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METROPOLITAN COLLEGE OF NEW YORK
New York, NY · EIN 136192377 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B42Z · Education · Large ($10M-$50M) · mcny.edu
revenue
$20.2M
expenses
$26.9M
net assets
$13.0M
employees
250
volunteers
17
program ratio
67%
mission · from form 990

To provide a superior, experientially-based education that fosters personal and prof. develop., promotes social justice, and encourages positive change in workplaces and communities through purpose centered educ. and constructive action methodologies.

profile · synthesized from sources

Metropolitan College of New York is a private, nonprofit college in New York City offering experientially-based higher education focused on personal and professional development, social justice, and constructive action. It serves primarily adult and transfer students through purpose-centered programs across business, public administration, and health education. The college emphasizes individualized support and community impact, with over 12,000 alumni working in New York City.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $5.93M
    Student Services - Expenses related to facilitate student enrollment at the college.
  2. #2 $2.89M
    Student Aid is awarded based on academic achievement, financial need and other similar standards. The college evaluates student eligibility at the end of each semester for the following term and also before disbursement of financial aid.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Black Maternal Health Initiative
Program addressing health disparities and promoting equity in maternal health outcomes for Black women in New York City.
Holiday Pantry
Annual event providing food and essential supplies to students and community members in need during the holiday season.
Power of Purpose Social Impact Awards
Annual fundraising and recognition event honoring alumni and community leaders for their contributions to social justice and community service in New York City.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
    • Administer financial aid and student support services
      Provides financial aid to approximately 97% of new undergraduate students and 95% of new graduate students, with eligibility evaluated each semester based on academic achievement, financial need, and other criteria. Also distributes emergency financial aid to support student persistence during personal or economic challenges.
  • Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
    • Advance equity and community engagement
      Launches and supports initiatives addressing social and health disparities, including the Black Maternal Health Initiative in the Bronx and participation in the Yes We Must Coalition to support justice-impacted students. Hosts civic engagement events such as Urban Dialogues and the Power of Purpose Social Impact Awards Luncheon.
  • Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
    • Conduct and oversee human subjects research
      Conducts review and approval of research involving human participants to ensure compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies, including exempt, expedited, and full board reviews. Processes submissions for initial studies, modifications, continuing reviews, closures, and reportable new information.
  • Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver accredited degree and certificate programs
      Offers associate, bachelor's, master's, and certificate programs through three schools, including accelerated undergraduate degrees completed in under three years and one-year graduate programs for working professionals. Programs are delivered via scheduled academic terms and include fields such as business administration, human services, health care administration, information technology, emergency and disaster management, and public affairs and administration.
  • Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
    • Implement Purpose-Centered Education model
      Delivers academic instruction integrated with professional and community application through the Constructive Action® program, requiring students to complete projects each semester that address real-world problems in academic, workplace, and community settings.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Provide student basic needs support
      Operates food pantry services and distributes holiday groceries and turkeys to students at both the Bronx and Manhattan campuses to support student well-being and academic persistence.
  • Alumni Community Building 1 activity
    • Recognize and support alumni and professional networks
      Supports a network of over 12,000 alumni, more than 90% of whom live and work in New York City, and recognizes their contributions to social justice and community impact through events and publications.
  • Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
    • Support student success and retention
      Provides individualized academic and personal support in campus environments tailored to adult learners, contributing to higher-than-national-average graduation rates. Includes mid-semester assessments, career services expansion, and recognition of academic achievement through Dean’s List designation.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Train educators for high-need communities
      Offers a teaching fellowship program focused on preparing math teachers for high-need communities, contributing to workforce development in education.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Provide emergency and disaster management education and community planning
      Offers a Master of Public Administration (MPA) concentration in Emergency and Disaster Management, including student collaboration with government, non-profits, and communities to develop recovery and resiliency plans, particularly in response to events such as the post-COVID-19 recovery.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$20.16M
Contributions & grants$1.62M8%
Program service revenue$16.56M82%
Investment income$1.48M7%
Other revenue$505K
expenses
Total expenses$26.90M
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$10.58M
Grants paid out$2.89M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$76.11M
Cash$7.04M
Investments$7.30M
Liabilities$63.08M
Net assets$13.03M
Liquid reserves6.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Humphrey Crookendale VP Academic Affair 40 $218K
Kristin Curry Chief Dev. Officer 40 $215K
Adrian Harrison Smith COO 40 $214K
Charles Gibbs President 40 $197K
Hui-Yin Hsu Dean 40 $162K
Clotilde Ibarra Dean 40 $151K
Charles Gray Faculty Trustee 40 $107K
board members · 17
  • Andrew Davidson — Trustee
  • Charles E Armstrong — Chair Emeritus
  • Darlene WIlliams — Secretary
  • David FA Walker — Trustee
  • Gary P Jenkins — Chair
  • Grace G Roosevelt — Trustee
  • Joanne Passaro — President
  • Jonathan Reiss — Trustee
  • Louise H Feroe — Trustee
  • Maggie Wojcik — Trustee
  • Matthew D Metzger — Treasurer
  • Max Holland — Trustee
  • Melanie Schnoll Begun — Trustee
  • Patrick Gordon — Trustee
  • Paul P Martin — Trustee
  • Precious Stepney — Trustee
  • Wendy Cohen — Vice Chair
relationships · 27

Who they work with

  • American Library Association Funder — Provided grant funding to launch the Black Maternal Health Initiative.
  • Audrey Cohen School for Human Services and Education Partner — School within MCNY offering degree programs in human services and education.
  • Bond, Schoeneck & King, LLC Funder — Donor to MCNY in 2023, contributing between $2,500 and $4,999.
  • Bronx-based community groups Partner — Partners with local organizations in the Bronx on the Black Maternal Health Initiative.
  • Dr. Charles J. Gibbs Partner — President of Metropolitan College of New York who collaborated with Vice President Crookendale on leadership and academic initiatives.
  • Dr. Emily A. Williams Partner — Appointed as Executive Vice President and Provost.
  • FreshDirect Funder — Donor to MCNY in 2023, contributing between $5,000 and $9,999.
  • Goldman Sachs Funder — Donor to MCNY in 2023, contributing between $5,000 and $9,999.
  • Huron Consulting Group Funder — Donor to MCNY in 2023, contributing between $2,500 and $4,999.
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education Government — Accrediting body for Metropolitan College of New York
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education Government — Accredits Metropolitan College of New York.
  • Morgan Stanley Foundation Funder — Donor to MCNY in 2023, contributing between $5,000 and $9,999.
  • National Science Foundation Funder — Funds the Robert Noyce Teaching Fellowship Program at MCNY.
  • National Urban League Partner — Sidney H. Evans, Jr., a leader at the National Urban League, has been appointed to MCNY's Board of Trustees, indicating a leadership-level affiliation.
  • New York City Council Funder — Donor to MCNY in 2023, contributing between $50,000 and $99,999.
  • New York State Tuition Assistance Program Government — Provides state-funded tuition assistance to eligible students at MCNY
  • Robin Hood Foundation Funder — Provided a generous grant enabling emergency financial aid for students during the pandemic.
  • School for Business Partner — School within MCNY offering business-related degree programs including MBA concentrations.
  • School for Public Affairs and Administration Partner — School within MCNY offering degree programs in public affairs and administration.
  • Slate Property Group Funder — Donor to MCNY in 2023, contributing between $5,000 and $9,999.
  • Spark 451 Funder — Donor to MCNY in 2023, contributing between $2,500 and $4,999.
  • Statewide Public Affairs Funder — Donor to MCNY in 2023, contributing between $5,000 and $9,999.
  • TD Charitable Foundation Funder — Supports future growth of the Black Maternal Health Initiative.
  • Trinity Church Wall Street Funder — Donor to MCNY in 2023, contributing between $30,000 and $49,999.
  • Trinity Church Wall Street Partner — Donor supporting food pantry services and holiday grocery distribution for students.
  • World Medical Association (WMA) Network — References ethical guidance from the Declaration of Helsinki developed by the WMA in research oversight.
  • Yes We Must Coalition Partner — Founding member and participating institution in a national coalition supporting justice-impacted 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.

  • Accelerated and Stackable Pathways for Access
    methodology: accelerated_programs
    By offering accelerated academic programs and stackable credentials, the college enables adult learners to earn degrees incrementally while balancing work and family responsibilities, making higher education more accessible and practical.
  • Experiential Learning with Constructive Action
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By combining classroom learning with workplace experience and successive Constructive Action® projects, students deepen understanding and drive community change because continuous real-world application reinforces learning and builds professional agency.
  • Proactive Student Support for Adult Learners
    methodology: proactive_student_support
    By providing clear academic pathways, strong advising, financial guidance, and proactive support services, the college removes barriers to persistence for adult learners because structured support addresses the complex life demands of non-traditional students.
  • Purpose-Centered Education
    methodology: purpose-centered_education
    By integrating academic learning with professional practice and social justice through Purpose-Centered Education, students are prepared to create immediate impact in their careers and communities because the model connects theory with real-world application and personal purpose.