funding and Support 1 activity
- Operate campus facilities and services for the college communitySupports student activities and provides facilities and services essential to the functioning of the Medgar Evers College campus community.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Organize cultural events and celebrations on campusPlans and hosts cultural events including the Mary Umulo Jazzy Jazz Celebration and associated Pre-Concert Gala Reception featuring fine art by faculty members.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produce and broadcast weekly radio programs on cultural, literary, and musical topicsProduces and broadcasts multiple weekly radio programs featuring R&B, Disco Classics, Hip-Hop, jazz, African and Caribbean cultural affairs, and literary discussions by writers of the African diaspora.
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School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
- Provide mental health counseling services to studentsOffers confidential mental health counseling services to support student well-being and academic success.
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Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
- Support student academic transitions and successOffers credit evaluation and academic advising services to support transfer students in transitioning into their academic programs, along with culturally responsive admissions and transitional support for veterans, military personnel, and their dependents.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$856K
Contributions & grants$562K66%
Program service revenue$211K25%
Investment income$31K4%
Other revenue$52K
expenses
Total expenses$479K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.05M
Cash$550K
Investments$438K
Liabilities$70K
Net assets$981K
Liquid reserves24.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +271.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JESSE KANE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $339K |
| JACQUELINE CLARK | CHAIR | 1 | $328K |
| EVELYN CASTRO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $228K |
| JEAN DUFOUR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $200K |
| HARSHA RAJAPAKSE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $191K |
| RICHARD DENTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $145K |
board members · 7
- ABUAH GEORGE-WILLIAMS — BOARD MEMBER
- ARTHUR AYRES — BOARD MEMBER
- BRIANNA ALLEYNE — BOARD MEMBER
- JUNIOR ANDERS — BOARD MEMBER
- KAYSHAWN HIGGS — BOARD MEMBER
- LATOYA BLOUNT — BOARD MEMBER
- MAMOUDOU DIOMANDE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation Partner — Community organization that participated in advocating for the creation of Medgar Evers College.
- Board of Higher Education of the City of New York Government — Co-hosted the official announcement ceremony for Medgar Evers College and approved its establishment.
- CUNY Network — Member institution of the City University of New York system
- CUNY Network — Member of the City University of New York system, participating in system-wide initiatives such as CUNY Brightspace 101.
- Central Brooklyn Coordinating Council Partner — Community organization involved in the coalition that advocated for the establishment of a local public college in Central Brooklyn.
- NAACP Partner — Community organization that participated in efforts to establish Medgar Evers College.
- Office of Admissions Partner — Collaborates with the Academic Advising Center to perform credit evaluations for transfer students.
- WNYE 91.5 FM Partner — Collaborates with WNYE 91.5 FM to broadcast multiple weekly radio programs produced by Medgar Evers College faculty and alumni.
strategies · 5
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.
- Confidential Mental Health Environmentmethodology: confidential_support_environmentBy providing a safe and confidential environment, the organization increases student engagement with mental health support because perceived safety and privacy reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking behavior.
- Continuous Improvement Through Assessmentmethodology: continuous_improvement_through_assessmentBy using ongoing assessment and faculty/staff professional development, the organization enhances educational programs and student experiences because iterative feedback loops enable adaptive, evidence-based improvements in teaching and support services.
- Culturally Responsive Support Servicesmethodology: culturally_responsive_supportBy applying culturally responsive practices in admissions and support services, the organization improves access and transition outcomes for veterans, military personnel, and their families because alignment with students’ cultural and social identities increases relevance, trust, and engagement.
- Experiential Learning for Upward Mobilitymethodology: experiential_learningBy integrating rigorous curricula with experiential learning, the organization advances student upward mobility and civic engagement because real-world application deepens learning and connects academic achievement to broader social and economic opportunities.
- Institution-Wide Retention Strategymethodology: institution-wide_retention_strategyBy implementing comprehensive and innovative institution-wide approaches, the organization improves student retention and graduation rates because coordinated systemic efforts address multiple barriers to persistence and success.