named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Academic Support
Provides ongoing academic monitoring and support through Engagement Managers who work with students regularly during high school.
College & Career Planning
Offers SAT prep, college tours, essay workshops, financial aid guidance, and career exploration events during junior and senior years.
Mentorship Program
Pairs each student with a dedicated mentor who provides guidance and support throughout high school via regular contact and in-person meetings.
Peter M. Flanigan Scholarship
Offers up to $10,000 in additional college funding for high-achieving SSP students with a GPA of 88% or higher.
SSP Scholarship
Provides financial support covering the majority of tuition for students to attend one of 22 partner private high schools across New York City.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 3 activities
- Awards college scholarships to high-achieving graduatesProvides post-secondary scholarships of up to $10,000 per year for four years to high-achieving SSP graduates through the Peter M. Flanigan Scholarship and other programs, awarded based on GPA and interview performance.
- Operates a Hardship Fund to support students' basic needsProvides financial assistance through a Hardship Fund to help students meet essential needs such as food, shelter, and school supplies.
- Provides tuition scholarships for at-risk youth to attend private high schools in New York CityFunds scholarships covering the majority of tuition for students attending one of 22–23 partner private high schools in New York City, with an annual cost of $5,000 per student. The organization coordinates enrollment and tuition payments between students and partner schools.
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Conducts research to improve program effectivenessFunds and conducts studies to analyze program efficiency and pilots new initiatives to better serve students.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Offers college and career preparation programsProvides SAT preparation, college search support, campus visits, application assistance, financial aid guidance, and career exploration through structured programs such as College and Career Success and College & Career Planning. These services are delivered through workshops, one-on-one support, and collaboration with school counselors.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Provides long-term, structured mentorship to scholarship studentsAssigns each student a dedicated mentor for the full four years of high school, requiring 4–6 in-person meetings annually and monthly communication via digital or phone channels. Mentorship is supported through an online platform and focuses on helping students overcome personal and academic obstacles.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosts orientation and readiness programs for incoming studentsRequires all newly accepted students to attend a one-day Orientation and Summer Readiness Course before ninth grade, designed to introduce program supports, staff, and expectations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$11.40M
Contributions & grants$10.82M95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$692K6%
Other revenue$-113K
expenses
Total expenses$9.47M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$2.83M
Grants paid out$5.38M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$31.35M
Cash$14.98M
Investments$8.16M
Liabilities$762K
Net assets$30.58M
Liquid reserves29.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +13.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA A VIZZI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $631K |
| HEATHER M TURNER | FORMER ASSOC. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $300K |
| MARY W FADDOUL | VP PROGRAMS & CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS | 50 | $180K |
| CHRISTINE D INGRAM-LIPP | VP-FINANCE | 50 | $162K |
| MARGARET E BUTTERY | DIRECTOR OF EVENTS | 50 | $146K |
| RAVIN S RADIGAN | SENIOR MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER | 50 | $114K |
board members · 19
- ALFRED F HURLEY JR — DIRECTOR
- ALOYSIUS ISH MCLAUGHLIN — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW HORROCKS — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN HOFFMAN — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPHER MILES — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPHER NIEHAUS — VICE-CHAIR
- DENIS MANELSKI — DIRECTOR
- DRIN KUKAJ — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD F COX — DIRECTOR
- HENRY MULHOLLAND — CHAIR
- JAMES P HEALY — VICE-CHAIR
- JOHN STOSSEL — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN J CONWAY — VICE-CHAIR
- LINDA HSU — DIRECTOR
- MARK LEVITT — DIRECTOR
- MEGAN FLANIGAN — DIRECTOR
- NICKOLAS SOPHINOS — DIRECTOR
- PETER J LYON — DIRECTOR
- RICARDO A WATSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- 22 quality, private high schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, or Staten Island Partner — Partner schools provide academically challenging environments with small class sizes and individualized attention for SSP students.
- Impact Circle Partner — Corporate partners who join the Impact Circle provide tiered annual giving starting at $10,000 and engage directly with high school students.
- Khan Academy Partner — Recommends Khan Academy as a resource for academic support and tutoring.
- Moore Catholic High School Partner — Partner school that expanded SSP's reach into Staten Island.
- Private high schools across New York City Partner — Collaborates with private high schools to secure enrollment slots and support student success through coordinated services.
- Sterling Volunteers Partner — Conducts criminal background checks for mentor applicants on behalf of Student Sponsor Partners.
- The Kovner Foundation Funder — Funded the launch of the Peter M. Flanigan Scholarship program.
- iMentor Partner — Technology partner providing the mentorship portal used to support SSP's mentoring program.
- secure2.convio.net Partner — Online donation processing platform used for fundraising
- sspnewyork Partner — Social media handle used for outreach and updates
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 as Mobilitymethodology: education-as-mobilityBy providing access to quality private high school education, we enable low-income students to escape poverty and achieve their potential because rigorous academic preparation and college readiness open pathways to higher education and economic mobility.
- Integrated Support Modelmethodology: integrated_support_modelBy combining financial sponsorship, private school placement, one-on-one mentorship, and college preparation, we produce better academic and long-term outcomes for low-income students because sustained, multi-dimensional support addresses both structural and relational barriers to success.
- Long-Term Commitment Modelmethodology: long-term_commitment_modelBy requiring a four-year sponsorship and mentorship commitment, we produce greater student stability and success because sustained engagement from sponsors and mentors builds trust, continuity, and accountability throughout high school.
- Student-Centered Mentoringmethodology: student-centered_mentoringBy tailoring mentorship relationships to individual student needs, goals, and interests, we produce stronger engagement and better outcomes because personalized, intentional matching fosters trust and relevance in the mentoring relationship.