named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Afterschool and Summer Programming
Academic enrichment, career-connected learning, wellness, and arts programming offered after school, on weekends, and during summer in NYC public schools
Career Exploration Visits
Site visits to corporate partners such as Barclays, providing students with firsthand exposure to careers in finance, law, and technology
Parent Journey
12-week experiential curriculum for parents and caregivers focused on communication, leadership development, goal setting, and supporting children’s academic success
Pathways of Tomorrow
Career panel series exposing high school students to unconventional career paths through conversations with professionals in finance, cybersecurity, skilled trades, and other fields
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
- Delivering academic and career-focused enrichment programmingProvides 5,000 additional hours of academic and extracurricular programming annually, focused on careers, literacy, wellness, and the arts. Includes peer tutoring, credit acceleration, career panels, and field visits to professional workplaces such as Barclays to expose students to career pathways in finance and law.
- Operating after-school and summer programs in NYC public schoolsProvides year-round after-school and summer programming in New York City public schools, including academic interventions, enrichment activities, social-emotional learning (SEL), mindfulness, and student-selected clubs. Programs operate at multiple school sites across the South Bronx, Washington Heights, and Bedford-Stuyvesant, serving approximately 1,500 students and families annually.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Hosting community and cultural engagement eventsOrganizes community events that celebrate cultural traditions (e.g., Eid), promote wellness (e.g., Wellness Fair), strengthen family-school connections (e.g., Mother's Day events), and foster appreciation for educators and caregivers through creative activities and public recognition.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Operating work-based learning and paid internship programsProvides high school students with work-based learning opportunities and paid internships in Teaching, STEM, and the Arts, including placements in academic intervention classrooms where interns deliver tutoring and support middle school students.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Providing college access and post-secondary enrollment supportDelivers integrated college access services that support student pathways to higher education, contributing to a 76% post-secondary enrollment rate among participating high school seniors.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Providing family support through the Parent Journey programOperates a 12-week experiential Parent Journey program that supports parents and caregivers in building confidence, strengthening family relationships, and developing strategies to support their child's academic success, culminating in a graduation ceremony for program completers.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Running youth leadership and service learning programsOffers year-round service learning and leadership development programs that engage students in community improvement projects, civic responsibility activities such as neighborhood cleanups, and wellness initiatives.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.88M
Contributions & grants$1.88M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$50%
Other revenue$105
expenses
Total expenses$1.79M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$1.50M
Grants paid out$52K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$824K
Cash$31K
Investments$0
Liabilities$479K
Net assets$345K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GABRIEL HERNANDEZ - thru 325 | ED Former | 40 | $116K |
| SAM ALEXANDER | Secretary/ED | 40 | $98K |
board members · 6
- ERICA F SEALEY — Director
- JARED STELLER — Treasurer
- MATT MCCAMBRIDGE — Vice President
- MCEVANS FRANCOIS — President
- RAYMOND SANCHEZ — Director
- Sandra Nunez-Gomez -thru 1231 — Director
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Barclays Partner — Hosted students from Arete Education's Laboratory School of Finance and Technology for a career exploration visit focused on financial law.
- Community School partnerships Partner — Areté operates as the Lead Community-Based Organization in Community School partnerships, providing extended learning and family support services.
- Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Receives funding or operates programs in partnership with DYCD
- High School for Media and Communications Partner — Partner school where Arete Education provides after-school programming.
- Jared Steller Partner — Arete Board Treasurer and Barclays team member who guided students during their visit to the Barclays office.
- McEvans Francois Partner — Moderated the "Pathways of Tomorrow" career panel for Areté Education students.
- Media High School Partner — Site-based partnership for program delivery
- New York Botanical Garden Partner — Collaborated on a student educational field trip to the Orchid Show.
- New York City Department of Education Partner — Partnership with public NYCDOE schools to deliver programming
- New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Funds Arete Education's COMPASS Elementary programs in the South Bronx.
- New York State 21st Century Community Learning Centers Government — Receives support or designation from NYS 21CCLC for afterschool programming
- New York State Education Department Government — Partnership or funding relationship with NYSED
- P.S. 028 Wright Brothers Partner — Partner school where Arete Education participates in the DYCD Summer Rising program.
- P.S. 065 Mother Hale Academy Partner — Hosts Arete Education's afterschool and summer programming through the COMPASS Elementary initiative.
- P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School Partner — Hosts Arete Education's afterschool and summer programming through the COMPASS Elementary initiative.
- P.S. 59 The Dawn Best School Partner — Partner school where Arete Education provides after-school programming.
- P.S. 59: The Dawn Best School Partner — ARETE EDUCATION INC collaborates with P.S. 59 to host community-building events centered on appreciation and family engagement.
- PS 59 Partner — Site-based partnership for program delivery
- Richard Maathey Partner — Panelist at the "Pathways of Tomorrow" event, sharing perspectives on cybersecurity, leadership, adaptability, and technology.
- Rogel Spencer Partner — Panelist at the "Pathways of Tomorrow" event, sharing insights on entrepreneurship, mentorship, and communication.
- Stanley Alex Lewis Partner — Panelist at the "Pathways of Tomorrow" event, sharing experiences as a master plumber, entrepreneur, and real estate professional.
- The Laboratory School of Finance and Technology Partner — Flagship partner school where Areté Education implements programming and achieves measurable student outcomes.
- The Laboratory School of Finance and Technology Partner — Partner school where Arete Education provides after-school and summer programming.
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.
- Career-Connected Experiential Learningmethodology: career-connected experiential learningBy embedding real-world internships, workplace visits, and service-learning experiences into afterschool and summer programming, we develop leadership and academic skills in youth because direct exposure to professional environments deepens engagement and clarifies pathways to success.
- Personalized Development Pathwaysmethodology: personalized-success-pathwaysBy supporting students to define success through their own values, passions, and experiences, we increase ownership and persistence because self-aligned goals are more motivating than externally imposed benchmarks.
- Wraparound Youth Developmentmethodology: wraparound youth developmentBy integrating academic support, wellness, leadership, career readiness, and arts immersion within a single program model, we produce holistic student development because multiple domains of growth reinforce one another in youth from underserved communities.