irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $518KHENRY STREET SETTLEMENT - STACKS AND JOULES RAN A COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND WIRELESSNETWORK MANAGEMENT WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM HOSTED BY AND IN COLLABORATION WITHHENRY STREET SETTLEMENT, A 127-YEAR OLD SETTLEMENT HOUSE WHICH PROVIDES ACOMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF SOCIAL AND HUMAN SERVICES ON MANHATTAN'S LOWER EASTSIDE. THERE WERE THREE COHORTS OF YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 18 0 24, TOTALING 75 PARTICIPANTS, ALL OFWHICH MET FOR 20 HOURS WEEKLY FOR 14 WEEKS. THE ADULTS HAD 220 HOURS OF IN-PERSONTRAINING.
named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Building Automation Training Program
14-week, free, hands-on training program for young adults aged 18–24 covering HVAC fundamentals, low-voltage wiring, Python, EPA 608, LCA EE101, and Niagara N4. Includes certification and direct onboarding placement with employer partners.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Clean Energy Workforce Training 1 activity
- Delivers free 14-week workforce training in building automation for New Yorkers aged 18–24Provides a tuition-free, hands-on training program in building automation systems (BAS) for individuals with no prior experience, including instruction in Python for building systems, HVAC and air handling, Niagara N4, low-voltage wiring, networking, EPA 608, LCA EE101, and professional development, using real equipment and the Henry Street Settlement building as a living lab.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosts final project presentations for training cohortsOrganizes final project presentations where each cohort of graduates presents their work to industry hiring professionals to facilitate job placement.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Places building automation training graduates into employment with partner companiesOperates an onboarding pipeline that connects program graduates to jobs with partner employers in the NYC metro area, with most becoming 80% billable within 6 months and 92% retention after one year.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Prepares trainees for industry certifications in building automationTrains participants for EPA 608 and LCA EE101 certifications and provides hands-on Niagara N4 training as part of the curriculum to ensure job readiness.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Supports alumni mentorship and career progressionEngages alumni in mentoring new participants and supports their transition into professional roles, as demonstrated by graduates like Ahmed who became a Senior Commissioning Technician and mentor.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$983K
Contributions & grants$805K82%
Program service revenue$178K18%
Investment income$250%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$888K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$651K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$239K
Cash$127K
Investments$0
Liabilities$16K
Net assets$223K
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +39.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL CONWAY | PRESIDENT & CLERK | 40 | $124K |
| JONATHAN SPOONER | TREASURER | 40 | $122K |
board members · 3
- FELIX RAMOS — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH BOHM — DIRECTOR
- LEWIS MARTIN — BOARD CHAIRPERSON
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Center for Wellbeing & Happiness Partner — Hosted a workforce training program in computer programming and wireless network management for an all-women cohort.
- Energy Tech High School Partner — Hosted a workforce training program in computer programming and wireless network management for high school students.
- Henry Street Settlement Partner — Hosted and collaborated on multiple workforce training programs in computer programming and wireless network management.
- Henry Street Settlement Partner — Hosts training activities in its building, which serves as a living lab for Stacks+Joules programs.
- Henry Street Settlement Partner — Partnership to deliver a 14-week free building automation systems (BAS) training program in New York City.
- Henry Street Settlement Partner — Partnership to deliver the Stacks+Joules workforce development program on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
- Lower Eastside Girls Club Partner — Hosted a workforce training program in computer programming and wireless network management for an all-girls cohort.
- South Bronx Community Charter High School Partner — Hosted a workforce training program in computer programming and wireless network management before discontinuation due to pandemic.
- TEC Systems Partner — Employer organization that hires graduates from the Stacks+Joules training program.
- TEC Systems Partner — Employer partner that hires Stacks+Joules graduates and integrates them into technical roles, including training future cohorts.
- TEC Systems Partner — Employer partner where Stacks+Joules alumni, such as Ahmed, have been placed in technical roles.
- TEC Systems Partner — Employer that hired Stacks+Joules graduates and measured reduced time to full return on investment.
- TEC Systems Partner — Partner employer that hires Stacks+Joules graduates.
- partner employer Partner — Employer that participates in the onboarding and hiring of Stacks+Joules graduates.
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.
- Accelerated Entry Through Skills-First Approachmethodology: skills-over-experienceBy prioritizing hands-on technical skill development over prior experience, we enable rapid entry into careers in building automation, because employers gain confidence in candidates’ job readiness through demonstrable, real-system competencies.
- Employer-Integrated Training Pipelinemethodology: employment-integrated pipelineBy co-designing training with partner employers and integrating onboarding directly into the program, we produce faster job placement and higher job readiness, because skills are aligned with real-time employer needs and technical proficiency is built on industry-identical systems.
- Experiential Skill Building on Live Systemsmethodology: experiential learningBy training on real building automation equipment and live systems rather than simulations, we produce job-ready technical proficiency because trainees gain authentic operational experience that mirrors actual workplace environments.
- Project-Based Learning for Technology Skill Developmentmethodology: project-based_learningBy using project-based learning in computer programming and wireless network management, we build technology skills and engagement among youth, because hands-on projects foster creativity and applied learning regardless of prior experience.