irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $160KTHE AUXILIARY PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT SERVICES.
- #2 $726KTHE AUXILIARY PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACULTY BY FUNDING THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR FACULTY INVOLVED IN THE CREATING AND TESTING THE ONLINE COURSES.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
BMCC Choral Program
Supports choral music education and performance through three ensembles: College Chorus, Concert Choir, and community-based Downtown Chorus.
Faculty Professional Development
Funds professional development programs for faculty involved in creating and testing online courses at BMCC.
Student Services Support
Provides funding and operational support to BMCC student services, enhancing access to resources and academic success programs.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Youth Global Leadership & Model UN Programs 2 activities
- Facilitate student capstone projects aligned with UN Sustainable Development GoalsSupports student capstone projects focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, culminating in a visit to United Nations Headquarters.
- Host Summer Global Leadership InstituteHosts the Summer Global Leadership Institute at Fiterman Hall and offsite locations including the United Nations Headquarters, engaging community college students from seven states in leadership and global learning.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Conduct Day of Service and health outreach in JamaicaConducted a Day of Service at Westwood High School in Jamaica, including facility improvements, textbook organization, laptop donations, and health screenings; also provided blood pressure and other health screenings at conferences.
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University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
- Fund faculty professional development for online course developmentFunds professional development programs for faculty involved in creating and testing online courses at Borough of Manhattan Community College.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Host art exhibitions and public programmingHosts the group art exhibit "At the Edge" and related public events including performances, film screenings, and artist conversations at BMCC from June to August 2026.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Support international educational partnerships in JamaicaFormally committed to adopt two primary schools and support a special education program in Jamaica through a partnership with the National Education Trust and the Ministry of Education, including school refurbishment and expansion of learning resources.
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Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
- Support student services at BMCCProvides direct support to student services at Borough of Manhattan Community College, enhancing student development and academic success.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Deliver Microsoft Excel skills workshopsOffers in-person and remote workshops for BMCC students to learn basic and intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, sorting techniques, graph creation, and data analysis, held in Room S-510G and via Zoom.
- Graduate students and support transfer pathwaysGraduated approximately 3,500 students in the 2025–2026 academic year, with 1,624 earning honors, and supported transfers to top institutions including four Jack Kent Cooke Scholars and five students to Columbia University.
- Host and perform at major cultural and public eventsPerforms regularly at major cultural and public events such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the US Open, Saturday Night Live, and the BMCC Gala, including notable performances with Gloria Estefan and as backup singers for Raye on SNL.
- Implement CUNY Pathways general education curriculumImplements the Pathways general education curriculum for all CUNY students at Borough of Manhattan Community College, ensuring alignment with system-wide academic standards.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.70M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$272K10%
Investment income$979K36%
Other revenue$1.45M
expenses
Total expenses$2.17M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$180K
Grants paid out$886K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$31.85M
Cash$1.32M
Investments$30.08M
Liabilities$905K
Net assets$30.95M
Liquid reserves173.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -3.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIO IZQUIERDO | CHAIR | 5 | $238K |
| MICHAEL SPATH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $200K |
| MOHAMMAD ALAM | DIRECTOR | 2 | $195K |
| MARINA ABRAMOV | DIRECTOR | 2 | $177K |
| ENA JORDAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $168K |
| YULIYA SCHNEYDERMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $139K |
| JOSHUA BELKNAP | DIRECTOR | 2 | $126K |
| RICARDO JULIEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $48K |
board members · 10
- AINOA INIGO — DIRECTOR
- BENAZIR FAROOQUI — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTA BAIADA — DIRECTOR
- FANTA KANTE — DIRECTOR
- IRVIN SEVERINO — DIRECTOR
- JULIO SACALXOT — DIRECTOR
- KALTOUM MOUSSE CHETIMA — DIRECTOR
- NAOMI MACHADO — DIRECTOR
- OSAIROH EGHIYO-ESERE — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT COX — DIRECTOR
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Andrew Carnegie Foundation Funder — Represented by Randy Flay, Program Director of the International Program, as a guest speaker in the program.
- BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Partner — Provides auxiliary services and funding support to student and faculty programs at the college.
- Borough of Manhattan Community College Government — Primary educational institution affiliated with CUNY and supported by public funding
- Borough of Manhattan Community College Partner — Primary educational institution supported by the auxiliary corporation.
- CUNY Network — BMCC is part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system.
- Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs Partner — Hosted program activities as an offsite location during the Summer Global Leadership Institute.
- Carolee Schneemann Foundation Partner — Collaborates with the Carolee Schneemann Foundation on Allison Halter’s performance and a panel discussion in Kingston, NY.
- City University of New York Network — BMCC is part of the City University of New York system
- Columbia University Partner — Collaborates through the BMCC-Columbia Scholars Program to provide a jointly enrolled associate-to-bachelor’s degree pathway.
- Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Government — Accredits BMCC
- Community Colleges for International Development Partner — Co-organized the Summer Global Leadership Institute with BMCC and Lone Star College.
- Consulate General of Jamaica in New York Partner — Supported BMCC’s participation in the Jamaica Diaspora Conference and facilitated exchanges.
- Francis Koroma Foundation Corporation Partner — Represented by Francis Koroma, Founder, as a distinguished guest speaker.
- Gloria Estefan Partner — Collaborated with BMCC Downtown Chorus in a performance at the 2010 US Open Tennis Championships.
- Hannah Traore Gallery Partner — Partners with Hannah Traore Gallery for Misha Japanwala’s body casting sessions.
- Learning Resource Center Partner — Collaborates to provide online workshops and tutoring options for BMCC students.
- Lone Star College Partner — Co-organized the Summer Global Leadership Institute with BMCC and Community Colleges for International Development.
- Michael Bloomberg Government — Invited BMCC Downtown Chorus to perform at the 2012 9/11 Memorial for Recovery Workers through his office.
- Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (Jamaica) Government — Partnering with BMCC and NET to implement educational interventions in Jamaican schools.
- Ministry of Health and Wellness (Jamaica) Government — Facilitated student clinical learning experiences and health screenings in Jamaica.
- National Education Trust (NET) Partner — Collaborating to adopt two primary schools and support a special education program in Jamaica through a Letter of Intent.
- Network 20/20 Partner — Represented by Courtney Doggart, President, as a distinguished guest speaker.
- Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone to the United Nations Government — Represented by Francis Koroma, Youth Ambassador, as a distinguished guest speaker.
- Raye Partner — Collaborated with BMCC Chamber Singers as backup singers during her performance on Saturday Night Live in April 2024.
- Saturday Night Live Partner — Featured eleven members of the BMCC Chamber Singers as backup singers for Raye on the April 6, 2024 episode.
- Silverstein Properties Partner — Collaborated with BMCC Signature Ensemble at the 2 World Trade Center groundbreaking event.
- The 181 Partner — Collaborates with The 181 on the situational composition "With You All the Way" for the opening and closing of the "At the Edge" exhibition.
- The Mongolia Society Partner — Represented by Ambassador (Ret.) Michael S. Klecheski, President, as a distinguished guest speaker.
- The Rockefeller Foundation Funder — Represented by Danielle S. Goonan, Vice President of the NY Affordability Lab, as a distinguished guest speaker in the program.
- UNIQLO Partner — Hosted BMCC Downtown Chorus as the sole holiday performers at its Fifth Avenue location in December 2018.
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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.
- Art as Activismmethodology: art-as-activismBy curating intergenerational artists whose work confronts urgent social and political issues, we foster critical dialogue and civic engagement because art serves as a catalyst for reflection and action on contemporary challenges.
- Community-Integrated Arts Engagementmethodology: community-integrated-choral-programBy integrating students, faculty, staff, and community members into a unified choral program and presenting diverse musical works, we strengthen cross-sector relationships and civic engagement because shared artistic experiences build social cohesion and mutual understanding.
- Immersive Education Modelmethodology: immersive-educationBy using immersive, high-impact programming that combines interactive workshops, seminars, and cultural site visits, we deepen student understanding of global diplomacy because experiential engagement fosters deeper cognitive and emotional learning than traditional classroom methods alone.
- Integrated Student Support Servicesmethodology: integrated_student_supportBy providing coordinated access to academic advisement, financial aid, child care, tutoring, and counseling, we improve student persistence and success because addressing non-academic barriers enables fuller engagement with educational opportunities.
- Seamless Transfer Pathway for Under-Resourced Studentsmethodology: seamless_transfer_pathwayBy creating a jointly enrolled associate-to-bachelor’s degree pathway with Columbia University, we increase transfer success among high-achieving, under-resourced students because structured, dual-institutional support reduces systemic barriers to upward mobility.