COMMON MAPS
Map version new-york activity top-down
Main site Contact
Menu
↑ parent activity group ·
research dossier

MARCY LAB INC

BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 833754699 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B50 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · marcylabschool.org
revenue
$5.7M
expenses
$6.3M
net assets
$9.1M
employees
40
volunteers
120
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

OUR FELLOWSHIPS PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION EXPERIENCE THAT PROPELS YOUNG ADULTS INTO FINANCIALLY REWARDING AND PURPOSE DRIVEN CAREERS IN THE TECH SECTOR.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Marcy Lab School offers a one-year, tuition-free fellowship program in Brooklyn, NY, that trains young adults for careers in tech through rigorous training in software engineering and data analytics. The program combines technical instruction with leadership development, mentorship, and coaching to prepare fellows for roles that pay at least $70,000 annually. Graduates are placed at major tech companies and financial institutions.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Data Analytics Fellowship
12-month program covering data analysis, visualization, statistics, and business skills using Python, SQL, and Tableau, combined with leadership training and mentorship to prepare fellows for data-driven tech roles.
Leadership and Development Curriculum
Integrated program including Leadership Seminar, coaching, and mentorship focused on personal growth, financial literacy, professional skills, and identity-centered leadership.
Software Engineering Fellowship
12-month program teaching full-stack web development with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Node.js, and React, alongside leadership development and mentorship, culminating in job placement as software engineers.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Tech Skills Training for Underserved Groups 2 activities
    • Data Analytics Fellowship Program
      A 12-month, tuition-free, full-time fellowship requiring 40–50+ hours per week that trains low-income young adults in data analytics using real-world datasets and industry tools. The program includes daily data challenges, mentorship, and career preparation to support entry into tech roles.
    • Software Engineering Fellowship Program
      A 12-month, tuition-free post-secondary program that prepares low-income young adults for high-paying tech careers through full-stack web development training, project-based learning, and professional skills development. The program includes daily instructional hours (9:30 AM–4:30 PM), a flipped classroom model, industry-standard tools (e.g., React, Node.js, AWS), and results in graduates earning a median of $103,500 within 60 days of completion.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Fellowship Career and Professional Development Support
      Provides comprehensive career services including interview preparation, personal presentation training, professional networking opportunities, mentorship, and placement support, leading to full-time roles at companies such as WW International.
  • Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Leadership and Personal Development Programming
      Offers structured leadership development opportunities such as project management, scrum mastery, leading workshops, student ambassador roles, daily mindfulness sessions, gratitude journaling, and governance participation through roles like Young Trustee Board Member.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.70M
Contributions & grants$5.68M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$15K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$6.30M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$3.77M
Grants paid out$176K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.48M
Cash$4.67M
Investments$2.42M
Liabilities$1.35M
Net assets$9.13M
Liquid reserves13.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -41.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MAYA BHATTACHARJEE-MARCANTONIO CO-FOUNDER, PRESIDENT & CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40 $222K
REUBEN OGBONNA CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $215K
HOLLINS GAUSE HEAD OF GROWTH & ADMISSIONS STRATEGY 40 $190K
ASHLEY LUSKY SENIOR DIRECTOR, FINANCE & HR 40 $161K
ANA REYES MARTINEZ SENIOR DIRECTOR 40 $160K
BEN SPECTOR HEAD INSTRUCTOR, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING 40 $150K
TRAVIS FOX HEAD OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS 40 $148K
board members · 11
  • AARON GLOVER — DIRECTOR
  • ABBY MARQUAND — TREASURER
  • AILUN KU — DIRECTOR
  • ERICA HAMILTON — CHAIR
  • JIORE CRAIG — DIRECTOR
  • KATHERINE DALY — DIRECTOR
  • KENNY OSAKWE — DIRECTOR
  • MIKE SHULLMAN — DIRECTOR
  • ROB MORSE — DIRECTOR
  • TIFFANY MERIWEATHER — SECRETARY
  • TYLER LAMBE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 27

Who they work with

  • 1954 Project Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
  • Asana Partner — Employer partner of Marcy Lab School.
  • Bloomberg Partner — Employer partner of Marcy Lab School.
  • CD&R Foundation Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
  • Charles Hayden Foundation Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
  • Cockroach Labs Partner — Employer partner of Marcy Lab School.
  • Cognizant Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
  • Hunter College Partner — Fellows have attended Hunter College prior to joining The Marcy Lab School.
  • Industry City Partner — Hosts The Marcy Lab School campus within its facility in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
  • Industry City Partner — Hosts the Marcy Lab School's campus at Industry City in Brooklyn for in-person instruction.
  • JPMorgan Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
  • JPMorgan Chase Partner — Employer partner of Marcy Lab School.
  • Livelihood Impact Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
  • Palo Alto Networks Partner — Employer of Marcy Lab School alumni, including graduate placements as Software Engineers.
  • Philadelphia Partner — Location where prospective Fellows have transitioned from prior work into the Fellowship program.
  • Restoration Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
  • Salesforce Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
  • Salesforce Partner — Employer of Marcy Lab School alumni, including graduate placements as Solution Engineers.
  • Salesforce Partner — Mission-aligned corporate partner providing volunteerism and opportunities for Marcy Lab Fellows.
  • Spotify Partner — Employer partner of Marcy Lab School.
  • Squarespace Partner — Employer partner of Marcy Lab School.
  • Summerfield Foundation Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
  • The New York Times Partner — Employer partner of Marcy Lab School.
  • Tiger Foundation Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
  • Tiger Global Impact Ventures Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
  • WW International Partner — Employer partner that has hired Marcy Lab School fellows, including three from internships into full-time roles.
  • Yield Giving Funder — Signature funder supporting Marcy Lab School
strategies · 3

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.

  • Autodidactic and Project-Based Learning Model
    methodology: autodidactic_learning
    By using project-based and flipped classroom methods to foster self-directed learning, Marcy Lab equips fellows to independently master new technologies because adaptability and resourcefulness are essential in rapidly evolving tech fields.
  • Fellowship-to-Employment Pathway
    methodology: fellowship-to-employment
    By structuring education as a full-time, immersive fellowship that simulates professional work, Marcy Lab increases employment readiness and career placement because experiential alignment with workplace norms builds practical competence and professional identity.
  • Integrated Technical and Professional Development
    methodology: holistic-professional-development
    By combining rigorous technical training with leadership, critical thinking, and professional values development, Marcy Lab prepares fellows for long-term success in tech careers because technical fluency alone is insufficient for sustained professional growth — resilience, problem-solving, and identity matter.