named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
After-School and Summer Camp
Curriculum-based out-of-school time program offering academic support and enrichment activities including sports, financial literacy, chess, and performing arts for at-risk children
Chess Program
Teaches chess fundamentals and strategy to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, memory, and concentration; includes tournament simulations
Financial Literacy Program
Teaches students money management, budgeting, savings, checking accounts, credit, and investing through real-life problem solving and mathematical computation
Next Gen Reinforcement
Writing and mathematics support program emphasizing multiple solution paths, revision, and transition from concrete to abstract concepts
Performing Arts
Dance and music program that builds technical and expressive skills, fosters creativity, and includes an annual spring musical production
Sports Enrichment
Curriculum-based instruction in soccer, track & field, volleyball, basketball, and softball to promote physical fitness and health
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Youth & Community Chess Education 1 activity
- Chess instruction and tournament preparationTeaches all students how to play chess within weeks of enrollment, including piece movement, basic strategy, special moves, and checkmate patterns, culminating in tournament simulations to reinforce strategic thinking and engagement.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Curriculum-based out-of-school time academic and enrichment programsProvides curriculum-based out-of-school time programs that support children in academic disciplines and enrichment areas, including personalized academic assistance, social-emotional support, and targeted mentoring. Programs operate at multiple public schools in the Bronx and Brooklyn.
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Financial Literacy Education Programs 1 activity
- Financial literacy educationDelivers financial literacy education covering money basics, budgeting, savings and checking accounts, credit, and investing, using real-life problem solving and mathematical computation to build financial knowledge and skills.
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Mathematics Curriculum Implementation and Enrichment 1 activity
- Mathematics instruction aligned with learning standardsDesigns learning experiences that develop mathematical language and support progression from concrete to pictorial to abstract understanding, using instructional tasks with multiple entry points and emphasizing multiple solution paths and representations to align with grade-level standards.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Performing arts programming including annual spring musicalProduces an annual spring musical that provides students with opportunities to develop and showcase skills in the performing arts.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Physical education and sports instructionProvides curriculum-based instruction in soccer, track & field, volleyball, basketball, and softball to promote physical fitness, personal health, and structured physical activity during out-of-school time.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement and community service opportunitiesOffers group volunteer opportunities such as read-ins, tutoring, holiday parties, beautification projects, and community Thanksgiving meals to engage community members in supporting student enrichment and building community connections.
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Structured Literacy Instruction and Dyslexia Support 1 activity
- Writing instruction and developmentProvides frequent and diverse writing opportunities in multiple formats using print and digital tools, engaging students in the full writing process—planning, revising, editing, and rewriting—to build confidence, develop a love for writing, and support academic preparedness.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Youth development and life skills educationProvides guidance and education to help children establish healthy habits, independence, and long-term success through structured programming that supports personal growth and life skills development.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$532K
Contributions & grants$532K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$4
expenses
Total expenses$457K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$432K
Grants paid out$700
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$80K
Cash$2K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$80K
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2023
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Jamie Colon — Treasurer
- Jeffrey Veras — President
- Yessica De Leon — Secretary
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Corporate partners Partner — Collaborates with corporate partners on career mentorship programs, event sponsorship, and group volunteer projects.
- Melissa Medina Partner — Director of Operations at Achievement Lab Enrichment Inc, quoted as a representative voice supporting the organization's mission.
- P.S. 062 Inocensio Casanova Partner — Host site for enrichment programs in the Bronx.
- P.S. 065 Mother Hale Academy Partner — Host site for enrichment programs in the Bronx.
- P.S. 126 Dr. Marjorie H. Dunbar Partner — Host site for enrichment programs in the Bronx.
- P.S. 135 Sheldon A. Brookner Partner — Host site for enrichment programs in Brooklyn.
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.
- Critical Thinking-Centered Developmentmethodology: critical-thinking-centered developmentBy prioritizing critical thinking over rote knowledge acquisition, the organization fosters deeper cognitive engagement and long-term learning, because this approach develops children's ability to analyze, evaluate, and create rather than simply recall.
- Integrated Enrichment for Holistic Developmentmethodology: integrated enrichment modelBy integrating sports, financial literacy, and chess into daily programming, the organization promotes holistic child development and equity, because diverse enrichment domains build interrelated physical, cognitive, and social-emotional skills in complementary ways.
- Trauma-Sensitive Education Modelmethodology: trauma-sensitive educationBy addressing trauma and its impact on behavior and learning, the organization improves student safety, engagement, and academic outcomes, because recognizing trauma as a barrier enables supportive, responsive educational practices.
- Vertically Aligned, Accessible Mathematics Instructionmethodology: vertically-aligned, accessible task designBy designing math tasks with multiple entry points and a progression from concrete to abstract understanding, the organization achieves equitable access and long-term conceptual retention, because this structure supports learners at different levels while maintaining rigorous developmental continuity.