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Summa San Inc
New York, NY · EIN 861988580 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B99 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · summasan.org
revenue
$74K
expenses
$78K
net assets
$85K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Summa San INC. is a non-profit organization headquartered in New York City. The organization specializes in personal growth and development services for students and adults interested in developing their leadership abilities and enhancing life skills.

profile · synthesized from sources

Summa San Inc is a New York City-based nonprofit that provides personal growth and leadership development programs for students and adults. The organization focuses on enhancing life skills through experiential learning, emphasizing global citizenship, service, and sustainable development. Its flagship program, K.I.N.G. (Kids Impacting Nations Globally), engages youth in leadership training and advocacy aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Bridge Program
Transitional learning program preparing students for advanced academic and leadership opportunities.
Empowered English
Program designed to enhance English language skills while fostering leadership and personal development.
K.I.N.G.Cast Podcast
Student-led podcast platform where participants discuss global issues, leadership, and personal growth.
Project K.I.N.G.
Leadership development program for students focused on personal growth, service, and advocacy aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Project MYR
Student-initiated projects focused on making a measurable impact in communities, linked to SDG advocacy and service.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Leadership Development Programs 2 activities
    • Global virtual leadership and life skills program for secondary students
      Operates an inclusive, virtual leadership development program for intermediate and high school students globally, delivering real-time interactive instruction in leadership, critical thinking, software training, cultural competence, and life skills. The program has supported multiple cohorts over eight years, with evidence of college admission success, including 97% of first-cohort graduates entering college and historically 100% of applying students gaining admission.
    • Student capacity building in technology and project leadership
      Prepares students for professional certifications such as Prezi, supports them as co-founders of initiatives like Project MYR, and maintains personal portfolios of completed student projects to build leadership and technical capacity.
  • Youth Global Leadership & Model UN Programs 2 activities
    • Youth representation at international forums and events
      Facilitates student participation in high-level global events such as the U.N. Global Student Symposium, the 2023 Global SDG Fest, and an in-person convening at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025, promoting collaboration among fire departments from New York, Cleveland, and Puerto Rico.
    • Youth-led community service and global impact projects
      Organizes international student teams to design and lead service-oriented projects addressing global challenges such as climate change, human dignity, and peace, including the 7 S.E.A.S campaign and beach cleanups like the one at Playa Macao in the Dominican Republic, where 2,061 pieces of trash were collected from 6.1 miles of shoreline.
  • Ukraine War Humanitarian Relief 1 activity
    • Digital resource platform for Ukrainian and Russian refugees in Hungary
      Develops and operates a website and mobile app that connects Ukrainian and Russian refugees in Hungary with essential resources including food, shelter, medical centers, and supplies for children and families.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Family and community engagement in student learning
      Engages parent volunteers as key partners to create an integrated learning environment that connects home and school experiences to support student success.
  • Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
    • Student podcast and public speaking development
      Produces the K.I.N.G. Cast Podcast featuring student discussions on the Sustainable Development Goals and trains students to host the podcast and deliver TED Ed Student Talks, supporting youth voice and communication skills.
  • ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
    • Virtual English language instruction for academic and professional success
      Offers an 8-week practical English learning program focused on college exams, job interviews, presentations, and conversational skills, delivered in recurring cycles with sessions starting as recently as September 24, 2023.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$74K
Contributions & grants$60K82%
Program service revenue$11K16%
Investment income$2K2%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$78K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$97K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$85K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +18.3%
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • ACBC Partner — Partnership to direct funds from recycled aluminum cans toward burn survivor programs, including summer camps for young survivors.
  • Ateneo de Manila University Partner — Student supported by Summa San was admitted to Ateneo de Manila University.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform for outreach and engagement with students and families.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform for outreach and engagement.
  • Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram as a platform for outreach and engagement with students and families.
  • Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram for outreach and engagement.
  • Kids Impacting Nations Globally Partner — Summa San runs the K.I.N.G. program, which engages students in leadership and global service projects.
  • PayPal Funder — Platform used for receiving donations to support beach cleanup efforts.
  • Posse Foundation Partner — Collaborates with the Posse Foundation, supporting scholars who transition into its partner network after completing Summa San programs.
  • Summa San Network — Summa San is associated with the MYR project and its implementation.
  • Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter as a platform for outreach and engagement with students and families.
  • Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter for outreach and engagement.
  • United Nations Government — Receives sponsorships and recognition from the UN as part of its global education initiatives.
  • United Nations Network — Aligns programs with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
  • United Nations Network — Teaches the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as part of its curriculum.
  • United Nations Partner — Collaborated with students presenting at the United Nations Global Schools Student Symposium.
  • United Nations Partner — Facilitates student participation in the U.N. Global Student Symposium.
  • University of Puerto Rico Partner — Student supported by Summa San was admitted to the University of Puerto Rico.
  • YouTube Partner — Uses YouTube as a platform for outreach and engagement with students and families.
  • YouTube Partner — Uses YouTube for content dissemination and engagement.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Cross-Cultural and Global Citizenship Education
    methodology: global-citizenship-education
    By leveraging international diversity and embedding global awareness with ethical values into education, the organization builds cross-cultural understanding and responsible leadership, because exposure to diverse perspectives fosters empathy, critical thinking, and a sense of shared global responsibility.
  • Experiential Learning for Leadership and Service
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By engaging youth in experience-based learning and service activities grounded in humanity, justice, and peace, the organization develops leadership skills and fosters a commitment to service, because lived experience creates deeper personal investment and behavioral change than theoretical instruction alone.
  • Holistic Individual Development through Educare
    methodology: educare
    By integrating care for the whole person—emotional, social, and intellectual—into the learning process, the organization enhances student engagement and personal growth, because holistic support enables learners to thrive beyond academic performance.
  • Individualized Empowerment Pathways in Education
    methodology: individualized_student_engagement
    By combining one-on-one student engagement, personalized college counseling, and visionary goal alignment, the organization empowers students to excel by building on their unique strengths, because individualized support increases agency and ownership in educational and life planning.
  • Interdisciplinary and Interconnected Learning for Complex Problem Solving
    methodology: interdisciplinary_learning
    By teaching through interdisciplinary methods and emphasizing interconnected systems, the organization develops students’ critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills, because real-world challenges require integrated knowledge and collective action across domains.