irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0Updated Virtual Supplementary Education program for Teachers College , Columbia University Black Education project generated extensive resource base to aid researchers and educators- academic paper production - research, consultation on web and application design
- #2 $7KProduction of graphic novel version of Collective Courage,
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Graphic Novel Production of Collective Courage
Produced a graphic novel adaptation of "Collective Courage," aimed at increasing accessibility of scholarly work on African American cooperative economic development.
Research and Consultation on Web and Application Design
Provided expert consultation on the design of digital platforms for educational research projects, integrating pedagogical and psychological principles.
Virtual Supplementary Education Program
Developed digital educational resources and tools in collaboration with Teachers College, Columbia University, to support researchers and educators working with minority and disadvantaged students.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Women's Educational Advancement 1 activity
- Administer scholarship programsEstablished and awards the Dr. Susan G. Gordon Scholarship to high-achieving female high school graduates from the African diaspora in Rockland County pursuing STEM degrees, including recipients from Suffern High School.
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Education Policy Research and Analysis 1 activity
- Conduct and disseminate research on education and human developmentConducts empirical research and critical inquiry related to assessment for learning, human development, and resource conservation. Publishes findings such as an annotated bibliography on variance in STEM education and transforms research into policy and practice implications.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Deliver supplementary education programsProvides structured enrichment programs including music lessons, dance, camps, apprenticeships, community service, museum trips, and travel. Operates The Gordon School and develops the Virtual Supplementary Education Resource (V-SER) digital platform to support K–12 students and parents.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Preserve and catalog scholarly and cultural archivesOrganizes, digitizes, and maintains archival materials related to Edmund W. Gordon, Charles White, and other institute collections, including the Gordon Archive and the Edmund W. Gordon Library. Collaborated in preserving Dr. Gordon’s scholarly work at the University of Texas, Benson Latin American Collection.
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Artist and Curatorial Publications 1 activity
- Produce and distribute educational resourcesProduces and disseminates academic papers, research, web resources, and publications including the Handbook for Assessment in the Service of Learning and “Charles White, Foremost an Artist,” all available for free download. Also produced a graphic novel version of “Collective Courage.”
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Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 1 activity
- Support capacity building and partnershipsAppoints post-doctoral fellows such as Dr. Mariana Vergara Esquivel, provides strategic guidance to community organizations, and creates partnerships to advance education and discussion on African art, culture, and history.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Host scholarly and public engagement eventsHosts a scholarly assemblage on the Gordon Paradigm of Inquiry and Practice, co-hosted film premieres such as “Renaissance Man: The Life and Times of Dr. Edmund W. Gordon,” and disseminates information through conferences, forums, workshops, and classes focused on marginalized communities.
- Operate cultural and educational facilitiesOperates the Charles White Gallery, the Rockland African Diaspora Heritage Center, the Susan G. Gordon Nature Trail, an organic garden, and other permanent facilities including a conference center, art gallery, fitness and wildlife trail, and family resource center.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$48K
Contributions & grants$15K30%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6K13%
Other revenue$27K
expenses
Total expenses$24K
Program expenses49%
Admin / overhead51%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$10K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$742K
Cash$107K
Investments$35K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$742K
Liquid reserves69.9 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -44.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Johanna Gordon — trustee
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- African American Historical Society of Rockland County Partner — Sponsors the Rockland African Diaspora Heritage Center in collaboration with CEJJES Institute.
- Black Education Research Collective Partner — Collaborating with The CEJJES Institute to develop the Virtual Supplementary Education Resource (V-SER) initiative.
- C. Ian White Partner — CEJJES Co-Founder and Trustee.
- Christopher Gordon Partner — CEJJES Co-Founder and Trustee.
- Dr. Edmund T. Gordon Partner — CEJJES Co-Founder and Trustee.
- Dr. Jessica Gordon Nembhard Partner — CEJJES Co-Founder and Trustee.
- Drs. Susan G. & Edmund W. Gordon Partner — Co-founders of the CEJJES Institute and Library, whose life work in social justice continues through the organization's mission.
- Edmund W. Gordon Government — Honors and reflects on the professional contributions of Edmund W. Gordon through dedicated programming and archive development.
- Edmund W. Gordon Government — Names The Gordon School in honor of Dr. Edmund W. Gordon, recognizing his contributions to education and psychology.
- Edmund W. Gordon Partner — Central intellectual figure whose work shapes the Gordon Paradigm of Inquiry and Practice hosted by the institute.
- Gordon Center for Black Culture & Arts Partner — Co-presented an exhibition on Charles White's influences.
- Johanna Gordon Partner — CEJJES Co-Founder and Trustee.
- Naomi’s Program of Excellence Partner — Collaborates with CEJJES to operate the Coretta Scott King Book Club for children.
- Rockland Community College Partner — Collaborates with CEJJES to develop a scientific inquiry program through the Susan G. Gordon Environmental Center.
- Susan Gordon Partner — Associate of Edmund W. Gordon whose sphere of influence contributes to the scholarship featured by the institute.
- Teachers College, Columbia University Partner — Collaborated on the Black Education project to develop a virtual supplementary education program and related academic resources.
- Teachers College, Columbia University Partner — Hosts the Black Education Research Collective, a partner in developing the Virtual Supplementary Education Resource initiative.
- The Gordon School Partner — Collaborates on educational initiatives and resources.
- The Hudson Cove Group Partner — Co-hosted the film premiere and reception for “Renaissance Man: The Life and Times of Dr. Edmund W. Gordon”.
- The Study Group Partner — Collaborates with The Study Group to produce and distribute educational resources.
- University of Texas, Benson Latin American Collection Government — Repository partner housing the Edmund W. Gordon Papers
- University of Texas, Benson Latin American Collection Partner — Partnered to house and catalogue the Dr. Edmund W. Gordon Archives.
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.
- Activist Research and Liberation-Centered Praxismethodology: activist_research_and_community_organizingBy combining education, critical thinking, activist research, and community organizing, the institute advances social justice and liberation for marginalized communities, because empowering communities to analyze and act on their own conditions produces sustainable transformation more effectively than top-down interventions.
- Arts-Based Education for Social Justicemethodology: arts_based_educationBy using art exhibitions—particularly the work of Charles White and like-minded artists—to educate the public, the institute fosters awareness of human dignity and social justice, because visual culture can make systemic inequities visible and emotionally resonant in ways that text-based learning alone cannot.
- Experiential and Community-Centered Learning Modelmethodology: community_based_learningBy positioning experiential learning as primary and formal schooling as secondary, and by integrating family and community-based experiences, the institute enhances academic achievement and cognitive adaptability, because real-world, culturally grounded engagement deepens relevance and retention.
- Research-to-Practice Knowledge Translationmethodology: research_knowledge_translationBy adapting scholarly research into accessible formats such as graphic novels and virtual supplementary education programs, the institute increases engagement with Black educational content, because multimodal and narrative-driven resources lower barriers to understanding and use for diverse learners and educators.
- Targeted Equity Intervention for Communities of African Descentmethodology: targeted_community_engagementBy focusing research, education, and advocacy efforts on communities of color—especially those of African descent—the institute addresses harms produced by intersecting systems of race, gender, culture, and sexuality, because targeted interventions are necessary where structural inequities have concentrated impacts.