named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Career Academy
Provides training and certification opportunities for students, including the "Bridge" program culminating in a certificate ceremony.
Career Leaders
A program at HPHS in collaboration with NYU Orthopedic Hospital that educates students on healthcare careers and pathways into the medical field.
College and Career Fairs
Hosts large-scale events at partner schools connecting hundreds of students with postsecondary education and career opportunities.
Decision Day / #IDecided Events
Celebrates graduating seniors’ postsecondary commitments through school-wide recognition events.
Financial Aid Night
Hosts informational sessions at HPHS to help students and families navigate financial aid applications.
Men's Leadership Group
A City-As-School program helping young men develop leadership skills and personal growth.
Summer College Prep Program
Offers HPHS students academic and application support to gain an edge in college admissions.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Academic support and tutoringOffers after-school academic support in subjects including English conversation, writing, math, and digital literacy (added in 2023–24), along with college essay editing and specialized courses. Continued remotely during pandemic shutdowns and resumed in person at partner schools.
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
- Career Academy program for alumniOperates the CYD Career Academy, a healthcare certificate training program for high school graduates and alumni ages 18–24, hosted at Borough of Manhattan Community College. Launched as a pilot and supported by a $1.6 million grant from the Department of Youth and Community Development.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Career exposure and workforce readiness programsFacilitates career panels, guest speaker sessions, internship opportunities, and job fairs to expose students to diverse professions and build workplace skills such as resume writing, interview preparation, and soft skills including customer service and conflict management. Includes paid internships and specialized training in healthcare, culinary arts, cybersecurity, and emergency medicine.
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Student Milestone Ceremonies & Events 1 activity
- College and career fairs and transition eventsOrganizes annual college and career fairs attended by hundreds of students, featuring 30–60 booths from colleges and employers. Hosts Decision Day and #IApplied celebrations to mark student completion of college applications and postsecondary commitments.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Individualized college and career advisingProvides one-on-one advising to help students create postsecondary plans, including applications to college, workforce training, or employment, with emphasis on financial aid and avoiding student debt. Serves students ages 14–24 across multiple NYC public high schools.
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- Operation of transfer and partner high schoolsOperates two transfer high schools serving students ages 17–21 and a high school for grades 9–12, partnering with NYC Public Schools to support at-risk youth in completing high school and transitioning to postsecondary education or employment.
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Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
- Wraparound support servicesProvides counseling, medical referrals, housing assistance, legal guidance—including through the Legal Information Clinic—and immigration case support to students, particularly immigrants, to promote academic success and personal development.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.28M
Contributions & grants$3.25M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$53K2%
Other revenue$-23K
expenses
Total expenses$3.50M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$2.99M
Grants paid out$11K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.14M
Cash$2.31M
Investments$21K
Liabilities$152K
Net assets$2.99M
Liquid reserves8.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -3.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL ROBERTS | SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $211K |
| MARGARET AYLWARD | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $192K |
| CAMILLE FLEMING | CONTROLLER | 40 | $105K |
board members · 17
- ANDREW WANG — DIRECTOR
- CLARA BROOKS — DIRECTOR
- DEAN BACKER — DIRECTOR
- JACQUELYN KRESE — DIRECTOR
- JEFFREY HELLMAN — DIRECTOR
- JESSICA PHILLIPS — DIRECTOR
- KATIE KAROLL LAVINO — DIRECTOR
- KERMITT BROOKS — DIRECTOR
- MAGGIE MCLEAN SUNIEWICK — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA SPENCER — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL BRAUN — VICE CHAIR
- MICHAEL MELCHER — DIRECTOR
- NATHAN BOND — DIRECTOR
- RAMEY WATKINS — TREASURER
- SOVONNA DAY-GOINS — BOARD CHAIR
- STEPHEN MAHADEO — DIRECTOR
- TYLER DUFF — DIRECTOR
relationships · 58
Who they work with
- 54 Below Funder — Corporate funder supporting Comprehensive Youth Development
- 59E59 Theaters Funder — Corporate funder supporting Comprehensive Youth Development
- AtomicMind Funder — Corporate funder supporting Comprehensive Youth Development
- AtomicMind Foundation Partner — Partners with CYD to provide HPHS students applying to top colleges with intensive one-on-one support.
- BAM Funder — Corporate funder supporting Comprehensive Youth Development
- BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc. Funder — Corporate funder supporting Comprehensive Youth Development
- BNY Mellon Community Impact Funder — Foundation funder supporting Comprehensive Youth Development
- Borough of Manhattan Community College Partner — Hosts the CYD Career Academy for alumni ages 18-24.
- Borough of Manhattan Community College Partner — Partnered with CYD to launch the Career Academy healthcare certificate training program.
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden Funder — Corporate funder supporting Comprehensive Youth Development
- CD&r Foundation Funder — Foundation funder supporting Comprehensive Youth Development
- Charina Endowment Fund Funder — Foundation funder supporting Comprehensive Youth Development
- Classic Stage Company Funder — Corporate funder supporting Comprehensive Youth Development
- Cleardusk Funder — Corporate funder supporting Comprehensive Youth Development
- Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Awarded a 3-year, $1.6 million grant to support the Career Academy program.
- Film Forum Funder — Corporate funder supporting Comprehensive Youth Development
- Galaxy Partner — Sponsored the 8th Annual Spelling Bee for Grownups.
- Goldman Sachs Partner — Participated in and sponsored the 8th Annual Spelling Bee for Grownups, with employees forming a winning team.
- Goldman Sachs & Co. Matching Gift Program Funder — Corporate matching gift program supporting Comprehensive Youth Development
- Guardian Partner — Sponsored the 8th Annual Spelling Bee for Grownups.
- Gunderson Dettmer Partner — Sponsored the 8th Annual Spelling Bee for Grownups.
- Highmark Health Funder — Foundation funder supporting Comprehensive Youth Development
- J.P. Morgan Partner — Hosts CYD students and alumni for panel discussions and networking receptions.
- JPMorgan Chase Foundation Funder — Foundation funder supporting Comprehensive Youth Development
- JobsFirstNYC Partner — Partnered with CYD to launch the Career Academy healthcare certificate training program.
- Legal Aid Society Partner — Partnered with CDI to operate the Legal Information Clinic for immigrant students.
- Manhattan Theatre Club Funder — Corporate funder supporting Comprehensive Youth Development
- McKeen Fund Funder — Foundation funder supporting Comprehensive Youth Development
- Merck Foundation Funder — Foundation funder supporting Comprehensive Youth Development
- Mizuho USA Foundation, Inc. Funder — Foundation funder supporting Comprehensive Youth Development
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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-Aligned Pathway Development Through Partnershipsmethodology: career_pathway_partnershipsBy partnering with healthcare institutions, community colleges, and workforce organizations, the organization creates career-focused programming and post-secondary training that aligns with labor market needs, because early exposure to professional pathways and workforce-aligned skills improves post-graduation employment outcomes.
- Individualized Advising for Postsecondary Successmethodology: individualized_advisingBy providing intensive, individualized advising, the organization helps students overcome personal barriers and align their postsecondary pathways with their goals and circumstances, because personalized guidance increases ownership and follow-through on educational and career plans.
- Wraparound Support to Enable Educational Persistencemethodology: wraparound_supportBy integrating academic and social support services, the organization addresses non-academic barriers such as housing, mental health, and family responsibilities, because removing these obstacles allows students to remain engaged and focused on completing high school.