irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $737KEagle InstituteWith the goal of improving the academic and life trajectories of young men of color, EAF operates the Eagle Institute to broaden the reach of Eagles proven model, beyond its Eagle Academies. Through training on Eagles model and practices and coaching services, the Eagle Institute enhances the capability of school educators to effectively meet the needs of male students of color and ultimately increase the number of schools with positive cultures and interventions intended to support the academic achievement and socio-emotional flourishing of black and Latino male students nationwide.
- #2 $475KExtended LearningDuring time out of school, after school, on weekends, school breaks, and during summer, EAF provides Eagle scholars with academic and co-curricular enrichments including tutoring, Regents and SAT test preparation, sports and physical activities, arts, science, clubs and opportunities for mentoring, community service, local field trips and travel.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
AI Fundamentals Fellowship
Four-day intensive program with IBM and Beyond Code Collective teaching AI, machine learning, and ethical considerations to high school students
All-Male College Fair (AMCF)
Connects hundreds of young men with over 85 colleges and support organizations to promote higher education access
Career Pathways Expo
Presents career opportunities through interactions with professionals and alumni, featuring a Historic Gallery Walk of accomplished men of color
College Preparation
Offers comprehensive college readiness programming including campus visits, counseling, and career fairs starting in 6th grade
Eagle Institute
Trains educators nationwide in the Eagle model to support the academic and socio-emotional development of Black and Latino male students
Extended Learning Opportunities
Provides academic enrichment, tutoring, test preparation, sports, arts, and mentoring during after-school hours, weekends, and summer breaks
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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College Access and Success Support 2 activities
- Delivers comprehensive college preparation beginning in 6th gradeProvides college awareness, counseling, campus visits, and career fairs starting in middle school to ensure all scholars graduate with a post-secondary plan, with 98% of graduates accepted to college.
- Operates Eagles Soaring Beyond (ESB) postsecondary success programSupports young men of color in pursuing college, career, or service pathways through structured programming that builds on academic and leadership development.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 2 activities
- Provides mentorship and leadership development programsOffers structured mentorship and student government roles to cultivate leadership, integrity, responsibility, and service-oriented development among students.
- Runs the Build Resilient Outstanding Scholars (BROS) programSupports student development through college visits, community service, and peer mentorship to build leadership and accountability among Eagle scholars.
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K–12 Computer Science & AI Education 1 activity
- Co-delivers AI Fundamentals Fellowship with industry partnersPartners with IBM and Beyond Code Collective to deliver intensive training in artificial intelligence and machine learning to high school juniors and seniors, providing certificates, stipends, and professional development resources to support career advancement.
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Charter School Operations 1 activity
- Operates public all-boys schools for young men of colorRuns six public all-boys schools in New York City and Newark, New Jersey, serving over 3,000 students, providing a structured educational environment focused on academic and socio-emotional development.
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Youth Cultural and Educational Travel Programs 1 activity
- Organizes educational and cultural trips for studentsSponsors multi-day trips to institutions such as the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture to enrich students’ academic and cultural experiences.
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Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
- Piloted a pre-K–12 curriculum in external schoolsLaunched a pre-K–12 curriculum in 120 schools during the 2023–24 school year to expand its educational model beyond its own campuses.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provides after-school, weekend, and summer enrichment programsOffers academic and co-curricular support through tutoring, test preparation, sports, arts, science, mentoring, and field trips to enhance student engagement and development beyond the school day.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Provides professional development placements for studentsOffers professional exposure and career readiness opportunities through placements at organizations such as The Blackstone Group and NBCUniversal, giving students early experience in high-level finance and corporate environments.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Recruits elementary school boys into the Eagle Academy pipelineEngages boys in elementary schools through outreach presentations highlighting the Eagle Pledge, discipline, and school culture to prepare them for enrollment in the academy.
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Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
- Trains educators through the Eagle InstituteOperates the Eagle Institute to train and coach school educators on its model for supporting the academic and socio-emotional development of Black and Latino male students, including an annual three-day professional development program for school leaders.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$5.65M
Contributions & grants$3.99M71%
Program service revenue$1.41M25%
Investment income$62K1%
Other revenue$189K
expenses
Total expenses$3.76M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$1.20M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$5.57M
Cash$4.45M
Investments$0
Liabilities$458K
Net assets$5.11M
Liquid reserves14.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +19.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Ruff | Pres.& CEO | 50 | $247K |
| Kima Reed | COO | 40 | $146K |
board members · 15
- A Mark Getachew Esq — Chairman
- Al Zollar — Director
- Carra L Wallace — Director
- Chapin Bates — Director
- Douglas T Healy CFA — Treasurer
- Joel I Albarella — Director
- Monique L Nelson — Director
- Paul T Williams Jr — Director
- Ray Guanlao — Director
- Rob Brown — Director
- Stephanie Burns — Director
- Stephen Nordahl — Director
- Teresa Evans — Director
- Vicki Zubovic — Director
- William F Barrett — Secretary
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Beyond Code Collective Partner — Collaborating organization in the AI Fundamentals Fellowship program for Eagle Academy students.
- Black Education Research Center at Teachers College, Columbia University Partner — Partnered with EAF on the development of a pre-K-12 curriculum through the Education Equity Action Plan initiative.
- Bottom Line Partner — College success organization that participated in the All-Male College Fair to support student retention and graduation.
- Coalition of six organizations Partner — Co-developed a pre-K-12 curriculum with EAF that was piloted in 120 schools.
- Determined to Educate Partner — Partner organization that helped coordinate and enable the student trip to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
- Eagle Academies Network — Core implementation sites of the organization's educational model
- Eagle Academy for Young Men Partner — Operates an all-boys public school in the South Bronx that partners with The Eagle Academy Foundation to implement its educational model.
- Eagle Summer Institute Partner — Collaborates with school leadership from various institutions through the Eagle Summer Institute for professional development.
- IBM Partner — Collaborating organization in the AI Fundamentals Fellowship program for Eagle Academy students.
- International Youth Leadership Institute Partner — Collaborates with the International Youth Leadership Institute, which supported Latif Elam’s development and global engagement during high school.
- Jonathan Juarbe Partner — Director of External Affairs at The Eagle Academy Foundation Inc
- Manhattan University Partner — Presenting partner for the Career Pathways Expo.
- NBCUniversal Partner — Offers professional development programs for Eagle Academy students.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Partner agency authorizing and overseeing the operation of Eagle Academy schools in New York City.
- Newark Public Schools Government — Partner agency overseeing the operation of the Eagle Academy in Newark, New Jersey.
- The Blackstone Group Partner — Provides professional development and experiential learning opportunities for Eagle Academy students.
- The Posse Foundation Partner — College access program that participated in the All-Male College Fair to support student persistence and success.
- Webster Bank Partner — Collaborates with Eagle Academy Foundation on program initiatives, including the launch of a program in Stamford, CT.
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.
- Brotherhood-Based Support Modelmethodology: brotherhood-based support modelBy fostering a long-term culture of brotherhood and relational bonds among young men of color, the organization produces resilience, belonging, and personal development because peer-based support systems strengthen identity and engagement in education and life success.
- Mentorship-Driven Identity Developmentmethodology: mentorship-based developmentThrough sustained mentorship and community-building, the organization helps students develop a strong sense of identity and purpose because relational guidance from trusted adults enables young men of color to envision and pursue long-term futures beyond immediate academic performance.
- Scalable Model Dissemination Through Educator Coachingmethodology: model replication and educator coachingBy training and coaching educators to replicate its proven model, the organization scales its impact because institutional adoption of its practices extends transformative outcomes to Black and Latino male students across diverse school settings.
- Single-Gender College-Preparatory Modelmethodology: single-gender educationBy operating single-gender, college-preparatory public schools tailored to the needs of young men of color, the organization improves academic and personal development outcomes because culturally responsive, gender-specific environments reduce systemic barriers and increase engagement.
- Systemic Barrier Intervention Through Institutional Changemethodology: systemic-barrier-interventionBy combining direct service with institutional reform, the organization advances equity for young men of color because addressing both individual needs and structural inequities creates sustainable pathways to education, career, and life success.