named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Afterschool Program
Structured after-school care for children in grades 3K–3rd, offering enrichment activities, homework support, and outdoor time from 2:40 PM to 6:30 PM on school days
Summer Camp
Summer program for children ages 3–10 featuring STEAM activities, art, cooking, gardening, swimming, and field trips; runs weekly from July through August
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Summer Day Camp Programs 2 activities
- Offer mini camps during school closuresProvides short-term camp programming during school breaks and closures, available for an additional fee.
- Operate summer camp for children on Roosevelt IslandRuns a summer camp program for children ages 3–10 on Roosevelt Island, now in its 19th year, featuring STEAM, art, cooking, gardening, environmental education, swimming, and field trips.
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Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
- Deliver after-school care for elementary school childrenProvides structured after-school care for children in grades 3K through 3rd grade, available 3–5 days per week during the school year, with a drop-in option for 1–2 days per week.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Deliver play and education-based programs for childrenProvides play and education-based programs for children from diverse backgrounds to foster community cohesion, tolerance, and inclusive development.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Provide enrichment programs and support groups for familiesOffers affordable, quality enrichment opportunities and support groups for families on Roosevelt Island to promote community engagement and child development.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Provide scholarships for summer camp participationOffers need-based scholarships to support access to summer camp programming, with applications available starting in March.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$675K
Contributions & grants$86K13%
Program service revenue$589K87%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$667K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$416K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$24K
Cash$16K
Investments$0
Liabilities$51K
Net assets$-27K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +16.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIKKI A LEOPOLD | PRESIDENT | 40 | $70K |
board members · 4
- AMANDA BROWN — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL SILVERMAN — TREASURER
- LISA TOMANELLI — SECRETARY
- RICHARD THACKRAY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- PS/IS 217 Partner — Location for after-school program operations and student pick-up.
- Roosevelt Island Day Nursery Partner — Provides pick-up availability for the after-school program.
strategies · 2
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 Cohesion Through Youth Engagementmethodology: community-cohesion-through-youth-engagementBy bringing children from diverse backgrounds together through play and education-based activities, we build a more cohesive and tolerant community, because shared positive experiences in childhood foster long-term social integration and mutual understanding.
- Structured After-School Care for Working Familiesmethodology: structured_after_school_careBy providing consistent, structured after-school programming with flexible drop-in options, we support child development and family stability, because reliable care enables working parents to maintain employment while ensuring children receive supervised, enriching activities.