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CUNY SCHOOL OF LABOR AND URBAN STUDIES FOUNDATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 364946785 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B12 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · slu.cuny.edu
revenue
$1.1M
expenses
$451K
net assets
$2.0M
employees
0
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE CUNY SCHOOL OF LABOR AND URBAN STUDIES IN ITS MISSION TO PREPARE THE NEXT GENERATION OF COMMUNITY AND LABOR LEADERS, ENGAGE THE PUBLIC ON LABOR HISTORY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND SHAPE PUBLIC POLICY THAT EMPOWERS WORKERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies Foundation supports the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, an academic institution focused on preparing students for careers in labor, public service, and social justice. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Labor and Urban Studies, emphasizing experiential learning, civic engagement, and policy analysis. The school serves traditional and adult learners, with a mission to advance workers' rights, economic security, and social change.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Semester
Full-time service-learning program combining academic study with fieldwork in community organizations, government agencies, and nonprofits.
Labor Studies Programs
Undergraduate and graduate degree programs focusing on labor history, organizing, collective bargaining, and labor law, designed for both traditional and adult learners.
New Labor Forum
National journal publishing research, analysis, and debate on labor issues, produced by the school’s faculty and researchers.
New York Union Semester
Semester-long program integrating academic study with hands-on experience in labor organizations and the labor movement.
Project LAW
CSTEP-funded initiative providing academic support and preparation for underrepresented students pursuing careers in public interest law.
UALE Northeast Women’s Summer School
Annual labor education program for women and gender-expansive union members focused on leadership, political analysis, and solidarity.
Urban Academy
Pathway program partnering with community colleges to prepare students for bachelor’s degrees in Urban and Community Studies.
Urban Studies Programs
Academic programs that equip students with knowledge and skills in urban policy, community development, public administration, and social justice.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Administers experiential learning and workforce development programs
      Offers credit-bearing internships, the Community Semester, New York Union Semester, and Urban Academy programs that integrate academic study with field experience in unions, community organizations, and government agencies to develop leadership and professional skills.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Awards scholarships to students in Labor and Urban Studies
      Provides financial support to students through scholarships, including the Diversity in Labor Scholarship and annual awards, with a focus on supporting underrepresented and underserved populations committed to workers' rights and social justice.
  • Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
    • Conducts and sponsors research in labor and urban studies
      Produces influential applied and social science research, faculty publications, and policy analysis on national and global issues related to work, workers, and working-class communities, and publishes the national journal New Labor Forum.
  • Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
    • Offers degree and certificate programs in Labor and Urban Studies
      Provides undergraduate and graduate degree programs, along with stackable credit-bearing certificates, tailored to working adults and traditional-age students interested in labor, urban policy, and social justice. These programs are designed to address workplace and community challenges facing poor and working-class populations.
  • Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
    • Organizes public forums, conferences, and civic engagement programming
      Hosts monthly forums, national conferences, and public events featuring prominent speakers to foster discussion on pressing social, labor, and policy issues, and to promote civic participation and public discourse.
  • Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
    • Provides academic and student support services
      Offers comprehensive support including admissions assistance, academic advising through SLU Navigate, individualized tutoring, writing center services, career counseling, financial aid guidance, health and wellness resources, and student government to ensure student success and retention.
  • Union Member Training & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Provides labor and leadership education for union members
      Offers targeted education and training programs for union members, including women and gender-expansive individuals, to build leadership, political analysis, and organizing skills through workshops and credit-bearing programs.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Builds capacity through partnerships with labor, community, and government organizations
      Collaborates with unions, community-based organizations, government agencies, and other CUNY units to expand educational opportunities, support student completion of degrees and certificates, and deliver college-credit programs that build academic and technical skills for worker advancement.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.14M
Contributions & grants$1.10M97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$37K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$451K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$259K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.01M
Cash$1.44M
Investments$568K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$2.01M
Liquid reserves53.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +175.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
GREGORY MANTSIOS DEAN/VICE CHAIR EX-OFFICIO 3 $294K
ALETHIA JONES DIRECTOR 3 $212K
board members · 7
  • ALVIN STARKS — DIRECTOR
  • BURT SACKS — TREASURER
  • DIALLO SHABAZZ — DIRECTOR
  • JOSH FREEMAN — DIRECTOR
  • KITTY KRUPAT — INTERIM CHAIR
  • MARITZA SILVA-FARRELL — DIRECTOR
  • SARITA GUPTA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 35

Who they work with

  • CUNY Network — Member institution of the City University of New York system.
  • CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies Partner — Primary institutional partner; the foundation exists to support its mission and programs.
  • CUNY School of Professional Studies Partner — Previously affiliated with the CUNY School of Professional Studies before becoming the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies.
  • CUNY system Partner — Engages in partnerships with other Schools across the CUNY system.
  • Community Voices Heard Partner — Community-based organization partnered with for student internships and experiential learning.
  • Employer Partner — Provides tuition support for students
  • Good Old Lower East Side Partner — Community-based organization partnered with for student internships and experiential learning.
  • Hunts Point Alliance for Children Partner — Community-based organization partnered with for student internships and experiential learning.
  • Joseph S. Murphy Institute for Worker Education and Labor Studies Partner — Hosts the Joseph S. Murphy Institute as an internal unit focused on workforce development and community service, continuing a long-standing educational initiative.
  • Labor and community organizations Partner — Advisory Board includes leaders from 26 labor and community organizations.
  • Movement for Justice in El Barrio Partner — Community-based organization partnered with for student internships and experiential learning.
  • New York City unions Partner — Established in collaboration with three New York City unions.
  • New York State Education Department Funder — Primary funder of SLU’s Project LAW through the CSTEP grant (2020–2025).
  • Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights Partner — Community-based organization partnered with for student internships and experiential learning.
  • Ocean Bay Community Development Corporation Partner — Community-based organization partnered with for student internships and experiential learning.
  • Other CUNY schools Partner — Collaborates to offer college-credit programs for workers’ professional advancement.
  • Partnering community colleges Partner — Collaborates through the Urban Academy to create a seamless pathway from associate to bachelor’s degree in Urban and Community Studies.
  • Queens College Partner — Formerly affiliated with Queens College through the Joseph S. Murphy Institute.
  • Riverside Language Program Partner — Community-based organization partnered with for student internships and experiential learning.
  • SLU alumni Partner — Supports the foundation through donations and engagement.
  • Street Vendor Project Partner — Collaborates with students on work and research opportunities related to labor and urban issues.
  • The New York Immigration Coalition Partner — Community-based organization partnered with for student internships and experiential learning.
  • Union Partner — Provides tuition support for students
  • Urban Justice Center: Street Vendor Project Partner — Community-based organization partnered with for student internships and experiential learning.
  • community groups Partner — Collaborates with community groups on academic and leadership programs.
  • community organizations Partner — Partners with community organizations to support public programming and educational initiatives.
  • employers Partner — Collaborates with employers to expand educational opportunities for adult learners.
  • labor unions Partner — Collaborates with labor unions through innovative and expanding partnerships.
  • municipal agencies Partner — Collaborates with municipal agencies to develop educational programs.
  • municipal agencies Partner — Partners with municipal agencies on educational and workforce development initiatives.
+ 5 more
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.

  • Education for Social Change
    methodology: education-for-social-change
    By combining teaching with activism and grounding curriculum in labor and urban justice issues, the foundation produces civic leaders and policy influencers because education is leveraged as a tool to challenge inequities and empower working-class communities.
  • Experiential Learning for Social Justice
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By engaging students in service learning and community-based movements, the foundation advances equity because direct participation in social justice work builds critical consciousness, leadership skills, and long-term commitment to systemic change.
  • Integrated Academic-Practice Model
    methodology: integrated_academic_practice
    By structuring programs around Labor Studies, Urban Studies, Workforce Development, and Community Service, the foundation enables working adults to succeed in higher education and public service because integrating theory with real-world application strengthens retention, leadership, and workforce readiness.
  • Worker-Centered Educational Partnerships
    methodology: labor-employer-academic_partnerships
    By co-developing educational pathways with labor unions, employers, and academic institutions, the foundation improves economic wellbeing because worker-relevant curricula and credentialing increase completion, employment, and upward mobility for working-class learners.