named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
ABENY College Scholarship Program
Provides multiple $1,000 scholarships and two four-year $4,000 scholarships annually to New York City public high school seniors with high academic standing and demonstrated leadership
Bridge from Africa
Annual February event marking the beginning of Black History Month that recognizes student scholarship and celebrates education as a community-building force
Education Equity Action Plan (EEAP)
Coalition-led initiative to develop and implement a citywide K-12 Black studies curriculum in the New York City Department of Education
Fall Education Conference
Annual November conference convening educators and community members to discuss culturally responsive education, social justice, and advocacy in education
Political Action Committee
Engages educators and community members on issues impacting pedagogy, educational rights transparency, and political awareness in education
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Advocating for educational equity, pedagogical reform, and political awareness in educationEngages educators, community members, and stakeholders on issues related to pedagogy, transparency in educational rights, and political awareness in education, including monitoring the impact of systemic crises like the COVID-19 pandemic on students and educators.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awarding college scholarships to New York City public high school seniorsProvides multiple $1,000 scholarships and two four-year $4,000 scholarships annually to college-going high school seniors in New York City public schools, with recipients recognized at a June luncheon. Specific named scholarship funds include the Elaine A. Davis, Dr. Lionel E. McMurren, Gregory Manalo Ilaw, Dr. Camille Clemenceau Taylor, Fernley A. Murray, and Jean Isbell funds.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Convening annual education events promoting culturally responsive and community-centered learningHosts an annual Education Conference each November focused on culturally responsive education and social justice, and organizes the annual Bridge from Africa event each February to recognize student scholarship and promote education as a tool for community building.
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History Education Curriculum Development 1 activity
- Developing and piloting a K-12 Black studies curriculum through the Education Equity Action PlanCo-leads the curation, vetting, design, and piloting of a citywide K-12 interdisciplinary Black studies curriculum in partnership with the New York City Department of Education as part of the Education Equity Action Plan.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Distributing educational resources and support during public health emergenciesShares public health and education resources from the City and State of New York with its community during crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, to support member and student well-being.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$26K
Contributions & grants$25K95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$470%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$27K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$18K
balance sheet
Total assets$87K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$87K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Adelaide Sanford Institute Partner — Coalition partner working on issues impacting the educational community.
- Antun's Partner — Host venue for the annual luncheon event.
- Black Edfluencers United (BE-U) Partner — Coalition partner in leading the Education Equity Action Plan curriculum initiative.
- Black Education Research Center at Teachers College Partner — Coalition partner in leading the Education Equity Action Plan curriculum initiative.
- Brooklyn College Partner — Institution where Dr. Blake taught Writing and Composition.
- City of New York Health Department Government — Source of shared COVID-19 public health resources for the ABENY community.
- Daisy Hicks Partner — Co-revived ABENY II in 1975 after a three-year hiatus
- Dr. J. Jerome Harris Partner — Co-revived ABENY II in 1975 after a three-year hiatus
- Dr. Sheilah Bobo Partner — President of ABENY Inc. and contact for scholarship applications.
- Long Island University Partner — Institution where Dr. Blake taught Writing and Composition.
- Medgar Evers College of CUNY Partner — Collaborates with ABENY Inc. on the administration and awarding of the Jean Isbell Scholarship to students entering a Master's program in Social Work.
- NYS Education Equity Compact Coalition — Member organization collaborating on education equity issues.
- New Leaders for New Schools Partner — Organization with which Dr. Blake served as Resident Principal at Excelsior Preparatory High School.
- New York City Cultural Institutions Government — Collaborates with NYC cultural institutions to increase ABENY Inc.'s engagement and involvement.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Collaborates with NYC Education institutions to increase ABENY Inc.'s engagement and involvement.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Employer and educational system where Dr. Blake served as teacher, assistant principal, and principal.
- New York State Cultural Institutions Government — Collaborates with NYS cultural institutions to increase ABENY Inc.'s engagement and involvement.
- New York State Education Department Government — Collaborates with NYS Education institutions to increase ABENY Inc.'s engagement and involvement.
- New York State Education Department Government — Engages with NYSED's assessment waiver processes and shares state education guidance related to COVID-19.
- State of New York Education Department Government — Source of shared educational guidance and assessment waiver information during the pandemic.
- State of New York Health Department Government — Source of shared COVID-19 public health resources for the ABENY community.
- Teachers College, Columbia University Partner — Institution hosting the Cahn Fellows Program for Distinguished Principals, of which Dr. Blake is a member.
- The Blueprint Coalition Partner — Coalition partner working on issues impacting the educational community.
- The Eagle Academy Foundation Partner — Coalition partner in leading the Education Equity Action Plan curriculum initiative.
- Total Equity Now Partner — Coalition partner working on issues impacting the educational community.
- US Department of Education Government — Referenced in connection with New York State's submission of a testing waiver request for the 2020-21 school year.
- United Way of New York City Partner — Coalition partner in leading the Education Equity Action Plan curriculum initiative.
- University of Phoenix Partner — Institution where Dr. Blake taught Economics of Education.
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.
- Advocacy-Centered Educational Equitymethodology: advocacy_for_equitable_educationBy serving as a representative voice for Black educators and forming strategic coalitions, the organization influences policy and institutional practices to advance equitable education for African-Americans in NYC schools, because systemic change requires organized advocacy and aligned partnerships.
- Community-Driven Empowerment Modelmethodology: community_empowermentBy engaging Black educators, students, and community stakeholders in curriculum development and collective action, the organization advances educational equity because programs rooted in lived experience and community ownership produce more effective and sustainable change.
- Scholarship Pathways with Institutional Leveragemethodology: scholarship_and_advocacyBy awarding scholarships tied to graduate study in social work and linking donor contributions directly to student success, the organization creates upward mobility pathways because financial support combined with personal engagement strengthens accountability and long-term impact.