irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3.83MTHE MISSION OF POWER ACADEMY AFTERSCHOOL AND FULL-DAY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM IS TO NARROW THE EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT GAP. During the academic year, Mission Society provided literacy and engaging stem learning experiences to 737 elementary students in Power Academy programming. Over 90% of surveyed participants agree that they feel safe and welcome in Power Academy. 76% of students in Power Academy improved their scores on their Literacy and STEM assessments.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Relief Fund
Program established during the pandemic to provide care packages, meals, and cash assistance to families in need.
Learning to Work
Program for over-age and under-credited high school students offering academic support, college preparation, career training, and paid internships to improve graduation and college attendance rates.
Level Up
Program serving over-age and under-credited students in transfer high schools, providing academic support, career readiness, college access guidance, counseling, and leadership development.
Power Academy
Afterschool and full-day summer camp program providing literacy, STEAM, and social-emotional learning experiences to elementary and middle school students in underserved communities.
Summer Rising
NYC Department of Education's summer learning initiative in which the Mission Society participates, offering academic support, social-emotional learning, and enrichment activities for K-8 students.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Distributes books and learning materials to support literacyDistributed over 4,000 books to students across New York City and provided 750 students with books, art supplies, workbooks, and interactive learning materials through the Summer LearnIN program to support literacy development.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts annual community events for youthOrganizes two annual community events: Olympic Day, featuring field events, team-building, and health and fitness activities, and Cranium Crunch, an all-site science fair, to promote engagement and learning among program participants.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Offers arts and STEM programming to support youth developmentDelivers over 66,300 hours of arts programming and 15,000 hours of STEM education annually through Innovation Station and other initiatives to foster creativity, communication, engineering skills, and interest in science and technology fields.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Operates Level Up program for over-age and under-credited studentsProvides academic and social support to over-age and under-credited high school students through the Level Up program, operating in seven transfer public high schools across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. Includes tutoring, Regents exam preparation, home visits, and outreach to prevent learning loss.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operates Power Academy after-school and summer enrichment programProvides academic enrichment, STEAM education, and social-emotional learning to over 1,400 elementary and middle school students annually through the Power Academy program, operating at 14 school sites across Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn. The program delivers literacy and STEM learning experiences, with over 750 students served annually and measurable improvements in academic assessment scores.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Provides career and workforce development through Learning to Work programSupports high school students with career readiness, workforce training, paid internships, and college access services. In a recent year, the program served 1,633 students, placed 261 in internships, supported 367 student graduations, and helped over 90% of participants develop post-secondary career goals.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Provides counseling and social-emotional support servicesOffers weekly counseling by licensed social workers, referrals to critical services, and self-care resources to support students’ emotional well-being. Delivered over 2,550 hours of counseling services in a recent year and operates social groups, sports teams, and service learning programs.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Provides emergency relief and family support servicesOperates an Emergency Relief Fund that distributed 258 care packages, 262 warm meals, and $64,300 in cash assistance to families during the pandemic, addressing immediate needs of underserved families in New York City.
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Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Runs Summer Rising and Summer LearnIN summer learning programsParticipates in the citywide Summer Rising initiative and operates the seven-week Summer LearnIN program in partnership with Scholastic Inc., BOKS Kids, and Weeks Lerman, providing academic support, enrichment activities, books, and interactive learning materials to 750 students annually.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Supports community service and youth engagementEngages students in community service projects across New York City, including youth mentoring, food kitchen volunteering, park cleanups, and meal delivery. Involved 370 students in such activities in a recent year.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$12.67M
Contributions & grants$9.76M77%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1.96M15%
Other revenue$949K
expenses
Total expenses$10.78M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$8.54M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$59.49M
Cash$2.02M
Investments$46.38M
Liabilities$1.02M
Net assets$58.47M
Liquid reserves53.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELSIE MCCABE THOMPSON | PRESIDENT | 40 | $370K |
| Sharada Singh | SVP of Finance and Administration | 40 | $335K |
| VALERIE ANNDENISE BROWN | SVP OF PROGRAM OPERATIONS | 40 | $225K |
| RICHARD LUSTIG | SVP OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $223K |
| ALLISON DIAZ | ACCOUNTING MANAGER | 35 | $164K |
| EDRICK R JOHNSON | VP OF CAREER AND EDUCATION PATHWAYS | 35 | $144K |
board members · 12
- ALVAREZ SYMONETTE — TRUSTEE
- DAVID CIBRIAN — TRUSTEE
- DAVID HINSON — TRUSTEE
- EMILY PETERSON ALVA — TRUSTEE
- HANNAH CHOI GRANADE — TRUSTEE
- JAMES PETERSON — CHAIR
- JAY MOORHEAD — TREASURER
- JEAN SHAFIROFF — TRUSTEE
- LAURA FLAVIN — TRUSTEE
- PEGGY BADER — TRUSTEE
- STANLEY RUMBOUGH — SECRETARY
- TIMOTHY LITTLE — VICE CHAIR
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Partners with Amazon through the AmazonSmile program to receive donations from eligible customer purchases.
- BOKS Kids Partner — Collaborated on the Summer LearnIN program to support student learning and engagement.
- Bronx Community High School Partner — Hosts Power Academy and Summer Program
- Brooklyn Democracy Academy Partner — Hosts Power Academy and Summer Program
- DYCD Government — Funding provided by DYCD for programs.
- Emma Lazarus High School Partner — Hosts Power Academy and Summer Program
- English Language Learners International Support Preparatory Academy (ELLIS) Partner — Hosts Power Academy and Summer Program
- Harlem Renaissance High School Partner — Hosts Power Academy and Summer Program
- Harlem Village Academy Partner — Hosts Power Academy and Summer Program
- Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School Partner — Hosts Power Academy and Summer Program
- Mission Society of New York City Network — Referred to as the legal and operational name of the organization.
- New York City Department of Education Partner — Collaborates on the Summer Rising initiative, a citywide school-based summer learning program.
- Public School #175 Partner — Hosts Power Academy and Summer Program
- Public School #192 Partner — Hosts Power Academy and Summer Program
- Public School #192 Partner — Hosts Summer Rising programming at its Manhattan campus for K-8 students.
- Public School #33 Partner — Hosts Power Academy and Summer Program
- Public School #33 Partner — Hosts Summer Rising programming at its Bronx campus for K-8 students.
- Public School #85 Partner — Hosts Power Academy and Summer Program
- Scholastic Inc. Partner — Partnered to deliver the Summer LearnIN program, providing books and learning materials to students.
- UserWay Partner — Partners with UserWay to power website accessibility features and scanning tools
- Washington Irving Young Adult Borough Center (YABC) Partner — Hosts Power Academy and Summer Program
- Weeks Lerman Partner — Partnered to facilitate the Summer LearnIN program with educational resources and content.
- companies Partner — Partners with companies to facilitate paid internships and leadership development opportunities for students.
- local organizations Partner — Collaborates to provide volunteer and mentorship experiences for student leadership development.
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.
- Education as a Pathway Out of Multigenerational Povertymethodology: multigenerational_poverty_alleviation_through_educationBy providing education and development programs to underserved families, we break cycles of multigenerational poverty because sustained academic support enables long-term economic mobility and empowerment across generations.
- Experiential and Immersive Learning for Academic and Personal Growthmethodology: experiential_learningThrough experiential learning, immersive field trips, and engagement in the arts and sciences, we improve STEAM skills and prevent summer learning loss because hands-on, real-world experiences deepen engagement and sustain year-round academic progress while fostering creativity and emotional development.
- Integrated Academic, Career, and Social-Emotional Developmentmethodology: integrated_career_and_academic_developmentBy combining academic support, college preparation, career training, paid internships, and social-emotional learning, we increase high school graduation and post-secondary readiness because holistic development addresses both cognitive and non-cognitive barriers to success.