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STREETWISE PARTNERS INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 311571343 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE J20 · Employment · Medium ($1M-$10M) · streetwisepartners.org
revenue
$2.7M
expenses
$3.3M
net assets
$839K
employees
29
volunteers
952
program ratio
66%
mission · from form 990

STREETWISE PARTNERS ADVANCES CAREER MOBILITY THROUGH MENTORSHIP, CAREER COACHING, AND SOCIAL CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT, HELPING UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED ADULTS FROM OVERLOOKED COMMUNITIES ACHIEVE LASTING FINANCIAL STABILITY THROUGH MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT. WE EQUIP JOB SEEKERS WITH IN-DEMAND SKILLS, STRONGER NETWORKS, AND THE CONFIDENCE TO SUCCEED IN THEIR JOB SEARCH, THRIVE AT WORK, AND BUILD A SUSTAINABLE LONG-TERM CAREER TRAJECTORY.

profile · synthesized from sources

StreetWise Partners is a New York City-based nonprofit that advances career mobility for unemployed and underemployed adults from overlooked communities through mentorship, career coaching, and social capital development. The organization equips job seekers with in-demand skills, professional networks, and the confidence to secure meaningful employment and build sustainable careers. It operates primarily in New York City and engages corporate and individual volunteers as mentors.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Adult Mentorship Program
12-week career development program pairing unemployed and underemployed adults with corporate professionals who provide mentorship, career coaching, and networking opportunities to support job placement and career growth
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Workforce Readiness Training 3 activities
    • Deliver 13-week mentoring and career preparation programs for adults from underserved communities
      Provides a structured 13-week program that includes one-on-one mentoring, professional development workshops, and hands-on support in resume writing, interview training, and elevator pitch development to prepare adult job seekers for long-term career success. The program delivers at least 40 hours of one-on-one mentorship per participant and includes up to two years of job search support.
    • Facilitate employment placement through corporate and HR partnerships
      Connects job seekers with HR professionals and employer partners through structured networking opportunities, including monthly “Bridging the Future” events and direct referrals, to support successful employment placement.
    • Measure and report program outcomes related to employment and income gains
      Tracks and reports key outcomes including employment placement rates, income growth, professional network expansion, and skill development; 70% of graduates secure employment, average income increases from $15,000 to over $60,000, and participants build professional networks of over 100 contacts.
  • Alumni Community Building 1 activity
    • Support alumni engagement and peer mentorship through an alumni network
      Operates an Alumni Council composed of program graduates who serve as ambassadors, advisors, and peer mentors, fostering lifelong connections and contributing to program improvement and organizational growth.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.67M
Contributions & grants$2.65M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$15K1%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$3.32M
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising20%
Salaries & benefits$2.31M
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$933K
Cash$303K
Investments$0
Liabilities$94K
Net assets$839K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +24.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SHARI KRULL CEO 40 $329K
SHERRIE STREIT AGER CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40 $205K
NICOLE BURKE CHIEF PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER 40 $164K
LAUREN SILBERSTEIN CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40 $155K
DAVE FONT SENIOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40 $116K
board members · 20
  • AJIT NAIDU — DIRECTOR
  • ALEX KAPLAN — DIRECTOR
  • ANTON LEVY — DIRECTOR
  • BETHANY MENZIES — DIRECTOR
  • BRIAN KORB — DIRECTOR
  • COLIN SMITH — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID KURZWEIL — DIRECTOR
  • FRED STROBEL — DIRECTOR
  • GITANJALI WORKMAN — DIRECTOR
  • KEITH BANHAZL — DIRECTOR
  • MATT GORIN — DIRECTOR
  • MAYA POCHIRAJU — DIRECTOR
  • MONICA AGGARWAL — DIRECTOR
  • NADJA MARCOZ — SECRETARY
  • NEIL BARUA — DIRECTOR
  • PADMA ELMGART — VICE CHAIR
  • PUNEET ARORA — DIRECTOR
  • RAHUL ADVANI — DIRECTOR
  • STEVE KEZIRIAN — DIRECTOR
  • TAZIA SMITH — CHAIRPERSON
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • Carnegie Corporation of NY Partner — Member of the Strategic Advisory Council: Workforce
  • Charity Navigator Government — Rated by Charity Navigator, as indicated by the four-star rating badge on the website.
  • Development@streetwisepartners.org Partner — Primary contact email for donation inquiries and information requests
  • Gates Foundation Partner — Member of the Strategic Advisory Council: Workforce
  • Grady Health System Partner — Partner organization collaborating with StreetWise Partners on workforce development initiatives.
  • Howard University Partner — Camille Shannon attended Howard University and has worked in workforce development in the DC region, suggesting an affiliation or connection through professional engagement.
  • LinkedIn Partner — Platform used to share job opportunities and stay connected with potential candidates.
  • NASA Partner — Employer where alumni have secured positions; referenced as a destination employer for program graduates.
  • PwC Partner — Collaborated with StreetWise Partners on an adult mentorship program.
  • StreetWise Partners Network — Organization operates in New York City and expanded to the D.C. Metro area in 2006.
  • The Asia Group Partner — Member of the Strategic Advisory Council: Corporate
  • The Gavi Alliance Partner — Member of the Strategic Advisory Council: Corporate
  • Tradeweb Partner — Corporate partner participating in The Opportunity Pledge and committed to building a diverse workforce.
  • corporate partners Partner — Hosts monthly “Bridging the Future” events with corporate partners to provide professional development and networking opportunities.
  • employer partners Partner — Collaborates with employer partners to connect job seekers with open roles and internships through direct introductions to HR professionals.
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.

  • Corporate Partnerships to Bridge Talent and Opportunity
    methodology: corporate-partnered-mentorship
    By engaging corporations as active partners in funding, hiring, and mentoring, the organization creates pipelines to meaningful employment, because employer investment increases job readiness and placement success for underrepresented adults.
  • Integration of Lived Experience into Leadership and Program Design
    methodology: lived-experience-to-leadership
    By supporting program graduates in transitioning into staff and leadership roles, and by including alumni in advisory functions, the organization ensures that program design evolves through direct participant insight, because lived experience strengthens program relevance and long-term engagement.
  • Mentorship and Social Capital as Pathway to Career Mobility
    methodology: mentorship-and-social-capital
    By providing one-on-one mentorship and facilitating access to professional networks, the organization increases career opportunities for adults from underserved communities, because social capital and personalized guidance are critical to overcoming structural barriers in the job market.