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ATMOSPHERE ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
BRONX, NY · EIN 471504209 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B24 · Education · Large ($10M-$50M) · atmosphereacademy.org
revenue
$40.1M
expenses
$39.8M
net assets
$3.1M
employees
258
volunteers
5
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

ATMOSPHERE'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN "ATMOSPHERE" FOR LEARNING IN WHICH STUDENTS AND TEACHERS REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AS COLLABORATIVE LEADERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School is a K-12 educational institution serving students in the Bronx, New York. The school emphasizes academic rigor, social-emotional development, and experiential learning to prepare students for college, career, and life. It operates across five campuses and offers a range of enrichment programs and global learning opportunities.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Academics
Comprehensive K-12 curriculum focused on college and career readiness, including 750 minutes per week of English & Social Studies and Math & Science instruction
Culture
Schoolwide culture program across five campuses promoting student social-emotional and academic development
Programs & Enrichment Opportunities
Experiential learning initiatives including global travel, career exploration (Career X), student recognition, leadership development, and after-school athletics
Student Chosen Electives
Elective courses in boxing, foreign language, arts, drama club, and other enrichment areas
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
    • Deliver structured academic instruction in core subjects
      Provides 750 minutes per week of instruction in English and Social Studies and 750 minutes per week in Math and Science, aligned with state educational standards.
  • Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
    • Offer after-school athletic programs
      Provides after-school athletics including soccer, basketball, flag football, volleyball, softball, and baseball for student participation.
  • Charter School Operations 1 activity
    • Operate public charter school campuses in the Bronx, NY
      Operates 5 campuses in the Bronx, New York, providing a full-time public charter school program for students.
  • Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
    • Provide physical education and health instruction
      Offers regular Physical Education and Health classes as part of the weekly academic schedule.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$40.10M
Contributions & grants$9.78M24%
Program service revenue$30.32M76%
Investment income$120%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$39.77M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$26.01M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$37.28M
Cash$126K
Investments$0
Liabilities$34.22M
Net assets$3.07M
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +16.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 9
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
COLIN J GREENE CEO & FOUNDER 40 $579K
CHRISTIAN ROMAN CHIEF CULTURE OFFICER 40 $317K
KATHERINE BRENNAN CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER 40 $291K
ELIZABETH NASH CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER 40 $256K
ERICKA BOLT SCIENCE DIRECTOR 40 $253K
ZACH BARLIA MIDDLE SCHOOL DIRECTOR 40 $228K
DORENA JOHNSON SOCIAL STUDIES DIRECTOR 40 $212K
ANDREW RAIA ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONAL LEAD 40 $201K
GABRIEL ROSENBLUM COO - RESIGNED 8/24 40 $176K
board members · 5
  • ALAN DILLON ESQ — TRUSTEE
  • DR MICHAEL J LAGAS EDD — CHAIRPERSON
  • DR TZVI BAR-DAVID DPM — TRUSTEE - RESIGNED DURING THE YEAR
  • JAMES SPITZER JR ESQ — TRUSTEE
  • JESSE J GREENE JR ESQ — TREASURER
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Fluent City Partner — Partner organization offering language learning programs for students.
  • Westchester Land Trust Partner — Partner organization providing access to nature education and outdoor experiences for students.
  • Westmoreland Sanctuary Partner — Partner organization providing nature education opportunities for students.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Collaborative Leadership Development
    methodology: collaborative_leadership_development
    By engaging students and teachers as co-leaders in the learning process, we build leadership capacity and foster a collaborative school culture because shared responsibility enhances engagement and personal investment in growth.
  • Experiential Learning with Global Engagement
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By integrating hands-on experiences, global travel, and leadership opportunities into the curriculum, we inspire student achievement because real-world immersion deepens motivation and connects learning to purpose.