irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $450KSUMMER CAMP: There are two camp locations available: PS244Q and PS 24Q. The camp will be operating across 7 weeks with a balanced mixture of academic enrichment and recreational activities.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Afterschool Program
Homework support and academic assistance for students at PS 120, with a 20:2 student-to-instructor ratio. Includes STEM, arts, and physical activities. Operates on the NYC public school calendar.
SHSAT Prep Program
Seven-week summer program for 7th and 8th graders preparing for the Specialized High School Admission Test, featuring test prep instruction in math and reading comprehension, practice tests, and recreational activities.
Summer Camp
Seven-week summer program for students in grades K–6 offering academic enrichment in reading, writing, and math, along with recreational activities and field trips. Operates at PS 120 and PS 244Q in Flushing.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 2 activities
- SHSAT Preparation ProgramOffers a 7-week summer SHSAT test preparation program for middle school students, including instruction in reading comprehension and math, test-taking strategies, and four practice exams administered every other week. The program also provides extended day recreational activities and organizes five field trips, with free breakfast and lunch provided through the DOE Summer Meals Program.
- Summer Camp Program with Academic EnrichmentRuns a 7-week summer camp program for students in grades K–6 at NYC public school sites (including PS244Q, PS24Q, and PS120Q), combining academic instruction in reading, writing, and math with recreational activities and field trips. The program includes test preparation for ELA and Math Statewide exams, operates from early July to mid-August, and provides free breakfast and lunch through the DOE Summer Meals Program.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- After-School Academic and Recreational ProgramOperates a daily after-school program for students in kindergarten through 3rd grade, providing homework assistance, academic support, and recreational activities from 2:20 PM to 5:30 PM or 6:00 PM, aligned with the NYC school calendar. The program features small class sizes, a 20:2 student-to-instructor ratio, and includes healthy snacks, with both free (lottery-based) and tuition-based enrollment options.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Educational Workshops and Seminars for FamiliesProvides educational forums, seminars, and workshops for parents and families on topics including public school admissions, high school selection, college applications, financial aid, exam preparation, and adult ESL classes.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Scholarship ContestsConducts scholarship contests in academic areas such as science, English speech, and reading comprehension to support student achievement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.60M
Contributions & grants$831K52%
Program service revenue$767K48%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$300
expenses
Total expenses$1.59M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.38M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$182K
Cash$173K
Investments$0
Liabilities$24K
Net assets$158K
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +14.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEVON HUANG | President | 35 | $197K |
| ANNE ZHANG | Treasurer | 25 | $67K |
| PAULINE CHU | Chairperson | 25 | $50K |
board members · 5
- Annie Fu — Director
- Chinta Chiu — Director
- PEILIN CHEN — Secretary
- Rick Rutman — Director
- Rongsheng Le — Director
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- CDC Government — Follows health guidelines and protocols from the CDC for camp operations and updates policies as guidance changes.
- DOE Summer Meals Program Partner — Provides free breakfast and lunch for SHSAT prep participants.
- DOE Summer Meals Program Partner — Provides free breakfast and lunch to campers during the summer program.
- Dept. of Education School Meals Program Partner — Provides breakfast and lunch for camp participants
- NYC Department of Education Government — Aligns program operations with the NYC DOE school calendar.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Follows health guidelines and protocols set by the New York State Department of Health for camp operations.
- PS 120 Partner — Host site for CAPA summer camp during PS 244 construction.
- PS 120 Q Partner — Hosts after-school program at the school site and coordinates student drop-off and dismissal with school staff.
- PS 120Q Partner — Hosts CAPA Afterschool and Summer Camp programs at PS 120Q.
- PS 120Q Partner — Hosts CAPA's summer camp programming at its facility.
- PS 244 Partner — Regular host site for CAPA summer camp programs.
- PS 244Q Partner — Hosts CAPA Afterschool Program at PS 244Q.
- PS 24Q Partner — Hosts CAPA Afterschool Program at PS 24Q.
- community leaders Partner — Works with community leaders to organize and conduct scholarship contests.
- corporate sponsors Partner — Collaborates with corporate sponsors to support scholarship contests.
strategies · 3
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.
- Academic Preparation Aligned with Educational Benchmarksmethodology: academic_readinessBy delivering academic instruction through licensed teachers and aligning afterschool and summer programming with grade-specific and standardized benchmarks, we produce improved academic success because students are better prepared for the upcoming school year and high-stakes assessments like the SHSAT.
- Integrated Academic and Holistic Youth Developmentmethodology: holistic_youth_developmentBy combining academic support with recreational and STEM activities in structured after-school and summer programs, we produce holistic student development because the integration of intellectual, physical, and social growth fosters sustained engagement and academic readiness.
- Needs-Based, Individualized Academic Supportmethodology: needs_based_learningBy providing differentiated academic and recreational programming based on individual student needs after homework completion, we produce more effective learning outcomes because personalized attention and small-group instruction enable targeted support and peer mentorship.