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THE TEAK FELLOWSHIP INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 134011465 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · teakfellowship.org
revenue
$10.3M
expenses
$4.9M
net assets
$26.2M
employees
68
volunteers
385
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

TO HELP ACADEMICALLY TALENTED NEW YORK CITY STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES EARN ADMISSION INTO THE MOST SELECTIVE SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The TEAK Fellowship supports academically talented New York City students from low-income families through a comprehensive program spanning middle school, high school, and college. It prepares students for admission to selective secondary schools and colleges, offering academic support, mentorship, internships, and college guidance. The organization focuses on long-term student success and career readiness.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.31M
    HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMMING - SEE SCHEDULE O.
  2. #2 $645K
    COLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAMMING - SEE SCHEDULE O.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

College Internship Program
Provides college students with professional internship opportunities at partner organizations, including workshops and job placement support.
College Success
Programming focused on college retention, career readiness, internships, and professional development for TEAK alumni enrolled in college.
High School Programs & College Guidance
Four-year support program including tutoring, check-ins, school visits, leadership development, and college preparation for students in grades 9–12.
Mentor Program
Two-year mentoring initiative pairing 7th-grade students with adult volunteers who serve as role models and advocates.
Middle School Programs & High School Placement
Rigorous academic preparation and guidance for sixth-grade students through the selective high school admission process, including test and interview prep and financial aid counseling.
Professional Coaching Mentor Program
Three-year virtual mentoring program connecting college sophomores with professionals to guide career development and networking.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • College Access and Success Support 3 activities
    • Operating a ten-year academic and personal development program for students from middle school through college
      Provides a comprehensive, long-term program that supports academically talented New York City students from low-income families starting in 6th grade through college graduation. The program includes academic enrichment, mentorship, college preparation, and career support to ensure success in highly competitive educational and professional environments.
    • Providing high school academic support and college guidance
      Delivers ongoing academic monitoring, one-on-one tutoring, summer academic modules, and workshops in subjects like Chemistry and Calculus to support high school success. Includes individualized college counseling, SAT preparation, application workshops, and college visits starting in junior year to ensure enrollment in four-year colleges.
    • Supporting college transition and success for current students
      Conducts summer workshops for high school graduates on financial literacy, stress management, and academic planning. Provides mid-semester check-ins or on-campus visits for first- and second-year college students, along with organized meet-ups for Scholars at the same university to foster peer networks.
  • College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
    • Delivering middle school academic programming for selective high school preparation
      Offers intensive academic programming beginning in 6th grade, including after-school and Saturday classes, a five-week Summer Institute, test preparation for SHSAT/SSAT, and skill-building in core subjects and critical thinking. Programming is delivered at off-site locations in Brooklyn, The Bronx, and Queens to prepare students for admission to highly selective high schools.
  • Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
    • Facilitating student internships and service learning during high school
      Places high school students in six-week summer internships at nonprofit organizations or government agencies after 10th grade, requiring 115 hours of public service throughout high school on issues including hunger, health, education, and the environment.
  • Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
    • Operating mentorship programs for middle and college students
      Runs two structured mentorship initiatives: a two-year program pairing 7th graders with adult volunteer mentors, and a three-year virtual Professional Coaching Mentor Program for college sophomores. Also operates the Big Sibling Program, which matches first-year college students with older TEAK Scholars for peer support.
  • Study Abroad and Global Immersion Programs 1 activity
    • Organizing enrichment experiences including travel abroad and leadership programs
      Supports students in enrolling in pre-collegiate academic programs, outdoor leadership experiences, immersion programs, and international academic enrichment opportunities in over 30 countries.
  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Providing career development and professional support for college students and alumni
      Offers professional development opportunities including resume review, interview preparation, networking workshops, access to a Job Bank and Professional Mentor Database, and placement in paid summer internships lasting 6–10 weeks with full-time hours and supervised responsibilities.
  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
    • Securing financial aid and scholarships for students
      Has secured $6.8 million in financial aid and scholarships for Class 25 over four years of high school and helped students earn $7.5 million in tuition aid for college, with 92% of college tuition costs covered by financial awards for the Class of 2025.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.33M
Contributions & grants$9.98M97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$713K7%
Other revenue$-364K
expenses
Total expenses$4.92M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$3.13M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$28.19M
Cash$575K
Investments$25.29M
Liabilities$1.94M
Net assets$26.25M
Liquid reserves63.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +69.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DENISE BROWN-ALLEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 65 $336K
LAUREN GRISHON DEPUTY DIRECTOR 55 $205K
DANIEL BLEDNICK SENIOR DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE 55 $159K
LINA KO DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND AD 55 $147K
OYSHIKU CARR SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MIDDLE 55 $141K
board members · 20
  • ADAM WEINSTEIN — DIRECTOR
  • ALEXANDER SLOANE — DIRECTOR
  • AMY HONG — DIRECTOR
  • ANDREW K FERRER — DIRECTOR
  • CARYN SEIDMAN-BECKER — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTINA SEDA — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTOPHER LANNING — SECRETARY
  • EHREN STENZLER — DIRECTOR
  • JACQUELINE GARAVANTE — DIRECTOR
  • JARED HENDRICKS — DIRECTOR
  • JARED HOROWITZ — TREASURER
  • JASON CALDWELL — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN GREEN — DIRECTOR
  • JONATHAN BILZIN — DIRECTOR
  • JUDSON TRAPHAGEN — DIRECTOR
  • JUSTINE STAMEN ARRILLAGA — CHAIR EMERITUS
  • KIM KOOPERSMITH — DIRECTOR
  • MATTHEW R STOPNIK — CO-CHAIR
  • MICHAEL DEFLORIO — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT KALSOW-RAMOS — CO-CHAIR
relationships · 102

Who they work with

  • 9/11 Memorial and Museum Partner — Hosts TEAK students for the Morgan McKinzie Summer of Service internship program.
  • Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld Partner — Hosts TEAK college interns through the College Internship Program.
  • Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP Funder — Contributed gifts of cumulative significance to support TEAK Fellowship's mission
  • Allen & Overy LLP Funder — Contributed gifts of cumulative significance to support TEAK Fellowship's mission
  • Alvarez & Marsal Funder — Contributed gifts of cumulative significance to support TEAK Fellowship's mission
  • American Civil Liberties Union Partner — Hosts TEAK students for the Morgan McKinzie Summer of Service internship program.
  • American Museum of Natural History Partner — Hosts TEAK college interns through the College Internship Program.
  • American Museum of Natural History Partner — Hosts TEAK students for the Morgan McKinzie Summer of Service internship program.
  • Apollo Opportunity Foundation Funder — Contributed gifts of cumulative significance to support TEAK Fellowship's mission
  • Arrillaga Foundation Funder — Contributed gifts of cumulative significance to support TEAK Fellowship's mission
  • Association to Benefit Children Partner — Hosts TEAK students for the Morgan McKinzie Summer of Service internship program.
  • Bain & Company Funder — Contributed gifts of cumulative significance to support TEAK Fellowship's mission
  • Bank of America Partner — Hosts TEAK college interns through the College Internship Program.
  • Bard High School Early College Partner — TEAK has placed Fellows at Bard High School Early College, NY.
  • Boston Consulting Group Funder — Contributed gifts of cumulative significance to support TEAK Fellowship's mission
  • Brooklyn Hospital Partner — Hosts TEAK students for the Morgan McKinzie Summer of Service internship program.
  • Brown University Alpert Medical School Partner — One of the institutions where a TEAK Fellow has pursued advanced education.
  • Carter Burden Center for the Aging Partner — Hosts TEAK students for the Morgan McKinzie Summer of Service internship program.
  • Centerview Partners LLC Funder — Contributed gifts of cumulative significance to support TEAK Fellowship's mission
  • ChaShaMa Partner — Hosts TEAK students for the Morgan McKinzie Summer of Service internship program.
  • Child Development Support Corporation Partner — Hosts TEAK students for the Morgan McKinzie Summer of Service internship program.
  • Choate Rosemary Hall Partner — TEAK has placed Fellows at Choate Rosemary Hall, CT.
  • Citi Funder — Contributed gifts of cumulative significance to support TEAK Fellowship's mission
  • City Parks Foundation Partner — Hosts TEAK students for the Morgan McKinzie Summer of Service internship program.
  • Clinton Foundation Partner — Hosts TEAK students for the Morgan McKinzie Summer of Service internship program.
  • Concord Academy Partner — One of the schools where TEAK Fellows have attended.
  • Concord Academy Partner — TEAK has placed Fellows at Concord Academy, MA.
  • Corey Blay Partner — Ex officio member of the TEAK Fellowship leadership team.
  • Deerfield Academy Partner — TEAK has placed Fellows at Deerfield Academy, MA.
  • Deloitte Funder — Contributed gifts of cumulative significance to support TEAK Fellowship's mission
+ 72 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.

  • Holistic Advising for Best-Fit Educational Placement
    methodology: holistic_placement_counseling
    By guiding students and families through personalized high school and college selection processes that prioritize fit across academic, financial, and social dimensions, we produce higher persistence and satisfaction because decision-making is aligned with individual strengths and long-term goals.
  • Intensive Academic and Cultural Preparation for Selective Institutions
    methodology: academic_and_cultural_immersion
    By combining rigorous academic training with cultural and experiential enrichment starting in middle school, we produce competitive readiness for admission to selective high schools and colleges because students gain both the cognitive skills and cultural fluency required to navigate elite educational environments.
  • Long-Term Mentored Pipeline from Middle School to Career
    methodology: long_term_mentored_pipeline
    By providing continuous academic, social, and professional support from middle school through college and into career entry, we produce sustained student success and upward mobility because long-term relationships and integrated services address systemic barriers more effectively than point-in-time interventions.
  • Reciprocal Internship and Professional Development Model
    methodology: mutual_benefit_internship
    By aligning student career exploration with organizational needs in internships, we produce deeper engagement and skill acquisition because students contribute meaningfully while hosts gain talent, creating mutual investment in outcomes.