irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.38MHIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMEHTP'S HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVED 120 STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-12 FROM THE GREATER EAST HARLEM COMMUNITY. STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN YEAR-ROUND COLLEGE PREP, ACADEMIC, AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ROBOTICS AND RUNNING CLUB.ST POSTSECONDARY ACCESS: WE HAD 27 SENIORS IN OUR COLLEGE MENTORING PROGRAM (CMP) IN FY24 EAST (ONE OF WHOM WAS A SENIOR ATTENDING EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMIES HIGH SCHOOL--EHSA/HS). ALL 27 (100%) OF OST SENIORS APPLIED TO AND WERE ACCEPTED TO COLLEGE. THE BREAKDOWN OF THE INSTITUTIONS IS BELOW:*CUNY: 9 STUDENTS (MIX OF 2- AND 4-YEAR COLLEGES.);*HBCU: 1 STUDENT;*SUNY: 3 STUDENTS (ALL AT 4 YEAR COLLEGES);*PRIVATE & OUT-OF-STATE (OOS) PUBLIC COLLEGES: 10 STUDENTS AT PRIVATE COLLEGES; 1 AT AN OOS PUBLIC COLLEGE (MIX OF NYS AND ELSEWHERE; HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE A POSSE SCHOLAR AT BRANDEIS U. AND ANOTHER AT WHEATON COLLEGE; A STUDENT AT UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS/AUSTIN; AND UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS AT UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS/BOSTON AND UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA); AND*OTHER: 2 STUDENTS; 1 ENLISTED IN THE MILITARY; THE OTHER IS TAKING A GAP YEAR TO WORK AT EHTP AND THEN ATTEND A CUNY SCHOOL IN FALL 2025.OST POSTSECONDARY SUCCESS: WE PROVIDED SUPPORT SERVICES TO 242 COLLEGE SCHOLARS INCLUDING BOOK REIMBURSEMENTS, COLLEGE MENTORING PROGRAM YEAR 2, "REAL TALK" COUNSELING SESSIONS, EVENTS, AND INDIVIDUAL OUTREACH. IN ADDITION TO OUR FALL AND SPRING BOOK REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS, WE ALSO USE THE NATIONAL STUDENT CLEARINGHOUSE AND CUNY NETWORK FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS TO TRACK OUR SCHOLARS. THROUGH OUR SURVEY, ONE SHARED A RESOURCE THEY DEVELOPED FOR UNDOCUMENTED CUNY STUDENTS DURING THEIR INTERNSHIP WITH THE UNDOCUMENTED AND IMMIGRANT STUDENT PROGRAMS AT CUNY. WE COLLABORATED WITH BASTA, A NONPROFIT THAT SEEKS TO BRIDGE THE EMPLOYMENT GAP AND BUILD CAREERS FOR FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS, TO ASSIST OUR 19 FIRST-YEAR COLLEGE SCHOLARS WITH UNDERSTANDING THEIR CAREER OPTIONS USING BASTA'S SEEKR SURVEY. A COLLEGE FRESHMAN AND A SENIOR WERE SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DATA TRAIL MT. SINAI PROGRAM (FORMERLY, CLOUD-BASED DATA SCIENCE+), SELF-PACED, JOHNS HOPKINS-CREATED BIOSTATISTICS MODULES THAT ARE GUIDED BY MT. SINAI MENTORS AND RESULT IN CAPSTONE PROJECTS.
- #2 $1.68MMIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM EHTP'S MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVED 202 STUDENTS IN GRADES 6TH-8TH. THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF ACADEMIC, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL COUNSELING, AND TUTORING SERVICES TO HELP STUDENTS AND FAMILIES NAVIGATE THIS PARTICULARLY CHALLENGING TRANSITIONAL PERIOD. WE DEVELOPED THE FOLLOWING MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES BASED ON SCHOLARS' SUGGESTIONS TO MITIGATE TYPICAL MIDDLE SCHOOL DROP OFF.*SNEAKER & HIP-HOP FASHION CLUB: SCHOLARS LEARNED ABOUT THE HISTORY OF SELF-EXPRESSION IN HIP-HOP CULTURE AND CUSTOMIZED SNEAKERS TO SHOWCASE THEIR IDENTITIES. *MUSIC PRODUCTION CLUB: MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOLARS ARE LEARNING TO PRODUCE, MIX, AND CREATE VOCALS ON FIVE TRACKS FROM CONCEPTION TO COMPLETION.*AFRICAN DANCE CLUB: SCHOLARS EXPLORED WEST AFRICAN DANCE STYLES AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON POPULAR CULTURE, GIVING WAY TO CHOREOGRAPHING NEW AND INNOVATIVE ROUTINES THAT BRIDGE THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE.*NETFLIX AND CHILL: MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOLARS CHOSE A MOVIE (FROM VARYING GENRES), CRITIQUED ITS MESSAGE RELATIVE TO POPULAR CULTURE, PORTRAYAL OF CHARACTERS, AND OTHER CRITERIA, AND WROTE MOVIE REVIEWS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
College Mentoring Program (CMP)
Supports postsecondary success for alumni with book reimbursements, counseling, career guidance, and tracking through partnerships like BASTA and the National Student Clearinghouse.
East Harlem Teaching Residency
Trains aspiring educators through a residency model where participants plan and deliver lessons to elementary students while receiving mentorship and professional development.
Elementary Program & Teaching Residency
Offers after-school literacy and math instruction for K–5 students led by trainee teachers from the East Harlem Teaching Residency; integrates social-emotional learning and core values.
High School Program
Provides college preparation, academic support, mentoring, and enrichment activities for students in grades 9–12; includes college application assistance, SAT prep, financial aid coordination, and postsecondary support.
Middle School Program
Serves students in grades 6–8 with academic tutoring, social-emotional counseling, and enrichment clubs including music production, African dance, sneaker customization, and film critique.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Teacher Professional Development 2 activities
- Providing professional development and coaching for educatorsDelivers weekly coaching and professional development to teaching residents and fellows on pedagogy, lesson planning, assessment, classroom practices, student relationships, and job search skills including resume writing, cover letters, LinkedIn, and interviewing. Partners with Hunter College School of Education to enroll residents in coursework on teaching foundations and culturally responsive practices.
- Running teacher preparation and residency programsOperates a 15-month elementary teaching residency (grades 1–5) and a two-year special education teacher preparation program (grades 5–12), where participants serve as teachers of record, manage student caseloads, and deliver intervention support. Residents are placed in East Harlem Scholars Academies classrooms and also lead summer programming while completing graduate coursework.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Delivering college preparation and postsecondary supportOffers comprehensive college preparation, academic support, and enrichment activities for high school students (grades 9–12), including mentoring, counseling, and outreach. Supports college scholars through ongoing services such as book reimbursements and advising; 97% of after-school seniors enroll in two- or four-year colleges, and college scholars are on track to graduate at 8 times the national average for low-income students.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engaging volunteers and young professionals in mission supportRecruits and engages over 350 volunteers annually and mobilizes young professionals in fundraising, volunteering, advocacy, and leadership development to advance the organization’s educational mission in East Harlem.
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Student Progress Assessment & Program Evaluation 1 activity
- Measuring and reporting academic outcomes and impactTracks and reports annual academic outcomes, including reading and math proficiency gains, grade promotion rates, and college enrollment and persistence. For example, K–5 scholars showed up to a 34% increase in math proficiency and 27% in reading; 96% of elementary and 100% of middle school students were promoted to the next grade in 2011–2012.
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Charter School Operations 1 activity
- Operating charter schools and expanding educational infrastructureOperates the East Harlem Scholars Academies network, including opening East Harlem Scholars Academy High School in 2024—the first new public high school building in East Harlem in over 60 years—expanding access to quality secondary education in the community.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operating tuition-free after-school programs for K–12 studentsProvides a multi-site, year-round after-school program for approximately 1,500 students annually across Pre-K through high school, offering classroom-based instruction in math and English language arts, homework help, tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment electives such as robotics and creative writing. The program runs for 30 weeks during the school year and six weeks in summer, with structured academic support beyond the regular school day.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$17.77M
Contributions & grants$4.20M24%
Program service revenue$11.53M65%
Investment income$2.21M12%
Other revenue$-177K
expenses
Total expenses$16.52M
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$5.81M
Grants paid out$3.81M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$135.86M
Cash$21.10M
Investments$927K
Liabilities$70.92M
Net assets$64.95M
Liquid reserves16.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +50.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MARINA COFIELD | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 30 | $304K |
| INGRID SOTELO | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $266K |
| NYASHA MANIGAULT | CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER | 30 | $232K |
| JEFFREY GINSBURG | FORMER CEO | 30 | $229K |
| VICTORIA CURRY | SENIOR DIRECTOR, RECRUITMENT | 40 | $179K |
| JOSLYN J JAMIESON | DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING | 40 | $151K |
| CHANTEL K WATTS | MANAGING DIR., OST & POSTSECONDARY | 40 | $145K |
| CHRISTINA E MORALES | SENIOR DIR., POSTSECONDARY ACCESS | 40 | $127K |
| MODIEGI NOTOANE-EUGENE | FORMER CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | 40 | $123K |
board members · 16
- ANDREW TUCKER — TRUSTEE
- BRIAN GAVIN — TRUSTEE
- DAVID SCHNADIG — TRUSTEE
- DAVID WILDEMUTH — TREASURER
- FLORI MARQUEZ — TRUSTEE
- GISELE SHORTER — TRUSTEE
- HOPE KNIGHT — TRUSTEE
- JESSICA MARINACCIO — TRUSTEE
- JIMMY LEVIN — TRUSTEE
- JONATHAN POLLACK — TRUSTEE
- K DON CORNWELL — TRUSTEE
- KENNEY ROBINSON — CO-VICE CHAIR
- LAKEESHA WALROND — TRUSTEE
- LESLIE ORTIZ-CADWALLADER — TRUSTEE
- MARIA MEDRANO — TRUSTEE
- MARY W MACKINTOSH — TRUSTEE
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- BASTA Partner — Collaborated to assist first-year college scholars in understanding career options using BASTA's SEEKR survey.
- Billion Oyster Project Partner — Partnered with EHTP for a scholar-led marine biodiversity study and data documentation during a field trip.
- Blackstone Partner — Employer of board members Brian Gavin and Joan Solotar, with Gavin serving on both the EHTP and East Harlem Scholars Academies Boards of Trustees and Solotar on the latter
- Brown Brothers Harriman (retired) Partner — Former employer of board member Andrew Tucker
- Carnegie Corporation of New York Partner — Employer of board member Saskia Levy Thompson, who serves on both the EHTP and East Harlem Scholars Academies Boards of Trustees
- Charter Schools Partner — Hosts residency program activities in charter school classrooms and after-school programs.
- Child Mind Institute Partner — Employer of Leadership Council member Laurie J. Giddins
- Columbia University Partner — Employer of board member Jessica Marinaccio
- Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America Partner — Employer of board member Leslie Ortiz-Cadwallader
- Cortec Group Partner — Employer of board member David Schnadig
- Dynasty Equity Partner — Employer of board member K. Don Cornwell
- East Harlem Scholars Academies Network — Charter school network operated by EHTP as part of its educational programming.
- East Harlem Scholars Academies Partner — Host schools where teaching residents and fellows work in classrooms.
- East Harlem Scholars Academies Partner — Operates Pre-K–12 charter schools in partnership with East Harlem Scholars Academies.
- East Harlem Scholars Academies Partner — Public charter schools affiliated with EHTP where volunteers support students.
- Empire State Development Government — Employer of board member Hope Knight, who serves as Co-Chair of the East Harlem Scholars Academies Board of Trustees
- Friends of the East River Esplanade Partner — Collaborated on a hands-on STEM field experience for scholars at the East River waterfront.
- Goldman Sachs Partner — Employer of Leadership Council member Dennis Coleman
- Greenberg Traurig Partner — Employer of board member Stephen Rabinowitz, Secretary of the EHTP Board of Trustees
- Hunter College School of Education Partner — Employer of board member Kenney Robinson, Co-Chair of the EHTP Board of Trustees
- Hunter College School of Education Partner — Partner institution where teaching residents enroll in graduate coursework.
- Nellie Mae Education Foundation Funder — Employer of board member Gisele Shorter
- Northern Manhattan Improvement Corp. Partner — Employer of board member Maria Medrano
- PwC Partner — Employer of board member Oscar Teunissen
- Reformed Church of Bronxville Partner — Employer of board member Mary W. Mackintosh
- Sculptor Capital Partner — Employer of board member Jimmy Levin
- Starwood Property Trust Partner — Employer of board member Jonathan Pollack
- Thalia Chavez Briguez Partner — Contact person for the Emerging Leaders Council at EHTP
- UBS Americas Holding LLC Partner — Employer of board members David Wildermuth and William D. Rahm, both of whom serve on the EHTP and East Harlem Scholars Academies Boards of Trustees
- Volunteers of America-GNY Partner — Organization led by Leadership Council member Dr. Jeffrey Ginsburg, CEO Emeritus of EHTP
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.
- Anti-Racist and Culturally Affirming Education Frameworkmethodology: anti-racist educator preparationBy centering anti-racist teaching practices and fostering cultural pride, identity, and global responsibility, the program develops dynamic, socially conscious leaders, because affirming students’ identities and addressing systemic inequities in education increases engagement, belonging, and critical consciousness.
- High-Expectations Academics with Critical Thinking Focusmethodology: high-expectations academicsBy providing a rigorous academic program that emphasizes critical thinking and high expectations for all students, the program prepares them for competitive colleges and 21st-century challenges, because believing in universal student potential and prioritizing higher-order skills leads to deeper learning and long-term achievement.
- Holistic Youth Development through Academic and Enrichment Integrationmethodology: holistic youth developmentBy combining rigorous academic instruction with enrichment electives and social-emotional support, the program fosters academic development, self-confidence, and long-term success in college and life, because holistic growth across cognitive, creative, social, emotional, and physical domains deepens engagement and learning outcomes.
- Student-Centered Learning with Family and Community Partnershipmethodology: student-centered_learningBy designing programming around student input and prioritizing collaboration among teachers, families, and the community, the program reduces disengagement and supports student success, because treating students, families, and communities as active stakeholders creates culturally responsive environments and strengthens accountability and support networks.
- Teacher Residency Model with Gradual Release Mentoringmethodology: teacher_residencyBy preparing new and special education teachers through a residency model that includes mentorship, co-teaching, and a structured gradual release of responsibility, the program ensures effective classroom readiness and instructional quality, because immersive, supervised practice builds pedagogical competence and confidence more effectively than traditional training alone.