named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Alumni Engagement Program
Offers ongoing career exploration, mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities for program alumni
Career Essentials
Interactive workshops where students develop public speaking, time management, interviewing, and resume-building skills
College Guidance Initiative
Monthly workshops and one-on-one counseling for high school juniors and seniors preparing for college and post-secondary education
The Internship Program
Provides high school students with hands-on work experience at leading NYC corporations, small businesses, and nonprofits
Urban Leadership Fellows Program
Six-week immersive program in partnership with The Municipal Forum of New York focused on municipal finance careers
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Alumni support and post-secondary successProvides ongoing support to program alumni, including work-readiness training, mentorship, one-on-one coaching, networking opportunities, and college preparation counseling for high school juniors and seniors. This support contributes to high college enrollment rates, with 96% of participants enrolling in college.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Youth career development and internship programsEmpowers New York City high school students through hands-on internship experiences, career exploration field trips, and professional skills workshops in partnership with corporations, small businesses, and nonprofits. The program operates across 15 industries and includes components such as mock interviews, resume building, public speaking, and the Create-a-Company competition with feedback from volunteer professionals.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.64M
Contributions & grants$2.50M69%
Program service revenue$1.03M28%
Investment income$107K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.93M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$2.99M
Grants paid out$192K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.50M
Cash$3.31M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.14M
Net assets$3.36M
Liquid reserves10.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -6.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN SILVER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $176K |
| JESSICA MISCHKOT | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $114K |
| DAVID PFEIFER | DIR. OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION | 40 | $105K |
board members · 22
- ALICE EATON — DIRECTOR
- BENJAMIN SCHRAG — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPHER M SNYDER — TREASURER
- COLLEEN HSIA — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL MAGLIOCCO — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL POMBO — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL TANNEBAUM — DIRECTOR
- DAVE MILLER — DIRECTOR
- DAVID SCHIFF — DIRECTOR
- DIANE ARBER — DIRECTOR
- EFREM SIGEL — DIRECTOR
- ERIN MURPHY — SECRETARY
- GRACE CHIU — DIRECTOR
- HARNSOWL KO — DIRECTOR
- HUGH NELSON — DIRECTOR
- JASON SCHEIR — DIRECTOR
- JOHN DIAZ — DIRECTOR
- JOHN THOMPSON — DIRECTOR
- KRISTOPHER M HANSEN — DIRECTOR
- LISA GRUSHKIN — VICE CHAIR
- LISA LANDSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW B SETTLE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Alliance for Downtown New York Network — Futures and Options was founded as a pilot project of the Alliance for Downtown New York.
- Cohn Reznick Partner — Employer partner that hosted intern Afua Awuah in 2015.
- ElewaTv Partner — Hosts internships for Futures and Options participants.
- Ellen Dubin Photography Partner — Photography services provider for organizational materials
- Her Agenda Partner — Hosts Futures and Options student interns
- I AM CARIBBEING Partner — Hosts Futures and Options student interns
- JPMorgan Chase Partner — Employer partner that hosts Futures and Options interns and participates in site visits
- Junior Board Partner — Group of young professionals supporting Futures and Options through volunteerism, events, and fundraising.
- Morgan Stanley Partner — Hosts field trips, externships, and interactive career events for students.
- The Municipal Forum of New York, Inc. Partner — Partnership to deliver the Urban Leadership Fellows Program focused on municipal finance.
- Zurich North America Partner — Hosts field trips, externships, and interactive career events for students.
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.
- Peer Cohort Learning for Professional Development 159 orgsmethodology: peer_cohort_learningBy structuring learning within peer cohorts that simulate workplace collaboration, the organization develops professional competencies because peer interaction in team-based settings mirrors real-world work dynamics and fosters communication, accountability, and collective problem-solving skills more effectively than individualized instruction.shared approach: Peer-Led Capacity Building →
- Work-Based Learning with Employer Integration 90 orgsmethodology: work_based_learningBy placing students in internships and engaging corporate partners in programming like mock interviews, the organization builds real-world professional competencies and strengthens workforce pipelines, because direct exposure to workplace environments and sustained interaction with professionals increases career readiness and employability.shared approach: Experiential Learning Integration →
- Youth Development Through Young Professional Mentorship 25 orgsmethodology: young_professional_engagementBy engaging young professionals as sustained role models and mentors, the organization supports youth career exploration because relatable, near-peer relationships increase engagement, build aspirational identity, and make abstract career pathways tangible and achievable.shared approach: Role Model Exposure →
- Capacity Building Through Partner Trainingmethodology: capacity_building_through_partnershipBy training staff at partner organizations to deliver career readiness workshops, the organization scales impact because building external capacity multiplies program reach and embeds sustainable career development infrastructure within existing community institutions.