named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Field Study
Grade-level educational trips to cultural, historical, and scientific institutions such as The Met, MoMA, Statue of Liberty, and college campuses including Columbia and NYU to broaden student learning experiences
Full-IB for All
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program required for all 11th and 12th grade students, featuring six subject groups and core requirements, designed to ensure equity and access to rigorous college preparatory curriculum
Montessori PreK
Early childhood program based on the Montessori method that fosters independence, concentration, and intellectual curiosity for children ages 4 and up, with guaranteed enrollment through 12th grade
Summer College Programs
Opportunity for rising 10th graders to study at prestigious universities such as Brown, Columbia, and Johns Hopkins at no cost, focusing on college readiness and academic enrichment in subjects like computer science, law, and medicine
World Class Arts Partnerships
Enrichment program partnering with cultural institutions including Alvin Ailey, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Juilliard, and The Studio Museum to provide students with high-quality arts education and experiences
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Charter School Operations 2 activities
- Conduct enrollment and expansion of charter school campusesOperates multiple charter school campuses in New York, having opened middle and elementary schools and a Montessori PreK program, with annual enrollment lotteries and admissions for Fall cohorts.
- Operate tuition-free PreK–12 charter schools with Montessori and International Baccalaureate programsProvides a continuous PreK–12 education through tuition-free charter schools in New York, combining Montessori methods in early childhood with the International Baccalaureate (IB) program in high school, requiring all students to complete the IB Diploma as a graduation requirement.
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Montessori Education Programs 1 activity
- Deliver Montessori-based PreK program fostering independence and intellectual curiosityOffers a Montessori PreK program that emphasizes student independence, concentration, effort, and intellectual curiosity through self-directed learning activities in science, math, geography, and social studies, with small class sizes staffed by two teachers per 18 students.
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Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
- Employ highly qualified teachers and provide arts-enriched curriculumAttracts and employs passionate, highly qualified teachers and delivers a robust co-curricular program including art, music, dance, theater, and physical education, with student participation in performances, exhibitions, and enrichment clubs.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Establish professional development institute for educatorsEstablished the Deeper Learning Institute (DLI) on campus to support educator training and professional development in deeper learning pedagogies.
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Structured Literacy Instruction and Dyslexia Support 1 activity
- Offer academic and literacy instruction in early childhoodProvides daily phonics instruction and read-aloud sessions in PreK to develop letter recognition, sound repetition, vocabulary, comprehension, and engagement with literature.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Organize cultural and college readiness field tripsOrganizes annual field trips for all grade levels to cultural institutions such as The Met and MoMA, and conducts college visits starting in 5th grade to campuses including Columbia and NYU, as well as fully funded summer college programs before 10th grade in subjects like computer science, law, literature, and medicine.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Provide comprehensive college access and persistence supportEnsures 100% of graduating seniors are admitted to college annually and provides ongoing college guidance, including one-on-one counseling, financial aid facilitation, college visits, transfer assistance, job placement, and post-enrollment mentoring to support alumni through college graduation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$32.57M
Contributions & grants$4.14M13%
Program service revenue$28.38M87%
Investment income$43K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$34.66M
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$18.23M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$56.08M
Cash$4.32M
Investments$0
Liabilities$55.30M
Net assets$788K
Liquid reserves1.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +58.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| KEVIN TALLAT-KELPSA | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $220K |
| MELISSA ORTIZ | MANAGING DIRECTOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | 40 | $188K |
| DAVID QUINN | DIRECTOR OF IB | 40 | $177K |
| SAMUEL DOLAN | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $175K |
| ALICE LEE | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $159K |
board members · 7
- ANDREW AUGUST — VICE CHAIRMAN - EDUCATION
- ARIA GEE — TRUSTEE
- DANIEL PIANKO — TREASURER
- DAVID ZWIEBEL — CHAIRMAN
- DEBORAH A KENNY — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- ERICA NEWMAN - VICE CHAIRMAN — OPERATIONS & COMMUNITY
- RONALD SERNAU — TRUSTEE
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Alvin Ailey Partner — Arts partner providing cultural enrichment opportunities for students
- Brown University Partner — Partner institution for summer college programs for 10th-grade students
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Arts partner providing cultural enrichment opportunities for students
- Columbia University Partner — Partner institution for summer college programs and college campus visits
- Cornell University Partner — Partner institution for summer college programs for 10th-grade students
- Deeper Learning Institute Network — Founded by Deborah Kenny, the same founder of Harlem Village Academies.
- Deeper Learning Institute Partner — Community of educators and activists focused on deeper learning and social justice, associated with Harlem Village Academies.
- Duke University Partner — Partner institution for summer college programs for 10th-grade students
- Georgetown University Partner — Partner institution for summer college programs for 10th-grade students
- International Baccalaureate Network — Charter school network featuring the International Baccalaureate program.
- International Baccalaureate Network — Features the International Baccalaureate program in its high school curriculum.
- International Baccalaureate Network — Implements the International Baccalaureate program as part of its academic offerings.
- International Baccalaureate Network — Implements the International Baccalaureate program in its high school curriculum.
- International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) Partner — Authorized provider of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program curriculum and assessments.
- Johns Hopkins University Partner — Partner institution for summer college programs for 10th-grade students
- Juilliard Partner — Arts partner providing cultural enrichment opportunities for students
- Khadijah Sangare Partner — College Partnerships Manager at Harlem Village Academies, responsible for college partnerships and admissions visits
- Lincoln Center Partner — Arts partner providing cultural enrichment opportunities for students
- New York University Partner — Partner institution for college campus visits starting in 5th grade
- SUNY Government — Charter authorizer that approved HVA's charter applications in New York State.
- SchoolMint Partner — Uses SchoolMint for application processing and enrollment management.
- The Studio Museum Partner — Arts partner providing cultural enrichment opportunities for students
- Tufts University Partner — Partner institution for summer college programs for 10th-grade students
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.
- Culturally Responsive and Socially Just Education for Equitable Accessmethodology: culturally-responsive-educationBy using culturally responsive practices and an "IB For All" philosophy, we ensure equitable access to rigorous curricula for all students, because recognizing students' identities and backgrounds as assets increases engagement, belonging, and academic success in historically marginalized communities.
- Deeper Learning as a Pathway to Equity and Leadershipmethodology: deeper_learningBy grounding education in deeper learning—integrating critical thinking, ethical development, and personal independence—we prepare students for college, leadership, and civic responsibility, because rigorous intellectual engagement fosters upward mobility and agency in disadvantaged populations.
- Integrated Character and Academic Developmentmethodology: character-academic-integrationBy weaving social-emotional learning and ethical character development—such as kindness, respect, and responsibility—into academic instruction, we support holistic student growth, because intellectual curiosity and academic rigor are strengthened in a culture of mutual care and personal accountability.
- Montessori-to-IB Continuum for Lifelong Intellectual and Ethical Developmentmethodology: montessori-to-ib-pathwayBy integrating Montessori methods in early education with the International Baccalaureate (IB) program through high school, we cultivate continuous deeper learning, because child-centered, hands-on foundations in PreK evolve naturally into rigorous, inquiry-based secondary education that sustains intrinsic motivation and academic excellence.
- Teacher Intellectual Development as a Foundation for Instructional Qualitymethodology: teacher_intellectual_developmentBy treating teachers as intellectuals who grow through collaboration, reflection, and continuous learning, we improve classroom instruction, because empowered educators are more capable of delivering rigorous, inspiring, and student-centered learning experiences.