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BELIEVE & INSPIRE
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 831379322 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · believeandinspire.org
revenue
$21K
expenses
$21K
net assets
$-106K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR UNDER- SERVED YOUTH. ENPOWER AND INSPIRE YOUTHS IN NEED TO LEARN FINANCIAL LITERACY, CAREER AND INTERNSHIP PREPARATION AND LIFE SKILLS

profile · synthesized from sources

Believe & Inspire is a nonprofit organization based in New York City that empowers underserved youth aged 15-21 through programs in financial literacy, career readiness, and college preparation. Founded in 2018, the organization transitioned to online programming during the pandemic and now serves students from over 15 high schools in the New York area. It offers workshops and structured programs to build skills in budgeting, internships, job interviews, and higher education planning.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

College Prep Course
Guides students through the college admissions process, including essay writing, test planning, and understanding college expectations.
Financial Literacy Program
Teaches youth about budgeting, credit cards, credit scores, and financial independence through interactive sessions and real-world simulations.
Internship Preparation Program
Prepares students for internships with training in resume writing, interview skills, professionalism, and workplace etiquette.
Job Readiness Workshops
Series of interactive Zoom workshops covering interview techniques, communication skills, leadership, and time management for youth entering the workforce.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Career and workforce readiness training
      Delivers career readiness programming including resume development, interview preparation, professional etiquette, job searching, and internship preparation for underserved youth. Offered through workshops in over 20 NYC schools and expanded virtually to serve youth regionally, with targeted support for recent graduates and foster youth transitioning to independence.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Certificate program for youth participants
      Issues certificates of completion to youth who meet all requirements in its programs, reinforcing achievement and readiness for education, employment, and independent living.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • College preparation and academic support
      Provides college preparation services including guidance on college applications, admissions, academic writing, and expectations for higher education. Programs are delivered in-person and virtually to youth in New York City schools and the greater region, with a focus on underserved and foster care-involved students.
  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Funding youth empowerment programs
      Funds programs and sponsors youth participation in initiatives focused on empowerment, education, and skill development.
  • Self-Sufficiency Empowerment Workshops 1 activity
    • Life skills and personal development workshops
      Offers workshops focused on life skills such as time management, productivity, communication, and leadership confidence to support mental well-being and independent living, particularly for youth transitioning out of foster care and students during summer months.
  • Financial Literacy Education Programs 1 activity
    • Youth financial literacy workshops
      Conducts in-person and virtual financial literacy workshops for underserved youth in Queens, NY, and across New York City, covering wealth-building, financial planning, and practical money management. Offered structured programs such as a 6-week virtual financial literacy course and ongoing education since 2014.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$21K
Contributions & grants$21K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$21K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$8K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$72K
Cash$483
Investments$0
Liabilities$178K
Net assets$-106K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -84.9%
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Annmarie Nowbath Partner — Co-founder who led a special project with youth in foster care and helped establish Believe & Inspire.
  • Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom as a platform for virtual program delivery.
  • donors Partner — Network of donors supporting the organization's mission
  • local communities Partner — Collaborates with local communities in Queens, NY to deliver youth workshops.
  • partners Partner — Partner organizations collaborating to support disadvantaged youth
  • volunteers Partner — Volunteers involved in advancing the organization's mission
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.

  • Experiential and Interactive Learning for Skill Retention
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By using interactive virtual workshops, simulations, and gamified learning methods, the organization increases youth engagement and knowledge retention in financial and career education because experiential formats mirror real-life decision-making and sustain interest.
  • Needs-Based and Holistic Youth Empowerment
    methodology: holistic-youth-development
    By engaging youth in weekly interactions to co-develop responsive programming and teaching skills alongside confidence-building mindsets, the organization promotes long-term success because addressing both practical and identity-level needs fosters sustained empowerment.
  • Skills-Based Youth Development with Real-World Mentorship
    methodology: skills_based_youth_development
    By equipping underserved youth with practical skills in financial literacy, career development, and life skills through workshops led by volunteer professionals and industry experts, the organization fosters self-sufficiency and workforce readiness because real-world mentorship enhances engagement and contextual learning.