irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $11.82MCENTER OPERATIONS: K-8TH GRADE STUDENTS TAKE PART IN AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMS AT 18 CENTERS IN ALL FIVE BOROUGHS. PROGRAMS HAVE A STRONG FOCUS ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM), LITERACY, NUTRITION, FITNESS AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING.
- #2 $2.84MTEEN PROGRAMS: PAL HELPS OLDER YOUTH, AGES 13-19 GAIN WORK SKILLS TO PROMOTE LONG-TERM EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER OUTCOMES. 10 TEEN CENTERS OFFER DROP-IN, SAFE SPACES WITHIN PAL COMMUNITIES WHERE YOUTH CAN CONNECT WITH POSITIVE PEER AND ADULT MENTORS AND TAKE PART IN AN ARRAY OF HOLISTIC RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND JOB SKILLS TRAINING ACTIVITIES, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORTS. PAL'S YOUTH LINK SERVICE OFFERS AN ENHANCED TEEN MODEL WITH A COMPREHENSIVE SUITE OF SERVICES INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS AT FIVE SITES. PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS INCLUDE ADDITIONS TO OUR STAFF OF LMSW'S AND INCREASED TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR DIRECT LINE STAFF IN THE NYC "BUILDING RESILIENT YOUTH" PROGRAM MODEL FOR TEENS. THE MAAP PROGRAM OFFERS ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP TO TEENAGERS WHO ARE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE NYC ADMINISTRATION OF CHILDREN SERVICES. PAL ALSO OFFERS JOBS SKILLS TRAINING AND PLACEMENTS THROUGH THE WORK PROGRESS PROGRAM.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Center Operations
After-school and summer day camp programs for K-8th grade students at 18 centers across all five boroughs, with a focus on STEM, literacy, nutrition, fitness, and social-emotional learning.
Child Care (Early Head Start and Head Start)
Early childhood education and development services for children ages 2-5, including literacy-focused programming and support for expectant mothers at the Rockaway site.
College Access Program (CAP)
Supports high school juniors and seniors with academic guidance, college applications, financial aid, internships, and career readiness workshops to promote college enrollment and success.
Mentorship and Advocacy Program (MAAP)
One-on-one mentorship for youth ages 12-21 under supervision of the Administration for Children's Services, focusing on positive decision-making, healthy relationships, and self-esteem.
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
Six-week paid summer employment program for youth ages 14-24, including job placements and workshops on job readiness, career exploration, and financial literacy.
Teen Programs
Safe-space drop-in centers for youth ages 13-19 offering recreational, educational, job skills training, and social-emotional support activities at 10 locations citywide.
Work, Learn and Grow
School-year employment program for prior SYEP participants, offering up to 25 weeks of paid work experience and career readiness training from October to April.
Youth Link
Comprehensive support program for vulnerable teens, including those involved in the juvenile justice system, offering mental health services, tutoring, and reconnection to school and community.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Summer Day Camp Programs 2 activities
- PAL Playstreets summer play programOperates approximately 15 supervised PLAYSTREETS in high-poverty, high-crime NYC neighborhoods and homeless shelters each summer for seven weeks, providing organized physical activities, arts, and games for children ages 6–13.
- Summer day camp programsOperates free seven-week summer day camps for children ages 5–13 in all five NYC boroughs, offering academic enrichment, arts, physical fitness, field trips, and culminating events like Culture Day to reduce summer learning loss.
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Youth Development and Support Services 2 activities
- Support services for court-involved and at-risk youthProvides counseling, tutoring, social-emotional support, and reconnection services to court-involved and at-risk teens, including specialized programs like Youth Link and RISE for youth under child welfare supervision or returning from Rikers Island.
- Teen center programsOperates 10 teen centers offering drop-in safe spaces 3–5 days per week for youth ages 13–19, with sports, arts, fitness, mentorship, workshops, and social-emotional support, including specialized programming like Youth Link mental health services.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- After-school programs for elementary and middle school studentsProvides after-school programs for youth in grades K–8 across 18 centers in all five NYC boroughs, offering homework help, academic support, STEAM activities, and social-emotional learning.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Arts and cultural programmingOffers instruction and performance opportunities in illustration, instrumental music, dance, theater arts, and performance poetry, along with arts activities like tye-dying, mosaics, and bracelet making at PLAYSTREETS and cultural events.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- College readiness and access programsOffers college access support, internships, and workshops on applications, financial aid, and career preparation for high school juniors and seniors.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Community-building events and celebrationsHosts annual free Borough Day celebrations in all five NYC boroughs and special events like Carnival and Culture Day to strengthen community bonds and showcase youth learning and talents.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Early childhood education and careOperates seven Head Start and Early Head Start programs serving 569 children ages 2–5 in Brooklyn and Queens, providing year-round daily healthy meals and literacy support through initiatives like monthly book distributions to parents.
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Law Enforcement-Community Relations Programs 1 activity
- Police-youth relationship building initiativesRuns programs such as the Junior Police Club, "Operation Conversation, Cops and Kids" workshops, and the "Police Commissioner for a Day" essay contest to foster positive interactions and understanding between youth and NYPD officers.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Recreational and competitive sports programsProvides organized team sports, clinics, tournaments, and recreational activities for youth of all ages, including year-round programs where NYPD officers participate as players and coaches, and initiatives like PAL Cops & Kids Flag Football.
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Virtual Education Continuity Programs 1 activity
- Virtual program delivery during disruptionsProvided virtual access to services during periods of closure or reduced capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including virtual health and wellness classes and transitioned teen programs to online platforms.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement and support programsEngages individuals and groups as mentors, tutors, teaching artists, coaches, and administrative volunteers, organizing back-to-school drives, virtual volunteering, and social media support to expand program capacity.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Youth employment and job readiness programsProvides paid summer employment and job readiness workshops to over 1,500 youth annually through the Summer Youth Employment Program, with extended opportunities via the Work, Learn & Grow program offering up to 25 weeks of school-year employment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$32.87M
Contributions & grants$32.49M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$320K1%
Other revenue$52K
expenses
Total expenses$34.26M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$22.01M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$38.31M
Cash$3.36M
Investments$6.29M
Liabilities$21.92M
Net assets$16.38M
Liquid reserves3.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -9.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| CARLOS VELAZQUEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $437K |
| LISA WEIR | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $242K |
| ASNETH COUNCIL | DIRECTOR OF CHILD CARE | 35 | $201K |
| MAUSHUMI SUTTLES | COO | 35 | $182K |
| KAREN TRANK | DIRECTOR OF GRANTS | 35 | $159K |
| VIVIAN CHABRIER | CHIEF OF STAFF | 35 | $155K |
| WANDA DELEON | DIR. OF HUMAN RESOURCE | 35 | $154K |
| ANDERS HUNG | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (OUTGOING) | 35 | $152K |
board members · 17
- BART M SCHWARTZ ESQ — PRESIDENT
- BRIAN Q SEVERIN — BOARD MEMBER
- BRUCE E MOSLER — BOARD MEMBER
- CHARLES A STILLMAN ESQ — VICE PRESIDENT
- CRAIG A EATON ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIEL ROSE — SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
- DAVID J ARENA — BOARD MEMBER
- DONNA H MACPHEE — VICE PRESIDENT
- DR SHERONE SMITH-SANCHEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- ERIC P SHEINBERG — BOARD MEMBER
- HON BARBARA S JONES RET — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN A CATSIMATIDIS — CO-CHAIRMAN
- JOHN R GREED — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN S ZEILER — BOARD MEMBER
- LISA M FRIEL ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
- LUCIDA PLUMMER — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK SIMONE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 68
Who they work with
- AIG (American International Group, Inc.) Partner — Corporate and foundation partner of PAL
- Administration for Children's Services Government — Refers youth to PAL’s Mentorship and Advocacy Program (MAAP) through its Juvenile Justice Initiative, Close to Home, and Family Assistance Program.
- Bank of America, N.A. Partner — Corporate and foundation partner of PAL
- Bertha and Isaac Liberman Foundation Partner — Foundation partner of PAL
- CUNY Partner — Partnered with PAL and Cornell University Cooperative Extension to provide interns who taught health and wellness to teens during the 2020 center closures.
- Committees for Preschool and Special Education Government — Collaborates with PAL to support transitions and engagement for children with special needs.
- Con Edison Partner — Corporate and foundation partner of PAL
- Cornell University Cooperative Extension Partner — Collaborates on teaching youth about indoor plant cultivation using hydroponic techniques and conducts virtual health and wellness education.
- Department of Youth and Community Development Partner — Partnership to deliver the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) in New York City.
- Disney Worldwide Services (The Walt Disney Company) Partner — Corporate and foundation partner of PAL
- Early Intervention Partner — Partners with PAL to support children with special needs and their families.
- Eugene Lang Foundation Partner — Foundation partner of PAL
- ExpandEd Schools Partner — Foundation partner of PAL
- Fidelis Care Partner — Corporate and foundation partner of PAL
- Garden of Dreams Foundation Partner — Corporate and foundation partner of PAL
- Harlem Community Development Corporation Partner — Foundation partner of PAL
- Hyde and Watson Foundation Partner — Foundation partner of PAL
- John A. Reisenbach Foundation Partner — Foundation partner of PAL
- Kids Centric Partner — Collaborates with PAL to support transitions for children with special needs.
- Lily Palmer Fry Memorial Trust Partner — Foundation partner of PAL
- Lisa Weir Government — Designated contact for requesting audited financial statements and IRS Form 990s.
- Max J. & Winnie S. Rosenshein Foundation Partner — Foundation partner of PAL
- May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation Partner — Foundation partner of PAL
- Medical Center Neighborhood Fund Partner — Corporate and foundation partner of PAL
- MetLife Foundation Partner — Corporate and foundation partner of PAL
- Metzger-Price Fund, Inc. Partner — Foundation partner of PAL
- Milton & Sally Avery Arts Foundation Partner — Foundation partner of PAL
- Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Partner — Foundation partner of PAL
- NYC Administration for Children's Services Partner — Cooperates with PAL’s MAAP program to provide one-on-one mentorship for teenagers under its supervision.
- NYC Administration for Children’s Services Government — Government partner of PAL
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strategies · 4
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.
- Positive Youth-Police Relationship Buildingmethodology: positive_youth_police_engagementBy facilitating sustained, positive interactions between youth and law enforcement in non-enforcement contexts, the organization builds trust and reduces community tension because repeated cooperative engagement reframes perceptions and fosters mutual respect.
- Sports-Based Youth Developmentmethodology: sports_based_youth_developmentBy using competitive and recreational sports as an entry point, the organization engages youth in structured programming that fosters personal growth, reduces delinquency, and builds positive relationships with authority figures—particularly police officers—because shared positive experiences in supervised settings create trust and model constructive behavior.
- Trauma-Informed Youth Developmentmethodology: trauma_informed_youth_developmentBy integrating licensed social workers and evidence-based trauma models like NYC Building Resilient Youth, the organization enhances teen programming because staff are better equipped to support emotional regulation, healing, and social-emotional growth in high-risk youth.
- Whole-Child, Holistic Developmentmethodology: whole_child_developmentBy integrating academics, social-emotional learning, arts, career readiness, and health into youth programming, the organization supports holistic development because addressing multiple domains of growth simultaneously reinforces resilience, engagement, and long-term success.