named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Literacy Immersion Program
Daily literacy instruction including phonics, shared reading, writer’s workshop, and culturally rich texts to develop strong reading and critical thinking skills from an early age
Two Teachers in Every Classroom
Instructional model providing dual educators per classroom to enable small-group learning, individualized support, and real-time feedback for all students
Zora Lab
STEAM-focused class in Kwenda’s Makerspace where girls engage in hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math exploration to build problem-solving and creative skills
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Conducts virtual information sessions for prospective familiesHosts virtual information sessions to introduce families to the school’s Kindergarten and 1st Grade programs, supporting outreach and family engagement.
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Delivers research-based, joyful academic instruction with integrated movement and hands-on learningProvides research-driven instruction that combines academic rigor with joyful learning, incorporating movement, play, and hands-on exploration to build both academic and social-emotional skills. Instruction is designed to increase student engagement and confidence.
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Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
- Employs co-teaching model for individualized student supportUses two teachers in every classroom to facilitate small-group instruction, provide individualized academic support, and deliver immediate feedback to students, enhancing learning outcomes.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Hosts community engagement events for girls and familiesOrganizes community events featuring free ice cream, tie-dye, games, backpacks, toys, arts and crafts, and face painting for young girls and their families to build school-community connections.
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Charter School Admissions Lottery Management 1 activity
- Manages student enrollment through equitable admissions processesConducts a blind, randomized lottery for student admissions to ensure fair access to available seats and provides enrollment support via phone and text to assist families through the application process.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Offers STEAM education emphasizing women's contributions and innovationProvides STEAM programming that encourages girls to engage in scientific inquiry, design thinking, and learning about the historical achievements of women in science and innovation.
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Charter School Operations 1 activity
- Provides K–8 single-gender education focused on girls' leadership and college preparationOperates a charter school offering rigorous academic instruction to girls in grades K–8, with a mission to prepare students for college graduation and leadership roles. The school environment centers girls' voices and leadership development through research-based teaching methods.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Provides centralized online family resources and supportMaintains an online hub offering families access to key information including registration details, uniform requirements, school calendars, and daily schedules to support engagement and communication.
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Structured Literacy Instruction and Dyslexia Support 1 activity
- Provides intensive daily literacy instruction in early gradesDelivers over two hours of daily literacy instruction in the early grades, emphasizing explicit phonics, culturally rich texts, and critical thinking to build strong foundational reading skills.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$840K
Contributions & grants$818K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$22K3%
Other revenue$47
expenses
Total expenses$1.31M
Program expenses38%
Admin / overhead58%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$551K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$819K
Cash$401K
Investments$0
Liabilities$85K
Net assets$734K
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -38.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Yi-Perry | Executive Dir. | 40 | $136K |
board members · 9
- Andre Sigourney — Board Member
- Audeliz Pollock — Board Member
- Emmanuel Depas — Vice Chair
- Felicia Borger — Board Member
- Femi Faoye — Treasurer
- Jordan Hardy — Secretary
- Katherine Zapata — Board Member
- Nicia Fullwood — Board Member
- Nisha Dass — Board Chair
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Avenues of the World School Partner — Jordan Hardy, a board member of Kwenda Collegiate Girls Charter School, is Associate Division Head at Avenues of the World School.
- Brooklyn Network — Part of the public education network in Brooklyn, serving girls from across the borough.
- Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Partner — Nicia Fullwood, a board member of Kwenda Collegiate Girls Charter School, serves as Executive Director of Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy.
- Changemakers Uniforms Partner — Global partner for Kwenda’s Cultural Collection, including the Joyful Jacket, backpack, and hair accessories.
- Civic Builders Partner — Audeliz Pollock, a board member of Kwenda Collegiate Girls Charter School, is a Senior Asset Manager at Civic Builders.
- Enrollment Team Partner — Internal team supporting families through the application and enrollment process.
- Flynn O’Hara Uniforms Partner — Partner for school uniforms, offering online and in-store purchasing options for Kwenda families.
- Hofstra University Partner — Felicia Borger, a board member of Kwenda Collegiate Girls Charter School, serves as Associate General Counsel at Hofstra University.
- Office of the Queens Borough President Government — Katherine Zapata, a board member of Kwenda Collegiate Girls Charter School, is Director of Education at the Office of the Queens Borough President.
- PolicyLink Partner — Nisha Dass, Board Chair of Kwenda Collegiate Girls Charter School, is Vice President - People at PolicyLink.
- SkyHarbour Group Partner — Andre Sigourney, a board member of Kwenda Collegiate Girls Charter School, is Vice President at SkyHarbour Group.
- WeWork Partner — A board member of Kwenda Collegiate Girls Charter School holds a leadership role in global real estate at WeWork.
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.
- Family and Community as Educational Partnersmethodology: family-partnershipBy engaging families and the broader community as active partners in education, the school strengthens student support systems and builds collective belonging because learning extends beyond the classroom into trusted, nurturing relationships.
- Gender Justice as Foundational to Curriculum and Culturemethodology: gender-justice-centered_educationBy integrating gender justice into the educational model, the school empowers girls to recognize and challenge systemic inequities because learning is framed as a tool for personal and societal transformation, fostering leadership identity and critical agency.
- Girl-Centered Learning with Emphasis on Voice and Empowermentmethodology: girl-centered_educationBy centering girls' identities, voices, and lived experiences in the curriculum and classroom culture, the school fosters deeper engagement and personal growth because students see themselves as capable leaders and active knowledge builders in a supportive, identity-affirming environment.
- Literacy as a Tool for Critical Consciousnessmethodology: literacy_for_critical_consciousnessBy teaching literacy not just as a skill but as a means to analyze power, question dominant narratives, and advocate for justice, the school develops critical thinkers who can engage meaningfully with the world because reading and writing become acts of empowerment.
- Single-Gender Education for Targeted Developmentmethodology: single-gender_educationBy providing a single-gender learning environment specifically designed for girls, the school increases confidence, engagement, and academic outcomes because it removes gender-based social pressures and enables instruction tailored to girls’ developmental needs.