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STEER FOR STUDENT ATHLETES INC
PORT CHESTER, NY · EIN 461076315 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Medium ($1M-$10M) · steerforstudentathletes.org
revenue
$1.4M
expenses
$1.3M
net assets
$1.3M
employees
48
volunteers
3
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED MENTORSHIP, SERVICES, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ENSURE STUDENTS THRIVE ACADEMICALLY, DEVELOP SOCIALLY AND EMOTIONALLY, AND EXCEL ATHLETICALLY. WE REMOVE OBSTACLES THAT INHIBIT HOLISTIC STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND PROVIDES ALTERNATIVE POSITIVE SUPPORT; THIS SUPPORT ALLOWS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO DEVELOP COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS SKILLS AND PERSONAL COMPETENCIES THAT WILL EMPOWER THEM TO BECOME POSITIVE CONTRIBUTORS IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY WHILE IMPROVING FAMILY AND COMMUNITY OUTCOMES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit supporting "at-promise" student-athletes through individualized mentorship, academic support, and college and career readiness programs. Operates in public school districts across New York, focusing on holistic development to ensure high school graduation and post-secondary success. Founded in 2012, the organization partners with schools to deliver tailored services that address academic, social, and emotional needs.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Alumni Program
Hosts networking events for STEER alumni and young professionals to build relationships and career opportunities, featuring industry leaders and themed gatherings.
College & Career Pathways Program
Supports post-secondary transitions via wellness coaching, near-peer mentoring, internships, college transition support, scholarships, and financial literacy advising.
Pathletes Program
Pairs high school students with dedicated mentors and delivers individualized support through an Individualized Support Plan (ISP) to address academic, social, and emotional needs.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
    • Academic support and programming enhancement
      Supports academic success of student-athletes by providing strategic insight and expertise to strengthen academic programming and supports within schools.
  • School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
    • Advisor-led student support in partner schools
      Hires STEER Advisors as primary support staff for students in partner schools, serving 114 students at Port Chester Middle and High Schools, 22 at Charter School of Educational Excellence, 13 at Sleepy Hollow High School, 54 at Barack Obama School for Social Justice, and 27 at Careers in Sports High School.
  • Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
    • Alumni and professional networking support
      Strengthens college-to-career pathways by operating a Social Capital Database to connect students with professional networks and hosting annual networking events with industry leaders in finance, media, and real estate.
  • Student Milestone Ceremonies & Events 1 activity
    • Annual graduation and recognition events
      Hosts an annual graduation banquet to celebrate graduating senior student-athletes, such as the 25 seniors celebrated in one reported year.
  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Capital and fundraising campaigns
      Conducts capital campaigns such as the 100 by 2020 campaign supported by NYCDCC Relief & Charity Fund, and a campaign launched in 2025 aiming to impact 350 student athletes by 2030. Also hosts fundraising events like an auction supported by the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • College and career readiness support for first-generation students
      Supports at-promise first-generation students through the College & Career Pathways Program, promoting college persistence and career readiness via strategic guidance, industry insight, and relationship-based support. Includes a vocational program to build career readiness and post-secondary success.
  • Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
    • Community service and civic engagement programs
      Organizes community service initiatives to engage student athletes, including a safe and supportive space for female student-athletes to address individual and group needs through service. Also supported the student-led initiative "PC Hunger Fighters."
  • Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
    • Mentorship, services, and financial support for student athletes
      Provides individualized mentorship, comprehensive services, and financial support to 7th to 12th grade student athletes through the Pathletes Program, supporting academic, social-emotional, and athletic development. The program allocates $5,000 per year per student athlete, including $2,000 for academic, athletic, and health services and $3,000 for mentorship and support.
  • Women's Educational Advancement 1 activity
    • Scholarship funding for student athletes
      Funds scholarships to support student-athletes with tuition, books, and personal expenses, including through the Jane A. Eck Scholarship awarded annually to a female STEER graduate in journalism, psychology, social work, or a related field, and the Byron Womack Scholarship Fund established as a perpetual trust.
  • Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
    • Unified sports team facilitation
      Facilitates participation of student-athletes in Unified sports teams through collaboration with the Pioneer League, promoting inclusion and athletic engagement.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.42M
Contributions & grants$1.38M97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$40K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.27M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$828K
Grants paid out$35K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.46M
Cash$1.37M
Investments$42K
Liabilities$203K
Net assets$1.26M
Liquid reserves13.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOSEPH DURNEY CEO 40 $125K
PATRICK DURNEY COO 40 $75K
board members · 10
  • BRITANI GRIFFIN — DIRECTOR
  • DR SUSAN ANTOLIN — DIRECTOR
  • DR TOM CRAWFORD — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN ABATE — DIRECTOR
  • KELLY LEGAYE — DIRECTOR
  • KEVIN O'CALLAGHAN — CO-CHAIR
  • MARK DAVIS — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL ECK — CO-CHAIR
  • MICHAEL TUCCI — DIRECTOR
  • NANCY RIEGER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 33

Who they work with

  • Agatha Durland Foundation Funder — Provided a $10,000 grant and participates in STEER's Ambassador Program.
  • Astrid Vargas Partner — Director of College and Alumni Engagement at STEER FOR STUDENT ATHLETES INC, point of contact for involvement in the Social Capital Database initiative.
  • BTIG Partner — Hosted STEER at its Charity Day in 2017 and 2018.
  • Barack Obama School for Social Justice Partner — Partner school where STEER operates with 5 advisors serving 54 students since 2014
  • Byron Womack Partner — Established the Byron Womack Scholarship Fund in honor of the former Executive Director to support student-athletes.
  • CVC Capital Partners Funder — Provided a Platinum level donation to STEER as part of the 100 by 2020 campaign.
  • Careers in Sports High School Partner — Partner school where STEER operates with 2 advisors serving 27 students since 2015
  • Charter School of Educational Excellence Partner — Partner school where STEER operates with 6 advisors serving 22 students since 2021
  • College & Alumni Advisory Council Partner — Comprised of professionals who provide strategic guidance and industry insight to support college-to-career pathways for student-athletes and alumni.
  • Educational Advisory Board Partner — Comprised of education professionals who provide strategic insight and expertise to strengthen academic programming and student success.
  • Finish Line Youth Foundation Funder — Awarded STEER a $5,000 Healthy Lifestyle Grant.
  • Foundation for Impact on Literacy and Learning Funder — Administered a $5,000 grant to STEER via the student-led "PC Hunger Fighters" initiative.
  • Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Funder — Awarded STEER a $5,000 grant.
  • Goldman Sachs Funder — Contributed $9,000 to STEER through its employee matching gift program in 2020.
  • Google Funder — Matched a $250 employee donation to STEER through the American Endowment Foundation.
  • Jane A. Eck Partner — Honored through the Jane A. Eck Scholarship Award, which supports female STEER graduates pursuing specific academic fields.
  • Lawley Insurance Funder — Committed $5,000 per year from 2018 to 2021 to fund STEER programs.
  • Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Funder — Awarded a $20,000 grant over two years to support the STEER College Readiness Test Prep Program.
  • Morgan Stanley Funder — Contributed $4,000 to STEER through its employee matching gift program in 2014.
  • NBC Partner — Hosted a joint networking event featuring the CFO of NBC as part of the Alumni Program.
  • NYCDCC Relief & Charity Fund Funder — Awarded STEER a $50,000 grant in 2019 and 2020 to support the 100 by 2020 campaign.
  • Old Oaks Foundation Funder — Awarded STEER $10,000 in 2019 and participates in the Ambassador Program.
  • Pioneer League Partner — Collaborates with STEER to support unified sports teams for student-athletes.
  • Port Chester High School Partner — Partner school where STEER operates with 17 advisors serving 114 students since 2012
  • Port Chester Middle School Partner — Partner school where STEER operates with 17 advisors serving 114 students since 2012
  • Port Chester Public Schools Partner — School district where STEER Advisors are placed to support students.
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame Partner — Hosted an auction fundraiser in New York City that generated $40,000 in support for STEER.
  • Public Schools of the Tarrytowns Partner — Chris Borsari served as superintendent and launched STEER in collaboration with this school district.
  • Sleepy Hollow High School Partner — Hosted the launch of the STEER program under Chris Borsari's leadership.
  • Sleepy Hollow High School Partner — Partner school where STEER operates with 5 advisors serving 13 students since 2022
+ 3 more
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.

  • Comprehensive Wraparound Support
    methodology: comprehensive_support_model
    By integrating financial support, academic and athletic services, mental health resources, and mentorship into a unified model, we remove systemic barriers to success, because holistic, multi-pillar support addresses the interconnected challenges faced by student athletes.
  • Individualized Support Planning
    methodology: individualized_support_planning
    By creating tailored Individualized Support Plans (ISPs) and pairing students with dedicated mentors, we address specific resource gaps and deliver targeted interventions, because personalized support increases student well-being and long-term engagement.
  • Long-Term Mentorship Model
    methodology: long-term_mentorship_model
    By providing continuous mentorship from high school through college and into the workforce, we foster sustained personal and professional development, because longitudinal relationships anchor student success across critical life transitions.
  • Network-Driven Career Pathways
    methodology: network-driven_career_pathways
    By connecting students with industry professionals and providing access to a curated Social Capital Database, we expand postsecondary and career opportunities, because access to professional networks increases career readiness and social mobility.
  • Student Champion Advocacy
    methodology: student_champion
    By ensuring every student has a dedicated adult advocate, we strengthen connection and support personal growth, because consistent, trusted relationships increase engagement and resilience among student athletes.