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ADVENTURES IN LEARNING INC
MANHASSET, NY · EIN 300032941 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE B90 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · adventures-in-learning.org
revenue
$1.5M
expenses
$1.4M
net assets
$1.6M
employees
61
volunteers
200
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

The Organization helps underpriviledged children by providing specialized instruction in homework skills, early reading, health education, foreign language, computer skills, field trips, and arts and crafts to children in grades K through six.

profile · synthesized from sources

Adventures in Learning Inc provides after-school academic support and enrichment programs for underserved children in grades K-6. Based in Manhasset, NY, the organization offers homework assistance, specialized instruction in math, English language learning, science, technology, and the arts, along with nutrition education and summer camp opportunities. Its programs aim to support academic success and personal development for children in the local community.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $19K
    Assistance to individuals during Covid-19 pandemic.
named programs · 12 · from sources

What they call their work

ARTS & CRAFTS
Recreation program allowing students to explore painting, drawing, clay, and mixed media projects including tie-dye
BASKETBALL
Recreation program teaching basketball skills including ball handling, shooting, passing, and team play on Tuesdays
DANCE
Program teaching African dance, hip hop, and jazz by a professional dance instructor
ENGLISH AS A NEW LANGUAGE
Program providing individualized English language instruction to Spanish-speaking ELL students to accelerate language proficiency
FILM
Workshop teaching children storytelling through film, including writing, lighting, camera theory, and editing
Homework Buddies
Core after-school program providing daily homework assistance and academic support in a structured environment for K-6 students
MATH
Specialized math tutoring by a math specialist working one-on-one or in small groups with students most in need of support
NUTRITION
Program teaching healthy eating through cooking and tasting healthy foods on Fridays, with students taking recipes home
ROBOTICS & CODING
Introduction to programming using Lego Robotics and a BASIC-like language to control robots
SCIENCE
Hands-on science program where children conduct experiments with magnets, electricity, and dyes
STEM
Integrated science, technology, engineering, and math program using the engineering design process to solve problems
SUMMER CAMP
Provides sleepaway camp experiences for 60 children aged 8+ for one month each summer
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • After-school academic and enrichment programming
      Provides daily after-school programs for underserved children in grades K–6 in Great Neck and Manhasset, including homework support through the Homework Buddies program, literacy and math instruction, STEAM enrichment (including Lego Robotics and introductory computer programming), science activities, and a weekly nutrition program where children prepare healthy meals with staff and nutrition professionals.
  • Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
    • Annual book fair for students
      Organizes an annual book fair at the Hagedorn Community Center by collecting and sorting gently used books and creating a welcoming event space to promote literacy among students.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Parent mentoring and family engagement program
      Facilitates a mentoring program that pairs parents from Manhasset and Great Neck to exchange parenting ideas, participate in bimonthly educational meetings on child development, nutrition, cooking, and language learning, and maintain weekly communication to build supportive relationships.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Summer camp experiences
      Provides one-month sleepaway summer camp experiences annually for 60 children aged 8 and older, offering educational, recreational, and developmental opportunities outside the school year.
  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
    • Youth development and character education programs
      Runs structured programs such as Positive Action and Friday Enrichment that promote social-emotional learning, character development (caring, honesty, respect, responsibility), and physical engagement through a Sports Club, fostering holistic youth development.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.52M
Contributions & grants$1.42M93%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$84K6%
Other revenue$16K
expenses
Total expenses$1.38M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$973K
Grants paid out$180K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.57M
Cash$400K
Investments$1.04M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.57M
Liquid reserves12.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +5.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Diana Holden Exec Dir 40 $144K
board members · 18
  • Amy Keogh — Board
  • Catherine McCrain — Board
  • Dee Conway — VP
  • Elizabeth Miller — Board
  • John Harley — Board
  • John Jeffrey — Treasurer
  • Jonathan Landau — Board
  • Kristen Ryan — Board
  • Kurt Kiess — President
  • Polly Hass — Board
  • Prinston Palmer — Board
  • Priyanka Puri — Board
  • Regina Rule — Board
  • Robert Schaffrath — Secretary
  • Traci Viklund — Board
  • Vincent Chiarucci — Board
  • Whitney Godfrey — Board
  • Whitney Quackenbush Zepfel — Board
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • Congregational Church of Manhasset Funder — Provides financial support for the organization's programs.
  • Greentree Foundation Funder — Supports the organization through grant funding.
  • Hagedorn Community Center Partner — Hosts the Adventures in Learning program at the Manhasset/Great Neck EOC.
  • Jacob Marley Foundation Funder — Funds summer camp experiences for underserved children through Adventures in Learning.
  • Jacob Marley Foundation Funder — Funds the organization's after-school programs.
  • Jacob Marley Foundation Partner — Jacob Marley Foundation is listed alongside board members, indicating a partnership or affiliation with Adventures In Learning Inc.
  • John F. Kennedy Elementary School Partner — Hosts the Adventures in Learning program in Great Neck.
  • Josephine Foundation Funder — Funds summer camp experiences for underserved children through Adventures in Learning.
  • Josephine Foundation Funder — Funds the organization's programs.
  • Manhasset Bay Yacht Club Partner — Hosted the organization's 56th annual Spring Soirée in Port Washington.
  • Manhasset Community Fund Funder — Supports the Robotics and Coding program through the Greentree Good Neighbor Grant.
  • Manhasset Community Fund Funder — Supports the organization through funding.
  • Manhasset/Great Neck parents Partner — Community partners paired with Adventures In Learning parents for mentoring and mutual exchange of parenting practices.
  • Plandome Woman’s Club Funder — Provides financial support for the organization.
  • Theodore J. Forstmann Charitable Trust Funder — Provides charitable funding to support the organization.
  • Wede Family Partner — Collaborates with Adventures in Learning by organizing an annual book fair and volunteering in tutoring and camp programs.
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.

  • Academic and Enrichment Integration
    methodology: academic_and_enrichment_support
    By combining daily homework support with structured enrichment in literacy, math, STEAM, and cultural activities, we improve academic outcomes and personal development because consistent, holistic engagement reinforces learning and builds identity beyond the classroom.
  • Career Exposure for Aspiration Building
    methodology: career exposure and aspiration building
    By exposing children to professionals from diverse careers, we expand their sense of future possibilities because direct role modeling and real-world connections make abstract goals tangible and achievable.
  • Holistic Youth Development Model
    methodology: holistic child development
    By integrating physical activity, social-emotional learning, and academic support within after-school programming, we promote sustained youth development because addressing mind, body, and social context together supports resilience and long-term growth during critical developmental stages.
  • Volunteer-Engaged Mentorship
    methodology: volunteer-engaged youth development
    By engaging volunteers to share their time and expertise, we foster personal transformation and community connection in youth because sustained relationships with caring adults outside the family build trust, broaden perspectives, and model prosocial behavior.