named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Alumni Program
Provides ongoing support and networking opportunities for graduates of the Elevate program, including access to professional connections and alumni events
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Deliver year-long accredited academic and mentoring programOffers a daily accredited academic program integrated with intensive student mentoring, where teacher-mentors dedicate 50% of their out-of-classroom time to mentoring and are available 24/7/365. The program supports students academically and personally, with evidence showing high on-time graduation rates and improved GPAs.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Engage corporate and community partners in student developmentPartners with corporations and community organizations to teach twenty-first century skills, host career readiness events, and expose students to post-secondary and professional opportunities through events featuring companies like MTV, Pinterest, and Premier.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Facilitate after-school, weekend, and summer outdoor programmingProvides year-round outdoor activities after school, on weekends, and during summer to foster teamwork, leadership skills, and personal development among students, with 62% of students participating in afterschool activities.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Host holistic youth development events and speaker seriesHosts an annual Healthy Living Series and other developmental sessions—such as guided discussions on journaling and black holes—that support youth across seven holistic areas, often in collaboration with institutions like Fordham University.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Integrate social-emotional learning and character development curriculumDelivers a structured curriculum centered on thirteen character qualities, using writing exercises, reading materials, and group discussions to build social-emotional competencies in students from under-resourced communities, supporting long-term post-secondary success.
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Student Milestone Ceremonies & Events 1 activity
- Maintain virtual engagement platforms for student recognitionOperates a virtual yearbook platform allowing supporters to send messages of encouragement, wisdom, or celebration to graduating students, such as the class of 2022, fostering community connection and recognition.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Offer lifelong alumni support and career developmentProvides ongoing programming and lifelong support for alumni after graduation, including career readiness events such as speed networking and mock interviews with professionals, and connects alumni to professional networks for career opportunities.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Provide comprehensive college access and success supportSupports students through all stages of the college admissions process, including exam preparation, applications, essays, scholarships, and interviews. 89% of the Class of 2022 enrolled in college or the military, and 100% of students with a post-secondary plan secured their intended position.
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Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 1 activity
- Provide optional spiritual programming for students and familiesOffers optional out-of-school time spiritual programming for students and families interested in exploring spirituality, as part of a holistic support model.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognize student achievements through annual eventsHosts an annual Honors Banquet to formally recognize and celebrate student accomplishments and milestones in their academic and personal development journey.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$183K
Contributions & grants$183K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$231K
Program expenses59%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$164K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$42K
Cash$42K
Investments$0
Liabilities$42K
Net assets$-449
Liquid reserves2.2 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -31.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK SETTLES | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $41K |
board members · 6
- ANDREW JOPLING — VICE PRESIDE
- COREY MCBRIDE — DIR OF COMPL
- HEATHER ATRIA — MANAGER/LEGA
- JUAN TAVAREZ — INVESTMENT A
- MARQUES JOHNSON — INHOUSE COUN
- NERMIS ROSARIO — CFO
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists Partner — Collaborates with Elevate New York to present Core Value Awards to 10th grade students.
- Charley's Kids Partner — Corporate partner supporting student programming and post-secondary opportunities.
- Christian Benevolent Foundation of New York (CBFNY) Partner — Spirituality partner providing holistic programming focused on self-exploration and spiritual development.
- Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) Network — Aligns curriculum with CASEL competencies for social-emotional learning
- Colorado UpLift Network — Elevate New York is a model replication of Colorado UpLift, an award-winning program based in Denver.
- Dr. Talia Mota Partner — Board member who hosted and facilitated an event with Elevate New York and Fordham University students.
- Epsagon Partner — Professional from Epsagon participated in career readiness event to conduct mock interviews and networking sessions with students.
- Fordham University Partner — Collaborated with Fordham University students to co-facilitate educational and reflective sessions.
- Gilda Gomez Government — Executive Director of Elevate New York, contact for technical issues with the virtual yearbook.
- Katz Media Partner — Professional from Katz Media participated in career readiness event to conduct mock interviews and networking sessions with students.
- MTV Partner — Professional from MTV participated in career readiness event to conduct mock interviews and networking sessions with students.
- Microsoft Partner — Partner organization that participated as a guest in The Healthy Living Series.
- New York State Education Department District #8 (My Brother's Keeper) Government — DOE District #8 Partner through the My Brother's Keeper initiative.
- Pinterest Partner — Professional from Pinterest participated in career readiness event to conduct mock interviews and networking sessions with students.
- Premier Partner — Professional from Premier participated in career readiness event to conduct mock interviews and networking sessions with students.
- Young Life Bronx and Manhattan Region Partner — Partner organization whose representative participated in The Healthy Living Series.
- Young Life NYC Partner — Spirituality partner offering optional out-of-school time programming for students and families.
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.
- Experiential Learning for Career and Personal Growthmethodology: experiential_educationBy extending learning into real-world and outdoor environments—including career exposure events and nature-based experiences—the organization builds confidence, practical skills, and emotional processing because direct experience creates deeper engagement and lasting behavioral change.
- Holistic Multi-Domain Youth Developmentmethodology: holistic-youth-developmentBy addressing seven interconnected domains—physical, emotional, spiritual, vocational, financial, intellectual, and social—the organization supports comprehensive youth development because well-being and leadership capacity emerge from integrated growth across life areas.
- Long-Term Relational Youth Developmentmethodology: relational_youth_developmentBy building long-term, life-changing relationships with caring adults, the organization produces positive youth outcomes because sustained mentorship fosters trust, belonging, and personal growth that catalyze thriving and community contribution.
- Near-Peer Mentorship Modelmethodology: near-peer_mentoringBy employing full-time, salaried teacher mentors from similar backgrounds as students, the organization maximizes relational impact and student engagement because shared lived experiences increase trust, relatability, and role model effectiveness.
- Social-Emotional and Character Skill Integrationmethodology: social-emotional_learningBy embedding social-emotional learning (SEL) and character development into all programming, the organization improves behavior, mental health, and academic outcomes because structured skill-building in resilience, integrity, and teamwork prepares youth for long-term success.