irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $11.88MSUMMER CAMPS: NEW YORK EDGE PROUDLY OFFERS COST-FREE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN, FOCUSING ON A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. OUR CAMPS INTEGRATE ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC, AND ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING, CENTERED AROUND A DYNAMIC INTERDISCIPLINARY THEME DESIGNED TO ENGAGE AND ENRICH PARTICIPANTS' LEARNING AND SUMMER EXPERIENCE. A KEY GOAL OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO MITIGATE SUMMER LEARNING LOSS. OPERATING THROUGHOUT JULY AND AUGUST FOR DURATIONS OF 6 TO 7 WEEKS AT A TIME, THE CAMPS ARE OPEN 4 TO 5 DAYS PER WEEK, RANGING FROM 4-10 HOURS DAILY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, OUR SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS REACHED 11,480 STUDENTS ACROSS 69 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS.
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
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
College and Career Readiness
School-year program offering academic tutoring, SAT prep, college application workshops, financial aid guidance, college tours, and CLEP exam preparation for college credit.
Community Schools
NYC Community School initiative where New York Edge serves as lead community-based organization at 22 school sites, coordinating academic, social-emotional, and family supports through collaborative planning.
Food Explorers
Seasonal nutrition education program teaching culinary skills, healthy habits, and food culture, featuring events like the "Chopped Challenge" and health fairs.
Girls L.E.A.D.
Program for students who identify with the girlhood experience, focusing on athletic development, leadership, and physical activity through exclusive leagues, clinics, and workshops.
Leagues
Saturday sports leagues with ~2,000 participants across NYC, offering flag football, basketball, volleyball, and soccer, culminating in championship events at venues like MetLife Stadium.
Spring Arts Showcase
Annual signature event featuring performances in dance, music, theater, and step, with selected acts from over 100 schools performing in a citywide showcase.
Step Competition
Annual performance event where New York Edge step teams compete, showcasing rhythm, dance, and teamwork in a safe and engaging environment.
Summer Camps
Free summer programs integrating academic, athletic, and artistic programming to prevent summer learning loss. Offered 4-5 days per week for 6-7 weeks across multiple NYC locations.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
- After-school and summer enrichment programmingProvides cost-free after-school and summer camp programs across New York City and Long Island, serving over 25,000 K-12 students annually through academic support, enrichment activities, and structured learning. Programs operate at over 110 sites, including partnerships with NYC Community Schools.
- Tutoring and academic supportOffers after-school tutoring and individualized subject support, including SAT preparation, resulting in an 18% improvement in ELA and Math scores for participating students. Programs are aligned with in-school methods and include microlessons and educational technology tools like Kahoot.
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Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
- Arts and creative expression programsOffers performing, visual, and digital arts programs including music production, digital art, theater, and film. Students participate in events such as the annual Spring Arts Showcase, Step Competition, Art Day, and a student film festival with public exhibitions.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- College and career readinessProvides comprehensive college and career readiness programming for high school students, including college application and financial aid workshops, campus visits, career panels, speed mentoring, and CLEP credit opportunities. Students also receive individualized counseling and mentoring.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Food insecurity relief servicesOperates school-based food pantries in food desert neighborhoods to reduce food insecurity among students and families, supported by volunteer distribution and corporate packing events.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Leadership and skills training programsOffers training in driver’s education, CPR/first aid, lifeguarding, sports officiating, carpentry, podcasting, and DJ/music production to build job-ready skills. Also provides paid internships paired with workshops to develop career pathways and life skills.
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Literacy development programsStrengthens student literacy through project-based learning, readathons, book discussions, writing competitions, and classroom read-alouds. Programs are grounded in pedagogical best practices and integrated across academic offerings.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- STEAM and Maker educationImplements hands-on STEAM curricula and Makers Clubs that teach students to question, test, observe, and explain findings through project-based learning. Activities include music production, DJing, sewing, and design using industry-standard tools.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Social-emotional learning and character developmentIntegrates social-emotional learning (SEL) curricula focused on character development, communication, self-confidence, active listening, and consensus-building across all programs through collaborative goal-setting and mentoring.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Sports, wellness, and nutrition educationDelivers daily sports instruction, after-school leagues (with ~2,000 participants), and wellness programs including nutrition education through Food Explorers and Girls L.E.A.D. Programs promote physical health, teamwork, and leadership through clinics, trips, and special events.
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Youth-Led Student Publications 1 activity
- Student publishing and podcasting initiativesRuns a student book publishing project where students write, illustrate, and publish original children’s books with professional support, and produces "The Formative Podcast," in which students interview community and business leaders about purpose and success.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth leadership and volunteer developmentRuns the Young Professionals Council, which engages young adults in volunteering, fundraising, advocacy, and leadership development with pathways to board membership.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Gifted and talented programming for diverse learnersProvides tools, resources, and support to English language learners, first-generation Americans, special education students, and other diverse youth who self-identify as gifted and talented, allowing families to self-nominate for participation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$69.26M
Contributions & grants$68.65M99%
Program service revenue$838K1%
Investment income$60K0%
Other revenue$-292K
expenses
Total expenses$67.31M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$47.61M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$35.27M
Cash$907K
Investments$2.16M
Liabilities$28.20M
Net assets$7.07M
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -3.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 11
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| RACHAEL GAZDICK | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $360K |
| MARISOL DE LA ROSA | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $275K |
| KEVIN HAUSS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $268K |
| STEPHANIE COSTNER | CHIEF EDUCATION & INNOVATION OFFICER | 40 | $210K |
| DORENE LEWIS | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER | 40 | $203K |
| NANCY GUIDA | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $201K |
| PETER QUINONES | CHIEF GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 40 | $198K |
| AMANDA ROMERO | INTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $133K |
| ANNA GROSS | FORMER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $118K |
| MARISSA MONTANEZ | CORPORATE COUNSIL | 40 | $113K |
| CARRIE KYLE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $36K |
board members · 14
- ANITA GUPTA — DIRECTOR
- CRAIG BALSAM — DIRECTOR
- DALE TODD — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL DICLERICO — DIRECTOR
- DAVID ALCALY — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH TAM — DIRECTOR
- FRANCIS GREENBURGER — CHAIRMAN
- GREG REIMERS — SECRETARY/TREASURER
- GREG WEISS — DIRECTOR
- HOWARD HELENE — DIRECTOR
- JAMES O'NEILL — DIRECTOR
- JAVIER LATTANZIO — DIRECTOR
- JEFFREY RAVETZ — VICE CHAIR
- LOUIS CILIBERTI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Arthur Ashe Stadium Partner — Hosted a New York Edge tennis event for middle school girls at its facility.
- Bronx Math Prep Partner — Host site for New York Edge programming
- City of New York Partner — Partnered with the City of New York to support the Summer Rising program by providing summer camp services.
- Feeding America Network — Member of national network providing data on food insecurity.
- Giants Partner — Partner organization providing special experiences for Sports & Wellness programming
- Gotham FC Partner — Partner organization providing special experiences for Sports & Wellness programming
- Harvard Graduate School of Education Partner — Featured New York Edge's student book publishing project in Ed. Magazine.
- Jets Partner — Partner organization providing special experiences for Sports & Wellness programming
- Knicks Partner — Partner organization providing special experiences for Sports & Wellness programming
- LeagueApps Partner — Technology partner supporting league operations and registration
- Liberty Partner — Partner organization providing special experiences for Sports & Wellness programming
- Mets Partner — Partner organization providing special experiences for Sports & Wellness programming
- Mount Sinai Partner — Partner organization supporting Sports & Wellness programming
- Museum of the Moving Image Partner — Collaborates on a student film festival where submissions are showcased.
- NYC Parks Partner — Partner organization supporting Sports & Wellness programming
- NYCFC Partner — Partner organization providing special experiences for Sports & Wellness programming
- Nets Partner — Partner organization providing special experiences for Sports & Wellness programming
- Public Health Solutions Partner — Partner organization supporting Sports & Wellness programming
- Rangers Partner — Partner organization providing special experiences for Sports & Wellness programming
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Partner — Partner organization supporting Sports & Wellness programming
- The College Board Partner — Partnered to enable high school students to earn college credit through the CLEP program.
- USTA Partner — Partner organization providing special experiences for Sports & Wellness programming
- Yankees Partner — Partner organization providing special experiences for Sports & Wellness programming
- Young Professionals Council Coalition — Youth-led council engaged in fundraising, volunteering, advocacy, and leadership development within New York Edge.
- schools Partner — Coordinates with schools to align afterschool literacy programming with in-school instructional methods.
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.
- Community School Model for Holistic Youth Developmentmethodology: community school modelBy integrating academic, social-emotional, family, and community supports at a single site, we improve student well-being and academic success because coordinated, wraparound services reduce external barriers to learning and strengthen developmental ecosystems.
- Experiential Career Exposure for Post-Secondary Readinessmethodology: experiential_learningBy immersing students in career fairs, speed mentoring, and internships, we increase post-secondary preparedness because direct, dynamic interactions with professionals broaden aspirations and build practical networks.
- Integrated Socioemotional and Academic Learningmethodology: integrated-socioemotional-learningBy embedding social-emotional learning across academic, artistic, and athletic programming, we improve student engagement and individual development because socioemotional foundations enable cognitive and behavioral readiness for learning.
- Project- and Problem-Based Learning for Critical Thinkingmethodology: project-based_learningBy using hands-on, inquiry-driven projects and real-world problem solving, we foster critical thinking and accelerated development because experiential engagement deepens cognitive processing and ownership of learning.
- Student-Led Programming for Leadership Developmentmethodology: student-led-programmingBy involving students in shaping program activities, we develop leadership and agency because experiential participation in decision-making builds confidence, responsibility, and long-term engagement.