irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $102KSUMMER CAMP PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR KIDS TO LEARN CONFIDENCE, SELF-ESTEEM, KINDNESS, SELF-DEFENSE, AND PRICELESS LIFE SKILLS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: KARATE, MEDITATION, SWIMMING, HEALTHY COOKING, ART, MUSIC, YOGA, SLEEPING OVERNIGHT AT MUSEUM, SOCCER, LEGOMANIA, AND GOLF.
- #2 $0TUITION ASSISTANCE: AS OUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FREE TUITION FOR 22 NEEDY CHILDREN. THIS IS IN ADDITION TO THE REVENUE AND EXPENSES REPORTED IN PARTS VIII AND IX.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
AAPI Reading Hours
Monthly event featuring guest speakers and authors from the Asian American and Pacific Islander community to promote literacy and cultural awareness.
Global School™
Full-time private school in Bali, Indonesia, serving children ages 3 to 5th grade with a curriculum focused on emotional intelligence, STEM, arts, mindfulness, and character development.
Summer Camp
Enrichment program offering karate, meditation, swimming, healthy cooking, art, music, yoga, and overnight field trips to museums, designed to build confidence and life skills.
Tuition Assistance Program
Provides free tuition to economically disadvantaged children as part of community outreach, supporting equitable access to programs.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Hosting annual Black Tie Gala to support children's programsHosts an annual Black Tie Gala for at least eight consecutive years to raise support for its mission of improving children's well-being and to recognize individuals for courage and activism.
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Behavioral Health and Human Services Training 1 activity
- Offering student internship programProvides an internship program for students focused on building relationships with children through love, care, and positivity, supporting workforce development and hands-on learning in child-centered programming.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operating after-school programs for children in New York CityProvides year-round after-school programming at four public schools in Manhattan and Brooklyn, including P.S. 110, P.S. 184, and Children's Workshop School, with pick-up services available at a fifth school. Programs include homework assistance, language instruction in Mandarin, Spanish, and Japanese, daily meditation, and 10 enriching weekly activities focused on kindness, bullying prevention, and personal development.
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
- Operating as an American Red Cross authorized training providerFunctions as an authorized and licensed training provider for the American Red Cross, building organizational capacity through certified training programs.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operating summer and recess camp programs for childrenRuns summer camp programs in two sessions (July–August and August–September) and holiday camps during Mid-Winter and Spring Recess, offering activities such as karate, swimming, healthy cooking, art, music, yoga, meditation, overnight museum stays, soccer, Legos, and golf. The camp serves children ages 3 to 10th grade and emphasizes confidence, self-esteem, life skills, and personal development, with families returning for multiple years.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Organizing AAPI Reading Hour eventsHosts AAPI Reading Hour events featuring Asian speakers, community leaders, and public figures to celebrate Asian authors and cultures, promote literacy, and advance understanding of AAPI heritage and history.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Providing educational and recreational field tripsOrganizes educational and recreational field trips for children as part of its programming, including overnight stays at museums, to enhance learning and engagement.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Providing free tuition and scholarships for underserved childrenOffers free tuition to 22 children in need annually, valued at $107,730, through community support initiatives and the Hersch & Sybil Nock Scholarship program, ensuring access to after-school and summer programs for underserved children and families.
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CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
- Providing healthy snacks and hydration during programmingProvides certified organic fresh fruits and spring water as snacks during all programs, with no added sugar, packaged, or processed foods, ensuring healthy nutrition for children throughout after-school and camp activities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$629K
Contributions & grants$107K17%
Program service revenue$441K70%
Investment income$79K12%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$588K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$228K
Grants paid out$108K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$356K
Cash$15K
Investments$341K
Liabilities$530K
Net assets$-174K
Liquid reserves7.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +54.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- ESTHER YANG — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- JENI THANOS — TREASURER
- MATTHEW THANOS — SECRETARY
relationships · 46
Who they work with
- AAPI for Change Partner — Co-hosts the AAPI Reading Hour event with Super Happy Healthy Kids to promote AAPI heritage and allyship.
- Advocates for Children (AFC) Partner — Refers families to AFC for free assistance with school issues, special education services, and student rights
- American Museum of Natural History Partner — Site for science and nature-focused educational field trips.
- American Red Cross Government — Authorized and licensed training provider for the American Red Cross
- Be Kind Partner — Community organization partner promoting kindness and social-emotional learning
- Billion Oyster Project Partner — Collaborates on environmental education and restoration activities during field trips.
- Billion Oysters Project Partner — Environmental organization partner promoting marine restoration and stewardship
- Bronx Zoo Partner — Site for wildlife and conservation education field trips.
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden Partner — Site for nature and plant science field trips.
- Brooklyn Bridge Partner — Site for outdoor physical activity and urban landmark exploration.
- Brooklyn Children's Museum Partner — Museum partner providing interactive, child-centered learning experiences
- Brooklyn Children's Museum Partner — Site for age-appropriate interactive learning field trips.
- CWS Partner — Education institution partner collaborating on shared student-focused initiatives
- Cancer Care Partner — Organization partner providing support for individuals and families affected by cancer
- Central Park Carousel Partner — Recreational site included in children's field trip itineraries.
- Children's Workshop School Partner — Hosts after-school classes on Mondays and Fridays, as well as Summer Camp.
- City Gardens Club Partner — Organization partner fostering environmental stewardship and urban gardening
- Daffodils Project Partner — Community partner supporting mental health and emotional well-being initiatives
- El Museo Del Barrio Partner — Museum partner offering culturally rich, hands-on learning experiences
- El Museo Del Barrio Partner — Site for cultural field trips serving Latino art and heritage education.
- Esther Yang Partner — Key team member involved in organizing and hosting events for Super Happy Healthy Kids Inc.
- FDNY Partner — Site for public safety education and community service learning.
- Gilders Club Partner — Community partner involved in youth and family support programming
- Governors Island Partner — Site for outdoor exploration and recreational field trips.
- Gwen Carr Partner — Recipient of the Super Happy Healthy Kids Award and donor through the E.R.I.C. Foundation.
- Louis L. Nock Funder — Established the Hersch & Sybil Nock Scholarship in honor of his parents.
- Math Museum Partner — Site for educational field trips promoting math engagement through interactive exhibits.
- Museum of Natural History Partner — Museum partner offering science and nature-based educational field trips
- NYC Grow Partner — Organization partner focused on youth development and environmental education
- New York Aquarium Partner — Site for marine life and ocean conservation education.
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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 Character Educationmethodology: culturally-responsive-educationBy centering cultural identity and allyship through events with Asian speakers and authors, we prevent discrimination and build inclusive communities, because representation and lived-story sharing reduce prejudice and foster empathy.
- Kindness-Based Youth Developmentmethodology: kindness-based youth developmentBy teaching kindness and positive social behaviors through daily practices and peer influence, we create a peaceful, bully-free environment and drive lasting behavioral change in children and their families, because early moral education produces ripple effects across social circles.
- Mixed-Age Relational Learningmethodology: mixed-age programmingBy integrating children of different ages in shared classrooms and programming, we foster empathy, mutual respect, and collaborative growth, because cross-age interaction naturally builds leadership in older children and social grounding in younger ones.
- Nutrition-for-Behavior and Focus Modelmethodology: nutrition-for-behavior-and-focusBy eliminating sugar and processed foods and providing organic whole foods, we improve children’s behavior, focus, and emotional regulation, because diet directly influences neurocognitive functioning and classroom engagement.
- Relational Teaching Through Caremethodology: relational-teachingBy prioritizing love, emotional safety, and individualized mentorship over traditional instruction, we deepen engagement and learning, because children thrive developmentally when they feel seen, known, and cared for.