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ASPIRA OF NEW YORK INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 136204790 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P300 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · aspirany.org
revenue
$8.1M
expenses
$8.0M
net assets
$1.3M
employees
323
volunteers
8
program ratio
78%
mission · from form 990

TO DEVELOP THE INTELLECTUAL AND CREATIVE MINDS OF LATINO YOUTH TO ENTER AND CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION IN THE PROFESSIONS, ARTS, AND TECHNICAL FIELDS TO SOLVE COMMUNITY PROBLEMS.

profile · synthesized from sources

ASPIRA of New York is a youth development organization founded in 1961 to support Latino youth in New York City through educational and leadership programs. It focuses on fostering academic success, cultural pride, and community engagement among low-income and first-generation college-bound students. The organization operates after-school programs, college access initiatives, and youth leadership development across the city.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Beacon
After-school program offering academic enrichment, life skills development, college preparation, career awareness, and community service learning for youth.
COMPASS
Comprehensive After School System providing balanced programming in academics, recreation, enrichment, and cultural activities to support youth development.
Leadership & College Access Program
Core program providing leadership training, college counseling, scholarship assistance, and cultural activities to prepare Latino youth for higher education and community leadership.
SONYC
School’s Out New York City program for 6th–8th graders featuring club-style activities, sports, arts instruction, and youth leadership through service.
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
Paid summer work experience and career exploration opportunities for NYC youth aged 14–24.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 2 activities
    • Circle of Achievers program
      Operates the Circle of Achievers program to enable students to reach their full potential through transformative educational and leadership experiences.
    • Youth leadership and educational development through ASPIRA Clubs
      Implements a student-centered, project-oriented youth leadership development program using the Triple A Process (Awareness, Analysis, Action) through a club structure, serving over 85,000 students annually across more than 400 schools in New York City and beyond.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • After-school and college access programs for youth
      Provides 16 after-school programs in New York City that offer leadership training, career and college counseling, financial aid and scholarship assistance, educational advocacy, cultural activities, and community action projects, serving thousands of students and achieving 100% high school graduation and 99% college enrollment among participants in the Leadership and College Access Program.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Parent engagement and educational support
      Provides resources and opportunities for parent involvement to support families in their children’s educational journeys.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Scholarship awards for Latino students
      Offers college scholarships to deserving ASPIRAntes, including two $1,000 scholarships funded through corporate sponsorships, awarded annually during a recognition event.
  • Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
    • Summer Youth Employment Program
      Provides career exploration and paid work experience to New York City youth aged 14 to 24 each summer through the Summer Youth Employment Program.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Youth development through cultural pride and community service
      Fosters cultural pride and identity, encourages lifelong learning, supports future-oriented mindsets, promotes drug-free lifestyles, and engages youth in voluntary community service as part of holistic personal development.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.11M
Contributions & grants$8.12M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-7K
expenses
Total expenses$7.99M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$5.16M
Grants paid out$45K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.95M
Cash$397K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4.66M
Net assets$1.29M
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -3.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CARMEN DIAZ-MALVIDO CEO 9 $207K
board members · 8
  • ALEXIS TORO — TREASURER
  • DORIS B GONZALEZ — SECRETARY
  • HERIBERTO OQUENDO JR — BOARD MEMBER
  • MAGDA YRIZARRY — VICE CHAIR
  • MANUEL SOCORRO — BOARD MEMBER
  • MATTHEW FERNANDEZ KONIGSBERGESQ — BOARD MEMBER
  • OSCAR ENRIQUE ESPINAL — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROSEVELIE MARQUEZ MORALES ESQ — CHAIR
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • ASPIRA National Office Network — National coordinating body for ASPIRA's statewide associate organizations, including ASPIRA of New York.
  • ASPIRA National Office Network — National coordinating office for the ASPIRA network located in Washington, DC
  • ASPIRA de Puerto Rico, Inc. Network — Local affiliate office operating under the ASPIRA network in Rio Piedras, PR
  • ASPIRA of Delaware Network — Local affiliate office operating under the ASPIRA network in Wilmington, DE
  • ASPIRA of Illinois, Inc. Network — Local affiliate office operating under the ASPIRA network in Chicago, IL
  • ASPIRA of New Jersey, Inc. Network — Local affiliate office operating under the ASPIRA network in Newark, NJ
  • ASPIRA of Pennsylvania, Inc. Network — Local affiliate office operating under the ASPIRA network in Philadelphia, PA
  • ASPIRA’s work has been recognized by leading corporations Partner — Collaborates with leading corporations that sponsor its annual recognition and scholarship event.
  • Carmen Diaz-Malvido Government — Staff member at ASPIRA of New York Inc. handling sponsorship payments and correspondence.
  • Dr. Antonia Pantoja Partner — Founded ASPIRA in 1961
  • Office of Community Schools Partner — Collaborates to create and sustain school and community-based organization partnerships.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Family- and Community-Centered Youth Development Model
    methodology: family-centered_youth_development
    By creating a family-like support environment and engaging parents and community stakeholders, we strengthen youth development outcomes because relational trust and community investment reinforce educational persistence and leadership growth.
  • Voluntary Engagement to Foster Commitment and Impact
    methodology: voluntary_engagement
    By relying on voluntary youth participation, we cultivate deeper commitment and personal investment because self-driven involvement signals intrinsic motivation and leads to more sustained engagement and developmental impact.
  • Youth Leadership Development through Participatory Education
    methodology: Triple A Process
    By engaging Latino youth in a student-centered, project-based curriculum using the Triple A Process (Awareness, Analysis, Action), we develop leadership skills and community agency because participatory learning fosters critical thinking, ownership, and civic action.